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Race 1 2.15 2m 4f
1 Jac Jumper (FR) 12-0
2 Zacony Rebel (IRE) 11-10
3 Jaipaletemps (FR) 11-9
4 Catboy (FR) 11-5
5 Henry Box Brown (IRE) 11-2
6 Mersey Street (IRE) 11-1
7 Fenna’s Loss (IRE) 10-10
8 Sir Jack West (IRE) 10-10
9 King of The Hill (IRE) 10-4
10 She Has Notions (IRE) 10-4
11 King of The Story (IRE) 10-2
12 Raindance Queen (IRE) 10-2
13 Pennant Legacy (GB) 10-2
Race 2 2.45 2m 7f
1 Tiger Orchid (IRE) 12-1
2 Chemical Warfare (IRE)11-12
3 Jubilant (FR) 11-12
4 Village Master (IRE) 11-12
5 Hell Red (FR) 11-11
6 Halondo (FR) 11-9
7 Always Busy (IRE) 11-4
8 Fame And Fun (IRE) 10-9
WORCESTER
Race 3 3.15 2m
1 Woodland Adventure (IRE)11-8
2 Believeinthemoon (GB) 11-2
3 Brooklyn Lullaby (GB) 11-2
4 Miss Barfad (GB) 11-2
5 Opening Dance (GB) 11-2
6 Spotthestar (GB) 11-2
7 Arayapearl (GB) 10-12
8 Midnight Pass (GB) 10-12
9 Nelrose (FR) 10-12
10 Pixie Rock (IRE) 10-12
Race 4 3.45 2m
1 Jefe Triunfo (FR) 11-8
2 Knights Affair (GB) 11-8
3 Currumbin (IRE) 11-4
4 Intosomethinggood (GB)11-4
5 Squire Danagher (GB) 11-1
6 Nana Noodleman (IRE) 10-8
Race 5 4.15 2m 7f
1 Clondaw Royale (IRE) 12-0
2 Let Me Go Boys (IRE) 12-0
3 Belles Benefit (IRE) 11-11
4 Findthetime (IRE) 11-10
5 Tropical Speed (IRE) 11-9
6 Regal And Royal (FR) 11-5
7 Getuptheyard (IRE) 11-3
8 Red Panda (GB) 11-2
9 Captain’s Pick (IRE) 11-2
10 Vorderman (GB) 10-13
11 Hammer Dan (IRE) 10-10
Race 6 4.50 2m
1 Ascension Day (IRE) 12-0
2 Scintillante (GB) 12-0
3 Play Pretend (IRE) 11-12
4 City of Ruins (GB) 11-12
5 Al Mootamarid (IRE) 11-9
6 Choirmaster (GB) 11-6
7 Leopolds Rock (IRE) 11-3
8 Cawthorne Banker (IRE)10-10
9 Sixty Plus (IRE) 10-6
10 Sweet Serene (GB) 10-2
Race 7 5.25 2m 4f
1 Zarhanya (GB) 11-12
2 Mr Le Philosophe (GB) 11-10
3 Gone In Sixty (GB) 11-8
4 Gms Prince (GB) 11-5
5 Jo’s Rainbow (IRE) 11-5
6 Lunar Ocean (IRE) 11-0
7 Circle of Hope (GB) 10-12
8 Golden Moonshake (IRE)10-11
9 Noble Recall (GB) 10-8
10 Darcy’s Glance (GB) 10-7
FIRST RACE 2.03 ™ 6f
The British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 5) (For Horses In Bands C And D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for novice two yrs old ™ Total prize fund £6500 ™ Declared Runners 11 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2774, 2nd £1386, 3rd £694, 4th £346 (Penalty Value £3510)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 522 runners, 7%) runs BYE LAW
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 77 runners, 12%) runs BYE LAW
Longest Traveller: JUNGLE KNIGHT trained by M Rimell, Witney, 214 miles
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 12.10 secs Record Time: 1 min 9.20 secs - Westcourt Magic - 25th August 1995, Good to Firm
1 TROPICAL DREAMER (IRE) (39) 14 9-11 (4)
Br B c Bungle Inthejungle - Grandmas Dream Tom Eaves J
O Hambleton Racing XLIX Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Rathasker Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Bred to be sharp and travelled powerfully when making a winning debut in a Beverley novice (5f) in April Matched that form when fourth in conditions’ event back at that track/trip a month later and the way he shaped then suggests this step up in trip will hold no fears. Sound claims. TFRHHHHI BHA81
2 CIRCLE OF TRUST (IRE) (-) 9-4 (5)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Reality of Dreams (USA) Kevin Stott J
O Mrs R G Hillen & Partner Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B D. & E. Phelan
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 30. €30,000 foal, €22,000 yearling, Dark Angel gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad by Showcasing. Dam twice-raced half-sister to high-class sprinter Benbaun. Market can guide as one of 2 runners from this yard. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 DANDY STYLE (IRE) (33) 4 9-4 (1)
Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Model Looks (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mrs Victoria Machen & Partner Bryan Smart, Hambleton T
B Ballyhane Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 18/1 and promising start when fourth of 9 in novice at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) on debut 33 days ago, not knocked about. Should progress with that behind him and possibilities here TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 MAGIC STONE (IRE) (9) 52 9-4 (6)
Br B c Acclamation - Irishstone (IRE) Non Runner J
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 BYE LAW (IRE) (-) (2lb) 9-2 (7)
Br B c Invincible Army (IRE) - Virtually David Allan J O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mr Donnchadh Higgins Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 18. €6,000 yearling, Invincible Army colt. Closely related to 6f/7f winner Midnight Fire and 2-y-o 7.4f/1m winner Law Degree Dam, unraced, closely related to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Adorn. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 DOILOOKOKAY (GB) (16) (2lb) 0 9-2 (3)
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Autumn Leaf (IRE) Rowan Scott J
O Mr N. Tinkler Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Heidi Tinkler Alexanders York S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 20. Land Force gelding. 50/1, offered little when ninth of 11 in maiden at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) on debut 16 days ago, weakening from 2f out. Best watched at present. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 HORU KANU (GB) (-) (2lb) 9-2 (2)
Br Ch c Sands of Mali (FR) - Faora (USA) Barry McHugh J
O The Cool Silk Partnership Richard Fahey, Malton T
B The Cool Silk Partnership Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 22. Sands of Mali colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner out of useful winner up to 1 1/2m Lemonette, from family of top-class US 9f/1 1/4m performer Behrens One to note in the market for clues on debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
10 JUNGLE KNIGHT (GB) (16) (2lb) 4 9-2 (10)
Br B c Bungle Inthejungle - Lady of The Realm Jack Mitchell J
O The Montassib Partnership William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Annshoon Stud Somerville Lodge Ltd S
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 STRAIGHT AHEAD (GB) (18) 66 9-4 (11)
Br B c Dream Ahead (USA) - Mahale Sam James J
