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FIRST RACE 5.27
ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (TURF) (14F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PRISTINE SPECIALIST CLEANING SERVICES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£7200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2973, 2nd £1487, 3rd £743, 4th £372. (Penalty Value £3768.48) 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 (70 wins from 625 runners, 11%) runs ALEX THE GREAT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (13 wins from 40 runners, 32%) runs SIXTY PLUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALEX THE GREAT trained by T Carroll, Cropthorne, 147 miles.
RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY
SIXTY PLUS looks the type to do well now handicapping and he gets the vote in a thin race Mick The Hat is feared most if back on song
1SIXTY PLUS (IRE) (18) 606
Bl g Diamond Boy (FR) - Dam Royale (FR) (Balko (FR))
Robert Havlin Terrahawks
Br Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
James Owen, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive 4-time winner over hurdles last summer Caught the eye on qualifying run at Pontefract (66/1) earlier this month. On a very attractive opening mark given what he achieved over jumps. Should capitalise with cheekpieces on for first time in this sphere. Engaged 4.53 Thirsk Friday. TFRHHHHH BHA64
2ALEX THE GREAT (IRE) (12) 000050 D 6 8-11 (2)
Gr g Camelot - Moonrise Landing (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE))
Kieren Fox Mill House Racing Syndicate Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Oak Hill Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Fared no better than of late with tongue strap refitted in classified event here last time. Plenty to prove returning to turf/handicap company. TFRHHIII BHA45
3MICK THE HAT (IRE) (18) 506305
B g New Bay - Feileacain (IRE) (Awtaad (IRE))
The Obank Partnership
3 8-7(3)
Jack Callan (3)
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br P. Motherway R M Beckett Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWStandouteffortwhenthirdonhandicapdebutatFfosLas(11/2m,soft)inJune Apairofnext-time-outwinnersemergedfromthatracebuthe’sofferedlittle in pair of starts on all-weather since First-time blinkers offer some hope of a revival, returning to turf under a good-value apprentice TFRHHHHI BHA52
4PANTHERE NOIR (GB) (24) 646303
38-2 (4)
B g Mohaather - Billie Beane (Sir Percy) Kieran O’Neill GD Bloodstock
Br Susan Scargill
Luke Dace, Billingshurst
TIMEFORM VIEW Exposed maiden Posted one of his better efforts when 8 1/4 lengths third of 10 at Epsom last time Can be competitive if on another going day. TFRHHHII BHA47
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Sixty Plus (IRE), 11-4
POSITION OF STALLS
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
5-1
Mick The Hat (IRE),
Panthere Noir (GB), 20-1 Alex The Great (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 6.00
ONE MILE TWO FURLONGS (TURF) (10F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PRISTINE LANDSCAPING & GARDEN MAINTENANCE HANDICAP
STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £7200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2973, 2nd £1487, 3rd £743, 4th £372, 5th £186. (Penalty Value £3768.48) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (70 wins from 625 runners, 11%) runs DOGGED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs DOGGED LONGEST TRAVELLER: HOMELAND trained by T Faulkner, Devauden, 154 miles.
This looks a good opportunity for HOMELAND to follow up his Ffos Las win. Dogged and Haveagobeau are others to consider in a weak event.
