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SATURDAY 05 APRIL
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward), PETA EVETTS (Stewards’ Panel Chair),
DANIEL ANDREWS, PHILIPPA HARDY, GUY UPTON
STARTERS
SOPHIA UPTON
MICHAEL SHERIDAN
JUDGE
DI CLARK
CLERKS OF THE SCALES
CHRIS HILL
VETERINARY OFFICER
MARK TABACHNIK
SENIOR VETERINARY
SURGEON
ANDREW MILLS
VETERINARY SURGEON
RICHARD STEPHENSON
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr STUART COWEN
MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr LAURA BEST
NURSE
HILARY BODEN
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
JEREMY WILLIS
JANE SOUTHAM
MEL BAKER
COMMENTATOR
TONY ENNIS
BETTING RING MANAGER
KEVIN EVANS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DAVID IDESON
GENERAL MANAGER & DESIGNATED
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
ANTHONY GLEDHILL
CLERK OF THE COURSE
FERGUS CAMERON RACEDAY
PHOTOGRAPHER
JONATHAN HIPKISS
AINTREE: 4.00 4m 2f 74y
THE RANDOX GRAND
NATIONAL HANDICAP
STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (GBB RACE)
for seven yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund
£1000000
Owners Prize Money 1st £382700, 2nd £167500, 3rd £83800, 4th £54500, 5th £33400, 6th £25000, 7th £16500, 8th £11300, 9th £7000, 10th £3500. (Penalty Value £500000) 19 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 I AM MAXIMUS (FR) (63) 4311-P0 CD 9 11-12
Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Polysheba (FR)
O Mr John P. McManus
B Ronald Huggins & George William Tiney
TIMEFORM VIEW Has had just 2 runs in handicaps, winning the 2023 Irish National and bursting clear to land
P. Townend J
W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
performanceintheraceforsometime.Noshowthisseasonbutthiswillhavebeentheplan.RedRumwasthelastwinnerofftop-weightin1974. TFRHHHII BHA167
2 ROYALE PAGAILLE (FR) (22)
1F-1P66
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Royale Cazoumaille (FR)
11 11-9
Charlie Deutsch J
O Mrs S. Ricci Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr Philippe Mace Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWMudloverwholandedasecondBetfairChaseatHaydockinNovember Notsogoodawayfromtestinggroundsince,wellheldagain intheCheltenhamGoldCuplastmonth.Represents2009-winningyardbuthardtofancyundertheseconditions. TFRHHIII BHA164 (-5)
3 NICK ROCKETT (IRE) (42)
203-411 8 11-8
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Eireann Rose (IRE)
Mr P. W. Mullins J
O Stewart & Sadie Andrew W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Mr K. D. Cotter
TIMEFORMVIEWHasimprovedinhissecondseasonchasing,winningtheThyestesatGowraninJanuarybeforetakingtheBobbyjo6weeksago.Whilethatisusuallyagood trialforthisraceitwasamessyrenewalandacoupleofthoseinbehindhimmighthavehismeasureontheseterms.1of6forWillieMullins. TFRHHHII BHA163
4 GRANGECLARE WEST (IRE) (35) 11-P625
9 11-8
Br B g Presenting - Hayabusa Brian Hayes J
O Cheveley Park Stud W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B J.P King & Leonard King
Cheveley Park Stud Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWTwofrom2inhisnovicechasecampaignandwhilehe’srunonlyonegoodracethistermitwaswhensplittingGalopindesChampsandFactToFile intheIrishGoldCup,soclearclaimsonthatform.FloppedatNavan5weeksago,though.Uppedmarkedlyintripforfirstgoinahandicap. TFRHHHII BHA163
5 HEWICK (IRE) (21) 232501
Br B g Virtual - Ballyburn Rose (IRE)
O Mr T. J. McDonald
B William Quinn
10 11-7
Gavin Sheehan J
John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWAremarkablyversatileperformerwhowonthe2023KingGeorgeunderthisriderandhasrunwelloverunusualobstaclesinUSAandFrance.Warmedup foracrackatthiswithaconfidence-boostingvictoryoverhurdlesrecentlyandcouldbesetforabigrunfromagoodmark.Suretobepopular TFRHHHII BHA162
6 MINELLA INDO (IRE) (55) 1443-26
Br B g Beat Hollow - Carrigeen Lily (IRE)
12 11-3
Rachael Blackmore J
O Mr Barry Maloney Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T
B Mrs R. H. Lalor
TIMEFORMVIEW2021CheltenhamGoldCupwinnerwhoranascreamerinthirdinthislastyearoffasimilarmark,jumpingwellandlookingtohavegotawayatonepoint beforeIAmMaximussurgedpasthim.Allroadshaveledbacktothisagain(racedjusttwicethisseason)andeasytoseehimintheframeagain. TFRHHHII BHA158
7 APPRECIATE IT (IRE) (76) 32-5351
Br B g Jeremy (USA) - Sainte Baronne (FR)
11 11-2
Sean O’Keeffe J
O Miss M. A. Masterson W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW2021SupremeNoviceHurdlewinnerwhoneverscaledthesameheightsoverfences,recordinghisfirstsuccesssincethe2022-23campaign inthinThurlesGrade2dominatedbytheyardinJanuary Timenotonhissidehavinghisfirstgointhisandhe’snotsuretostay TFRHHIII BHA157
8 MINELLA COCOONER (IRE) (42) 31-5004 9 11-2
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Askanna (IRE)
O Mr David Bobbett
B J. Asple
Jonathan Burke J
W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWThrivedlastspring,chasinghomeIntenseRafflesintheIrishNationalbeforelandingthebet365GoldCupatSandown.Hashadaquietcampaignbutnosurprise ifhecomesalivenowtheclockshavegoneforwardandhehasthetacticalspeedandstaminawhichisneededthisrace.Interesting. TFRHHHHI BHA157 (-1)
9 CONFLATED (IRE) (23) U50000 11 11-2
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Saucy Present (IRE)
O Gigginstown House Stud
B Dillon Family
Jordan Gainford J
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWTendstothriveinthespring(placedinRyanair/CheltenhamGoldCupandMellingChasehereinrecentseasons)andranrespectablyinthePlateatthis year’sCheltenhamFestival,makingabadmistake2out Onalonglosingrunbutshouldgiveagoodsighterinfrontforalongwayagain. TFRHHHII BHA157
10
STUMPTOWN (IRE) (24) 3-U1111
Br Br g Laverock (IRE) - Active Fieldgale (IRE)
8 11-2
Keith Donoghue J
O Furze Bush Syndicate Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T
B Patrick Aspell
TIMEFORM VIEWVerylikeablesortandhasclearlybeentransformedbycross-countryfences,landingthe4-timeringoodstyleinthebigoneattheCheltenhamFestivaldespite somemistakes.BiddingtoemulateTigerRoll,whodidtheCheltenham-Aintreedoubletwice,andpartofastronghandforGavinCromwell. TFRHHHII BHA157 (+6)
11 HITMAN (FR) (56) 203-222
Br B g Falco (USA) - Tercah Girl (FR)
O Mason, Hogarth, Ferguson & Done
9 11-1