O Mr Peter Onslow Craig Lidster, Malton T
B Peter Onslow
TIMEFORM VIEW Dream Ahead colt who went backwards from his debut run when sixth of 10 in novice (18/1) at Chester (6.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago. However, far too soon to be writing him off TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SURGEON COMMANDER (IRE) (11) 60 9-4 (8)
Br B c Cotai Glory - Very Good (IRE) William Pyle (3) J
O Mike Brennan
B Micheal & Martin Butler
Craig Lidster, Malton T
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, seventh of 10 in novice at Redcar (6f, firm) 11 days ago, off bridle long way out and making little impression. Nurseries may well be more his thing. TFRHHIII BHA-
O Mr Mark Rimell Mark Rimell, Witney T
B McCulloch Bloodstock Partnership LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Bungle Inthejungle colt. Tongue strap on, showed a bit when fourth of 11 in maiden (16/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft) on debut 16 days ago, fading final 1f Will need to step forward from that to play a prominent role here, though. TFRHHIII BHA-
11 MAGISTERY (IRE) (15) 05 8-13 (9)
Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Coul Queen (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O RJH LTD and D Stone Michael Dods, Darlington T B Rathasker Stud Sts Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 10/1, showed a bit more than on debut when fifth of 7 in novice at this C&D (good to firm) 15 days ago. Will have nurseries as an option after this which promise to be more suitable TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: ALPHA MAGIC 2 9 5 Billy Garritty 40-1 (Michael & David Easterby) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2.
THE TIMEFORM VIEW DANDY STYLE shaped with definite promise when fourth on debut in a race that has worked out well at Carlisle 33 days ago, so he could be the way to go despite a potentially tricky draw on the flank. Penalised runner Tropical Dreamer has posted fairly useful form in 2 starts to date and he’s feared, as is Horu Kanu.
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1m4f Start: Stands Side
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Stewards
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Karl Curran
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SECOND RACE 2.33 ™ 7f 218y
The Racing Tv Club EBF
Novice Stakes (Class 5) (Div I) (GBB Race)
for novice three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000 ™ Declared Runners 10 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 522 runners, 7%) runs OFF SPIN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (9 wins from 53 runners, 17%) runs FIRST PRINCIPLE
Longest Traveller: ARF’S DUCHESS trained by C Hills, Lambourn, 222 miles
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 42.50 secs Record Time: 1 min 34.80 secs - Yearsley- 5th May 1990, Firm
1 DIVINE KNIGHT (IRE) (-) 4 9-13 (10)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Diantha (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J
O Teme Valley and Opulence Thoroughbreds S. P. C.Woods, Newmarket T
B Ballygreany Stud & Elec Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW 80,000F, €100,000Y, €270,000 2-y-o Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 10.2f (stayed 16.5f) Thunderous Market can guide for this son of Night of Thunder making belated debut. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 JUBILEE PARTY (GB) (12) 5 5 9-13 (2)
Br Ch g Ruler of The World (IRE) - Jubilant Lady (USA) Mark Winn J
O Mr Finlay Bracken John David Riches, Pilling T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 250/1 and cheekpieces on, fifth of 9 in novice at Redcar (10f, firm) on debut 12 days ago Down in trip and may do better TFRHHHII BHA-
3 FIRST PRINCIPLE (GB) (210) 1- D 3 9-11 (5)
Br B c Kingman - Guilty Twelve (USA) Tom Marquand J
O Merry Fox Stud Limited William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Merry Fox Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman colt who looked a useful prospect when making a winning start in 13-runner novice at Kempton (1m) in December, travelling smoothly and quickening to lead final 1f for hand riding. Sure to progress and holds leading claims TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 BELIEVE IN LIES (IRE) (26) 40 4 9-8 (8)
Br B f Make Believe - More Lies Ahead (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Mr David Hyland Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 12/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at this course (7f, good) 26 days ago, not knocked about. Can do better. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 OFF SPIN (IRE) (286) 355- 3 9-4 (9)
Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Spin Doctor David Allan J
O S Bulmer, P Hebdon & R Taylor Tim Easterby, Malton T
B C. O’Flynn, Roalso & Forever Endeavour Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in novice (8/1) at Ayr (8f, good to firm). Off 9 months. TFRHHIII BHA71
6 SOHAM’S ROGER (GB) (-) 3 9-4 (1)
Br B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Miss Toldyaso (IRE) Andrew Elliott J
O Mr N. Mechie Neil Mechie, Middleham T
B R. A. G. Robinson
TIMEFORM VIEW 1,200 gns yearling, Rajasinghe gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 5.7f-7f winner Miss Bella Brand and 6f winner Auction Lady. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. TFRHHIII BHA-
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 TATANKA (GB) (12) 46 3 9-4 (3)
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Gold Show Oliver Stammers J
O Mr Grant Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton T
B Grant Tuer
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 9 in novice (66/1) at Redcar (10f, firm) 12 days ago Down in trip TFRHHIII BHA-
O Middleham Park Racing CIV & Partners Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Lynn Lodge Stud Middleham Park Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 40/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, good) on debut. Off 9 months but not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 MARY ANNE MAXIMUS (IRE) (15) 0 3 8-13 (6)
Br B f Circus Maximus (IRE) - Beat of My Heart (IRE) Faye McManoman J