1HOMELAND (GB) (11) 065-341 D 4 9-11 (7)
B g Land Force (IRE) - Karen’s Caper (USA) (War Chant (USA)) Jack Callan (3)
Mr T. Faulkner
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Highclere Stud Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUnderlined good start for new yard by justifying support to score by 1 1/4 lengths at Ffos Las last time. Races in same grade despite 3lb rise and has an excellent chance to follow up under promising claimer TFRHHHHH BHA57
2CELTIC SPIRIT (GB) (26) 455-025
4 9-7 (5)
B g Al Kazeem - Penmaen Spirit (IRE) (Kingman) Robert Havlin
Smarden Thoroughbreds Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne
Br H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds Karen Jewell Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Runner-up over 1m here on second handicap start. Confirmed that improvement when 1 1/2 lengths fifth in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor (despite not really handling the track) latest. Isn’t fully exposed stepping back up in trip and pedigree offers hope that he’ll stay TFRHHHII BHA53
3 HAVEAGOBEAU (GB) (24) 621552 CD
B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Jethou Island (Virtual)
7 9-6 (6)
Olivia Haines (7)
Mr G. Stevens Jim Boyle, Epsom
Br Mrs F. A. Veasey
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner on the all-weather course here Had this apprentice aboard for first time when narrowly denied a maiden turf success (66/1) in a stronger event at Epsom latest. Good claims if in similar form TFRHHHHI BHA52
4 MIX DE GRIS (FR) (711) 6/040/-
5 9-6 (2)
Gr g Master’s Spirit (IRE) - Goldamix (IRE) (Linamix (FR))
Miss Sheena West
NON-RUNNER
Sheena West, Lewes
Br Daniel Cherdo, Claudie Cherdo & Haras De Southdowns Unleashed
TIMEFORMVIEWModest maiden hurdler who didn’t offer much on the Flat in 2023/4. Finished well held in handicap hurdle on final start for Lucinda Russell last March. Plenty to prove back in this sphere on reappearance/stable debut TFRHHIII BHA52
5 DOGGED (GB) (18) 00-0026 D
9 9-1 (4)
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Bling Bling (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Kieren Fox
Mr M. Harvey Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade
TIMEFORMVIEWWent close to snapping long losing run in first-time blinkers at Brighton (1 1/4m) on penultimate start. Too free/well beaten in bid to go one better over same C&D subsequently Could go well if another change of headgear has the desired effect TFRHHHHI BHA47
6 LEIA ANTILLES (IRE) (21) 60-0045
3 8-5 (3) Ch f Bungle Inthejungle - Leia Organa (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Nicola Currie Coombs, Candy & Poland Henry Candy, Wantage
Br Miss Debbie Kitchin Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 3-y-o has looked limited in 1m handicaps. Stamina to prove back over 1 1/4m.
7 MISTER PRETENTIOUS (GB) (12) 00-000 3 8-5 (1)
B g Washington DC (IRE) - Lady Moscou (IRE) (Sir Percy) Kieran O’Neill
Prof Di Lawrence-Watt Luke Dace, Billingshurst
Br Bearstone Stud Limited Luke Dace
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains with no form following 5 starts
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THIRD RACE 6.30
SIX FURLONGS (TURF) (6F) FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD FILLIES
THE PRISTINE HOMES RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BAND D) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G & J Moore (48 wins from 386 runners, 12%) runs SUMMER TRIANGLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E J-Houghton (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs FORTUNATE LONGEST TRAVELLER: WILD ORCHID trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 270 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
ROCSANE is going the right way and may deservedly get her head in front at the fourth attempt The fly in the ointment could be once-raced Spirit of Lyra
1FORTUNATE (GB) (17) 600450
9-2(7)
B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Luckyboylovelywife (Oasis Dream) Oliver Carmichael (7)
The Woodway 20 Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury Br Whitsbury Manor Stud & Kinsale Stud ABM Catering Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWUnreliable sort Gone wrong way since finishing fourth behind a now-fairly useful trio (all subsequent winners) in seller at Chester (6f) in May. She’s at least back over the same trip as her standout effort
2LAST DANDELION (GB) (10) 05304 BF
B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Parsnip (IRE) (Zebedee)
HHHII BHA57
9-2(1)
Pat Cosgrave
Mr James Parry & Mr George Hearn Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Chasemore Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWBest effort when third in a slowly-run 6f maiden on the all-weather course here Respectable 2 lengths fourth of 7 at Bath (5f) last time May build on that returning to 6f in first-time cheekpieces but will probably find a couple too good TFRHHHII BHA65
3MYSTIC BALLISTIC (GB) (10) 5
9-2(9)
B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Performance Poet (Poet’s Voice) Thomas Greatrex
Al Jasra Racing Hilal Kobeissi, Newmarket
Br Max Weston
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheap purchase who was very green when well held over C&D on debut. Likely to need more time TFRHHIII BHA-
