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VETERINARY SURGEONS
Karl Curran
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Alec Dent, Melanie Swarbrick, Joe O’Gorman, Graham Gray
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RACECOURSE MANAGEMENT
International Racecourse Management Limited
The Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1QL
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SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS Erin Boswell & Stephen Skillern
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Published by authority of the Clerk of the Course
YOUR SAY
HOW TO PLACE A BET
Place Your Bets
Betting is quite straightforward and can be fun - for as little as £2. There is no fool proof way of picking a winner; the odds and the racecard can give you a good guide but you can also have as much luck picking your horse by the name or colour of the silks.
Bet In Two Ways -
1. Betting with the tote - a quick, easy and friendly service. You’ll find tote betting points all around the racecourse and it will give you a better choice of bets with the lower minimum stake of £2. Look at the counters for the tote how to bet guides.
HOW TO READ
ABHAATH (USA) (27)
1. Horse’s Saddlecloth No 2. Owners Silks/Colours 3. Horse’s Name
Colour of horse
B = Bay Br = Brown Ch = Chestnut Gr = Grey 5. Sex of horse
c = colt g = gelding f = filly m = mare 6. Sire
Country 8. Days since last ran 9. Dam
Age 10. Weight St Lbs
Draw 12. Previous Performances / = denotes new season
, = denotes new year
C = Course Winner
2. Bookies - these are all in front of the Grandstand and take only two betsTO WIN and EACH-WAY The bookies offer ‘odds’ on all the horses and you are best to shop around for the best odds. These are given in fractions, such as 8/1.
9-2 (1)
CD = Course & Distance Winner
D = Distance Winner
BF = Beaten Favourite Last Time Out 13. BHA Rating 14. Star Rating
STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
Selected to win the race. Good chance of being placed. By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
Can be given little or no chance.
FIRST RACE | 3.45
THE ENTER ITV7 FOR FREE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for novice two yrs old ¨ Total prize fund £19000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7720, 2nd £3861, 3rd £1930, 4th £965, 5th £483, 6th £241. (Penalty Value £9792.60) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description This seven furlongs Novice Stakes is restricted to two-year-olds but in order to take part all of the runners must meet certain conditions Unlike a maiden, which is restricted to horses yet to record a victory, winning horses which have run in a maximum of six races are eligible to run.Weights are set according to sex before previous winners are allocated penalties depending on the level at which they have been successful
Race Stats
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (33 wins from 547 runners, 6%) runs DAVE’S MATEY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (13 wins from 49 runners, 27%) runs ROSBERG Longest Traveller: ALFRED WALLACE trained by E Walker, Upper Lambourn, 221 miles.
(GB) (22) 5 9-7 (2)
Br Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Snow Lantern Kieran Shoemark J
O Rockcliffe Stud Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Rockcliffe Stud James Hambro & Partners Llp S
TIMEFORMVIEWDubawicoltisbredinthepurpleandofferedplentytoworkonwhenfifthof10inastrongearly-seasonnoviceatAscot(6f)on debut.Will improve for that experience,and with the step up in trip expected to suit,he’s fancied to get off the mark. TFR##### BHA2
(GB) (-) 9-7 (7)
Br B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Otrooha (IRE)
3
Dale Swift J
O Mr Michael Marsh Seb Spencer, Malton T
B Mickley, Harc Syndicate & K. Whitehouse Chalkstone Racing, New Group Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 26.23,000 gns yearling,Ubettabelieveit colt.Half-brother to 2 winners,notably useful 2-y-o 6f-7.4f winner Don Chicco,won Premio Gran Criterium.Yard’s first 2-y-o runner of the season and others appeal more on paper TFR##!!! BHA-
DAVE’S MATEY (IRE)
(13) 0
Br B c Invincible Army (IRE) - Positive Vibration (IRE)
9-7 (10)
Sean Kirrane J
O Mr D Sturdy, Mr D Lumley & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Invincible Army colt showed only greenness when well beaten on debut at Redcar (25/1) and is likely to need more time TFR##!!! BHA-
FUELTHE JET (IRE)
(-)
9-7 (4)
Br B c Space Blues (IRE) - La Rosetta Ray Dawson J
O Mr O. Humphrey Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Brickfield Stud Ltd T Clover Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril 11.€75,000 foal,€190,000 yearling,Space Blues colt.Half-brother to 2-y-o 1m winner Bold Style and winner up to 1mTales ofWisdom,both useful Damunracedhalf-sistertosmartwinnerupto11/4mTornadoAlert.Plentytolikeabouthispedigreeandwarrantsamarketcheck. TFR###!! BHA-
HIGH HAZARD (GB)
(-)
Br B c Palace Pier - Parlour Palm
9-7 (1)
David Probert J
O Carswells Fire Engineering Racing Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Ickworth Stud Carswells Fire Engineering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledJanuary19.€30,000foal,£95,000yearling,PalacePiercolt.Damunracedhalf-sistertousefulwinnerupto1mAngelPalmoutofwinningsistertoGimcrack StakeswinnerShowcasing.Hailsfromanin-formstablethathasalreadyhadacoupleofdebutwinnersthismonthandneedsconsidering. TFR####! BHA-
LEAVETHE BAG IN (IRE) (17)
0
Br Ch c Cotai Glory - Two For Tea (IRE)
O Breda Keatley and Callaghan
9-7 (6)
M. P. Sheehy J
Adrian Keatley, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Keatley Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Green in the preliminaries before keeping on well to finish eighth of 15 in a valuable York novice (6f) on debut.Looks sure to improve for the step up in trip and is expected to make more impact. TFR###!! BHA-
Br B c Frankel - Bocca Baciata (IRE)
O
David Egan J
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8
ROSBERG (GB) (-)
Br B c Palace Pier - Stay Forever (FR)
9-7 (9)
Sam James J
O Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shehhi K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Genesis Green Stud Ltd KB Spigot Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 21. 45,000 gns foal, 125,000 gns yearling, Palace Pier colt. Half-brother to 12.4f winner Beat The Clock.Dam 1m winner Stable’s juveniles are in excellent form,and he looks interesting,especially if supported. TFR####! BHA-
SIR SIRIUS (IRE) (17) 0
Br B c Starman - Invincible Me (IRE)
9-7 (3)
Tom Eaves J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW350,000gnsStarmancoltwaseasytobackandseemedbackwardintermsofmaturitywhenninthof15inavaluableYorknovice (6f) on debut.Wasn’t given anything like a hard time on that occasion,though,and has plenty of scope physically. TFR###!! BHA10
WHISPERING MOON (GB) (-)
Br B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Whinchat (GER)
O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton
9-7
(8)
Oisin Orr J
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T B Hunscote Stud Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch4.60,000gnsfoal,100,000gnsyearling,SeaTheMooncolt.Dam,German9fwinner,half-sistertosmart11/4m/11fwinner WellTimedoutofuseful11/4mwinnerWellsPresent.Makessomeappealonpedigreebuthemaybeoneforthedowntheline TFR###!! BHA-
Luke Catton 4-6 (John & Thady Gosden) 5 ran
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Pikachu (GB), 9-2 Alfred Wallace (GB), 11-2 Rosberg (GB), 6-1 High Hazard (GB), 12-1 Leave The Bag In (IRE), 14-1 Fuel The Jet (IRE), Sir Sirius (IRE), 16-1 Whispering Moon (GB), 33-1 Arc Vince (GB), 66-1 Dave’s Matey (IRE)
An interesting novice that may go the way of ALFRED WALLACE, who has a belter of pedigree and showed plenty in a strong novice at Ascot on debut. Newcomers Pikachu, High Hazard and Rosberg all make appeal on paper and support for any of that trio is likely to be telling. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALFRED WALLACE 2.PIKACHU 3.HIGH HAZARD
RESULT TIME: DISTANCE:
MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 28.50 secs Record Time: 1 min 23.70 secs - Courting - 23rd July 1999, Firm
POSITION OF STALLS
Round Course: Inside, Straight Course: Centre,1M4F Start: Stands’ Side 2M Start: Centre
FIGURES IN BRACKETS
The figure in brackets after each horses name indicates the days since it last ran.