O Mr Joseph Bell & Partner Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Shem Phelan & James Phelan Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 200/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on debut 15 days ago TFRHHIII BHA-
10 SUMMER HEAT (GB) (16) 42 BF 3 8-13 (7)
Br Ch f Earthlight (IRE) - Discernable Christian Howarth (3) J
O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Evens, good second of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2024: THUNDER RUN (IRE) 3 9 4 Daniel Tudhope 5-4 (K R Burke) 8 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 5, 6. Stewards Note: MARY ANNE MAXIMUS: Following its run on 17/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-4 First Principle (GB), 7-2 Summer Heat (GB), 7-1 Divine Knight (IRE), 11-1 Arf’s Duchess (IRE), 16-1 Believe In Lies (IRE), 20-1 Off Spin (IRE), 33-1 Tatanka (GB), Mary Anne Maximus (IRE), 66-1 Soham’s Roger (GB), 100-1 Jubilee Party (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW FIRST PRINCIPLE created an excellent impression when going in on his debut at Kempton in December and can make light of his absence to defy a penalty here Wolverhampton runner-up Summer Heat appeals as the one to chase home William Haggas’ son of Kingman ahead of Arf’s Duchess and Jubilee Party.
Colours No Horse
GBBRace
THIRD RACE 3.03 ™ 7f 218y
The Racing TV Club EBF
Novice Stakes (Class 5) (Div II) (GBB Race)
for novice three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000 ™ Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (37 wins from 224 runners, 17%) runs FOREST CAPER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (18 wins from 70 runners, 26%) runs SAXON LOVER
Longest Traveller: DOOLEY trained by C Hills, Lambourn, 222 miles
Raceform
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1 DOOLEY (IRE) (25) 6-0 4 9-13 (3)
Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Greatest Place (IRE) Kevin Stott J
O Mr JJ Culhane Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Greatest Place Syndicate Wishanger Estates Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 16 in novice at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 40/1) 25 days ago Looks more one for handicaps after this TFRHHIII BHA-
2 FOREST CAPER (GB) (15) 32 4 9-13 (2)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Forest Crown Daniel Tudhope J
O The Horse Watchers 2 David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Car Colston Hall Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form when third in maidens around 1m at Haydock and Beverley in recent weeks Leading claims TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 BLACKWATER LILLY (GB) (15) 0 5 9-8 (9)
Br B m Casamento (IRE) - Cuckoo’s Calling Billy Garritty J
O Richard & Katherine Gilbert Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Straightline Bloodstock Straightline (NE) Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over hurdles at Bangor in May but behind Forest Caper when seventh on Beverley Flat debut 15 days ago TFRHHIII BHA-
4 SAXON LOVER (IRE) (-) 3 9-4 (6)
Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Peace Royale (GER) Clifford Lee J
O Mr M. Doyle Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Narola LLC Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €62,000 Saxon Warrior colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 1m Peace In Motion and useful winner up to 7f Peace Society. Interesting newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 SECRET FORCE (IRE) (180) 6-4 3 9-4 (7)
Br B g Frankel - Duneflower (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr J. Fyffe Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B Godolphin JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, KPF Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in 2 AW outings for Charlie Appleby over the winter. Returns from a 6-month break under the care of a new yard. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 WOLFPACK (GB) (25) 2-0 3 9-4 (8)
Br Ch c Kameko (USA) - Ship of Dreams (IRE) Oisin Murphy J
O Qatar Racing Limited James Ferguson, Newmarket T
B The Ship Of Dreams Partnership Tweenhills Farm & Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. First run since leaving Andrew Balding when eighth of 16 in novice at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 13/2) 25 days ago Oisin Murphy rides. TFRHHHII BHA-
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 GENTLE TOUCH (GB) (13) 0-2 3 8-13 (5)
Br B f Camelot - Sunset Wish P. J. McDonald J
O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort. Hooded first time, left debut behind when second of 12 in novice at Wetherby (7f, good to firm, 17/2) 13 days ago, keeping on as if this longer trip will suit. Should have more to offer TFRHHHHI BHA-
8 HOPEFUL JOY (GB) (-) 3 8-13 (4)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Joyful Hope Dougie Costello J
O Ms M. Austerfield Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B Coverdale Stud Mark Walford Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW 38,000 gns Mehmas filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Dubai Jemila and 1 1/4m-13f winner Speranzoso Best watched on debut unless the betting strongly hints otherwise. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 OUR NICOLA (GB) (26) 00 3 8-13 (1)
Br B f Intrinsic - Sciacca (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Mr Edward Peary and Partner David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Edward Peary Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Last of 9 in maiden (50/1) at this course (7f, good) 26 days ago TFRHIIII BHA-
THE TIMEFORM VIEW FOREST CAPER is taken to get off the mark at the third time of asking. Gentle Touch looks capable of better again now stepping up to 1m and is feared most. Charlie Johnston newcomer Saxon Lover would also need considering should the betting vibes be strong.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FOREST CAPER 2.GENTLE
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GBBRace
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
HorseraceBettingLevyBoard
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £204,424 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025.
Abbreviations
BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner. d - Disqualified.
The figure in brackets after each horse’s name indicates the days since it last ran.