4ROBERTS LEGACY (GB) (29) 0
B f Space Blues (IRE) - Rubican (Dansili)
9-2(5)
Kieran O’Neill
Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Lemos De Souza, Newmarket
Br Coverdale Stud Class1Personnel
TIMEFORMVIEW Only beat 1 home on debut at Yarmouth. Would need to leave that form well behind, which looks unlikely TFRHHIII BHA-
5ROCSANE (IRE) (29) 532
B f Persian Force (IRE) - Havasu (Kingman)
9-2(8)
Harry Burns (3)
Mr F. Butler George Margarson, Newmarket
Br Tally-Ho Stud F G Butler General Builders
TIMEFORMVIEW Steadily progressive filly. Got within 1 length of a subsequent winner when runner-up at Yarmouth last time A couple in behind have also franked the form and she sets a fair standard TFRHHHHH BHA69
6SPIRIT OF LYRA (IRE) (19) 4
Gr f Lucky Vega (IRE) - Astral Path (IRE) (Muhaarar)
Rathmoy Racing II
Br Kildaragh Stud
9-2(2)
Neil Callan
William Knight, Newmarket
William Knight Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty to work on when well-backed fourth of 11 (beaten 4 lengths) on debut at Ripon. Expected to improve and merits plenty of respect for yard whose juveniles continue to go well TFRHHHHI BHA-
7SUMMER TRIANGLE (GB) (16) 02
B f Land Force (IRE) - Celestial Point (IRE) (Pivotal)
Chris Stedman
9-2(6)
Rhys Clutterbuck
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Mr C. E. StedmanKM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut effort well behind when 28/1 second in ordinary maiden at Epsom (7f) That form puts her right in the mix, though drop back to sprinting isn’t guaranteed to suit. TFRHHHII BHA-
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8WILD
ORCHID
(GB) (-)
B f Showcasing - Orchid Lily (Dansili)
Kingsley Park 44
9-2(4)
Jack Callan (3)
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Juddmonte Farms LtdJohnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled February 1. €18,000 yearling, Showcasing filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Calla Lagoon and 1m winner Calanthe Dam lightly-raced half-sister to Coventry Stakes winner Calyx out of smart 2-y-o 6f-1m winner Helleborine Newcomer is worth noting for support in a winnable maiden TFRHHHII BHA-
9YANKEEDOODLEDANDY
(GB) (10) 003
B f Land Force (IRE) - My Dandy Doc (IRE) (Dandy Man (IRE))
9-2(3)
William Cox
Rebecca Ross & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Br Ms Z. McFadzean
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked ready for step back up in trip when finishing narrowly ahead of Last Dandelion at Bath (5f) on third career start. Tough ask at the weights here, though TFRHHIII BHA62
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Rocsane (IRE), Spirit of Lyra (IRE), 6-1 Last Dandelion (GB), 8-1 Summer Triangle (GB), 9-1 Wild Orchid (GB), 12-1 Fortunate (GB), 16-1 Yankeedoodledandy (GB), 33-1 Mystic Ballistic (GB), 100-1 Roberts Legacy (GB)
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FOURTH RACE 7.00
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (TURF) (4F 217YDS) FOR NOVICE TWO YRS OLD
THE RJB AGRI EBF
NOVICE STAKES
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hannon (54 wins from 407 runners, 13%) runs DESERT LEGEND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (9 wins from 56 runners, 16%) runs DESERT LEGEND
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CATCHING DREAMS trained by C Appleby, Newmarket, 95 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
The Charlie Appleby juveniles are in irresistible form so CATCHING DREAMS is taken to make a winning debut at the expense of It Dunt Marra.
Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Usem (Bahamian Bounty)
9-7(6)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
Valmont Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Lewinstown & Lemongrove Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW£130,000 breeze-up buy. Offered plenty to work on when second on 5f Salisbury debut and almost certainly found the run coming too soon when last of 7 at Wolverhampton only 4 days later Subsequently gelded. TFRHHHII BHA-
2CASH FLOW BOY (GB) (9) 05
9-7(1)
B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Next Lahar (Highland Reel (IRE)) Thomas Greatrex
RC VIP Syndicate III & Daniel’s Charlie Pike, Stockbridge
Br Newlands Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped better than debut when fifth of 9 in 5f Chepstow novice 9 days ago but may not be of real interest until handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA-
3CATCHING DREAMS (GB) (-)
9-7(2)
B c Showcasing - Chasing Dreams (Starspangledbanner (AUS)) Connor Planas
Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket
Br GodolphinEmirates
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled February 22 Showcasing colt. Dam, 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart 5f-6f winner Tone The Barone. Eye-catching sprint pedigree for top yard whose 2-y-os are in flying form TFRHHHHH BHA-
4DESERT LEGEND (IRE) (16) 30
9-7(7)
B c Dubawi Legend (IRE) - Morrone (IRE) (Camacho) Joe Leavy
SDM Partnership & Partner
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Ciara EglingtonFitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed plenty to work on when third of 11 in novice at Windsor (6f, firm) on debut but well beaten at Newbury since TFRHHHII BHA-