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THE FLUTTER PROUD TO SUPPORT YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old ¨ Total prize fund £24000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9751, 2nd £4877, 3rd £2438, 4th £1219, 5th £610, 6th £305. (Penalty Value £12369.60)
Race Description This is a five furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 66 to 85. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (33 wins from 547 runners, 6%) runs GO VINCE GO & UNDER THE RADAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (12 wins from 119 runners, 10%) runs GO VINCE GO & UNDER THE RADAR Longest Traveller: NOBLE VOW trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 238 miles
HAZE
Br Ch f A’Ali (IRE) - Walaaa (IRE)
2
3
Jason Hart J O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don
B D. R. Tucker
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedpromiseshowninmaiden/novicecompanywhenwinningnurseriesforSimon&EdCrisfordatMusselburghandoverthisC&Dlastseason.Shapedwell onreturn/yarddebutwhenfifthinaC&Dhandicaplastmonth,weakeningonlylateon,andshe’sconsideredwithanoutingnowunderherbelt. TFR####!
GOVINCE GO (IRE) (14) 135-043D
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Oddysey (IRE)
O Reality Partnerships XI
9-9 (5)
Sean Kirrane J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B H. J. O’Brien & M. McCallan Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWHadabusyandproductivecampaignlastyear,winningtwiceatHamiltonandaddinga5fYorknurseryintheautumn.Hasconfirmedhimselfatleastasgood at3yrswhenmakingtheframeinhandicapsonhislast2starts,latterlyatHamiltonafortnightago,andheshouldgiveanothergoodaccount. TFR###!! BHA85
KINNALARGY (GB)
(16) 01304-0D
Br B g Havana Grey - Rose Ransom (IRE)
9-7 (3)
Oisin McSweeney J
O Mr P and Mrs S Dunne Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Paradise Farm Stud K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkinanoviceatRedcar(5f)inJunebeforeafinethirdtothesubsequentGimcrackwinneratThirsk.FinefourthinstrongnurseryatDoncaster (6f,good)inSeptemberandshapedasifneedingtherunonrecentYorkcomeback.Goodtypephysicallyandshouldstilldowellat3yrs TFR###!! BHA83
HERE
FOREVER
(GB) (246) 041-
Br B g Havana Grey - Hereawi
O Mr Laurence O’Kane
9-7 (9)
Callum Rodriguez J
David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Miss Lorraine Fraser Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Took a big step forward with each run at 2 yrs, culminating with him landing the odds in facile fashion in a 4-runner Ripon maiden (6f, good).Changedhandsduringhis8-monthabsence(leftGeorgeBoughey)andhe’sopentoimprovementnowhandicapping. TFR###!! BHA83
FUN (IRE) (43) 2210-4D
Br B g Showcasing - Apricot Moon
O J Blackburn & Partner 1
9-6 (11)
Tom Eaves J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Blue Sky Bloodstock Sheridan Ny Llp S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkina4-runnermaidenatMusselburgh(5f,goodtofirm)lastJulyandbynomeansdisgracedintheWeatherbysSuperSprint atNewburylaterthatmonth.Pluggedonintofourthina14-runnerC&Dhandicaponreturnbutothersstilllookbettertreated. TFR###!! BHA82
Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Go Angellica (IRE)
O Mrs Fitri Hay
9-6 (4)
Sean Levey J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Lynch Bages, Camas Park & Summerhill B/S JMH Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedtogetoffthemarkatBathearlierthismonthandcamehomelateafterlookinguncomfortablewiththeearlypacetofollowupinan8-runner handicap(3/1)atHaydock(5f,goodtosoft)lastweek.Thatwasanimprovedeffortandheshouldgetanotherstrongpacetoaimathere. TFR####! BHA82
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Holwah
Connor Beasley
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Ambiguous
O SBK Racing Club & Mr M Appleby
Robert Havlin J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Little Carmine Partnership Sbk Computers Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasrunwellonbothstartssincemakingawinningreturnatSouthwellandranwellwhenintheframeonhisnext 2 outings No obvious excuse when disappointing at Chester last time,though,so needs to bounce back. TFR###!! BHA79
HENRYTHENATE (GB)
(23) 110005D 9-2 (8)
Br B g Mayson - Mayfair Pompette (FR)
Jack Dace (5) J
O Morris and Allan Patrick Morris, Prescot T
B Joe Soiza
TIMEFORMVIEWStarted2026withback-to-backwinsoverthistripatLingfieldbutagaindidn’tproveaseffectiveover6fthereonfinalstartforStuartWilliams Made areasonablypositivestartfornewyardbackdownat5fwhenfifthatChester3weeksagobutothersperhapsholdstrongerwinclaims TFR###!! BHA78
STRAIGHTAHEAD
Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Mahale Sam James J
O Mr Peter Onslow Craig Lidster, Malton T
B Peter Onslow
TIMEFORMVIEWFinished2025bylandingback-to-backnurseriesatNewcastle,havingabitmoreinhandthanthehalf-lengthmarginsuggests when last seen there in December Absent since but he’s effective on turf and merits a market check from 2lb higher TFR###!! BHA74
SANDS OF JOSEPI (IRE)
Br B g Sands of Mali (FR) - Fauneta (FR)
O Mr Joseph Bell & Partner
B Ballyhane
Faye McManoman J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonatSouthwelllastNovemberbutprovedtoofreewhenlastof4inanurseryatNewcastlethefollowingmonth.Lookedlessthanstraightforward whendownthefieldbehindNobleVowatHaydockonreturn(albeithavingracedtooclosetothepace)andothersmakemoreappeal TFR
Br Ch g Pinatubo (IRE) - Farnham
O Mrs L A Smith
(6)
Joanna Mason J
Kevin & Lauren Frost, Newark T
B Branton Court Stud LLP Kevin Frost Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWShaped really encouragingly from a long way back when third at Southwell on return and again left the impression he can win from this sort of markwhenfillingthesamepositionatBeverley4weeksago,finishingwellafterbeingforcedtoanglearoundrivals.Makesappeal. TFR##### BHA71
UNDERTHE RADAR (IRE)
(8) 50020-5CD
Br Br g Profitable (IRE) - Rio Festival (USA)
O Fine Claret Racing & Ptnr
8-7 (13)
Duran Fentiman J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Roundhill Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonaC&Dnovicesecondtimeupasajuvenilebutfailedtobuildonitthereafterat2yrs Shapedasifneedingtherunwhen9 lengths fifth of 8 to NobleVow in handicap (22/1) at Haydock (5f,good to soft) 8 days ago but others still preferred. TFR##!!! BHA69
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2025: TIRIAC 5 9 7 Barry McHugh 13-2 (Paul Midgley) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Noble Vow (IRE), 8-1 Dazzling Haze (GB), Here Forever (GB), 9-1 Straight Ahead (GB), Explosive Finnish (GB), 10-1 Go Vince Go (IRE), Ambishio (IRE), 14-1 Big Fun (IRE), 16-1 Kinnalargy (GB), 20-1 Henrythenate (GB), 33-1 Mighty Magnus (IRE), 40-1 Under The Radar (IRE), 50-1 Sands of Josepi (IRE)