Race previews from Weatherbys
We are delighted to sponsor three races across the card at Thirsk this afternoon, with the Weatherbys ePassport Handicap split into two equally competitive divisions.
In Division 1 of the seven-furlong contest, John and Sean Quinn’s Highfield Viking is the sole course and distance winner in the field having scored here last April. The five-year-old is a half-brother to connections’ superstar mare Highfield Princess and has now dropped down to that last winning mark.
Arantes Nascimento has been in consistent form since switching to the Gemma Tutty stable this year, finishing inside the top three on all three starts for his new trainer. The four-year-old will bid to snap a losing run that stretches back to October 2023. The step up to a mile perhaps just stretched Saisons d’Or last time but he still finished a good third at Ripon, and he will appreciate this the drop back in distance here having scored at Southwell on his penultimate start.
Two-time course and distance winner Langholm runs in Division 2 of the contest and Michael Dods’ nine-year-old arrives here on an 8lb lower mark than when making all to an impressive victory in this contest last year. Fellow course and distance winners Reputation and Carnival Zain are also set to go to post.
Top-weighted Mereside Madness has been belowpar the last twice but has been given a short break, and a return to the form of his Newcastle victory in February would make David and Nicola Barron’s four-year-old a major player. The lightly raced Twilight Diamond scored on racecourse debut at Wolverhampton back in January for David O’Meara and is the most unexposed in the lineup from a sliding mark of 69.
The penultimate contest on the eight-race card is the six-furlong Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap, in which 13 head to post.
John and Sean Quinn’s progressive three-year-old filly Easy Peeler is an intriguing contender dropping down in class following a determined victory at York last time. She remains open to improvement from a 4lb higher mark on just her sixth career start.
Adrian Keatley’s Roberto Caro was a massive eyecatcher at York last time, running on well into fourth as the only horse to get involved from a wide draw, and that effort can be marked up. Tinto was denied just a nose here at the track on his penultimate start when flying home from the rear, and Michael Dods’ nine-year-old returns to Thirsk on the same mark.
FOURTH RACE 3.33 ™ 7f
The Weatherbys ePassport Handicap Stakes (Class 5) (Div I)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000 ™ Declared Runners 9 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 (30 wins from 283 runners, 11%) runs PHOENIX FIRE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): M Dods (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs PHOENIX FIRE
Longest Traveller: THAPA VC trained by M Rimell, Witney, 214 miles
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 28.50 secs Record Time: 1 min 22.80 secs - Silver Haze - 21st May 1988, Firm
1 THE GOOD BISCUIT (GB) (11) 0-46060 4 9-9 (9)
Br B g Sixties Icon - Rebecca Romero Joanna Mason J
O Miss Vanessa Church & Mr Toby Brereton Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 5/2, below form seventh of 8 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago, never dangerous Mark continues to ease at least and initial promise upon joining present yard shouldn’t be forgotten. TFRHHHII BHA70
2 ARANTES NASCIMENTO (GB) (19) 62-5323 D 4 9-9 (8)
Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Flame Out Tom Marquand J
O Shropshire Wolves Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Shropshire Wolves & Kinsale Stud Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Knocking firmly on the door for new yard, posting his best effort yet and shaping better than the bare result in the process when third of 13 in handicap at Chester (7f, good to firm, 11/1) 19 days ago Big shout with Tom Marquand taking over TFRHHHHH BHA70
3 THAPA VC (IRE) (17) 504155 D 7 9-7 (3)
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Merritt Island Jack Mitchell J
O The Circle of five Mark Rimell, Witney T
B Mr J. Kelsey Fry
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Bath in May. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm, 6/1) 17 days ago, headway 2f out and keeping on. Blinkers back on and he lines up here just 1lb above last winning mark. TFRHHHII BHA68
4 RAPIDO GIRL (GB) (22) 22-0504 D 4 9-5 (5)
Br B f Massaat (IRE) - High Speed (IRE) Tom Eaves J
O Alfa Site Services & Mickley Stud Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T
B Mickley Stud & Fred Ellis
TIMEFORM VIEW 7f winner as a 3-y-o who matched previous best for this yard when fourth of 14 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time and she’s not dismissed out of hand. TFRHHHII BHA66
5 HIGHFIELD VIKING (GB) (5) 1435-56 CD 5 9-3 (2)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Pure Illusion (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Trainers House Enterprises Ltd John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Trainers House Enterprises Ltd JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Reacted well to fitting of blinkers when doubling his career tally in a C&D handicap last spring. Stepped up considerably on his reappearance run when sixth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, firm, 80/1) 5 days ago Easier ground looks to suit him better, however TFRHHHII BHA64 (-1)
6 SAISONS D’OR (IRE) (28) 3-65013 D 10 9-2 (7)
Br Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Deux Saisons Jack Garritty J
O The Fatalists Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T
B Mount Coote Stud & Knocktoran Stud Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd S
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 MISEMERALD (IRE) (16) 50-5200 D 4 9-2 (4)
Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Rocaverde (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Mrs J. Porter Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Aylesfield Farms Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 9 in handicap (7/1) at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft) 16 days ago, a troubled passage through offering some mitigation. Fallen to a career-low mark ahead of this but others appeal more for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA63
8 TRAVIS (GB) (12) 006204 4 9-0 (6)
Br B g Advertise - Bazzana David Allan J
O Tykemeout Syndicate Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk T
B Manton Estate Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 11/1, good fourth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (7f, firm) 12 days ago, keeping on final 1f Another who has fallen to a handy mark but this is a tougher assignment. TFRHHHII BHA61
9 PHOENIX FIRE (IRE) (35) 00000-6 D 5 8-10 (1)
Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Lydia Becker Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Denton Hall Racing Ltd Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Paul & Jim McCartan Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fifteen runs since last win in 2022 but he did shape as if needing the run after 7 months off when sixth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good, 16/1) 35 days ago Needs to raise his game again now. TFRHHHII BHA57
2024: LANGHOLM (IRE) 8 9 5 Connor Beasley 11-2 (Michael Dods) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 9. Stewards Note: HIGHFIELD VIKING: Following its run on 27/6/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered accidental interference
THE TIMEFORM VIEW ARANTES NASCIMENTO has made a bright start for the Gemma Tutty yard, posting just about his best effort yet and shaping better than the bare result in the process when third at Chester (7f) 3 weeks ago He can confirm recent promise and resume winning ways with Tom Marquand a very eye-catching booking. Veteran Saisons d’Or is going through a good spell and is feared, whilst The Good Biscuit isn’t one to be writing off either from an easing mark.
TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in on reduced mark from the front at Southwell (7f) on penultimate start and matched that form from 2lb higher when third of 13 in handicap at Ripon (1m) 28 days ago. Return to this shorter trip looks a plus and he ought to go well again.
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RACE 4.03 ™ 7f
The Weatherbys ePassport
Handicap Stakes (Class 5) (Div II)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £8000 ™ Declared Runners 9 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): D O’Meara (37 wins from 224 runners, 17%) runs TWILIGHT DIAMOND Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 77 runners, 12%) runs LEAP DAY
Longest Traveller: ELECTRIC AVENUE trained by I Furtado, Wiseton, 76 miles
Raceform
1 MERESIDE MADNESS (IRE) (94) 0-12300 D 4 9-9 (6)
Br Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Ma Bella Paola (FR) Joe Fanning J
O Mereside Racing Limited & partner David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Mattock Stud Kingston Thermal Ltd. S
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won a trio of races on the AW, the latest at Newcastle (7f) in February. However, he does need to dispel a lesser effort back on turf when eleventh of 15 in handicap (22/1) at Doncaster (7f, good) back in March.
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2 TWILIGHT DIAMOND (GB) (17) 125055 4 9-8 (2)
Br Br g Twilight Son - Zawiyah Daniel Tudhope J
O Hambleton Racing XXII & Jinky Farms David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in January. 6/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago Best form to date has come on all-weather but it remains early days with him and from a sliding mark, he merits consideration. TFRHHHHH BHA69
3 LEAP DAY (GB) (19) 00-2240 5 9-6 (8)
Br B g Gregorian (IRE) - Yearbook David Allan J
O Reality Partnerships IX Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to add to his Southwell novice success back in December 2023 but he began the present campaign in good heart, runner-up in handicaps at Catterick/Leicester Proved too free when down the field in a higher grade at York (7f) 3 weeks ago and this rates more suitable TFRHHHII BHA67
4 CARNIVAL ZAIN (GB) (28) 006-400 CD 8 9-4 (5)
Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Lady Fashion P. J. McDonald J
O Newroc & Partner Micky Hammond, Middleham T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Ripon (1m, good to firm) 28 days ago. Something to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA65
5 ELECTRIC AVENUE (GB) (13) 404610 D 5 9-3 (4)
Br B m Outstrip - School Fees Elle-May Croot (5) J
O Making Headway Racing Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T
B Benjamin Newton & Graycroft Farms
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 EMILY POST (GB) (30) 624404 D 6 9-0 (3)
Br B m Charming Thought - Mary Read Sean Kirrane J
O Mrs F. Denniff Michael Dods, Darlington T
B A. S. Denniff Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) 30 days ago No reason why she won’t give another good account.
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8 REPUTATION (IRE) (153) 413-244 CD 12 8-11 (7)
Br B g Royal Applause - Semaphore James Sullivan J
O Mrs Karen John Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran. C&D winner who got back on the scoresheet at Southwell (7f) in November and held form well in defeat on all-weather thereafter Absent 5 months ahead of this, so likely the market can prove a useful guide
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9 LANGHOLM (IRE) (15) 000034 CD 9 8-4 (1)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Pindrop Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Dods Racing Club Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Yeomanstown Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Last success came in a division of this race (from 8lb higher) 12 months ago and comes here having found his form of late, good fourth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) 15 days ago Should give it another good go on the front end from inside berth. TFRHHHII BHA51
2024:(See Div 1)
Hood worn by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5. Stewards Note: LANGHOLM: Following its run on 17/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was restless in the stalls
THE TIMEFORM VIEW The pick of TWILIGHT DIAMOND’s form has come on all-weather, yet David O’Meara’s charge is easily one of the least exposed in this field and, having not been disgraced at Doncaster last time, he could be worth siding with operating from a career-low mark. Patontheback and Emily Post are others to consider, as is Leap Day who drops back down in class
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded a third career success on penultimate start at Redcar in May and comes here having not been seen to best effect when ninth of 11 in handicap at Wetherby (8f, good to firm, 14/1) 13 days ago Present mark demands that little bit more nevertheless
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6 PATONTHEBACK (IRE) (17) 36-5030 D 7 9-3 (9)
Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Miss Brief (IRE) Rowan Scott J
O Mr R & Mrs J E Huin Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Edmond Kent Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 5/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago Handicapper is steadily easing his grip and he’s not one to be writing off in this company.
