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FIRST RACE
2.15 ¨ 1m 4f 8y
The British
EBF
Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Class 3) (GBB/GBBplus Race)
for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares ¨ Total prize fund £12000 ¨ Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (Penalty Value £6280.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (34 wins from 212 runners, 16%) runs TALITHA ROUGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Beckett (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs HAPINESS
Longest Traveller: HAPINESS trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 265 miles
Raceform
1 COUNTER INTUITIVE (IRE) (33) 0-6 3 9-2 (2)
Br B f Frankel - Counterpoint George Downing J
O Lord Lloyd Webber Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Watership Down Stud James Hambro & Partners Llp S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred Frankel filly who improved on her debut form following 6 months off when sixth in a Salisbury novice (1 1/4m, good to soft) 33 days ago, staying on without being knocked about. Highly likely there’s more to come, including at this longer trip TFR###!! BHA-
2 GALISTRA (FR) (97) 05 3 9-2 (1)
Br Gr f Galiway - Maestria (IRE) Sean Kirrane J
O Mr John Sugarman Alan Brown, Malton T
B Haras Des Pyrenees, Guy Pariente Holding Retraining of Racehorses S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well-bred filly but she was far from convincing with her finishing effort on either start for Ralph Beckett on all-weather earlier this year Returns for new yard (sold 6,000 gns) with something to prove on the back of a breathing operation. TFR#!!!! BHA-
3 HAPINESS (IRE) (26) 2 3 9-2 (4)
Br B f Camelot - Czabo Rhys Clutterbuck J
O Mr J. H. Richmond-Watson Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B Newstead Ltd Dunlin S
TIMEFORM VIEW Camelot filly who showed plenty when second of 6 on debut in a Chepstow maiden (1 1/4m, good) 4 weeks ago, coming clear with the improving winner Big player with progress anticipated now upped in trip TFR##### BHA-
4 HELLO FRIEND (IRE) (28) 2 3 9-2 (3)
Br Ch f Frankel - Lucrece Shane Foley J
O Ace Stud K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Yulong Investments
TIMEFORM VIEW Frankel filly who made an encouraging start to her career when second of 6 in a Newcastle maiden (12.5f) 4 weeks ago, keeping on when forced to switch final 100 yds Represents leading yard and she rates a sure-fire improver TFR####! BHA-
5 TALITHA ROUGE (IRE) (21) 3 3 9-2 (5)
Br Ch f Space Blues (IRE) - Coco Rouge (IRE) Mark Winn J
O Hot To Trot Racing 2 David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Joe & Edel Banahan & Micheal Smith Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Space Blues filly who was relatively unfancied in the betting but she showed plenty to work on when third in a Redcar maiden (1 1/4m, good to firm) on debut 21 days ago, coming clear of the remainder She’s another fully expected to do better TFR####! BHA-
2025: GHAIYYA 3 9 2 Jason Hart 6-4 (Charlie Johnston) 6 ran Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 2.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Hapiness (IRE), 9-4 Talitha Rouge (IRE), 3-1 Hello Friend (IRE), 11-2 Counter Intuitive (IRE), 50-1 Galistra (FR)
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
THE TIMEFORM VIEW An interesting fillies novice despite the small field. HAPINESS, Talitha Rouge and Hello Friend each shaped with plenty of promise on their respective debuts and are selected in that order of preference Counter Intuitive almost certainly has her best days ahead of her too, and market support behind Ed Walker’s filly would need to be viewed positively.
