FIRST RACE 1.40
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 14YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE EDUCATION NETWORK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
Total prize fund £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (Penalty Value £25770) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (58 wins from 210 runners, 28%) runs SIR ALBERT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs BRIGHTON BOY WEIGHTWATCHER: WITCH HUNTER won off a handicap mark of 101, his rating is now down 5lb to 96. LONGEST TRAVELLER: TREMOLO trained by H Charlton, Beckhampton, 313 miles.
SUPIDO has returned to form in 2 starts this year, getting back to winning ways at Chester in May before a promising third at the same course, so he is taken to score again from what remains a workable mark. Bobby Bennu is much respected, though, back on all-weather, while Yorkshire could go well with his reappearance run behind him.
1.SUPIDO (FR) 2.BOBBY BENNU (IRE) 3.YORKSHIRE (IRE)
1 ROOM SERVICE (IRE) (266) 1/42005- D
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Tamara Love (IRE)
Saffie Osborne
The Room Service Girls Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Edmond Kent
TIMEFORMVIEWGood second in Group 3 at York last summer but below form remaining 3 starts of the campaign, again racing lazily in Listed race at Redcar in October. Off 8 months (gelded) ahead of first run since leaving Kevin Ryan, with blinkers/tongue strap fitted for all-weather debut
2 WITCH HUNTER (FR) (10) 400000 CD 7 9-7 (14)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Sorciere (IRE) John Fahy
Mr William Stobart Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProved he’s still capable of running to a smart level when successful over 1m here in January. Hasn’t been in the same form since, though, down the field in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot 10 days ago. Down to a career-low mark but others more persuasive at present. TFRHHHII BHA96
3 SUPIDO (FR) (28) 0050-13 D BF
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Zanyeva (IRE)
4 9-5 (7)
William Buick
Bell, Lyons & James Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Mr Moussa Mbacke MAISON 49
TIMEFORMVIEWLost his way last year after a promising start for this yard but back to form with a bang when landing a Chester handicap on return. Backed that up when third at the same course later in May and remains on a workable mark based on old form Major player TFRHHHHH BHA94
4 NIKOVO (GB) (8) 160054 CD
7 9-4 (10)
B g Kingman - Rostova (USA) Darragh Keenan
D Stone, Rjh Ltd & Partner
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Michael Herrington, Willoughton
TIMEFORMVIEWGained reward for good form on all-weather to start the year when scoring over this C&D in March. Has shaped encouragingly on turf last 3 starts, not ideally placed when fourth of 11 at Redcar (1m) 8 days ago, and he can give his running back on all-weather TFRHHHII BHA93
5 YORKSHIRE (IRE) (49) 51460-0 D
B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Totsiyah (IRE)
Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing
Br Mr R. Kavanagh
6 9-4 (9)
Connor Beasley
Edward Bethell, Middleham
Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWLast3winsonall-weather, withlatest successatKemptonlastspring Continuedingood heartin stronghandicaps onturfremainderof2025, before shaping as if needing the outing after 10 months off in Victoria Cup at Ascot in May. Enters calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA93
6 RAJEKO (IRE) (127) 1/220-00
B g Kameko (USA) - Rajar
Jastar Ltd & Partner
Br Phillistown House
4 9-4 (2)
Daniel Muscutt
Michael Bell, Newmarket
Michael Bell Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWRaced only 3 times in 2025 but creditable effort when runner-up in Listed race at Lingfield on second occasion However, he’s finished down the field in 2 starts at Meydan this year, so has something to find as he returns to Britain after 4 months off (has been gelded) TFRHHIII BHA93
7 BOBBY BENNU (IRE) (28) 02550-4 D
Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Clenaghcastle Lady (IRE)
5 9-3 (6)
Ray Dawson Middleham Park Racing XLIII
Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Mr D. McCarthy Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWHaving dropped below last winning mark, shaped as if retaining all his ability after 7 months off when fourth of 11 at Chester in May, despite having been drawn widest. Yet to finish out of the top 3 in 4 starts on all-weather, so he could be thereabouts. TFRHHHHI BHA92
1-2-3:
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
KORKER (IRE) (28) 20-0006
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Adaptation
Fine Claret Racing,Mrs Burke & Mr C Wood
Br Ballyhane Stud Ltd
7 9-1 (12)
Jack Nicholls (5)