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SIXTH RACE 4.38 ™ 1m 4f 8y
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Handicap Stakes (Class 4) (GBBPlus Race)
for three yrs old ™ Total prize fund £10000 ™ Declared Runners 4 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516 (Penalty Value £5234)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (37 wins from 224 runners, 17%) runs RAULIN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (16 wins from 80 runners, 20%) runs TOPTEAM
Longest Traveller: TOPTEAM trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 239 miles
Raceform
1 ROGUE IMPACT (GB) (25) 0-160 D 9-10 (4)
Br B c Study of Man (IRE) - Just So (IRE) Jack Mitchell J
O The Rogues Gallery James Owen, Newmarket T
B Eric Chen Eco Rider, UK Packaging Supplies Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when landing AW maiden over this trip at Lingfield on return. Has struggled upped markedly in class subsequently, down the field in the Derby at Epsom (12f) on latest start 25 days ago However, switch to handicaps now can see him in a much better light. TFRHHHII BHA86
2 TOPTEAM (IRE) (19) 00511 9-9 (1)
Br B c Oasis Dream - Countess de Vega (IRE) Oisin Murphy J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Roundhill Stud King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Oasis Dream colt who is really finding his feet now, again finding plenty for pressure when landing a second successive Chester handicap (10.3f) last month, fending off a next-time-out winner in the process Step up to 1 1/2m promises to hold no fears and shortlisted in hat-trick bid. TFRHHHHH BHA85
3 RAULIN (IRE) (19) 53-5134 9-5 (2)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Lope Scholar (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J
O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Luas Bloodstock Akela Plant Hire Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark on handicap debut at Redcar (10f) in May and ran at least as well despite barely seeming to stay the longer trip when third over C&D next time Finished 4 3/4 lengths fourth of 7 behind re-opposing Topteam at Chester (10.3f) latest but meets that rival on 8lb better terms here TFRHHHII BHA81
4 SIR WILLIAM (IRE) (19) 625-034 9-1 (3)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lady G (IRE) Tom Marquand J
O Mr Hussain Alabbas Lootah William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Hussain Alabbas Lootah Hussain Lootah Investment Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but he again ran creditably when fourth of 9 in handicap at Sandown (10f, good) 19 days ago, nearest finish. That not the first time he’s left the impression this increase in trip will suit and feasible to think he may yet have more to offer for his powerful yard. TFRHHHHI BHA77
2024: THE CRAFTY MOLE 3 9 11 Daniel Tudhope 2-5 (David O’Meara) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
Stewards Note: RAULIN: Following its run on 13/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-10 Topteam (IRE), 7-2 Sir William (IRE), 9-2 Rogue Impact (GB), 13-2 Raulin (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW TOPTEAM took his form up another notch when fending off a next-time-out winner at Chester (10.3f) 3 weeks ago and a further 6lb rise shouldn’t prevent a bold bid to land the hat-trick now his stamina is tested further Sir William has been shaping as though worth a try at this longer trip and is the danger, ahead of Rogue Impact, who ought to find this switch to handicaps much more to his liking.
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
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SEVENTH RACE 5.13 ™ 6f
The Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap
Stakes (Class 3)
for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £18000 ™ Declared Runners 13 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7681, 2nd £3839, 3rd £1921, 4th £959. (Penalty Value £9720) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (37 wins from 224 runners, 17%) runs PALS BATTALION
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 77 runners, 12%) runs MANILA SCOUSE AND MISTER SOX
Longest Travellers: KATS BOB & REIGNING PROFIT trained by R Carr, Stillington, 36 miles
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 12.10 secs Record Time: 1 min 8.80 secs - Johayro - 23rd July 1999, Firm
1 SECRET GUEST (GB) (13) 2-60100 CD 5 10-2 (2)
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Lady Macduff (IRE) Andrew Breslin (3) J
O The Unscrupulous Judges Bryan Smart, Hambleton T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Just about better than ever returned to turf when winning over C&D in May. 15/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago, not ideally placed as the race unfolded. This represents a drop in class. TFRHHHII BHA89
2 TINTO (GB) (32) 000-020 CD 9 10-1 (7)
Br B g Compton Place - Amirah (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr Foster Watson Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Llety Farms Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner and found only one too good over 5f here in May. 28/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good) 32 days ago, failing to travel with any purpose TFRHHIII BHA88
3 PALS BATTALION (IRE) (13) 102250 D 4 10-1 (9)
Br Br g Invincible Army (IRE) - Princesse Savoie Daniel Tudhope J
O Middleham Park Racing CIX David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Michael O’Mahony Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Added to excellent Newcastle record with a success in March. 6/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago, slowly away and never a factor This is a lesser band of handicap TFRHHHII BHA88
4 ORNE (IRE) (25) 60-0600 4 10-0 (13)
Br B g Acclamation - Pellucid Cam Hardie J
O Mrs C. Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill T
B Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving John & Thady Gosden for 50,00 gns and didn’t show enough when eighth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Epsom (6f, soft) 25 days ago to seriously consider him. Blinkers removed. TFRHHIII BHA87
5 DAKOTA GOLD (GB) (32) 0502-10 C D 11 9-13 (6)
Br B g Equiano (FR) - Joyeaux Connor Beasley J
O Doug Graham,Ian Davison,Alan Drysdale 1 Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Redgate BStock & Peter Bottowley BStock Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on the drop in grade when making a winning return from 6 months off at Ripon in April. 28/1, found out in a better race when last of 16 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good) 32 days ago TFRHHHII BHA86
6 MYTHICAL PHOENIX (IRE) (26) 22354-4 5 9-13 (3)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Girl (IRE) Joe Fanning J