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Colours No Horse
SECOND RACE 2.50 ¨ 5f
The PD Hook Gallop Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for three yrs old ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 8 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 (33 wins from 553 runners, 6%) runs U TURN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (5 wins from 84 runners, 6%) runs U TURN
Longest Traveller: ARLO’S GIRL trained by J Parr, Newmarket, 185 miles
Raceform Median Time: 59.40 secs Record Time: 56.92 secs - Charlie Parks - 11th April 2003, Firm
1 ARLO’S GIRL (GB) (24) 1-400 D 9-9 (7)
Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Freyabella Jack Nicholls (5) J
O Mr J. E. Parr Joseph Parr, Newmarket T
B Megan Evans Joseph Parr Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Beat a next-time-out winner in smooth fashion when successful on debut at Lingfield last summer but has failed to build on that in 3 outings since the turn of the year Does remain early days at least and she now drops further in class TFR##!!! BHA74
2 BRAVO HOTEL (GB) (258) 33533- 9-7 (3)
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Bacall Joanna Mason J
O Bernard Hoggarth Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mrs S Field, Miss S Field & Mr A Turbitt Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Just one standout effort from a handful of starts in 2025 and needs a big step forward on this return to action. TFR###!! BHA72
3 U TURN (GB) (276) 541023- D 9-6 (4)
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Poppy Pivot (IRE) David Allan J
O Nick Bradley Racing 4 & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Limited Racing Partners S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer who was kept busy in 2025, landing a 5f Beverley maiden in July and placed on 2 of his 3 starts in nurseries thereafter Off 9 months/gelded ahead of this and he’s not discounted.TFR###!! BHA71
4 ICE COLD ALEX (GB) (14) 244-646 D BF 9-5 (2)
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Martha Watson (IRE) David Nolan J
O Ownaracehorse, Steve Anson & Ollie Pears Ollie Pears, Malton T
B Branton Court Stud LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Pontefract novice (5f) on debut last spring and similar form with reappearance behind him when fourth at Beverley (5f) in May. Probably best to overlook his latest Pontefract effort (stumbled over 1f out) and the assessor has eased his grip further ahead of this TFR###!! BHA70
5 RIFFA SPIRIT (IRE) (22) 010-430 9-4 (8)
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Nafa (IRE) Zak Wheatley (3) J
O Ray Flegg & John Bousfield Declan Carroll, Malton T
B Maurice Burns Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Chelmsford (6f) in August for Simon and Ed Crisford and bright start for current yard, posting best effort yet when third at Musselburgh (5f) in April Raced too freely at Redcar latest but bounce back not ruled out in first-time blinkers/refitted tongue strap TFR####! BHA69
6 SIMBA’S PRIDE (GB) (4) 501215 BF 9-4 (5)
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 Improver switched to handicaps, doubling his tally at Ripon (6f) in May and fared best of those ridden on the near side when fifth in a stronger race at York (5f) on Friday. Worth considering turned out quickly back down in class TFR####! BHA69
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 DRAGON SPIN (GB) (11) 422-316 D 9-0 (6)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Hamaayim (FR) Dougie Costello J
O Spending the Inheritance Racing Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Speedy sort who responded well to a positive ride when making all at Nottingham (5f) in May. Found things tougher on the back of a 6lb rise when sixth in a C&D handicap 11 days ago but not discounted returned to 3-y-o only company. TFR###!! BHA65
8 GOLDEN HAVANA (IRE) (14) 51-0433 D 8-11 (1)
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Lily For Ever (FR) Connor Beasley J
O Denton Hall Racing Ltd Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Skymarc Farm Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (5f) in December and posted a good fourth on return there in April (first 3 that day all won next time out). Placed both starts on all-weather more recently and present mark looks workable if proving as effective back on turf TFR##### BHA62
2025: BLUE ANTHEM 3 9 9 Daniel Tudhope 3-1 (George Boughey) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.
Stewards Note: ARLO’S GIRL: Following its run on 23/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.ICE COLD ALEX: Following its run on 2/6/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.RIFFA SPIRIT: Following its run on 25/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-4 Simba’s Pride (GB), 5-1 Golden Havana (IRE), 13-2 Riffa Spirit (IRE), Dragon Spin (GB), 8-1 Bravo Hotel (GB), U Turn (GB), 11-1 Ice Cold Alex (GB), 16-1 Arlo’s Girl (GB) THE TIMEFORM VIEW GOLDEN HAVANA’s reappearance fourth at Newcastle in April produced 3 next-time-out winners and, having posted another solid display when third at that venue on his most recent start 2 weeks ago, he could be worth siding with to prove his mark a workable one back on turf His stablemate Simba’s Pride may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Riffa Spirit.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOLDEN HAVANA (IRE) 2.SIMBA’S PRIDE 3.RIFFA SPIRIT (IRE)
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Colours No Horse
THIRD RACE 3.25 ¨ 6f
The Theakston Brewing Legends Since 1827 Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for three yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 11 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): M Dods (32 wins from 306 runners, 10%) runs TAYGAR Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Walker (7 wins from 33 runners, 21%) runs FRANTIC
Longest Traveller: FRANTIC trained by E Walker, Upper Lambourn, 221 miles
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 12.10 secs Record Time: 1 min 8.80 secs - Johayro - 23rd July 1999, Firm
1 EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) (14) 0-40135 CD 7 10-2 (11)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Tribune Libre (IRE) David Nolan J
O Dan Maltby Bloodstock Limited & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc Sunnyhill Properties (Yorkshire) Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW As good as ever when winning over C&D last month but found run of good form coming to a halt at Pontefract 2 weeks ago TFR###!! BHA75
2 VINGEGAARD (IRE) (20) 5/-00036 4 10-1 (1)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Chevanah (IRE) Ryan Sexton J
O Mr N. O’Keeffe Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Highfort Stud & D. McAbhaird David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A useful juvenile for Archie Watson (missed 2025). Had shown little for current yard before a slightly better showing in first-time blinkers at Catterick. Failed to build on that at Hamilton since, though. TFR###!! BHA74
3 SPACE BEAR (IRE) (30) 325130 D BF 3 9-9 (2)
Br B f Space Blues (IRE) - Embraceable You Joanna Mason J
O Foster Bloodstock Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Ballygreany Stud & Elec Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made a bright start for this yard, showing improved form when justifying market confidence in good style at Yarmouth. Not in quite the same form under a penalty at Kempton and shaped as if amiss at Ripon next time TFR###!! BHA75
4 SUGAR BABY (GB) (22) 0120-00 C D 8 9-8 (3)
Br B g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Sugar Town Mark Winn J
O Hard Held Partnership and Angus RacingPeter Niven, Malton T
B Amanda Jarratt Clova Hotel & Lodges S
TIMEFORM VIEW A 4-time winner in 2025. Better for comeback when seventh at Redcar, left with plenty to do. Can build on that again and has dipped below last winning mark. TFR###!! BHA67
5 FRANTIC (GB) (21) 24-22 BF 3 9-6 (9)
Br B f Frankel - Frenetic (IRE) George Downing J
O SBA Racing Limited Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B SBA Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 3 of 4 starts, including when well backed for handicap debut at Leicester 3 weeks ago. Left poorly placed that day so good chance she can go one better TFR##### BHA72
6 TACTICAL FORMATION (IRE) (166) 433-5 3 9-5 (10)
Br B g Starman - Spring Green Jack Garritty J
O Wathnan Racing Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in 2 novices last year and made a respectable return when fourth on handicap bow at Southwell Needs to take a big step forward to defy current mark, however. Change of headgear. TFR###!! BHA71
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 TAYGAR (IRE) (11) 00-0222 D 5 9-5 (8)
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 Scored at Ayr (6f) last summer off 4lb higher and back on track of late, runner-up for the third consecutive start when just denied over C&D 11 days ago, likely to have won had she kept straight. Big shout.TFR####!