5IT DUNT MARRA (GB) (22) 26
B c A’Ali (IRE) - Mazzuri (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA))
9-7(5)
Stevie Donohoe Pompey Ventures 8 and Partner
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br Newsells Park StudNorfolk External Rendering Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising individual Second on Goodwood debut and beaten only 4 lengths when sixth of 8 to Bint Archange in listed race at Sandown (5f, good) 22 days ago. Likely more to come and big player with sights lowered. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6ITS A GINGER THING (IRE) (16) 00
Ch c Space Blues (IRE) - Cloche (Helmet (AUS))
E Kelly, J Woods, N Gallagher & Partner
9-7(4)
Finley Marsh
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Tara StudRichard Hughes Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Space Blues colt who is more one for nurseries based on his 2 runs so far. TFRHIIII BHA-
7MARRALYN (IRE) (42) 503
B f Minzaal (IRE) - Asiaaf (New Approach (IRE))
Pompey Ventures 7 & Partner
9-2(3)
Pat Cosgrave
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br Lynch Bages Ltd Norfolk External Rendering Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form, weakening into a well-held third in novice (25/1) at Bath (5f, good) 42 days ago. It Dunt Marra looks the yard first string TFRHHIII BHA-
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2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Catching Dreams (GB), 15-8 It Dunt Marra (GB), 7-1 American Psycho (IRE), 10-1 Desert Legend (IRE), 33-1 Cash Flow Boy (GB), 40-1 Marralyn (IRE), 50-1 Its A Ginger Thing (IRE)
FIFTH RACE 7.30
SIX FURLONGS (TURF) (6F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE INDIGO LIFTS GROUP FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3468, 2nd £1735, 3rd £867, 4th £433, 5th £217. (Penalty Value £4396.56) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (70 wins from 625 runners, 11%) runs DUSKAURA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Millman (9 wins from 28 runners, 32%) runs BE AN ANGEL
WEIGHTWATCHER: THE FEMININE URGE won off a handicap mark of 67, her rating is now down 11lb to 56. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BE AN ANGEL trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 173 miles.
RUMBLE RUBY is open to improvement on the back of last month’s C&D novice success and can follow up on handicap debut, perhaps at the expense of Pilgrim’s Progress Be An Angel arrives at the top of her game and should also be very competitive.
B f Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Bakoura (Green Desert (USA))
Kieran O’Neill
Chris & Elizabeth Thomson & Partners Lemos De Souza, Newmarket
Br Mickley Stud LtdClass1Personnel
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive, comfortably making it third time lucky in C&D novice (good to firm) 37 days ago. An opening mark of 70 may prove generous with further progress likely TFRHHHHH BHA70
2PILGRIM’S PROGRESS (GB) (12) 042-2 3 9-7(6)
B f Showcasing - Pelerin (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Joe Leavy
Mr Des Anderson Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Newsells Park StudFitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEW Progressing gradually, reappearing after 7 months off to finish second in 6f course handicap (all-weather) 12 days ago. Same mark this evening and entitled to come on for the run. TFRHHHHI BHA68
3DUSKAURA (IRE) (21) 0-46640
39-7 (7)
B f Twilight Son - Royal Seal (Dansili) Kieren Fox
The Tricky Trees Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Barry Judge Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win in 5 runs since joining yard in February, including well held when stepped up to 6f at Nottingham last time TFRHHIII BHA68
4SPACEWOMAN (GB) (21) 00-0513 D BF
3 9-3(5)
Ch f Space Blues (IRE) - New Falcon (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Nicola Currie
Candy & Inverdale Henry Candy, Wantage
Br Bearstone Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by a good pace to aim at when opening account in 9-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last month. Creditable third of 11 at Leicester (6f, good to firm) since TFRHHHII BHA64
5DARK SUN (GB) (14) 504414 5 9-3(2)
B m Dark Angel (IRE) - Solar Gold (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Millie Wonnacott (5)
Miss J. C. Blackwell James Bennett, Wantage
Br Cayton Park Stud LtdJames Bennett Racehorse Transport
TIMEFORMVIEWFinally got off the mark in 14-runner handicap at Bath (5f, good) in June, getting up close home Lost her chance at the start when fourth of 5 to reopposing Be An Angel at Salisbury (6f) since TFRHHIII BHA59
6BE AN ANGEL (GB) (9) 00-0512 D BF 4 9-2(1)
B f Twilight Son - Angel Mead (Archipenko (USA)) Pierre-Louis Jamin
Mr David Klein Rod Millman, Cullompton
Br David KleinMillman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Signs & Safety Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Cheekpieces fitted for first time when ending a losing run in apprentice handicap at Salisbury (6f) this month. Ran to a similar level when narrowly denied at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Considered off 2lb higher. TFRHHHHI BHA58
7THE FEMININE URGE (IRE) (16) 506003 D 4 9-0(3)