O Mythical Phoenix Partnership Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Brian Miller David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win came in Ireland but plenty of solid placed efforts for this yard. Sound effort on reappearance when fourth of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 26 days ago and usual cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHII BHA86
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O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 KATS BOB (GB) (18) 114361 CD 7 9-10 (12)
Br Ch g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Dreaming of Stella (IRE) William Pyle (3) J
O Colin Dorman and Tommy Dorman Ruth Carr, Stillington T B S. Rudolf William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Started this year in fine fettle, bagging 4 handicaps on the bounce between February and April Went through a little quiet patch but back on the up with a bang when making all at York 3 weeks ago 3lb rise shouldn’t prevent bold follow-up bid. TFRHHHHI BHA83
8 ROBERTO CARO (IRE) (18) 5100-04
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Bett’s Gift Oisin McSweeney (3) J
O Reindeer Racing Club Adrian Keatley, Malton T
B J. McGlynn & C. Lyons
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last summer and sent off 40/1, he stepped up markedly on his reappearance when 1/2-length fourth of 19 to Kats Bob in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, doing really well given his track position. Major player up just 1lb TFRHHHHH BHA82
9 REIGNING PROFIT (IRE) (17) 231100 6 9-8 (10)
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Reign (IRE) James Sullivan J
O The Chancers Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back 5f winner during the spring. 12/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 17 days ago, though he was denied a clear run. Back up in trip minus headgear TFRHHHII BHA81
10 IRISH NECTAR (GB) (13) 0510-20 D 4 9-8 (11)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Paco’s Angel Shane Gray J
O Mr S. Ryan Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Biddestone Stud Ltd & Irish NationalStud Santry Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. That was disappointing on the back of a promising reappearance and cheekpieces now reached for TFRHHHII BHA81
11 MISTER SOX (GB) (18) 4-11100 D 5 9-7 (4)
Br Ch g Pivotal - Crowning Glory (FR) Sean Kirrane J
O HuggyMac Racing & Ptnr Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Car Colston Hall Stud York Van Centre Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 5 runs this year, latest of them at Ripon in May. Below form 5 1/2 lengths eleventh of 19 to Kats Bob in handicap at York (6f, good to firm, 14/1) 18 days ago, though he wasn’t seen to best effect. TFRHHHII BHA80
12 MANILA SCOUSE (GB) (17) 00-0006 D 6 9-6 (8)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Forever Excel (IRE) David Allan J
O Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Wayne Clifford Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 17 days ago Eased further 2lb so he now lurks on a dangerous mark. TFRHHHII BHA79
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13 EASY PEELER (GB) (19) 212-31 D 3 9-4 (1)
Br B f Due Diligence (USA) - Satsuma Jason Hart J
O Hot To Trot Racing VI John & Sean Quinn, Malton T B Whitsbury Manor Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Just her fifth career run and she was better than ever when winning 13-runner handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago, just holding on. Should have more to offer as a 3-y-o on the up
2024: JEHANGEER (IRE) 3 9 9 Tom Eaves 13-2 (Kevin Ryan) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10. Visor worn by No 3, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 11.
Stewards Note: SECRET GUEST: Following its run on 19/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was hampered leaving the stalls TINTO: Following its run on 31/5/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.DAKOTA GOLD: Following its run on 31/5/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-2 Easy Peeler (GB), 5-1 Roberto Caro (IRE), 11-2 Kats Bob (GB), 9-1 Mythical Phoenix (IRE), 14-1 Pals Battalion (IRE), 16-1 Secret Guest (GB), 18-1 Mister Sox (GB), 20-1 Reigning Profit (IRE), Manila Scouse (GB), 22-1 Dakota Gold (GB), Irish Nectar (GB), 25-1 Tinto (GB), Orne (IRE) THE TIMEFORM VIEW ROBERTO CARO finished behind Kats Bob in a blanket finish at York but he did really well to get as close as he did from a poor draw so is strongly fancied to reverse that form. A bigger threat may emerge in the shape of upwardly-mobile 3-y-o Easy Peeler
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EIGHTH RACE 5.48 ™ 6f
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Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for three yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7000 ™ Declared Runners 18 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 522 runners, 7%) runs CANARIA QUEEN AND IFONLYTHEYCUDTALK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (9 wins from 77 runners, 12%) runs CANARIA QUEEN AND IFONLYTHEYCUDTALK
Longest Traveller: RAIN CAP trained by J D Riches, Pilling, 111 miles
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 12.10 secs Record Time: 1 min 8.80 secs - Johayro - 23rd July 1999, Firm
1 HURSTWOOD (GB) (13) 500210 D 8 9-9 (8)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Haigh Hall Aiden Brookes (3) J
O Hard Held Partnership and Angus Racing Peter Niven, Malton T
B Highfield Farm LLP Clova Hotel & Lodges S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ripon in May. Ninth of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA55
2 LADY OF THE GARR (IRE) (13) 124201 4 9-9 (3)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Carsulae (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Tracy Waggott and Sally Booth Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor T
B Mr & Mrs A. & D. Flannigan
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm, 11/4) 13 days ago by short head from Quercus, just holding on. Hard to grumble with a 2lb rise but she will need to find more in order to follow up here TFRHHHII BHA55
3 CALAFRIO (GB) (13) 20-2366 CD 4 9-8 (6)
Br Gr f Le Brivido (FR) - Fire Orchid Oisin Murphy J
O The Invisible Man Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Overbury Stallions & Conduit Farm Stud Philip Kirby Racing,Topspec Equine Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last summer, her sole success from 22 Flat runs. Still, she evidently goes well here (course record reads 22152) and shaped better than the bare result when a respectable length sixth of 10 to Lady of The Garr in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm, 10/3) 13 days ago Shortlisted. TFRHHHHH BHA54
4 WITHOUT FLAW (IRE) (14) 00-2623 D 4 9-8 (15)
Br B f Too Darn Hot - Anahita (FR) Joanna Mason J
O Howard Thompson
Tina Jackson, Loftus T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited S. M. Thompson Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 24 Flat runs Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Place possibilities TFRHHHII BHA54