EXPLOSIVE FINNISH has shaped really well without being seen to maximum effect on both starts this year and he gets the verdict in a competitive sprint. Dazzling Haze showed up well until the lack of a recent outing seemed to tell over C&D on her return and she is also shortlisted alongside last week’s Haydock winner Noble Vow.
MEDIAN
&
RECORD
TIME Raceform
Time: 59.40 secs Record Time: 56.92 secs - Charlie Parks - 11th April 2003, Firm
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £24000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9751, 2nd £4877, 3rd £2438, 4th £1219, 5th £610, 6th £305. (Penalty Value £12369.60)
Race Description This is a five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them.This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70.
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (33 wins from 547 runners, 6%) runs COPPER KNIGHT & EQUITY LAW & I’M NEXT & VINCE L’AMOUR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (12 wins from 119 runners, 10%) runs COPPER KNIGHT & EQUITY LAW & I’M NEXT & VINCE L’AMOUR
Weightwatcher: EQUITY LAW won off a handicap mark of 83, his rating is now down 9lb to 74
Longest Traveller: WOOHOO & MONTEZUMA trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 196 miles.
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Laila Honiwillow
O Alison Muir Tonge / Colin Paterson
Tom Eaves J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Yeomanstown Stud K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Who had excuses on first start with blinkers applied,bounced back to best when landing a Sunday Series event at Hamilton 2 weeks ago.Can make another bold bid on the back of his latest effort. TFR##### BHA88
Br B g Oasis Dream - Kinematic
O John Blackburn & Partner
Jason Hart J
Paul Midgley, Westow T
B The Queen Sheridan Ny Llp S
TIMEFORMVIEWCompletedahat-trickin2025andreturnedtoasimilarlevelwhenmakingasuccessfulreturnatSouthwellinJanuary.Hasn’t been in the same form last 3 starts,though,2 1/4 lengths seventh of 13 toVantheman at Hamilton on latest outing. TFR##!!! BHA85
Br B g Far Above (IRE) - Cindy Bear (IRE)
O GB Civil Engineering (Leicester) Ltd
B Michael Buckley & Ian Thompson
4 9-8 (10)
David Probert J
Michael Herrington, Willoughton T
TIMEFORMVIEWWithseasonal/stabledebutrunbehindhim,tookadvantageofhiseasingmarkwhenwinning17-runnerhandicap atAscot at the beginning of the month,though did have benefit of a good position towards the stand rail TFR###!! BHA84
9-5 (7)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Dharwa Duran Fentiman J
O Mr B Parker & Partner
B Richard & Nell Kent
Tim Easterby, Malton T
JPC Developments (Yorkshire) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner in 2025 and made second start this year a winning one at Beverley inApril Has had excuses both subsequent outings,finding things tough upped in grade atYork 17 days ago,so no surprise to see him bounce back. TFR####! BHA81
Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Dusty
Zak Wheatley (3) J
O Ursa Major Racing & Riverside Racing Declan Carroll, Malton T
B Camogue Stud Ltd Kjc Engineering S
TIMEFORMVIEWHavingdroppedalongwayintheweights,showedthebenefitofhisreappearancewhenendingalonglosing
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
(GB) (8) 3-34325D
Br Br g Bated Breath - Queen’s Charter
O The Gathering and partner
B Biddestone Stud Ltd
4 9-4 (11)
Oliver Stammers J
Grant Tuer, Northallerton T
TIMEFORMVIEWProveddeterminedwhengettingbackonthescoresheetatChesterinSeptemberandhasreturnedingoodheart,goingclosein17-runnercontest overthisC&Donpenultimatestart.Respectablefifthof20atYork(6f)8daysagoandheshouldgivehisrunningoncemore TFR####! BHA80 9
MON NA SLIEVE (IRE)
(14) 3-60265D
Br Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Victory Wave (USA)
O Mr B. T. McDonald
5 9-4 (16)
Shane Gray J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Godolphin K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwiceawinnerlastseasonandwasonlyjustdeniedatNewcastleinMarch.Followedalessereffortwithacreditable one when length fifth of 13 toVantheman at Hamilton 2 weeks ago,but task is now to build on latest run. TFR###!! BHA80
KING’S
CALL (IRE) (30) 00000-0
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Play Mate
O Mr Michael Marsh
4 9-3 (15)
Dale Swift J
Seb Spencer, Malton T
B Ballyhane Chalkstone Racing, New Group Equine Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssincehisdebutwhentrainedbyKevinRyanandmoremissthanhitforpresentstablelastsummer After8monthsoff, possibly needed the run when down the field atAscot 30 days ago,though others still more persuasive at present. TFR##!!! BHA79
MONTEZUMA (GB) (14) 26-2120D
Br Br g Blue Point (IRE) - Seneca Falls
O BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell
B Godolphin
4 9-3 (8)
Paul Mulrennan J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
Jordan Electrics Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Has upped his game this season, getting off the mark in a Sunday Series event at Musselburgh (5f) in April before a good second over the same C&D 2 weeks later Left poorly placed at Hamilton (6f) last time,so he’s worth another chance TFR####! BHA79
VINCE
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Red Romance
O Reality Partnerships X
5 9-3 (17)
Oisin McSweeney J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mark Hanly & Stephanie Hanly Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Form has been in and out this season, producing his best effort for a while when scoring at Ripon earlier this month,but followed that with a poor run when well held at Hamilton 2 weeks ago. TFR##!!! BHA79
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE)
O Mrs C. Brittain
B Chasemore Farm
9 9-3 (1)
Cam Hardie J
Antony Brittain, Warthill T
TIMEFORMVIEW Recorded back-to-back wins at Newcastle in January last year but form was mixed the remainder of the campaign,reverting to his slow-starting ways when fourth of 7 at Newcastle on final outing in November TFR##!!! BHA79
Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Naias (IRE)
O Peter Blyth & Partner
8 9-3 (12)
Alex Jary (3) J
Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Mr Joe & June Staunton Alexanders York S
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner on his third start back for the last 3 years,successful over this C&D in 2025.Also scored at Doncaster last summer and he’s now back down to a handy mark with 2 runs behind him this spring.Interesting with yard amongst the winners TFR##!!! BHA79
BAY (GB) (29) 026-325CD 5 9-1 (5)
Br Ch g New Bay - All I Need (IRE)
Mark Winn J
O Mike Taylor & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T
B D. J. and Mrs Deer Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWGainedafirstsuccessforcurrenttraineroverthisC&DinJunelastyearandwasagoodsecondherelaterinthesummer
O Mr B. Padgett
& David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Mr Brian Padgett Stittenham Farms S TIMEFORMVIEW Built on previous promise last summer when
DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2025: URGENT CALL (IRE) 2 9 1 Jack Callan 14-1 (Charlie Johnston) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 15.
Blinkers worn by No. 1, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 17.
Stewards Note:
VINCE L’AMOUR: Following its run on 17/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Kinetic Force (GB), 9-1 Vantheman (IRE), 10-1 Far Above The Law (IRE), 11-1 Changeofmind (IRE), Al Hussar (GB), 14-1 Mon Na Slieve (IRE), 16-1 I’m Next (GB), Montezuma (GB), Woohoo (IRE), 18-1 Copper Knight (IRE), American Bay (GB), Equity Law (GB), 28-1 Spring Is Sprung (FR), Vince L’Amour (IRE), Muker (IRE), Acrisius (GB), 33-1 Mondammej (GB), 40-1 King’s Call (IRE)
A competitive-looking sprint, with preference for VANTHEMAN who showed the benefit of blinkers at the second attempt when scoring at Hamilton a fortnight ago. He can build on that effort to land another Sunday Series prize, though Montezuma had excuses on his latest outing and isn’t taken lightly, with I’m Next and Woohoo completing the shortlist.
MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Raceform Median Time: 59.40 secs
Record Time: 56.92 secs - Charlie Parks - 11th April 2003, Firm
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner D- Distance Winner d - Disqualified.
BETTING WITH BOOKMAKERS
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FAVOURITES
FOURTH RACE | 5.15
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £24000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9751, 2nd £4877, 3rd £2438, 4th £1219, 5th £610, 6th £305. (Penalty Value £12369.60)
Race Description This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (33 wins from 210 runners, 16%) runs BRIELLE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs GREAT BEDWYN
Longest Traveller: GREAT BEDWYN trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 238 miles
(GB) (204) 163140- 4 9-10 (8)
Br B f Almanzor (FR) - Craic Agus Spraoi (IRE)
Daniel Tudhope J O Elwick Stud David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T B Elwick Stud Elwick Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual winner at up to 1 1/4m last year Still relatively low mileage for a good stable and no surprise were she to progress again this season.Wears a first-time tongue strap. TFR###!! BHA86
(7)
Br B g Showcasing - Mistress Quickly (IRE) Sean Levey J
O Mr Martin Hughes Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Mrs M. E. Slade Old Oak Holdings Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at last year’s York Dante meeting and ran another cracker at that fixture when second of 17 over 1 1/2m (good to soft) 18 days ago Should go well again. TFR##### BHA86
4 9-9 (10)
Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Moi Meme P. J. McDonald J
O Mr Peter Done James Horton, Newmarket T
B Fortescue Bloodstock Peninsula Business Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWRecordedback-to-back11/4mnovicevictoriesatthestartoflastsummer Creditablereturntoactionwhenthirdover11/2m at Kempton reappearance but went backwards from that when well held atAscot since,albeit in a very hot race TFR###!! BHA85
(IRE) (71) 1226/5-4D
Br Gr m Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Island Remede
O Hot To Trot Racing 1 and Mrs David Egan
5 9-8 (5)
Callum Rodriguez J
Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Mrs Henrietta Egan Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced in recent years but showed enough to think she retains all her ability when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (12.5f) on reappearance in March.Cheekpieces back on.Feasibly handicapped. TFR###!! BHA84
PENZANCE
(GB) (19) 6-23002
Br Gr g Wootton Bassett - Iromea (IRE)
O Eventmasters Racing
6 9-6 (11)
David Egan J
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B Newsells Park Stud Eventmasters Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful handicapper On a lengthy losing run but not long with this yard and ran well for second at Lingfield (1 1/2m,all-weather)
Br B g Frankel - Miss Polaris
O Mr J. S Morrison
6 9-2 (1)
Lauren Young (5) J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Newtown Anner Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged £100,000 bonus for 3 wins in this series in 2024 and on course for another after successes at Musselburgh (12.5f,good) and Hamilton (11f,good
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
(50) 6230P-4
Br B g Expert Eye - Starlit Sands
O Michael Herrington Racing Club
6 8-12 (12)
David Probert J
Michael Herrington, Willoughton T
B Miss K. Rausing Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Not long with this yard and shaped encouragingly when fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (11f, 18/1) on reappearance 50 days ago Possible he can build on that now and respected. TFR####! BHA74
SPANISH HUSTLE (GB)
(14) 40440-0D
Br B g Pearl Secret - Dos Lunas (IRE)
O Johnnie Delta Racing
8 8-11 (2)
Rhys Elliott (5) J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Aspire Stallions & Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Pair of Hamilton wins last summer but ended 2025 out of sorts and also well held on Hamilton reappearance a fortnight ago Letsbefrank looks very much the stable number one here TFR#!!!! BHA73
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shanjia (GER)
(3)
William Carson J
O Mrs Jessica Ball Gihan Arnolda, Newmarket T
B J. Wall & E. Kennedy
TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged back-to-back handicap wins for Denis Quinn around the turn of the year Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at Lingfield (1 1/2m,all-weather) 58 days ago (only run for John Ryan).Turf winner earlier in career TFR###!! BHA73
EROICO (IRE)
(35) 0/5442-5 4 8-10 (9)
Br Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Reiwa (IRE)
Mark Winn J
O The Surf and Turf Partnership Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B Miss Claire Noone Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairforminmaidensforNoelMeadeinIrelandlastyear.Belowthatlevelwhen13lengthsfifthof9toLetsbefrankon Musselburgh return for new yard 35 days ago Needs to leave that run well behind with a hood added now. TFR##!!! BHA72
VALLEY OF FLOWERS (IRE)
Br B m Slade Power (IRE) - Miss Cape (IRE)
O Mrs C. A. Coward
B Denis Noonan
(28) 2443-60D 8 8-4 (4)
Joanna Mason J
Samantha & Jacqueline Coward, Dalby T
TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssince2023buthasrunseveralgoodracesindefeatsince Aswitchtofront-runningtactics(usuallyheldup)backfired at Hamilton last time but she has at least been eased another 2lb on the back of that.Regular hood missing again. TFR##!!! BHA66
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: ALFA PATISSERIE (IRE) 2 9 3 Pierre-Louis Jamin 9-1 (Ivan Furtado) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7.