Freddie Gingell J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mme C. Villaud Ameline & Mr Q. Villaud Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won too many races but in fine form this season, finishing second for the tenth time in 23 starts over fences at Newbury 8 weeksago under this rider Wouldn’t be sure to stay here while he’s alsoshirked the issue in the past TFRHHIII BHA156
12 BEAUPORT (IRE) (49) P1P-132 D BF
Br B g Califet (FR) - Byerley Beauty (IRE)
O Bryan & Philippa Burrough
B Byerley Stud Ltd
9 11-1
Sam Twiston-Davies J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
Courtiers Investment Services Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonlastyear’sMidlandsNationalatUttoxeterandstormedhomeinanotherstayinghandicapatAscotonhiscomebackinNovember.Goodefforts inGradedcompanyoverhurdlessinceandhe’snotwithoutachance,hisjumpingprovingfarbetterthisseasonthanithasinthepast TFRHHHII BHA156
13 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (56) 56-2303
Br B g Brave Mansonnien (FR) - Genifique (FR)
10 11-0
James Reveley J
O Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Dr Vet M. Guiot & Dr Vet B. Stoffel Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWOne-timetop-classchaser(lastwininthe2022KingGeorge)notquitetheforceofoldnowadays,chasinghomestablemate Hitmaninfirst-timetonguetieatNewbury8weeksago.Wouldn’tbeanobvioustypetotaketothischallenge. TFR
14 CHANTRY HOUSE (IRE) (70) 00-5515 C 11 10-13
Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - The Last Bank (IRE)
O Mr John P. McManus
B M. Conaghan
James Bowen J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
TIMEFORMVIEWEndedlosingrunin25fCheltenhamhandicapchaseonNewYear’sDaybutpredictablynotinthesameformbackthere3weekslater letdownby hisjumping.DownthepeckingorderforhisownerandseemsunlikelytobetheonetogiveNickyHendersonafirstGrandNational. TFRHHIII BHA154 (-1)
15 THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE (IRE) (49) 2210-32 10 10-12
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Didinas (FR)
O McNeill Family
Harry Skelton J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B James Dunne Ultima Business Solutions S
TIMEFORMVIEWLovesanextremetest,fourthinthe2023ScottishNationalandsuccessfulagainatAscotlastseason.Narrowlydeniedbiddingtowin thatraceforthesecondyearrunning7weeksagoandarrivesfresh.1of5forrunnersfortopyard.Couldgowell. TFRHHHII BHA153 (+2)
16 PERCEVAL LEGALLOIS (FR) (63) 206411 8 10-12
Br B g Ballingarry (IRE) - Mrs Percival
Mark Walsh J
O Mr John P. McManus Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T
B Mrs Janet Walker
TIMEFORMVIEWFinerecordatLeopardstownandhaswon2ofthebig3mhandicapstherethisseason,followinguphisChristmasPaddyPowerChasewininaListedhurdle 9weeksago.HasreallycomeofagethisseasonandonhisfirstrunoutsideofIrelandispartofaverystrongchallengeforyardandhisowner TFRHHHHI BHA153
17 KANDOO KID (FR) (35) 2P23-10
Br Gr g Kapgarde (FR) - Scarlett du Mesnil (IRE)
O Mr Michael Geoghegan
9 10-11
Harry Cobden J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Henri Devin Morson Group S TIMEFORMVIEWGreywhotookreallywelltothesefenceswhenthirdinlastseason’sTophamandreturnedwithacomfortablesuccessintheCoralGoldCuphandicapat NewburyinNovember.Thathasbeenagoodpointerforthisraceandit’sprobablybesttoforgivehimhisfirstrunsincebacktherelastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA152
18 IROKO (FR) (35) 52-2F42
Br B g Cokoriko (FR) - Boscraie (FR)
7 10-11
Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Mr John P. McManus Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T
B Jacques Cypres Swansway S
TIMEFORMVIEWHandicaphurdlewinneratthe2023CheltenhamFestivalandhasdevelopedintoaverysmartchaserwiththepotentialforevenbetter.Twiceplacedat thismeeting(behindGoldCupwinnerInothewayurthinkinlastyear)andhadagoodpreprunatKelsolastmonth.Willstayandtickslotsofboxes. TFRHHHHH BHA152
19 INTENSE
RAFFLES
(FR) (42) 111-002
7 10-10
Br Gr g Martaline - Une Artiste (FR) J. J. Slevin J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede T. Gibney, Ireland T
B Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede The Sporting Life S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ploughed throughthemud tolanda Fairyhousehat-trick in last year’sIrishNational and firmly backon trackover fencesfor thefirst time this seasonwhen chasinghomeNickRockettintheBobbyjothere6weeksago,goingdownfighting.Settopeakhereandthegreyhastobeontheshortlist
20 SENIOR CHIEF (GB) (41) 21P-160
Br B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Absalom’s Girl
O Lucky In Life Syndicate
B Swanbridge Bloodstock Limited
8 10-10
Darragh O’Keeffe J
Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWWon25fCheltenhamhandicapchaseonreturnbeforeafairrunbehindafewoftheseintheCoralGoldCupatNewbury,letdownbyhisjumping. Willbeallthebetterforarunoverhurdles6weeksagoandcouldgowellwithhisstaminatestedfurtherinrefittedcheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA151 (-1)
21 IDAS BOY (IRE) (35) F03106 11 10-10
Br Ch g Dubai Destination (USA) - Witness Express (IRE)
O Dozen Dreamers
Harry Bannister J
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Stephen Curran Tori Global S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonaregionalNationalinIrelandforNoelMeadelastsummerbutmadealow-keystartfornewyardoverhurdles5weeksagoand probablynotwellenoughhandicappedtotakethisaged11,whilehe’salsolookedreluctantatthestartpreviously
22 FIL DOR (FR) (35) 212433
Br Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - La Turbale (FR)
151 (-2)
7 10-9
Sam Ewing J
O Robcour Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Mrs Henri Devin Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWGreyhashadabusyseason,winningamatchatThurlesinNovember.Hashisfirstgoinahandicapchaseandpotentiallywelltreatedonsomeofhisform ifstayingthenewtrip.1of6runnersforGordonElliott,biddingtojoinjust3othertrainerstohavewon4GrandNationals.Wouldn’tdismiss.
23 BROADWAY BOY (IRE) (25) 35-324P C
Br B g Malinas (GER) - Broadway Theatre (IRE)
O Mr D. M. Proos
7 10-9
Tom Bellamy J
Nigel Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham T
B John Leahy Courtiers Investment Services Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins in a productive novice chase campaign and found only Kandoo Kid too good in the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November Let down by his jumpingin2runsbackatCheltenhamsinceandwon’tgetawaywiththathereforallhe’llbesuitedbytheextremetest Cheekpiecesrefitted.