Gr f Mehmas (IRE) - Invincible Charm (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Tyler Heard THE URGE TO WIN PARTNERSHIP Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Manister House & Grange Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice last year for George Scott but mixed record for current yard in 2026. Back on form when third of 12 over 6f at Newbury 16 days ago but needs to show she can string good runs together now TFRHHHII BHA56
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2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 6.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
DARK SUN: Following its run on 11/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Rumble Ruby (GB), 10-3 Be An Angel (GB), 5-1 Pilgrim’s Progress (GB), 11-2 Spacewoman (GB), 7-1 The Feminine Urge (IRE), 16-1 Dark Sun (GB), 25-1 Duskaura (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 8.00
SIX FURLONGS (TURF) (6F) FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE ELMSTONE FIRE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£10800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4459, 2nd £2230, 3rd £1115, 4th £557, 5th £279. (Penalty Value £5652.72) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S C Williams (31 wins from 190 runners, 16%) runs ADALIDA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E J-Houghton (5 wins from 28 runners, 18%) runs GOLDWORK
WEIGHTWATCHER: SIR ALFIE won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now down 8lb to 77.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ESPONA BAY trained by S Dixon, Rolleston, 159 miles.
DEBRIEF looks a useful prospect and rather stands out taking on some more exposed rivals There are more races in Espona Bay and he could be the danger provided he’s not caught out by the drop back to 6f.
(GB) (34) 4-01 D
9-9(1)
B c Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Capla Ishtar (IRE) (Moohaajim (IRE)) Pierre-Louis Jamin
Giacomo Algranti Harry Eustace, Newmarket
Br Mrs Lucie BottiLe Chameau Holdings Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Returned in a Newbury novice that has worked out really well and took a big step forward as he landed 6f Brighton maiden last month, taking a keen hold but drawing clear and eased More to come again now handicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA79
2GOLDWORK (GB) (24) 0-35030 D
9-7(2)
B or Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Thread of Silver (Shamardal (USA)) Oliver Carmichael (7)
Mr G. Owen Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Br Highview Bloodstock Ltd ABM Catering Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 6f Goodwood novice at 2 yrs and couple of good efforts this season at Kempton and Newmarket. Ran too badly to be true at Epsom last time and can bounce back with sights lowered and tongue tie fitted. TFRHHHII BHA77
3SIR ALFIE (IRE) (12) 0-00000 D
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Torricella (Dubawi (IRE))
9-7(3)
Thomas Greatrex
Mr N. Hayes Charlie Pike, Stockbridge
Br Yeomanstown Stud racingclub.com
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful winner over 5f/6f in Ireland last year but has lost his way and falling in the weights without giving much sign he’s ready to take advantage. TFRHHIII BHA77
4ADALIDA (GB) (10) 401021 C
B f Ardad (IRE) - Squelch (Dark Angel (IRE))
9-3(4)
Pat Cosgrave
Mr Derek J. Willis Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Mr Derek J. Willis
TIMEFORMVIEW Back on track switched to the minimum trip in recent months, taking handicap here in May and resuming winning ways at Yarmouth last week, showing a willing attitude. Nudged up another 3lb and can go well again. TFRHHHII BHA73
5ESPONA BAY (IRE) (8) 243133
Ch g New Bay - Grammata (IRE) (Twilight Son)
Amphitheatre Racing Limited
Br Ballyhimikin Stud & Skymarc Farm
8-10 (5)
Kieran O’Neill
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at Wolverhampton (7f) in May and has continued in form, going with lots of enthusiasm when third at Windsor (1m) and again back at Wolverhampton last week. May need to settle better returned to 6f but clearly has more races in him. TFRHHHHI BHA66
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
SIR ALFIE: Following its run on 13/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Debrief (GB), 3-1 Adalida (GB), 7-2 Espona Bay (IRE), 8-1 Goldwork (GB), 25-1 Sir Alfie (IRE)
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SEVENTH RACE 8.30
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (TURF) (4F 217YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SMITH & WESTERN
SHOWDOWN
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £8400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3468, 2nd £1735, 3rd £867, 4th £433, 5th £217. (Penalty Value £4396.56) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hughes (41 wins from 288 runners, 14%) runs THE THAMES BOATMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hughes (4 wins from 24 runners, 17%) runs THE THAMES BOATMAN
WEIGHTWATCHER: ZIGGY’S MISSILE won off a handicap mark of 81, his rating is now down 11lb to 70. LONGESTTRAVELLER: DIOMED DUKE trained by S C Williams, ZIGGY’S MISSILE trained by R Cowell & OUR PLANET trained by M Keady - all Newmarket, 95 miles.