Stewards Note:
SPANISH HUSTLE: Following its run on 17/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Letsbefrank (IRE), 9-2 Great Bedwyn (GB), 13-2 Penzance (GB), 10-1 Fast Fred (GB), 14-1 Valley of Flowers (IRE), 16-1 Serenity Blue (GB), Damascus Steel (IRE), 18-1 Optician (GB), 20-1 Brielle (GB), Cabrera (IRE), 33-1 Eroico (IRE), 50-1 Spanish Hustle (GB)
If GREAT BEDWYN is in the same form as when second at the York Dante meeting he may be able to go one better and deny Letsbefrank a £100,000 bonus for 3 wins in this series. Optician made quite an encouraging return to action at Southwell last month and also makes the shortlist.
PREDICTION: 1.GREAT BEDWYN 2.LETSBEFRANK (IRE) 3.OPTICIAN
MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Raceform Median Time: 2 mins 41.90 secs Record Time: 2 mins 29.90 secs - Gallery God- 4th June 2001, Firm
BROKEN GLASSES
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for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £60000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £24378, 2nd £12192, 3rd £6096, 4th £3048, 5th £1524, 6th £762. (Penalty Value £30924)
Race Description This is a six furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (33 wins from 547 runners, 6%) runs MANILA SCOUSE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (12 wins from 119 runners, 10%) runs MANILA SCOUSE
Weightwatcher: STRIKE RED won off a handicap mark of 93, his rating is now down 5lb to 88
Longest Traveller: FANDOM trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 238 miles.
1 ANNAF (IRE) (15) 01-0060D
Br Br h Muhaarar - Shimah (USA)
O Fosnic Racing
7 9-12 (1)
Daniel Muscutt J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Trade Access Panels Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2025 with Ascot Group 3 victory in October Back on track when sixth of 13 in handicap at Leicester (6f) last month but well beaten at Leicester since.Has a first-time tongue tie combined with refitted cheekpieces here. TFR##!!! BHA102
2 AL
SHABAB STORM (GB)
Br B g Advertise - Princess Salamah (IRE)
O Value Racing - Al Shabab Storm
B Ahmad Al Shaikh
(25) 30043-0D 5 9-11 (4)
Rossa Ryan J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
Trade Access Panels Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofa Listed raceforAndrewBalding in2024 and stillcapableof smartform onoccasion for MarcoBottilast year Down the field on Chester return for new yard 25 days ago but he’s entitled to come on the for run. TFR###!! BHA101 3
SIRYOSHI
(IRE) (18) 44220-0
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Johara (IRE)
O Mr C. H. McGhie
B Tally-Ho Stud
4 9-5 (13)
Sam James J
Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk T
TIMEFORMVIEWThirteenrunssincelastwinin2024.Cheekpiecesonfirsttime,153/4lengthseighteenthof22toDarkThirtyinhandicap(80/1)atYork(6f,good tosoft)onreappearance8daysago Theheadgearisdiscardednow.Givenachancebythehandicapperbutcanstillonlywatch. TFR##!!! BHA95
FANDOM
(GB) (18) 00-2263
Br B g Showcasing - Brogan
O Volare Aviation Ltd
5 9-5 (12)
Sean Levey J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Chasemore Farm Volare Aviation S
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful form in the US earlier in his career Mixed record in Europe since but showed he retains his ability at the second time of asking for current yard when third of 22 to DarkThirty atYork (6f,good to soft) 22 days ago Player if can build on that. TFR####! BHA95
DARKTHIRTY
(IRE) (18) 060-001D 6 9-3 (8)
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Beach Wedding (IRE)
Jason Hart J
O Dark Thirty Partners John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Lynn Lodge Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Back to form with a bang for new yard when producing a career-best effort to win 22-runner handicap at York (6f,good to soft) 18 days ago Not always been the most consistent but claims if in similar form. TFR###!! BHA93
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 FLUORESCENCE (GB)
Br B f Twilight Son - Azhar
O Sigsworth Partners
9
4 9-0
Callum Rodriguez J
Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B West Moor Stud West Moor Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of her first 5 starts Progress stalled when well held at the York Ebor meeting last August but she ended 2025 with a respectable fourth at Southwell in September Still low mileage for a sprinter TFR###!! BHA90
RUSSET GOLD (GB) (18)
Br Ch g Al Kazeem - Affluent
O Mr D. J. Deer
10
0006-55
6 8-13 (3)
Tom Eaves J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B D. J. and Mrs Deer Oakgrove Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulathisbest.FailedtofireforRogerVarianin2025butmorepositivesignsfornewyardwhenfifthover6fatLeicester(goodtofirm) andYork(good tosoft;beaten31/4lengthsby DarkThirty)thisspring.The type tocash in on his reducedmarkbefore long. TFR##### BHA89
STRIKE RED (IRE)
(18) 000-310D
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE)
O Mr Peter Timmins
8 8-12 (6)
Warren Fentiman (3) J
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Yeomanstown Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinStewards’CupatGoodwoodlastyearandbuiltonpromisingreappearanceeffortwhenreturningtowinningwaysatLeicester(6f,goodtofirm) lastmonth.Racedawayfromwherethemainactionunfoldedwhententhof22toDarkThirtyatYorksinceandcanbetreatedasifstillinform. TFR####! BHA88
GANGSTA MAN (IRE)
(45) 0162-20
Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Gasta (IRE)
4 8-11 (7)
Harry Davies J
O Mrs Christine Jordan Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Michael Lyons & Michael McGlynn