8 KINGS MERCHANT (GB) (18) 045640
Br B g Bated Breath - Rhossili Down William Pyle J
O Mr G Harrison Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B D. J. and Mrs Deer Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but on a lengthy losing run and latest effort at Carlisle was disappointing. Cheekpieces now applied. TFR###!! BHA63
9 PULL THE RUG (IRE) (11) 4315-04 D 3 9-3 (4)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Bungee Jump (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Paul & Clare Rooney Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won Leicester nursery last autumn. Better for comeback run when close third here 11 days ago and return to 6f here in her favour Not taken lightly with headgear applied. TFR###!! BHA69
10 RECORD DAY (GB) (24) 0400 3 9-2 (5)
Br Ch g Showcasing - Airwaves Ben Robinson J
O Mrs Claire Ellison Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Bond Thoroughbred Limited Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran up to his best despite finishing ninth at York on handicap bow so lots more is needed. TFR#!!!! BHA68
11 HARLEQUIN BAY (GB) (26) 522-30 3 9-1 (6)
Br B c Mohaather - Drift And Dream Oisin McSweeney J
O Lady Juliet Tadgell Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Lady Juliet Tadgell
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice at Newcastle late last year and can have his Wolverhampton effort excused in February (far too free). Went with little encouragement back on turf after 4 months off at Haydock, however TFR##!!! BHA67
2025: LORD ABAMA (IRE) 6 10 2 Connor Beasley 9-2 (Michael Dods) 8 ran Visor worn first time by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6, 8. Blinkers worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1.
Stewards Note: SPACE BEAR: Following its run on 17/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was unbalanced on the undulations
PROBABLE S.P.’s 3-1 Frantic (GB), 11-2 Taygar (IRE), 9-1 Pull The Rug (IRE), 10-1 Space Bear (IRE), Sugar Baby (GB), 12-1 Kings Merchant (GB), 14-1 Emperor Caradoc (FR), Vingegaard (IRE), 16-1 Tactical Formation (IRE), 25-1 Harlequin Bay (GB), 33-1 Record Day (GB)
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Notices
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FOURTH
RACE 4.02 ¨ 7f
The Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
for three 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): M Dods (32 wins from 306 runners, 10%) runs KOSOMETSUKE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Tate (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs INSIDE STORY
Longest Traveller: INSIDE STORY trained by J Tate, Newmarket, 185 miles
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 28.50 secs Record Time: 1 min 22.80 secs - Silver Haze I - 21st May 1988, Firm
1 KOSOMETSUKE (GB) (26) 614-150 CD 4 10-4 (8)
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 Won twice last season and looked as good as ever returning for new yard when narrow winner over C&D in April Found the drop in trip against him back here next time but ran poorly at Musselburgh since TFR###!! BHA82
2 IT JUST TAKES TIME (IRE) (12) 0-00602 CD 8 10-0 (4)
Br Br g Power - War Bride (GER) Jack Garritty J
O Go Alfresco Racing Partners Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Gervin Creaner Vale Engineering (York) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win last season came at Beverley off 1lb higher in September Slow start to this campaign but he was a back-to-form second at Wetherby 12 days ago and on a good mark if building on that. TFR##### BHA78
3 CITY CAPTAIN (GB) (38) 031-624 BF 4 10-0 (6)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - City Girl (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson J
O The Horse Watchers 10 Harriet Bethell, Arnold T
B Littleton Stud Timeform S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed throughout 2025, winning 4 times, and was right back to his best when second to a handicap blot over C&D on second start back. Chased a strong pace at Haydock since so worth another chance TFR####! BHA78
4 DEGALE (GB) (27) 20-6030 5 9-13 (9)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Nuptials (USA) Shane Foley J
O MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Shoreham Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has just a 2024 novice win to his name but he’s still low mileage and took a step back in the right direction when third at Nottingham last month. Ridden too aggressively next time so worth another chance to confirm he’s back in form. TFR####! BHA77
5 ORMOLULU (IRE) (32) 0603-50 6 9-13 (5)
Br B m Havana Gold (IRE) - Camdora (IRE) David Allan J
O The Mammoth Pack Ltd & Partner Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Lemington Grange Stud Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd, Kambi Services Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Mixed bag last season but seemed rusty at Leicester on return and next run at York is easy to overlook. Has eased to a handy mark. TFR####! BHA77
6 WOODSTOCK (GB) (20) 326-034 D BF 6 9-11 (3)
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 Some good efforts in defeat last season and all the better for his reappearance when third over C&D last month. Bit too keen for his own good when fourth to This Farh at Beverley since. TFR###!! BHA75
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 THIS FARH (GB) (10) 461414 D 4 9-11 (10)
Br B g Far Above (IRE) - This Girl
William Pyle J
O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B The Lowe Family Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways when making all at Leicester and doubled his tally for the season at Beverley last month, showing good attitude Undone by 3lb rise in stronger race at Chepstow since and this no easier TFR###!! BHA75
8 MR KING (IRE) (17) 30R0-60 6 9-11 (7)
Br Gr g Kingman - Desert Snow David Nolan J
O Mr C. H. McGhie Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk T
B Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Refused to race for Iain Jardine once last season and below par both starts last month for new yard. One to treat with caution. TFR##!!! BHA75
9 GRESSINGTON (IRE) (17) 1-00600 D 5 9-7 (2)
Br Gr g Outstrip - Silver Games (IRE) Greg Fairley J
O URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B Stratford Place Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Newcastle off this mark in December but below par since TFR##!!! BHA71
10 INSIDE STORY (IRE) (35) 5210-54 3 9-7 (1)
Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Second Glance (IRE) Mark Winn J
O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at third time of asking in maiden at Southwell in September and has acquitted herself well in defeat since, running to form despite pulling hard stepped up to this trip when fourth at Lingfield last time TFR###!! BHA80
11 ZARVALI (IRE) (24) 0052-16 D 3 9-6 (12)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Zunera (IRE) Oisin McSweeney J
O Swales & Fell Roger Fell, Nawton T
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on his Irish form when landing 11-runner novice at Catterick (7f) on return and was much better than the bare result when sixth of 20 in York handicap last month, only really hitting full stride inside the final 1f Worthy of consideration. TFR####! BHA79
12 FUJI MOUNTAIN (IRE) (15) 02400U 4 9-3 (11)
Br Gr g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Angelic Light (IRE) Zak Wheatley (3) J
O Ray Flegg John Bousfield & Partner Declan Carroll, Malton T
B Yeomanstown Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Went close to breaking a long losing run at Pontefract in April but hasn’t backed that up since TFR##!!! BHA67
Colours
2025: BLUE RC (IRE) 3 9 9 Daniel Tudhope 2-1 (James Tate) 10 ran Hood worn by No 8. Blinkers worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 7.
Stewards Note: KOSOMETSUKE: Following its run on 21/5/2026 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly.CITY CAPTAIN: Following its run on 9/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.DEGALE: Following its run on 20/5/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.THIS FARH: Following its run on 6/6/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.ZARVALI: Following its run on 23/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 It Just Takes Time (IRE), 7-1 City Captain (GB), 8-1 Woodstock (GB), 10-1 Degale (GB), Zarvali (IRE), 11-1 Ormolulu (IRE), 12-1 This Farh (GB), Inside Story (IRE), 14-1 Kosometsuke (GB), 18-1 Fuji Mountain (IRE), 22-1 Mr King (IRE), Gressington (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW IT
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when
at Wetherby and shades the vote over Zarvali, who caught the
City Captain is also respected.