24 COKO BEACH (FR) (24) U50020 10 10-9
(-2)
Br Gr g Cokoriko (FR) - Solana Beach (FR) Jody McGarvey J
O Gigginstown House Stud Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Jean-Louis Berger
Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWGreywhochasedhomeVanillieroverthePunchestownCrossCountrybanksinFebruarybeforeapoorrunatCheltenham. Aregularhere,althoughhehasn’tbeeninvolvedinthefinishin3successiveGrandNationals. TFR
25 STAY AWAY FAY (IRE) (25) 13PP-P0 8 10-9
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Augusta Bay
O Bell, Lyons, Hill
(-3)
Paul O’Brien J
Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Southeast Bloodstock Ltd & Owen Hickey Morson Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won the 2023 Albert Bartlett but has rather lost his way over fences, again not finding much in Cheltenham Festival handicap last month. Should stay this far but has it all to prove. TFRHHIII BHA150 (-3)
26 MEETINGOFTHEWATERS (IRE) (34) U30-000 8 10-7
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Maisy Daisy (IRE)
Danny Mullins J
O Mr John P. McManus W. P. Mullins, Ireland T
B Brian Walsh
TIMEFORMVIEWWonthevaluablePaddyPowerHandicapatLeopardstownlastseasonbeforeseemingnottostaywhenfanciedforthisoffasimilarmark, finishingseventhhavinggonewide.NeedsmorebutdidrunanencouragingracebackatLeopardstown5weeksago. TFRHHHII BHA148 (-1)
27 MONBEG GENIUS (IRE) (56) 35P-241 9 10-6
Br B g Shantou (USA) - Ella Watson (IRE)
Nick Scholfield J
O Martin Tedham & Wasdell Properties Ltd. Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B Michael Tobin Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWHashadagoodseason,finishingfourthintheWelshNationalbeforeendinga2-yearlosingrunin3mUttoxeterhandicapchase8weeks ago.Stillrelativelylowmileagebutdoubtfulamodern-dayGrandNationalisthesuitabletestitoncemighthavebeenforhim. TFRHHHII BHA147
28 VANILLIER (FR) (24) 0-P6013
Br Gr g Martaline - Virgata (FR)
10 10-6
Sean Flanagan J
O Mrs H. M. Keaveney Gavin Cromwell, Ireland T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Des Marais
TIMEFORMVIEWRejuvenatedbythefittingofblinkers,winningCrossCountryatPunchestowninFebruaryfromCokoBeach,anddoingreallywellunderthecircumstanceswhen thirdtoStumptownatCheltenham(rideralmosttookwrongcourseearly).Secondoffthismarkin2023andthegreyissetforanotherbigrun. TFRHHHHI BHA147
29 HORANTZAU D’AIRY (FR) (62) F22000
8 10-6
Br B g Legolas (JPN) - Panzara d’Airy (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Mr Jim Gill Michael Keady, Newmarket T
B Mr Claude-Yves Pelsy
TIMEFORMVIEW Placed in the Kerry and Munster Nationals earlier this season (50,000 gns buy for new connections in March) but doesn’t look well-enough handicapped to take this on first start for new yard. TFRHHIII BHA147
30 HYLAND (FR) (42) 141122 BF
Br Gr g Turgeon (USA) - Medine (FR)
O The Ten From Seven
8 10-6
Nico de Boinville J
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn T
B Mr Denis Parreau Delhote Unibet S TIMEFORMVIEWHashadafinefirstseasonoverfences,winning3times,whileheranacrackerinavaluable3mhandicapatKempton6weeksago,closingupwellfrom longwayoffpace.Toptrainerseekingfirstwinintheraceandthegreylookshisbestchanceforawhile,thisscenariolikelytosuithimwell. TFRHHHHI BHA147
31 CELEBRE D’ALLEN (FR) (143) 145U4-1 C 13 10-6
Br Ch g Network (GER) - Revoltee (FR)
O Mr Allan Stennett
B Bruno Vagne
Micheal Nolan J
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
Philip Hobbs Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWGoodrecordfresh,landing3mBangorhandicapchaseonreturninNovemberandnotseensince.Hascompletedonall3ofhisrunsoverthesefences,although appearednottostayinlastseason’sBecherandhavetogobackacenturytofindthelastteenageGrandNationalwinner Trickytofancy TFRHHIII BHA147 (-2)
32 THREE CARD BRAG (IRE) (55) 2-33013 8 10-5
Br B g Jet Away - Belon Breeze (IRE)
O Patrick & Scott Bryceland,McNeill Family
B Roland Rothwell
Sean Bowen J
Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
TIMEFORMVIEWSmartnovicechaserwhotooka3mNavanmaideninJanuarybutnotsogoodinGrade2therelasttime,someuncharacteristicjumping lapseslargelytoblame.Remainswithpotentialgrantedatestlikethisandcouldbeincontentionifkeepingthemistakesdown. TFRHHHII BHA146
33 TWIG (GB) (35) 25-2P00 10 10-5
Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Southern Exit
O Mrs G. Morgan
Beau Morgan J
Ben Pauling, Naunton T
B L. J. Strangman Fitzdares S TIMEFORM VIEW Did well chasing last term, winning a valuable Uttoxeter summer handicap and runner-up in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival. Hasn’tpulledupanytreesthisseasonbutprobablyhadthisashistargetallthewhileandarevivalcouldbeimminent
34 DUFFLE
COAT (IRE) (25) 352P4B
Br Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Humilis (IRE)
146 (-3)
8 10-4
Danny Gilligan J
O Mr Ray Stokes Gordon Elliott, Ireland T
B Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate
Gordon Elliott, Bective Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWGreychallengerwhowontheMayoNationallastspringandfinishedsecondintheGalwayPlate.Intheprocessofrunninghisbestracesince whenbroughtdown2outintheNationalHuntChaseatCheltenhamlastmonthandwouldn’tcompletelydismissforGordonElliott. TFRHHHII BHA145
DECLARED RUNNERS 38 2024: I AM MAXIMUS (FR) 8 11 6 P Townend 7-1 (W P Mullins) 32 ran Hood worn by No. 26. Blinkers worn by No. 5, 10, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 25, 27, 29, 35. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 28. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 11, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 31, 32, 34, 37, 38.
Stewards Note: CONFLATED: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake. BROADWAY BOY: Following its run on 11/3/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. FANTASTIC LADY: Following its run on 13/3/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly
Probable S.P’s: 15-2 Iroko (FR), 9-1 Stumptown (IRE), Intense Raffles (FR), 12-1 Hewick (IRE), 14-1 Vanillier (FR), 16-1 I Am Maximus (FR), 20-1 Minella Cocooner (IRE), Perceval Legallois (FR), 25-1 Hyland (FR), 28-1 Kandoo Kid (FR), 33-1 Nick Rockett (IRE), Meetingofthewaters (IRE), Monbeg Genius (IRE), 40-1 Grangeclare West (IRE), Senior Chief (GB), Three Card Brag (IRE), 50-1 Minella Indo (IRE), Beauport (IRE), Bravemansgame (FR), 66-1 Appreciate It (IRE), Threeunderthrufive (IRE), Twig (GB), 80-1 Chantry House (IRE), Fil Dor (FR), Broadway Boy (IRE), 100-1 Hitman (FR), Stay Away Fay (IRE), Duffle Coat (IRE), 150-1 Conflated (IRE), Idas Boy (IRE), Coko Beach (FR), 200-1 Royale Pagaille (FR), 300-1 Horantzau d’Airy (FR), Celebre d’Allen (FR),
PLAY SMARTER
Bar a luckless fall at Ascot IROKO has had an ideal campaign all geared around this race and he ticks most of the boxes, possessing the right blend of speed and stamina and seeming sure to stay back at a meeting where he has twice run well. He can give JP McManus a record-breaking fourth Grand National and third in 5 years. Perceval Legallois is another big player for the top owner, while Minella Cocooner could be the pick of the Willie Mullins’ half-dozen. Intense Raffles is also in the mix.