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice a winner in Ireland last year.Good second of 14 in 5f handicap at Musselburgh (soft) on return for new yard over Easter and possibly not over that when well held at Newmarket only 12 days later Freshened up since TFR###!! BHA87
6 8-9 (10)
Br B m Orientor - Eternal Instinct Lauren Young (5) J
O Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Goldie Racing Limited Jim Goldie Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Completed a hat-trick in the Portland at Doncaster last September but yet to hit top form this spring. Best watched until showing more. TFR##!!! BHA85
Br Br g Sands of Mali (FR) - Yes Always (IRE)
8-6 (9)
Mark Winn J
O RaceShare & Twenty Seven David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B The Cool Silk Partnership RaceShare S
TIMEFORMVIEWWithoutawinlastyearforRichardFaheybutsteppedforwardfromseasonal/stabledebutwhenlanding18-runnercontest over C&D (good) last month.Good second of 20 atYork (6f,good) last weekend.Capable of going well again. TFR####! BHA82
MANILA SCOUSE
(GB) (14) 0044-03CD 7 8-2 (14)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Forever Excel (IRE)
O Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces
Duran Fentiman J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Wayne Clifford Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last summer off 1lb higher Creditable third of 13 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago The return to 6f is ideal and he has to enter calculations TFR####! BHA78
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2025: NEBRAS 3 9 1 Luke Catton 9-2 (John & Thady Gosden) 7 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Dark Thirty (IRE), 17-2 Yes I’m Mali (GB), 9-1 Fandom (GB), 11-1 Russet Gold (GB), 12-1 Manila Scouse (GB), 14-1 Toyotomi (FR), Milford (GB), Fluorescence (GB), 18-1 Strike Red (IRE), 20-1 Annaf (IRE), Al Shabab Storm (GB), Eternal Sunshine (GB), 22-1 Gangsta Man (IRE), 40-1 Sir Yoshi (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Although RUSSET GOLD was behind a couple of these at the York Dante meeting the feeling is he’s likely to capitalise on this mark before long. Yes I’m Mali has been back on top of his game since joining David O’Meara, including a C&D win, and he’s feared most ahead of Fandom and Strike Red.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RUSSET GOLD 2.YES I’M MALI 3.FANDOM
RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th
MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 12.10 secs
Record Time: 1 min 8.80 secs - Johayro - 23rd July 1999, Firm
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £40000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £16252, 2nd £8128, 3rd £4064, 4th £2032, 5th £1016, 6th £508. (Penalty Value £20616)
Race Description This is a two miles handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90. Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 85 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80.
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (33 wins from 547 runners, 6%) runs GIBSIDE & TREASURE ISLANDS
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (12 wins from 119 runners, 10%) runs GIBSIDE & TREASURE ISLANDS
Longest Traveller: ANNIVERSARY trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 265 miles
1
FLAME (GB) (28) 35////4-15D 10 10-0 (12)
Br Ch g Champs Elysees - Combustible (IRE)
O Mrs C. A. Coward
B Ed’s Stud Ltd
Joanna Mason J
Samantha & Jacqueline Coward, Dalby T
TIMEFORMVIEW Confirmed he retains plenty of ability when making winning return at Beverley (2m) last month.Unsuited by drop in trip when failing to backthatupatHamilton28daysago.Stepbackupto2mwillsuitandstillonagoodmarkifabletoquicklygetbackontrack. TFR###!! BHA92 2 ANNIVERSARY (GB) (17) 05-5552 4 9-10 (9)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Lixirova (FR) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr J. H. Richmond-Watson
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B The Cantillon Syndicate Dunlin S
TIMEFORM VIEW Turned in best effort of the season when 3/4-length second of 9 to Alfred Boucher in extended 1 3/4m handicap at Salisbury 17 days ago,shaping as if a return to 2m will suit.Yard continues to go well TFR###!! BHA89
STAR (GB) (28) 1650-43 4 9-10 (11)
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Lunar Maria
O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
Jason Hart J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSolidformwhensuccessful3timeslastseasonandsteppedforwardfromhisreappearancewhenthird(inafirst-timevisor) at Newmarket (1 3/4m).Has always shaped as though 2m will be his trip and returns to slightly calmer waters TFR####! BHA89
LAAFY (USA) (407) 400////00-
9-8 (5)
Br B g Noble Mission - Miner’s Secret (USA) Ben Robinson J
O The I’m Easy Mates Partnership Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Michael Edward Connelly Brian Ellison Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Off nearly 4 years prior to 2 outings in 2025.Well treated on his best form,but has been known to carry his head awkwardly/high and hard to know how much ability he actually retains TFR#!!!! BHA86
ARTISAN DANCER
(FR) (14) 10-1604D 6 9-8 (2)
Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Russiana (IRE)
O The Makyowners
Oliver Stammers J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWon2mhandicapatSouthwellinMarchandshapedasifbackinformwhen63/4lengthsfourthof12toValiancyatHamilton (28/1) 14 days ago Should give his running but worth noting that only 1 of his 8 wins to date has come on turf TFR##!!!