The Download The Quinnbet App Handicap
Stakes (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £8000 ¨ Declared Runners 10 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 (33 wins from 553 runners, 6%) runs MARAJITO
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (5 wins from 84 runners, 6%) runs MARAJITO
Longest Traveller: BEAUMADIER trained by D M Loughnane, Kidderminster, 172 miles
Raceform Median Time: 59.40 secs Record Time: 56.92 secs - Charlie Parks - 11th April 2003, Firm
1 SPENDMORE LANE (GB) (18) 130133 D 4 9-9 (10)
Br B f Mayson - Capesthorne (IRE) William Pyle J
O Mr Ethan Ansell David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B Highfield Farm LLP Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Already a three-time winner in 2026, the latest coming at Lingfield (5f) in April Has replicated that level in finishing placed both outings since, suited by the strong tempo when third at Wolverhampton (5f) 18 days ago Can go well again back on turf TFR###!! BHA74
2 EMERALD HARMONY (IRE) (16) 3-20303 D 5 9-9 (4)
Br B m Soldier’s Call - Green Chorus (IRE) David Nolan J
O Wrenegade Racing Paul Midgley, Westow T
B B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair ex-Irish 5f winner who failed to make a telling impact over C&D on her penultimate start but more like it when third at Nottingham (5f) 16 days ago Each-way claims again for yard who do well with such types TFR###!! BHA74
3 KING’S CROWN (IRE) (25) 556653 CD 6 9-8 (8)
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Textured (IRE) Sean Kirrane J
O Dods Racing Club Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Mountarmstrong Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who registered a brace of victories on all-weather during the winter and bettered recent efforts when third at Pontefract (5f) 25 days ago Claims with a repeat operating 2lb below last winning mark. TFR###!! BHA73
4 LE BEAU GARCON (GB) (5) 6020-45 CD 7 9-7 (6)
Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Bacall Joanna Mason J
O Mick & David Easterby 50 Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mrs S Field, Miss S Field & Mr A Turbitt Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who proved rather in and out during a light 2025 campaign and went the wrong way from his reappearance when fifth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (5f) 5 days ago Others more persuasive on the back of that. TFR###!! BHA72
5 BEAUMADIER (IRE) (84) 451404 D 6 9-7 (2)
Br B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Bird of Light (IRE) Hope Regan (7) J
O R M Brilley, A E Townsend & Partner Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B James Foley
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best when making all at Wolverhampton (5f) in February but raced freely and failed to see his race out on either start at that venue a month later Returns to turf following 84 days off and he’s yet to defy a mark this high. TFR###!! BHA72
6 MILITARY GIRL (IRE) (11) 544-311 CD 4 9-7 (9)
Br B f Soldier’s Call - Betsey Trotter (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Mr William Arblaster Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Ballyhane Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
BR Breeding J
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7 MARAJITO (GB) (19) 5000-51 D 4 9-6 (5)
Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Midnight Mojito David Allan J
O Mr D. A. West & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T B Habton Racing Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW A 5f winner at Redcar last summer who had clearly come on plenty for her reappearance when defying an easing mark at Ripon (5f) 3 weeks ago, asserting late on. The runner-up that day has tasted success since and she’s another who commands respect. TFR##### BHA71
Br Br g Showcasing - Gavota Ben Robinson J
O Toni Marley and John Murray Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a career-best effort in re-fitted tongue tie when doubling career tally at Newcastle (5f) in January. However, hasn’t threatened in handful of starts since, a typically sluggish start doing him no favours on the back of an ease in grade when fifth at Hamilton (5f) 6 days ago TFR###!! BHA69
9 HOVER ON THE WIND (IRE) (26) 1-00304 D 6 9-3 (7)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Casila (IRE) Mark Winn J
O The Beer Stalkers & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last year with success at Newcastle (5f) and whilst his efforts have been mixed more recently, he shaped as if back in form when fourth at Southwell (5f) 4 weeks ago However, a return to 6f may suit ideally on that evidence TFR###!! BHA68
10 KHABIB (IRE) (45) 53420/-0 D 8 9-1 (3)
Br B or Br g Mehmas (IRE) - Lady Mega (IRE)Jack Nicholls (5) J
O Mr Ray Craggs Ray Craggs, Sedgefield T
B Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple 5f winner who had been absent 20 months prior to finishing last of 9 over 6f here on stable debut 45 days ago. This promises to reveal more having rejoined former yard. TFR##!!! BHA66
2025: AMERICAN BAY 4 9 7 Jason Hart 12-1 (Paul Midgley) 7 ran Eyeshields worn by No 1. Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 10.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-1 Military Girl (IRE), 9-2 Marajito (GB), 7-1 King’s Crown (IRE), 8-1 Spendmore Lane (GB), Emerald Harmony (IRE), 11-1 Hover On The Wind (IRE), 12-1 Le Beau Garcon (GB), 14-1 Beaumadier (IRE), Pal Joey (GB), 33-1 Khabib (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW MARAJITO saw off the challenge of her stablemate and next-time-out winner Canaria Queen when doubling her career tally at Ripon 3 weeks ago and a repeat can see Tim Easterby’s filly play a leading role once more The hat-trick seeking Military Girl is an obvious danger, with Spendmore Lane and Emerald Harmony a couple of others to consider
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MARAJITO
TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in on a career-low mark at Ayr (5f) and proved determined when following up from a 5lb higher mark over C&D 11 days ago, just holding on. Nudged up 2lb on the back of that and she ought to go well again in hat-trick bid.
TFR####! BHA72
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SIXTH RACE 5.20 ¨ 5f
The Next Meeting Wednesday 1St July - Book Now Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for four yrs old and upwards ¨ Total prize fund £6000 ¨ Declared Runners 11 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (33 wins from 553 runners, 6%) runs ALBEGONE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (5 wins from 84 runners, 6%) runs ALBEGONE
Longest Traveller: WESTGATE WARRIOR trained by S Bowring, Edwinstowe, 86 miles
Raceform Median Time: 59.40 secs Record Time: 56.92 secs - Charlie Parks - 11th April 2003, Firm
1 DC COGENT (GB) (19) 644360 D 4 9-9 (5)
Br B g Washington DC (IRE) - Analytical Ben Robinson J
O Mr J.R. Dwyer and Mr B. Smart Bryan Smart, Hambleton T
B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Newcastle maiden winner in early 2025 who posted one of his better efforts on turf when third at Nottingham (5f) in May. Excuses when finishing midfield at Carlisle next time but they were hard to come by when last of 8 at Ripon 3 weeks ago TFR###!! BHA64
2 DANDY DINMONT (IRE) (18) 5-05010 C D7 9-8 (3)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Coconut Kisses Alex Jary (3) J
O The Olliers & Stewart Perkins Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Miss Joanne Comer Alexanders York S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed form akin to last season’s best when narrowly regaining winning thread at Beverley (5f) 2 starts ago However, not in anything like the same form following a token rise when last of 10 at Carlisle since Needs to bounce back TFR###!! BHA63
3 WESTGATE WARRIOR (GB) (26) 142-020 D BF 4 9-8 (9)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Doreen Alistair Rawlinson J
O Mr S. R. Bowring Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe T B Whitwell Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Front-runner who scored at Nottingham (5f) in October and stepped up on his seasonal return when second back at that C&D in May. Not in anything like the same form at Southwell latest but his hanging then suggests all perhaps wasn’t right on the day. Better anticipated. TFR###!! BHA63
4 KNICKS (IRE) (8) 30-6053 D BF 5 9-7 (11)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Katla (IRE) Joanna Mason J
O Bruisers Boys, Nordoff,Windle,Westwood Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B John Grogan & Irish National Stud Stittenham Farms S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won for a long time but his mark reflects that and he turned in his best effort of the season minus cheekpieces when a close third at Pontefract (5f) last week, challenging from further back than the first 2. Interesting from a good berth to work from. TFR##### BHA62
5 BLUE LAKOTA (IRE) (29) 163420 D 4 9-6 (1)
Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE) Oisin McSweeney J
O Mrs Jennifer E. Pallister Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Morgan Cahalan K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time all-weather winner, the latest at Newcastle (6f) in January but he’s yet to prove himself on turf and came in last of 10 at Carlisle 95f, soft) 4 weeks ago TFR##!!! BHA61
6 CROCUS TIME (IRE) (12) 313-011 C D 5 9-6 (8)
Br B m Acclamation - Kiss of Spring (IRE) Jack Nicholls (5) J
O D Thomson & C Barr Ron Barr, Middlesbrough T
B Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless for former yard but has hardly put a foot wrong since joining present connections, making it 3 wins from her last 5 starts at Wetherby (5.5f) 12 days ago. Seen to maximum effect from the front on that occasion though, and she now finds herself back in a higher grade TFR###!! BHA61
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 MIDNIGHT LIR (IRE) (18) 0260-03 D 5 9-6 (6)
Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Kerineya (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Denton Hall Racing Ltd Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Padraig Williams Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run stretches back to 2023 but he went with more spark in first-time blinkers/refitted tongue strap when third at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago Now his task is to prove he can build on that. TFR####! BHA61
8 STARTLING (GB) (11) 216P-03 D 4 9-5 (7)
Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Pepper Lane Gianluca Sanna (5) J
O Mr K. Nicholson John Wainwright, Malton T
B Kevin Nicholson Engineering Services North East Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner over 5f for David O’Meara who was clearly fitter for a recent run when posting a good third of 11 in a C&D handicap 11 days ago Proved reasonably consistent during 2025 and she ought to go well again. TFR###!! BHA60
9 ALBEGONE (GB) (5) 000523 D 8 9-4 (4)
Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Pacngo David Allan J
O Mr D B & Mrs C Lamplough & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Habton Farms & Mr D. Lamplough Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Kept busy since the turn of the year and from a further reduced mark, he ran well in a switch of headgear when third at Nottingham (5f, soft) 5 days ago Usual cheekpieces go back on and he’s certainly capable of playing a part for all his losing run is mounting up TFR###!! BHA59
10 IRISH DANCER (IRE) (11) 220310 CD 6 9-2 (2)
Br Ch g Galileo Gold - Catamaran (IRE) Zak Wheatley (3) J
O Mr P. Ziegler Declan Carroll, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud T L Inns Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who resumed winning ways at Catterick (5f) 2 starts back prior to a rare below-par display when eighth over C&D 11 days ago Refitting of blinkers could well sharpen him up but he looks less-thanideally drawn in stall 2. TFR###!! BHA57
11 INVINCIBLE CROWN (IRE) (11) 040-640 D 4 9-1 (10)
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Nurse Dee (IRE) William Pyle J
O Grange Park Racing VIII & Mrs R Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Tally-Ho Stud William Hill, Grange Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW A two-time 5f Wolverhampton scorer in 2025 who can make things hard for himself at the start and that’s what happened when seventh over C&D 11 days ago (reared as stalls opened). Lurks on a good mark but he does come with a few risks attached. TFR###!! BHA56
2025: KING’S CROWN (IRE) 5 9 4 Sean Kirrane 9-4 (Michael Dods) 7 ran Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9. Stewards Note: DANDY DINMONT: Following its run on 29/5/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.INVINCIBLE CROWN: Following its run on 5/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Knicks (IRE), 6-1 Crocus Time (IRE), 8-1 Midnight Lir (IRE), 9-1 Westgate Warrior (GB), Albegone (GB), 10-1 Startling (GB), 11-1 Dc Cogent (GB), Dandy Dinmont (IRE), 14-1 Irish Dancer (IRE), Invincible Crown (IRE), 22-1 Blue Lakota (IRE)
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THE TIMEFORM VIEW KNICKS’ losing run tempers enthusiasm to a degree, yet he arrives having posted easily his best effort of the season when a close third at Pontefract last week and could well be ready to capitalise on what is undoubtedly a good mark. Midnight Lir and Albegone head up the dangers, with Westgate Warrior another to consider