FIRST RACE 4.45
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3072, 2nd £1536, 3rd £768, 4th £384. (Penalty Value £3888) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (65 wins from 401 runners, 16%) runs SUNSHINE SOUL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs NEW CHARTER & THECOFFEEPODDOTCO LONGEST TRAVELLER: BE AN ANGEL trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 149 miles.
GALAXY ZOO has been the subject of a significant trainer change and might be worth siding with to see off more exposed rivals, best of whom may be Pouting October’s C&D runner-up Genius Mistake had an excuse on her final start and may prove best of the remainder.
1-2-3: 1.GALAXY ZOO 2.POUTING 3.GENIUS MISTAKE
B f Twilight Son - Angel Mead
Lewis Edmunds
Mr David Klein Rod Millman, Cullompton
Br David Klein Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Signs & Safety Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form Respectable second of 6 in C&D novice on Boxing Day, no match for winner Given a break since Should be in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA70
2 GALAXY ZOO (GB) (176) 30-
3 9-2 (6)
B f Zoustar (AUS) - Moretta Blanche Hector Crouch
Mr P. K. Gardner
Br Springcombe Park Stud
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising third on 6f course debut last autumn Disappointing when down the field at Kempton a month later but this well-bred filly can be given another chance having switched from Tom Ward to Ralph Beckett over the winter. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 GENIUS MISTAKE (GB) (158) 2423-
B f Land Force (IRE) - So Hoity Toity
Dr T. Fielding
Br Robin Mathew
3 9-2 (1)
Sean Kirrane
Tim Easterby, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice last year, including C&D. Did too much too soon when well-held third on heavy ground at Catterick final start and that effort can be forgiven. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA65
4 NEW CHARTER (GB) (31) 0425-50
B f New Bay - Chartered
3 9-2 (9)
Joe Leavy (3)
Mr R. Barnett Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br W. & R. Barnett Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at 2 but has run below-par on both outings this year Remains to be seen whether a drop to 5f helps to spark a revival. TFRHHIII BHA68
5 PEREGRINE FALCON (IRE) (219) 3060- 3 9-2 (8)
B f Showcasing - Fascinating Falcon (IRE) Joe Fanning
The Franny Norton Racing Club Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced filly. Tongue strap on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in nursery at Navan (6f, good to firm, 7/1) when last seen in August. Makes tapeta debut First run for yard after leaving Emmet Mullins. TFRHHIII BHA72
6 POUTING (GB) (159) 220545-
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Mujadil Lachy Finley Marsh
(4)
Mr A Smith & Mr K Lawrence Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair filly. 5/1, creditable fifth of 10 in nursery at Southwell (5f) when last seen in October. Likely to be bang there on return. TFRHHHHI BHA74
7 QUEENOFDESTRUCTION (IRE) (43) 24-2243 3 9-2 (5)
Br f Dandy Man (IRE) - Sea of Reality (IRE) Hollie Doyle
Mr Khalifa Aldoseri Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
Br Sandra Russell Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 3 times but below par when reaching the frame on her last 2 outings, beaten 6 lengths when third at Southwell latterly TFRHHHII BHA72
8
SUNSHINE SOUL (IRE) (62) 2024-54 3 9-2 (3)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Tower of Pisa (FR)
Ms L. Phillips
Br Sun Bloodstock Sarl
Billy Loughnane
George Boughey, Newmarket
George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form at 2 but below that level in 2 comeback runs in January/February. Needs to recapture best form back from 2 months off.
9 THECOFFEEPODDOTCO
TFRHHHII BHA73
(GB) (170) 435556- 3 9-2 (2)
B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Limelite (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing CXVIII & Partner1
Alec Voikhansky (3)
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Mrs E. Roberts Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 16/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in novice at Southwell (6f) when last seen in October. Has something to find
TFRHHIII BHA63
2024: SWEET CAROLINA 3 9 2 Callum Rodriguez 6-5 (Charlie Fellowes) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Stewards Note:
BE AN ANGEL: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was struck into its left-hind. GENIUS MISTAKE: Following its run on 29/10/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Galaxy Zoo (GB), 9-2 Pouting (GB), 11-2 Queenofdestruction (IRE), Sunshine Soul (IRE), 8-1 Genius Mistake (GB), 10-1 Be An Angel (GB), 18-1 New Charter (GB), 20-1 Peregrine Falcon (IRE), 25-1 Thecoffeepoddotco (GB)
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SECOND RACE 5.15
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD
THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME RESTRICTED NOVICE
STAKES
(CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (GBB
RACE)
Total prize fund £7200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3072, 2nd £1536, 3rd £768, 4th £384. (Penalty Value £3888) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (45 wins from 365 runners, 12%) runs ARBOREOUS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs BELGRAVIAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPECIAL GHAIYYATH trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
WINE DARK SEA made a promising start when second atYarmouth in September and seems sure to improve this year having been gelded He can come out on top, with Special Ghaiyyath a big danger if building on his good comeback here a fortnight ago. Arboreous could be the pick of the newcomers
1.WINE DARK SEA 2.SPECIAL GHAIYYATH (IRE) 3.ARBOREOUS (IRE)
B g Time Test - Posh Claret Pierre-Louis Jamin Thunder From Down Under Harry Eustace, Newmarket
Br Grasshopper Bloodstock Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 9-runner maiden (11/4) at this C&D 140 days ago. Going to need to improve a fair bit to defy a penalty TFRHHHII BHA74
2 ARBOREOUS (IRE) (-)
Br or Gr g Wooded (IRE) - Cool Esprit (IRE)
Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXVII & Partner
Hollie Doyle
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Haras Voltaire Hambleton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW
€45,000 yearling, €60,000 2-y-o (private), Wooded gelding Closely related to 11f winner Running The Game, 1 1/4m winner Mia Man and 9.5f winner Jungle Pulse Dam French 6f winner Yard can ready one and worth a look. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 SPECIAL GHAIYYATH (IRE) (14) 420-3
B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Elegant Peace (IRE)
(5)
Joe Fanning
Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br John Malone Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Returned to form when third of 9 in novice at this C&D (6/1) on return 14 days ago, having run of race Player if backing that up TFRHHHHI BHA78
4 BELGRAVIAN (IRE) (203) (2lb) 0-
B g Make Believe - Marie Celeste (IRE)
Mr Michael Blencowe
9-2 (4)
Jason Watson
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Mrs S. M. Rogers Moretons Investments Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW€40,000 half-brother to several winners, including French winner up to 1 1/4m Fun With Flags and winner up to 1m Quantum Impact, both useful Seventh of 10 in maiden at Bath (8f, good, well-backed 15/8) on debut 6 months ago. Gelded and can improve TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MYTHICAL ISLE (IRE) (-) (2lb)
Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Sophie P
Mr Herbert Bourchier
Br D. Pearson
9-2 (6)
James Sullivan
Patrick Morris, Prescot
B&B Hygiene
TIMEFORM VIEW No Nay Never gelding. Half-brother to useful winner up to 9f The Parent Dam 7f-9f winner TFRHHIII BHA-
6 ROSE WARRIOR (GB) (-) (2lb)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Penny Rose
9-2 (2)
Billy Loughnane
Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Oakmere Homes
TIMEFORM VIEW Invincible Spirit gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 9.5f/1 1/4m winner Sweet Promise and 1m-12.4f winner Evening Story. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1 1/4m. One to note on debut TFRHHHII BHA-
7 WINE DARK SEA (GB) (198) (2lb) 2- 9-2 (9)
B g Ulysses (IRE) - Ajwibah Trevor Whelan
Mr Dan Gilbert Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Br Dan Gilbert
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual Second of 11 in maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm, 16/1) on debut 6 months ago, no match for easy winner Gelded and seems sure to improve. TFRHHHHH BHA-
1-2-3:
IWANTMYTIMEWITHYOU (GB) (-) (4lb) 9-0 (8)
B g Time Test - Perla Blanca (USA) Oisin Orr
Mrs C. L. Smith Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
Br Mrs C. L. Smith Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Time Test gelding. Dam 13f-16.5f winner. Surely going to need more time/further TFRHHIII BHA-
9 QUEBELLA
(GB) (-)
B f Study of Man (IRE) - Quintada
8-13 (1)
Finley Marsh
Miss K. Rausing Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Miss K. Rausing
TIMEFORMVIEW Study of Man filly Sister to 1m winner Star Studied. Dam winner up to 1 1/2m (2-y-o 1m winner) out of smart 9f/1 1/4m winner Quiza Quiza Quiza. Noteworthy newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: GREY CUBAN 3 9 2 Hollie Doyle EVENS (Hugo Palmer) 11 ran
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
BELGRAVIAN: Following its run on 14/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Wine Dark Sea (GB), 9-2 Special Ghaiyyath (IRE), 15-2 Arboreous (IRE), 8-1 Penfolds Grange (GB), 17-2 Quebella (GB), 9-1 Rose Warrior (GB), 14-1 Belgravian (IRE), 25-1 Iwantmytimewithyou (GB), 66-1 Mythical Isle (IRE)
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THIRD RACE 5.45
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
Total prize fund
£7600 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3138, 2nd £1569, 3rd £784, 4th £392, 5th £196. (Penalty Value £3977.84) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (65 wins from 401 runners, 16%) runs TOLERANCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs FLORIDA DAWN LONGEST TRAVELLER: EPICURIAN LAD trained by R Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.
PACKETOFBISCUITS has gone very close in better races than this the last twice so is the logical choice. Risk and Tolerance head the dangers
1 PACKETOFBISCUITS (GB) (10) 25-6522
9-10 (11)
B g Showcasing - Queen Sarra Rhys Clutterbuck
The Glass Half Full Partnership Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Br Martin Webb & Nigel Tinkler Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 7/1) 10 days ago. Shortlist material TFRHHHHH BHA71
2 FLORIDA DAWN (GB) (49) 413 D 9-9 (3)
B f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Orchid Star Joe Fanning
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner Winner at Newcastle in February. Third of 4 in novice (10/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 49 days ago. Makes handicap debut Will find this tougher. TFRHHHII BHA70
3 STANDPUT (IRE) (10) 503-140 CD
Ch f Cotai Glory - Refuse To Give Up (IRE) Joe Leavy (3)
(6)
Martin Hughes and Bob Morris Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Tally-Ho Stud Old Oak Holdings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Winner here in January. Last of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 16/1) 10 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA69
4 TOLERANCE (IRE) (16) 0530-4
9-8 (7)
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Patience Alexander (IRE) Billy Loughnane
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Kestrel
George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Mountarmstrong Stud Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 3/1) 16 days ago. Can give a good account.
5 BLUE EMPRESS (IRE) (14) 62-3543
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Natalisa (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing XXXVI & Partner
TFRHHHHI BHA69
9-7 (10)
Hollie Doyle
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good third of 10 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 14 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA68
6 BLUE SEEKER (IRE) (22) 651-356 CD
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Dubai One (IRE)
Sheikh Marwan Al Maktoum
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
9-7 (1)
Liam Wright (5)
Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Winner here in December Sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 28/1) 22 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA68
7 EASILY CONVINCED (IRE) (31) 3166 D
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Gullible (IRE)
Milan Racing Club & Partner
Br Cotton House & Beshellstown Trading Co
9-7 (2)
Connor Planas (3)
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Marco Botti Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Cheekpieces on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 6/1) 31 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time
TFRHHHII BHA68
8
EPICURIAN LAD (GB) (253) 0653-
Ch g Twilight Son - Dance Diva
John Rhodes & Peter Timmins
9-4 (9)
Billy Garritty
Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden 5/1, respectable third of 10 in nursery at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) Off 8 months Makes tapeta debut Has work to do TFRHHHII BHA65
9 ROCK DIVA (IRE) (32) 330-55
B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Nassya
Michael O’Flynn, John Nesbitt & Partner
Br Grenane House Stud
9-2 (8)
Trevor Whelan
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Fifth of 8 in handicap (28/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 32 days ago, slowly away Cheekpieces on 1st time Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA63
10 GLITTER CODE (IRE) (151) 305653-
B g Kodiac - Glitterdust
J. I. Barnett
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd
9-1 (4)
Brandon Wilkie (5)
William Knight, Newmarket
William Knight Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, good third of 9 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) Off 151 days Others more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA62
11 RISK (IRE) (8) 004-343
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - African Fable
The African Warrior Syndicate
8-13 (5)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
Br African Fable Syn Route Agency Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWVisored for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 8/1) 8 days ago, looking temperamental Enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA60
2024: TENYATTA (IRE) 3 9 0 Aidan Keeley 4-1 (James Owen) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.
Stewards Note:
RISK: Following its run on 28/3/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Packetofbiscuits (GB), Tolerance (IRE), 13-2 Risk (IRE), 7-1 Blue Empress (IRE), 12-1 Florida Dawn (GB), Easily Convinced (IRE), 14-1 Epicurian Lad (GB), Glitter Code (IRE), 20-1 Rock Diva (IRE), 22-1 Standput (IRE), Blue Seeker (IRE)
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
FOURTH RACE 6.15
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II)
Total prize fund
£7600 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3138, 2nd £1569, 3rd £784, 4th £392, 5th £196. (Penalty Value £3977.84) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D M Loughnane (84 wins from 730 runners, 12%) runs YEHUDI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs OPTIMATUM LONGEST TRAVELLER: INVINCIBLE MELODY trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 141 miles.
LAST SHARMADAL looked a straightforward type when breaking his maiden last time and further improvement is anticipated over the extra furlong on handicap debut Invincible Melody has found only one too good in her last couple of races, while Penelope Valentine isn’t ruled out upped in grade.