DIOMED DUKE served warning he’s ready to strike when second in a higher grade at Newmarket 8 days ago and looks to hold solid claims lining up here from a 1lb lower mark. The Thames Boatman and Lazzar head up the dangers in the finale.
1THE THAMES BOATMAN (GB) (25) 021452 CD
B g Havana Grey - Gilt Linked (Compton Place) Finley Marsh
Nigel Scandrett & Shane Buy Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Richard Hughes Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWGained breakthrough on turf at Goodwood (5f) in May and quickly dispelled a lesser effort when second behind one who dominated from the front at Salisbury (5f) 25 days ago. Can go well again from a 1lb lower mark. TFRHHHHI BHA75
2OUR PLANET (IRE) (277) 516400- D
B g Earthlight (IRE) - Suvenna (IRE) (Arcano (IRE))
Joe Leavy
Apollo Horses V Michael Keady, Newmarket
Br Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Leicester maiden winner (5f) on stable debut 12 months ago. Best effort thereafter came when fourth in handicap at Windsor (5f) a month later but he ended the campaign with a pair of lesser efforts. Off 9 months ahead of this TFRHHIII BHA73
3LAZZAR (IRE) (28) 306042 C
4 9-10 (2)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Alexander Alliance (IRE) (Danetime (IRE)) Pat Cosgrave
Mr John Joseph Smith Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh
Br Noel Sheedy
TIMEFORMVIEWHadanexcellentwinterontheall-weather,winning4times.Yettoscoreonturfbutheranwelldespitecompromisinghischancewithanunusuallytardy start when second in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago. Changed hands for 15,000 gns since and he’s capable of exploiting this mark TFRHHHHI BHA71
4DIOMED DUKE (GB) (8) 403-552 CD
4 9-10 (1)
B g Mayson - Three Little Birds (Dandy Man (IRE)) Olivia Haines (7) Diomed Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Mrs J A Rawding & Miss A J Rawding Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW4-y-o who is still relatively lightly raced and he turned in his best effort of the present campaign when second at Newmarket (5f) 8 days ago. That effort suggested he’s coming to the boil and he’s of definite interest back down in grade. TFRHHHHH BHA71
5ZIGGY’S MISSILE (IRE) (19) 055-450 D 5 9-9(6)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Shafaani (Green Desert (USA))
Pierre-Louis Jamin Middleham Park Racing LXXI Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Br Mr Andrew McNally Robert Cowell Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times (including on turf) in the first half of last year Seemingly amiss at Salisbury second start of this season in early-May and fared no better on back of a break when last of 9 on all-weather here 3 weeks ago. Can only be watched at present. TFRHHIII BHA70
6SANDSCREENDELIVERD (GB) (19) 422503 CD 4 9-9(4)
B g Bated Breath - Blue Aegean (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
Tom Queally
Mr Peter Crate Peter Crate, Reigate
Br Peter CrateJ & J Franks Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWGained breakthrough success over C&D last summer Finished runner up a couple of times during the turf and dispelled a lesser effort when third over this trip on all-weather here 3 weeks ago. Ease back down in class rates a plus from what is a workable mark. TFRHHHII BHA70
7MIRACLEOFTHEANDES (IRE) (21) 04-2
B f Nando Parrado - Tamaara (IRE) (Sepoy (AUS))
39-0 (5)
Thomas Greatrex Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn Br Cooneen StudWarren Greatrex Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-going sort who offered more than she had in 2 starts as a juvenile following 12 months off (breathing operation) when second of 9 in a Nottingham novice (5f) 3 weeks ago That is something to build on now handicapping but she did hint at temperament then, which needs monitoring TFRHHHII BHA65
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2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.
Stewards Note:
LAZZAR: Following its run on 27/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 The Thames Boatman (GB), 7-2 Diomed Duke (GB), 11-2 Miracleoftheandes (IRE), 6-1 Lazzar (IRE), Sandscreendeliverd (GB), 11-1 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE), 14-1 Our Planet (IRE)
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry