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Fancy (IRE)
9
Hector Crouch J
O Valmont Joey Ramsden, Newark T
B Longfield Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick on all-weather last autumn and arrives on the back of 2 placed efforts in middle-distance events,though was beaten a long way byThe Cursor on latest and has yet to prove as effective on turf TFR##!!! BHA85
MOUNTAIN ROAD
(FR) (14) 110/-435D
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - La Corniche (FR)
O Mr S. Fyffe
7 9-5 (7)
Paul Mulrennan J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Haras De Saint-Vincent & F. Bragato Jim Goldie Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t set the world alight since returning from a lengthy absence but left the impression he was building up to something when 8 1/2 lengths fifthof12toValiancyatHamilton14daysago Belowlastwinningmarkandyardhasalreadyenjoyedplentyofsuccessthismonth. TFR###!! BHA83 10
HERMETIC (GB) (18) 5114-4D
Br Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lunch Lady
O John Nicholls Racing
4 9-2 (13)
Edward Greatrex J
Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Wertheimer et Frere Floplast Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWPhysically-imposingtypewhowasprogressivewhenwinningtwice(includingover2m)from4startsforChristopheFerland,andhavingjoinedacapablenew yardfor€105,000,hefinishedanencouragingfourthinacompetitive11/2mYorkhandicaponreturn.Looksveryinterestingbackupintrip TFR##### BHA81
ST FAZ
(FR) (23) 111015D
Br B g Taareef (USA) - Pink Anemone
O Mr Aidan J. Ryan
B S.C.E.A. Haras De Gratte Panche et al
6 9-0 (3)
M. P. Sheehy J
Adrian Keatley, Malton T
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 4 of his first 5 starts this year,beatingWhimsyby a neck in 8-runner handicap atMusselburgh (2m,good) inApril on fourth occasion.Ran creditably in Chester Plate earlier this month but others appeal as being better handicapped. TFR###!! BHA78
GIBSIDE
(GB) (14) 15-5606D
Br B g Time Test - Ardbrae Tara (IRE)
O Elsa Crankshaw & Partner
7 8-12 (4)
Duran Fentiman J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mickley Stud & Dermot Costelloe Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped better than previously this season when 9 3/4 lengths sixth of 12 toValiancy at Hamilton (40/1) 14 days ago.Now below last winning mark and will be one to note if attracting market support. TFR###!! BHA76
ARRANGE (IRE) (18) 02603-0D
Br Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Watsdaplan (IRE)
14
8 8-8 (6)
Mark Winn J
O Mr & Mrs G.F. Hall Racing Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B Ross Moorhead Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Defied an 11lb higher mark over 2m at Haydock in summer 2024.However,proved inconsistent during a winless 2025 and looked to badly needtherunwhendownthefieldatYorkonreturn18daysago Needstohavecomealongwayfromthateffortinashorttime TFR##!!! BHA72
TREASURE ISLANDS (GB)
Br B g Kingman - Wuheida
O Mr M. J. Macleod
(10) 65-4012D 4 8-6 (14)
Cam Hardie J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Godolphin Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedwhenmakingallin2mhandicapatRiponlastmonthandbackedthateffortupwhenchasinghomeTorcelloatHaydock10daysago Remainsrelativelyunexposedafter6startsbutthisrepresentsasignificantstepupinclassandracesfrom2lboutofthehandicap TFR###!! BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2025: GERMANIC (IRE) 4 9 6 Ryan Sexton 3-1 (Julie Camacho) 13 ran Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 3, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Hermetic (GB), 5-1 Anniversary (GB), 7-1 Pole Star (GB), 10-1 St Faz (FR), 12-1 New York Minute (IRE), Mountain Road (FR), 14-1 Minstrel Knight (GB), 16-1 Elysian Flame (GB), 18-1 Treasure Islands (GB), 28-1 Artisan Dancer (FR), Gibside (GB), 33-1 Almuhit (IRE), 50-1 Arrange (IRE), 100-1 Laafy (USA)
HERMETIC made a highly-encouraging start for Ian Williams at York last month and is taken to come out on top in a competitive staying event. Pole Star should appreciate the trip and slight drop in grade and is feared most, ahead of Anniversary.
MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ¨ Total prize fund £24000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £9751, 2nd £4877, 3rd £2438, 4th £1219, 5th £610, 6th £305. (Penalty Value £12369.60)
Race Description This one mile handicap race has been designed for three-year-olds and upwards fillies and mares which are rated between 66 and 85.
Leading course trainer (20-25): K R Burke (26 wins from 128 runners, 20%) runs THANKFULLY
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (13 wins from 49 runners, 27%) runs THANKFULLY
Longest Traveller: RENEWAL trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 265 miles
Br Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Queensbrydge
O Mr Keith Brown
B John Cullinan
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful handicapper who returned with a good fourth in Spring Mile at Doncaster Posted
in cheekpieces when a staying-on fourth of 12 over 7f here last time.Not out of things back up in
Br Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Samasana (IRE)
sound
O TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Redgate Bloodstock Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Readily landed 1m Southwell handicap in December Wasn’t beaten at all far on debut for new yard at Lingfield in February but well held at Newcastle andYarmouth since TFR##!!! BHA84
(GB) (239) 42/322- 4 9-11 (9)
Br B f Wootton Bassett - Fresh Terms Rossa Ryan J
O Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Newsells Park Stud R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden.Took a big step forward on her handicap debut when second of 12 at Newcastle (1 1/4m) in October Enters calculations if ready to roll after 7 months off TFR###!! BHA80
BINTAZIZA (IRE) (26) 11D
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Catalan (IRE)
B Mrs S. M. Rogers &Sir Thomas Pilkington
3 9-6 (11)
Ray Dawson J
O Salhia Stud Limited Roger Varian, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW Study of Man filly was well backed when making a winning start in taking fashion in 1m maiden at Newcastle inApril and she followed upinsimilarstyleinnoviceatWolverhamptonfollowingmonth,showingagoodturnoffoot.Interestinghandicapdebutante TFR####! BHA87
ALESSIA FERNANDA
(IRE) (32) 30040-1D
Br Ch m Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Colour Bright (IRE) Zak Wheatley (3) J
B Moyglare Stud Farm
9-5 (12)
O Highgreen Partnership Declan Carroll, Malton T
TIMEFORMVIEW Had a breathing operation before resuming winning ways in 9-runner handicap at Southwell (1m) on her return last month.Up 4lb now and this is tougher TFR###!! BHA74
Br B f Zoustar (AUS) -
Tudhope J O Mr George Waud
B R Kent & Executors of Lady Lonsdale
Haggas, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced Zoustar filly.Landed 6fYork novice in October and returned with an excellent second of 11 on her handicap bow at Newmarket (7f)29daysago.Thatformhasbeenfrankedsoshemeritsseriousconsiderationnudgedup1lbwiththisstepupto1malsoaplus.
Br B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Drumfad Bay (IRE)
TIMEFORMVIEW260,000gnsStMark’sBasilicafilly.Builtonjuvenilepromisewhenlanding9-runnermaidenatBeverleyon her return inApril Better to come now handicapping but others look better treated at these weights TFR###!! BHA82 BETS AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE
Sam James J
O Mrs Tabor, Mrs MV Magnier, Mrs Shanahan K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Stonethorn Stud Farm Ltd.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
8 MANDARIN SPIRIT (IRE)
Br B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Mandiana (FR)
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
3 9-1
Tom Eaves J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged 7f maiden here in July. Shaped as if in need of the run after 7 months off when sixth of 9 in handicap at Beverley 27 days ago Should strip fitter now. TFR###!! BHA82
KRISSY (IRE) (2) 201211 5 9-1 (3)
Br B m Calyx - Advertising Space (IRE)
Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mr James Mearns Long Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Thistle Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFormhastakenoffsincetheendoflastyear,cruisinghome71/2lengthsclearatMusselburgh(9f)10daysago Continued the excellent work when following up at Carlisle on Friday (apprentice race) and she’s clearly thriving.
Br B f Acclamation - Winter Snow (IRE)
O Nick Bradley Racing 18
8-13 (10)
Finley Marsh J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B T. Molan Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW A dual 7f/1m winner in 2025.Yet to hit top form this season but took a step forward when fifth of
handicap atYarmouth (7f) 31 days ago Needs to build on it.
(IRE) (11) 64-0601D 4 8-12 (5)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - River Rock (IRE)
O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd
Lauren Young (5) J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Chris’s House S
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to her best for her current yard with victory in 11-runner handicap atAyr (1m) 11 days ago.Up 2lb
felt.
(GB) (20) 644-40
Br Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Anna Nerium
O Mrs R. J. McCreery
B Stowell Hill Partners
3 8-8 (4)
Joe Leavy J
Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped with promise when fourth at Ascot on her return but suffered a poor run when eighth of 12 in handicap atWindsor (1m) 20 days ago.Remains capable of better.
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: STATEIRA (FR) 3 9 5 William Carver 5-2 (Andrew Balding) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Bintaziza (IRE), 9-2 Thaluna (GB), 13-2 Krissy (IRE), 8-1 Thankfully (IRE), 10-1 Geo (IRE), Annastarzy (GB), 12-1 Perfect Part (IRE), Renewal (GB), 22-1 Alessia Fernanda (IRE), 50-1 Bridget’s View (GB), 80-1 Mandarin Spirit (IRE), 100-1 Wetsand (IRE)
THALUNA made a promising start to life in handicaps when runner-up at Newmarket and with this step up in trip also a positive she looks the way to go here. The unbeaten Bintaziza heads the list of dangers with better to come on her handicap debut, although Annastarzy and Krissy (winner at Carlisle on Friday) also bring very solid credentials to this intriguing handicap.
MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Time: 1 min 34.80 secs - Yearsley (GB) - 5th May 1990, Firm
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026.
Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 3.45 - THE ENTER ITV7 FOR FREE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £9792 to the winning horse The second to receive £4592, the third £2297, the fourth £1147, the fifth £573 and the sixth £286. for novice two yrs old. Enter by noon, May 25th and pay £95 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th.Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner SKY BET will also kindly give prizes totalling £250 to those responsible for the horses judged to be the three best-turned-out for this race, which will be awarded as follows: £150 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out; £75 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the next best turned out; and £25 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be third best turned out. 15 entries at £95. - Closed May 25th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7720; Second £3861; Third £1930; Fourth £965; Fifth £483; Sixth £241. (Penalty Value £9792.60) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 4.15 - THE FLUTTER PROUD TO SUPPORT YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12369 to the winning horse The second to receive £5800, the third £2901, the fourth £1449, the fifth £724 and the sixth £362. for three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £120 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £24 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £96 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, for each race won 6lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner SKY BET will also kindly give prizes totalling £250 to those responsible for the horses judged to be the three best-turned-out for this race, which will be awarded as follows: £150 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out; £75 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the next best turned out; and £25 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be third best turned out. 20 entries at £120. - Closed May 25th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9751; Second £4877; Third £2438; Fourth £1219; Fifth £610; Sixth £305. (Penalty Value £12369.60) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 4.45 - THE SKY BET CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12369 to the winning horse The second to receive £5800, the third £2901, the fourth £1449, the fifth £724 and the sixth £362. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £120 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £24 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £96 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner SKY BET will also kindly give prizes totalling £250 to those responsible for the horses judged to be the three best-turned-out for this race, which will be awarded as follows: £150 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out; £75 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the next best turned out; and £25 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be third best turned out. 26 entries at £120. - Closed May 25th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9751; Second £4877; Third £2438; Fourth £1219; Fifth £610; Sixth £305. (Penalty Value £12369.60) SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 5.15 - THE SKY BET EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12369 to the winning horse The second to receive £5800, the third £2901, the fourth £1449, the fifth £724 and the sixth £362. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £120 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £24 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £96 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner SKY BET will also kindly give prizes totalling £250 to those responsible for the horses judged to be the three best-turned-out for this race, which will be awarded as follows: £150 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out; £75 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the next best turned out; and £25 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be third best turned out. 22 entries at £120. - Closed May 25th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9751; Second £4877; Third £2438; Fourth £1219; Fifth £610; Sixth £305. (Penalty Value £12369.60) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 5.45 - THE SKY BET PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £30924 to the winning horse The second to receive £14502, the third £7254, the fourth £3624, the fifth £1812 and the sixth £906. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £300 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £60 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £240 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner SKY BET will also kindly give prizes totalling £250 to those responsible for the horses judged to be the three best-turned-out for this race, which will be awarded as follows: £150 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out; £75 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the next best turned out; and £25 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be third best turned out. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 24 entries at £300. - Closed May 25th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £24378; Second £12192; Third £6096; Fourth £3048; Fifth £1524; Sixth £762. (Penalty Value £30924) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 6.15 - THE SKY BET FOR THE FANS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner SKY BET will also kindly give prizes totalling £250 to those responsible for the horses judged to be the three best-turned-out for this race, which will be awarded as follows: £150 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out; £75 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the next best turned out; and £25 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be third best turned out. 18 entries at £200. - Closed May 25th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508. (Penalty Value £20616) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 6.45 - THE SKY BET BUILD A BET FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12369 to the winning horse The second to receive £5800, the third £2901, the fourth £1449, the fifth £724 and the sixth £362. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £120 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £24 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £96 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 29th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after May 23rd, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the Winning Owner SKY BET will also kindly give prizes totalling £250 to those responsible for the horses judged to be the three best-turned-out for this race, which will be awarded as follows: £150 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the Best Turned Out; £75 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be the next best turned out; and £25 to the person responsible for the horse judged to be third best turned out. NOTE:Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race Fillies rated 68 and below may be out of the weights 23 entries at £120. - Closed May 25th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £9751; Second £4877; Third £2438; Fourth £1219; Fifth £610; Sixth £305. (Penalty Value £12369.60) SS