1-2-3: 1.LAST SHAMARDAL (IRE) 2.INVINCIBLE MELODY (IRE) 3.PENELOPE VALENTINE
Ch g Shaman (IRE) - Masaya George Bass (3)
Mr Jaber Abdullah Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Br Yeomanstown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising sort 11/10, won 5-runner maiden at Newcastle (6f) 35 days ago, responding well Makes handicap debut and looks open to further improvement up to 7f TFRHHHHH BHA70
2 ARABIAN COBRA (IRE) (35) 0520-43
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Dr Simpson (FR)
Jones & Owen
Jason Hart
Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Br Yeomanstown Stud Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWBacked at long odds when blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 35 days ago. Didn’t look the easiest rides last time but place claims if putting it all together. TFRHHHII BHA69
3 MOBY QUICK (GB) (23) 043-2 BF
B g Al Kazeem - Eleusis
Blue Starr Racing & Mr R Jelfs
9-8 (4)
Liam Wright (5)
George Scott, Newmarket
Br Genesis Green Stud Ltd George Scott Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Creditable second of 6 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f, 85/40) 23 days ago but more required on handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA69
4 SABRIMENTO (IRE) (10) 010-226
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Glencross (IRE)
9-7 (8)
Billy Loughnane
Pompey Ventures 8 & Partner George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Lynn Lodge Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Bath in October. Easy to back (10/1) when sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago, running respectably Cheekpieces back on and one to note in the betting TFRHHHII BHA68
5 AMOR CORDIS (IRE) (184) 0355-
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Mistaken Love (USA)
Mr Scott Turner
9-7 (11)
Gina Mangan
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Hyde Park Stud Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Below form fifth of 9 in nursery at Chelmsford City (7f, 22/1). Returns from 6 months off with tongue strap/cheekpieces on for 1st time Improvement needed. TFRHHIII BHA68
6 INVINCIBLE MELODY (IRE) (31) 0-4522 9-7 (7)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Roger Sez (IRE)
King Power Racing Co Ltd
Hector Crouch
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br Melchior & Select Bloodstock King Power International Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Good second of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 4/1) 31 days ago, running on Should be in the mix again. TFRHHHHI BHA68
7 PENELOPE VALENTINE (GB) (45) 542-231 D 9-6 (1)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Paco’s Angel Dougie Costello
The Rogues Gallery
Br Biddestone Stud Ltd
Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Coral Racing Limited, Eco Rider
TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort delivered a career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 45 days ago. Has more on her plate up in grade but further progress not ruled out TFRHHHHI BHA67
8
SHERLOCK (IRE) (123) 500325-
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - World of Good
Mrs Angie Bailey
9-3 (6)
Shane Gray
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Br Conor Murphy K. A. Ryan Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Struggled from higher mark when 11/4, fifth of 7 in nursery at Newcastle (7.1f) in December Off 123 days and still has bit to find off current rating. TFRHHIII BHA64
9 OPTIMATUM
(GB) (134) 506-
B g Wootton Bassett - Beyond Limits (IRE)
Newsells Park Stud-Ardiles/Brazil/Hoddle
9-2 (3)
Joe Fanning
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Promenade Bloodstock Limited Newsells Park Stud Limited, Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden Sixth of 12 in novice (33/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) Off 134 days and needs more on handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA63
10 YEHUDI (IRE) (162) 00603-
B g Bated Breath - Egotistic
Laurence Bellman & Alan & Sue Cronshaw
Br Miss Joanne Lavery
9-1 (9)
Edward Greatrex
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden Wasn’t seen to best effect when creditable third of 9 in nursery (20/1) at this C&D. Off 162 days and merits consideration if market suggests she’s ready to roll following absence. TFRHHHII BHA62
11 BAD HABITS (IRE) (7) 020000
B g Kodiac - Key To Power
Mrs Ruth A. Carr
Br Tally-Ho Stud
8-13 (2)
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr, Stillington
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 9 in handicap (100/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 7 days ago and isn’t one to be interested in TFRHIIII BHA60
2024:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 6.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5, 9, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Last Shamardal (IRE), 11-2 Penelope Valentine (GB), 15-2 Moby Quick (GB), 8-1 Invincible Melody (IRE), 11-1 Arabian Cobra (IRE), Sabrimento (IRE), 16-1 Yehudi (IRE), 22-1 Sherlock (IRE), 28-1 Optimatum (GB), 40-1 Amor Cordis (IRE), 300-1 Bad Habits (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME
FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS]
THREE YRS OLD THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S
GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £10000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (65 wins from 401 runners, 16%) runs MEGAPHONE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Tate (3 wins from 7 runners, 43%) runs DESERT CHAMPION LONGEST TRAVELLER: AY GEE ELL trained by R Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.
DESERT CHAMPION had any amount in hand when scoring in a first-time visor at Chelmsford 4 weeks ago and provided the headgear works just as well a second time, James Tate’s colt can defy a hefty 10lb rise in the weights at the expense of Megaphone, who is 2-2 for George Boughey and is open to further improvement. Ay Gee Ell looks best of the rest
1.DESERT CHAMPION (IRE) 2.MEGAPHONE 3.AY GEE ELL (IRE)
1 SERAPHIM ANGEL (GB) (162) 160010- D 9-9 (3)
Br f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Silvery Blue
Mr Russell Jones & Partners
Br Mrs Mary Taylor and James F. Taylor
Pierre-Louis Jamin
Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
Route Agency Limited, Ideal Recruit TIMEFORM VIEW33/1, found things too competitive when 4 lengths tenth of 13 to Ostraka in Mercury Stakes at Dundalk (5f) when last seen in October, merely passing beaten rivals Needs to get back on track on return back in a handicap. TFRHHIII BHA85
2 MEGAPHONE (GB) (54) 6-11 CD 9-9 (4)
B g Kodiac - Amplifier Billy Loughnane
Exors of the late Adrian McAlpine George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet
TIMEFORM VIEWOff the mark on return/yard debut at Kempton in January and followed up in 6-runner novice at this C&D (evens) 54 days ago by neck from Ay Gee Ell, closed down quickly close home but always holding on Makes handicap debut and likely to progress further (has been gelded) TFRHHHHI BHA85
3 DESERT CHAMPION (IRE) (28) 63-431 D 9-9 (2)
Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lady of The Desert (USA)
Hector Crouch
Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate, Newmarket
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWVisored for 1st time, showed improved form to get off the mark in 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford (5f, 7/2) 4 weeks ago, keeping on well Hiked up 10lb but could prove tough to peg back if the headgear works just as well a second time TFRHHHHH BHA85
4 INVINCIBLE CROWN (IRE) (17) 23021-5 CD 9-1 (6)
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Nurse Dee (IRE)
Grange Park Racing VIII & Mrs R Carr
Br Tally-Ho Stud
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr, Stillington
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in October. Probably needed the run on first outing since leaving Richard Hughes after 5 months off (sold for 22,000 gns) when fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 18/1) 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA77
5 AY GEE ELL (IRE) (25) 0-25
B c Sands of Mali (FR) - Wild Bloom Oisin Orr
Advance Group UK Ltd
Br P. O’Donnell
(5)
Richard Fahey, Malton
Richard Fahey Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to repeat second effort when fifth of 8 in maiden (easy-to-back 7/1) at this course (6.1f) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time Makes handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA77
6 RUBY’S PROFIT (IRE) (182) 060443- D
B f Profitable (IRE) - Breedj (IRE)
8-11 (1)
Hollie Doyle Sas Logistics Contracts Ltd Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich Br Mylestown Farms Ltd Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped better than the bare result when third of 18 in valuable sales event at Newmarket (6f, good to soft, 22/1) when last seen 6 months ago. Makes tapeta debut Danger to all if ready to roll back in a handicap. TFRHHHII BHA73
2024: CLOUD KING 3 9 10 Jamie Spencer 4-6 (Robert Cowell) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Megaphone (GB), 10-3 Desert Champion (IRE), 7-2 Ay Gee Ell (IRE), 7-1 Ruby’s Profit (IRE), 12-1 Seraphim Angel (GB), 14-1 Invincible Crown (IRE)
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6f Kachy (GB) (3yo+)
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1m1½f Storm Ahead (IRE) (3yo+) 18Nov19
1m4f Paths Of Glory (GB) (3yo+) 19Oct19
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SIXTH RACE 7.15
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
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WITH BETUK ACCA CLUB SELLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £9600 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3964, 2nd £1982, 3rd £991, 4th £495, 5th £248. (Penalty Value £5024.64) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (100 wins from 1096 runners, 9%) runs DANEHILL STAR & HEADSHOT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (10 wins from 33 runners, 30%) runs FOREVER PROUD
WEIGHTWATCHER: BOASTY won off a handicap mark of 69, his rating is now down 8lb to 61.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SUSIESPARKLE trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 205 miles.