5 QUERCUS (IRE) (13) 16-4562 D 8 9-8 (17)
Br B g Nayef (USA) - Dufoof (IRE) Joe Fanning J
O C. A. Gledhill
Ann Duffield, Leyburn T
B Roundhill Stud BBP Marketing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, good short-head second of 10 to Lady of The Garr in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 13 days ago, rallying. Likely to be on the premises once again. TFRHHHII BHA54
6 ASADJUMEIRAH (GB) (13) 250204 CD 7 9-8 (5)
Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Place In My Heart
O Made Profiles Ltd & Partner
B Whitsbury Manor Stud
Cam Hardie J
Antony Brittain, Warthill T
Made Profiles Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 12/1, creditable 1/2-length fourth of 10 to Lady of The Garr in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 13 days ago Not taken lightly. TFRHHHHI BHA54
BR Breeding J Jockey O Owner T Trainer B Breeder S Sponsor
7 MRS TRUMP (IRE) (20) 3-53025 D 5 9-7 (16)
Br B m James Garfield (IRE) - Musicora Paul Mulrennan J
O R Chapman, G J Daly & R J Parks Paul Midgley, Westow T B Rathbarry Stud R&N Logistics & Daughters Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/3, fifth of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago Went close at Beverley on penultimate start and she’s not without each-way hope TFRHHHII BHA53
8 DORALEE (GB) (20) 4320-50 4 9-7 (12)
Br B f Swiss Spirit - Jofranka Connor Beasley J O Albion Racing David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T B Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, last of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) 20 days ago and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA53
9 GIS A SUB (IRE) (5) 0-30066 D 6 9-7 (14)
Br B g Acclamation - Monclaire (GER) David Nolan J
O Ian Massheder & ged shields Paul Midgley, Westow T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, sixth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 5 days ago, left poorly placed. Now 6lb below last winning mark and he’s not without each-way hope TFRHHIII BHA53 (-1)
10 CANARIA QUEEN (GB) (14) 5-03544 BF 5 9-5 (2)
Br Bl m Pastoral Pursuits - Gran Canaria Queen David Allan J
O The Senators Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Habton Farms Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (11/4) at Ripon (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes, but she shouldn’t be too far away all the same TFRHHHII BHA51
11 GOLDEN PROSPERITY (IRE) (13) 000015 D 6 9-4 (18)
Br Ch g Galileo Gold - April (IRE) Andrew Breslin (3) J
O Samantha Ullyott & Tony Coyle Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T
B Ken Carroll
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Nottingham in June Creditable 3/4-length fifth of 10 to Lady of The Garr in handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm, 11/2) 13 days ago Likely to find a few too good once more TFRHHIII BHA50
12 CAPTAIN PICKLES (IRE) (17) 60-0455 3 9-3 (10)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Strumming (IRE) Dougie Costello J
O Eddie and Fiona Carswell Stella Barclay, Garstang T B Yeguada Centurion S.L. Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, good fifth of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago Wouldn’t be within an each-way chance if able to build on that, but will need to up his game in order to emerge on top. TFRHHIII BHA55
Colours
13 RAIN CAP (GB) (12) 0-02246 D 8 9-3 (11)
Br B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Rough Courte (IRE) Mark Winn J
O J R Racing John David Riches, Pilling T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Redcar (7f, firm, 13/2) 12 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. TFRHHIII BHA49
14 KORROOR (IRE) (20) 003153 D BF 4 9-3 (4)
Br B g Kodiac - Rekdhat (IRE) Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J
O Mr A Grimshaw & Mrs J Grimshaw Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Godolphin Portfield Asset Management Llp, David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in March. 15/8, respectable 2 lengths third of 8 to Golden Prosperity in minor event at Nottingham (6.1f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Place possibilities. TFRHHIII BHA49
15 JURYMAN (GB) (34) 000-040 5 9-3 (1)
Br B g Recorder - Kinematic
Billy Garritty J
O Keep it in the Family Samantha & Jacqueline Coward, Dalby T
B Queen Elizabeth II
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable individual Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Others make more appeal TFRHIIII BHA49
16 CROCUS TIME (IRE) (138) 2600-45 4 9-0 (7)
Br B f Acclamation - Kiss of Spring (IRE) Harry Russell J
O D Thomson & C Barr Ron Barr, Middlesbrough T
B Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs Good fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 12/1) when last seen 138 days ago First run for yard after leaving Richard Hannon and she’s probably worth taking on. TFRHHIII BHA46
Br Ch g Soldier’s Call - Union City Blues (IRE) Sean Kirrane J
O Kate Barrett & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Tom McDonald Thoroughbred Business Management Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 23 Flat runs 14/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at Leicester (5f, good to firm) 29 days ago Opposable TFRHIIII BHA45
18 CHESTER LE STREAK (GB) (47) 13/-0000 D 6 9-0 (9)
Br Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Serena’s Pride Dale Swift J
O The Racing Emporium Seb Spencer, Malton T
B The Serena’s Pride Partnership Eco-Power Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to firm, 13/2) 47 days ago Best to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA43
2024: GARIFULLINA 4 9 3 Sean Kirrane 13-2 (John Davies) 11 ran
Visor worn by No 13, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 15, 17. Stewards Note: CALAFRIO: Following its run on 19/6/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 13-2 Calafrio (GB), 8-1 Lady of The Garr (IRE), 17-2 Quercus (IRE), 10-1 Asadjumeirah (GB), 11-1 Without Flaw (IRE), 12-1 Canaria Queen (GB), 14-1 Mrs Trump (IRE), 16-1 Korroor (IRE), 18-1 Hurstwood (GB), 20-1 Golden Prosperity (IRE), 22-1 Gis A Sub (IRE), Captain Pickles (IRE), 28-1 Rain Cap (GB), Crocus Time (IRE), 40-1 Doralee (GB), Juryman (GB), 50-1 Chester Le Streak (GB), 66-1 Ifonlytheycudtalk (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW CALAFRIO was behind several of these at Wetherby recently, but she again shaped better than the bare result that day and the return to this course may well have a positive effect given her solid record here. Another big plus is the booking of Oisin Murphy and she gets the nod ahead of Asadjumeirah, who was fourth in that Wetherby handicap Lady of The Garr and Quercus filled the first two places in the same race, but there are reasons to believe that the placings will be different this time