CITY ESCAPE is taking her racing really well, so Mark Loughnane’s 8-y-o mare is fancied to notch C&D victory number 6 at the expense of Curtiz, who was back at the scene of his last win and ran well when second after 4 months off at Chelmsford 4 weeks ago. Whiteley Way, who ran up to her best over C&D last time, can edge out Forever Proud for minor honours
1.CITY ESCAPE (IRE) 2.CURTIZ 3.WHITELEY WAY
B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Caffe Latte (IRE) (Seattle Dancer (USA)) Jason Hart
Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
Br Tally-Ho Stud Class1Personnel
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2024 Sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (10f, 10/1) 23 days ago. Operating below best at present so others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA61
2 CLAXTON BAY (GB) (18) (£6300) 60-4246 BF 4 9-9 (3)
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Bassmah (Harbour Watch (IRE))
Dave & Emma Evans David Evans, Abergavenny
Br J. R. Shannon Emma Evans Racing Ltd
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEW 11/4 and visored for 1st time, ran below form when sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 18 days ago. Headgear left off and must bounce back TFRHHHII BHA61
3 SUSIESPARKLE (IRE) (30) (£6300) 225-613 5 9-9 (4)
Ch m Dandy Man (IRE) - Crafted Jewel (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Andrew Mullen
J Fyffe, A Edmondson & L McGurty Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Mr John Lavery Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in February. 7/1, ran at least as well in defeat when third of 7 in handicap at same track (10.2f) 30 days ago, unsuited by way race developed (would have been suited by a truer tempo) TFRHHHII BHA61
4 CURTIZ (GB) (28) (£6300) 00224-2 D BF
B g Stimulation (IRE) - Supatov (USA) (Johannesburg (USA))
8 9-8 (2)
Hollie Doyle Mrs Julie Parkes Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Mr H. Morrison Bridgend Hotel
TIMEFORM VIEW 5/2, ran well after 4 months off when second of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (10f) 4 weeks ago. Player if able to build on that TFRHHHHI BHA60
5 FOREVER PROUD (GB) (4) (£6300) 105033 CD 5 9-8 (8)
B m Sioux Nation (USA) - Marsh Pride (Stimulation (IRE))
Hector Crouch
Deva Racing SV James Owen, Newmarket
Br Dance Thoroughbreds Deva Racing Group
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Four wins from 18 runs last year Latest win at Kempton in January Ran creditably back up in trip when third of 9 in handicap (6/1) at this course (8.6f) 4 days ago. Visor back on TFRHHHII BHA60
6 CITY ESCAPE (IRE) (22) (£6300) 331124 CD 8 9-6 (9)
B m Cityscape - Lady Gabrielle (IRE) (Dansili)
Billy Loughnane Out Of Bounds Racing Club
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Mount Coote Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW5-time C&D winner, latest in March Again shaped well when fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (9/4) just over 3 weeks ago, needing stronger gallop. Still looks well treated from her new mark so worth chancing to regain the winning thread. TFRHHHHH BHA58
7 WHITELEY WAY (GB) (39) (£6300) 3006-32
B f Sixties Icon - Whiteley (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE))
Taylor Fisher (3) Mr David Roseby Gary Brown, Swindon
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Br Mrs S Bunney & Mr P Taplin
TIMEFORMVIEW16/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, ran up to best when second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 39 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed Enters calculations from the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA57
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BACK FROM DUBAI (IRE) (24) (£6300) 0-31033 CD 8 9-0 (7)
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Emirates Rewards (Dubawi (IRE)) Lewis Edmunds
Mr K. Nicholls
Br Godolphin
Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in January. 20/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 24 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA52
9 HEADSHOT (GB) (15) (£6300) 4-61600 CD 7 8-12 (10)
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Kesara (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Jason Watson
Mr A. W. Carroll
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Miss K. Rausing Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner in January. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 12/1) 15 days ago, slowly away Cheekpieces back on but out of sorts at present. TFRHHIII BHA50
10 DANEHILL STAR (IRE) (12) (£6300) 160130 BF 4 8-11 (6)
B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Rockshine (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Jack Doughty (3)
The Rebelle Boys
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Boocock Trading Ltd Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in March. 9/2, found run of good form coming to a halt when eighth of 12 in minor event at Lingfield (10f, AW) 12 days ago. Visor on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA49
2024: GLOBAL TYCOON (IRE) 5 9 5 Rossa Ryan 9-2 (Joseph Parr) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Visor worn first time by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 1, 5. Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 9. Stewards Note:
CITY ESCAPE: Following its run on 14/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls. BACK FROM DUBAI: Following its run on 12/3/2025 it was reported that the horse reared in the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Curtiz (GB), 6-1 Forever Proud (GB), City Escape (IRE), Susiesparkle (IRE), 8-1 Whiteley Way (GB), 12-1 Back From Dubai (IRE), 14-1 Boasty (IRE), 16-1 Danehill Star (IRE), 28-1 Headshot (GB)
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THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £10000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (65 wins from 401 runners, 16%) runs ORCHID TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs ORCHID LONGEST TRAVELLERS: NEYTIRI TE TSKAHA trained by S C Williams, GRISELDA trained by G Scott, ZIGGY’S ARIEL trained by A Haynes, SCATTERING LIGHT & HANDLE WITH CARE trained by M Botti, ORCHID trained by G Boughey, all Newmarket, 125 miles.
HANDLE WITH CARE looked a filly on the up when winning at Lingfield and can lead home a Marco Botti 1-2, with stablemate Scattering Light much respected on handicap debut Orchid finished last season with a victory and looks interesting on her return.
1.HANDLE WITH CARE 2.SCATTERING LIGHT (IRE) 3.ORCHID (IRE)
B m Ribchester (IRE) - Sufoof (IRE)
Michael Herrington Racing Club
Joanna Mason
Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Lynn Lodge Stud Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 13/8, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 25 days ago, kept up to work Respected.
2 ORCHID (IRE) (192) 201- D 3 9-7 (7)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Dalkova
Highclere T’bred Racing - Nightingale
Billy Loughnane
George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Tmcg Bloodstock Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWOne win from 3 runs last year 13/8, won 10-runner novice at Kempton (6f) in September, showing decent turn of foot Off 6 months and returns with tongue strap on 1st time for handicap debut One for the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA85
3 GRISELDA (IRE) (192) 110030- D
B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Geizy Teizy (IRE)
Breen, Lambert, Walsh & Wright
3 9-6 (9)
Darragh Keenan
George Scott, Newmarket
Br Ross Moorhead George Scott Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 10 runs last year Unsuited by conditions when eighth of 11 in minor event (20/1) at Goodwood (7f, heavy) Makes AW debut after 6 months off and could be a live outsider TFRHHHII BHA84
4 RANEENN (IRE) (31) 1316-6 D
B f Kodiac - Princess Rose
Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
Br John Martin McLoughney
NON-RUNNER
3 9-6 (8)
William Haggas, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA84
5 WHERE’S CLARE (IRE) (197) 035150- C D 3 9-4 (1)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Jessely (FR)
Mrs R. G. Hillen
Br Wansdyke Farm & Joseph Burke Bloodstock
Kevin Stott
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner 15/2, last of 9 in nursery at Ayr (6f, good to firm) on final run for Charlie Johnston Off 6 months and has a bit to prove on first run for yard TFRHHHII BHA82
6 NEYTIRI TE TSKAHA (IRE) (47) 461-3 3 8-13 (2)
B f Cotai Glory - On The Same Page (IRE)
Jason Hart
Barker Creighton Davis Kent Partnership Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Alexander Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced winner One win from 3 runs last year First run since leaving K. R. Burke when good third of 6 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 20/1) 47 days ago, although didn’t look the most straightforward. Work to do from this mark TFRHHIII BHA
7 ZIGGY’S ARIEL (IRE) (21) 10561-6 CD 3 8-12 (5)
B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Clip Art Rowan Scott Middleham Park X, Simon Wood & A Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Tally-Ho Stud Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Two wins from 6 runs last year Latest win here in November 66/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 21 days ago and may have to settle for minor honours again. TFRHHIII BHA76 4RANEENN ) 1)
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B f Blue Point (IRE) - Cantiniere (USA)
Gianluca Consonni & Les Boyer
Br Godolphin
P. J. McDonald
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Marco Botti Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form on second start for this yard when winning 7-runner maiden (9/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Makes appeal on handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA76
9 HANDLE WITH CARE (GB) (12) 442-41 D 3 8-11 (6)
B f Advertise - Victors Lady (IRE)
Mr Paul Hunt
Hollie Doyle
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Br Paul Hunt Heart Of The South Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on the promise shown on handicap debut when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 4/1) 12 days ago, well on top finish Should go well again TFRHHHHH BHA75
2024: ZIGGY’S DREAM (IRE) 3 9 2 Sean Levey 7-1 (Alice Haynes) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Stewards Note:
RANEENN: Following its run on 5/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Handle With Care (GB), 4-1 Scattering Light (IRE), 9-2 Orchid (IRE), 7-1 Powdering (IRE), 8-1 Neytiri Te Tskaha (IRE), 12-1 Ziggy’s Ariel (IRE), 22-1 Where’s Clare (IRE), 25-1 Griselda (IRE)
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ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (13F ABT 219YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£6200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D M Loughnane (84 wins from 730 runners, 12%) runs BLACK SMOKE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Faulkner (2 wins from 9 runners, 22%) runs OCEAN RIDGE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: FINE PRINT trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
A tricky finale to solve but the suggestion is ZOOKS, who arrives in top order and Ian Williams’5-y-o mare can make it 2 wins from her last 3 outings Heading up the opposition is Two Plus Two, who again encountered a tough trip but wasted no time getting back to form when runner-up here 4 days ago. Alioski and the unexposed Courageous Gold can do battle for third place.
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B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Occupation (IRE)
Josephine Gordon
Millingbrook Racing & Partners David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Bernard Cooke David Simcock Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when fourth of 9 on handicap debut at this C&D (25/1) 2 weeks ago, albeit needing stronger gallop Remains unexposed and could get closer still TFRHHHII BHA55
2 BELLA BLUESKY (GB) (26) 1226-05 C
Br m Dylan Thomas (IRE) - Lady Bluesky
Mr A. C. Whillans
9-8 (1)
Jason Hart
Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Alistair Whillans Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 16/1, fared little better than on return when last of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 26 days ago. Others more appealing TFRHHIII BHA54
3 BLACK SMOKE (IRE) (24) 4-60510 CD
B g Tale of Two Cities (IRE) - Miss Forde (IRE)
Mike Harris Racing Club
9-8 (3)
Edward Greatrex
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Mrs Margaret Comer Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW 3-time C&D winner, latest in February. 17/2, run of good form halted when ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago, trapped wide Bounce back needed TFRHHHII BHA54
4 ALIOSKI (GB) (52) 06301-2
B g Kodiac - Luluti (IRE)
Mr Gareth Cheshire
8 9-8 (7)
Gina Mangan
Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Cheshire Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Had wind op and ran up to best in this sphere when second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 10/1) 52 days ago. Every chance if able to build on that here TFRHHHHI BHA54
5 TARJAMAH (GB) (52) 00000-0 C
Br m Dubawi (IRE) - Tarayef (IRE)
Mr S. Rain
5 9-7 (9)
Jonny Peate
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Swr Trading Limited, Probio Energy International Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Eleven runs since last win in 2022 Well held on first outing since leaving Tracy Waggott after 7 months off in 9-runner handicap (50/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 52 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA53
6 ZOOKS (FR) (24) 5-22P14 5 9-6 (4)
B m Camelot - Tristesse (USA)
Billy Loughnane
Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Wertheimer & Frere Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Chelmsford in February. 9/2, ran to a similar level when fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA52
7 TWO PLUS TWO (IRE) (4) 165202 CD
Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Pivotal’s Princess (IRE)
The LAM Partnership
Br Corduff Stud
5 9-2 (5)
Darragh Keenan
Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner in January. Wasted no time getting back to form when second of 12 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 11/1) 4 days ago, again encountering a tough trip In the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA48
1-2-3: 1.ZOOKS (FR) 2.TWO PLUS TWO (IRE) 3.ALIOSKI
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FINE PRINT (IRE) (15) 60-3606 4 9-1 (2)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Xcite (IRE)
North East Syndicate
Br Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company
Hollie Doyle
John McConnell, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Sixth of 14 in handicap (20/1) at Dundalk (12f) 15 days ago. Makes tapeta debut TFRHHHII BHA47
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OCEAN
RIDGE
(GB) (15) 160-500 C 5 9-0 (6)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Jadhwah
Devauden Court Racing Club
William Cox
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Failed to see out the 4f longer trip when eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 8/1) 15 days ago, well positioned Back down in trip TFRHHIII BHA45
2024: TEN TEN TWENTY (IRE) 6 9 6 Charles Bishop 25-1 (D J Jeffreys) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 8. Stewards Note:
BLACK SMOKE: Following its run on 12/3/2025 it was reported that the horse had no cover at the start.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Alioski (GB), 4-1 Two Plus Two (IRE), 9-2 Zooks (FR), 17-2 Courageous Gold (IRE), Fine Print (IRE), 10-1 Black Smoke (IRE), 20-1 Bella Bluesky (GB), Ocean Ridge (GB), 40-1 Tarjamah (GB)