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
KB Spigot Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run continues to mount up and no better than mid-division in 4 starts this season, typically slowly away when sixth of 11 in handicap at Chester 28 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA90
9 TREMOLO (GB) (310) 1/50113- D
B or Br g Bated Breath - Harmonica
Elite Racing Club
4 9-0 (5)
Lewis Edmunds
Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Br Elite Racing Club Elite Racing Club
TIMEFORMVIEWAll 3 career victories on all-weather, recording back-to-back handicaps wins at Kempton and Southwell last year Ran well when third of 14 at this course (1m) when last seen in August, so he’s capable of getting involved if ready to go after 10 months off. TFRHHHII BHA89
10 METAL MERCHANT (IRE) (36) 40/00-00 D
B g Make Believe - Whipped (IRE)
Recycled Products Limited
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock & Forenaghts Stud
6 8-12 (1)
Cieren Fallon
John Butler, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWBelow form both starts in 2025 for Jack Channon and has fared no better in 2 outings this season for Brian Toomey, well held at Goodwood last month. Others more persuasive as he makes stable debut TFRHHIII BHA87
11 SERGEANT WILKO
(IRE) (42) 60-4602 C
5 8-12 (13)
B g Bungle Inthejungle - Lady Spangles (IRE) Sam James King Power Racing Co Ltd
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Br Rathasker Stud King Power International Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProlific as a 3-y-o and though he failed to score last season, he produced a more encouraging effort upped to this trip when headed only late on in 12-runner handicap won by Brighton Boy at Thirsk 6 weeks ago. On a reduced mark if building on latest effort TFRHHHII BHA87
12 BRIGHTON BOY (IRE) (14) 0-00126 D
Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Natural Instinct (IRE)
4 8-11 (11)
David Allan Reality Partnerships II
Tim Easterby, Malton
Br Mount Coote Estates Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW3-time winner for Andrew Balding and returned to his best for current yard when scoring at Thirsk last month. Has run well both starts since, sixth of 19 at York 2 weeks ago, but task is now to transfer that form to all-weather (ran modestly here only previous attempt) TFRHHHII BHA86
13 SIR ALBERT (IRE) (14) 130-500 C D
3 8-9 (8)
Br c No Nay Never (USA) - Al Joza P. J. McDonald
Mrs A. Althani Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br The Imperium Syndicate Barberini Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful 3-time winner as a juvenile. Has matched that form this season without being able to find any improvement, 3 3/4 lengths eighth of 9 in handicap at Chester a fortnight ago. Remains lightly raced on all-weather, though, including a 6f novice success at this course TFRHHIII BHA93
14 CAVIAR COWBOY (GB) (31) 3-2212 D
3 8-2 (3)
Ch c Zoustar (AUS) - Evil Spell Luke Morris
Hampstead Holdings, Llc James Fanshawe, Newmarket
Br Widden Stud, Drbs, Woodside B’s
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed previous promise when making a winning handicap debut at Lingfield in April. Improved further in defeat when second in 13-runner handicap at Kempton last month, beating the rest decisively, and could still have more to offer even from 1lb out of the weights here. TFRHHHII BHA85
2025: NATIVE WARRIOR 4 9 3 James Doyle 5-1 (K R Burke) 13 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 11. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Supido (FR), 13-2 Bobby Bennu (IRE), 8-1 Caviar Cowboy (GB), 9-1 Tremolo (GB), 10-1 Yorkshire (IRE), 11-1 Sergeant Wilko (IRE), 14-1 Nikovo (GB), Brighton Boy (IRE), Sir Albert (IRE), 22-1 Korker (IRE), 28-1 Witch Hunter (FR), Rajeko (IRE), Metal Merchant (IRE), 33-1 Room Service (IRE)
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SECOND RACE 2.10
SIX FURLONGS (6F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND
THE JENNINGSBET CHIPCHASE
STAKES
(CLASS 1) (GROUP 3)
Total prize fund £95000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £42332, 2nd £17376, 3rd £8693, 4th £4342, 5th £2176, 6th £1083. (Penalty Value £53874.50) A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (58 wins from 210 runners, 28%) runs MARVELMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 67 runners, 21%) runs MARVELMAN FANCY THAT: W Haggas won this race in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The stable runs WILTSHIRE today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZOUM ZOUM trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 322 miles.
DILIGENT HARRY has been in fine form this season and can make it back-to-back wins in the Chipchase Stakes Symbol of Honour was a bit disappointing in Dubai over the winter but is still worth considering on the strength of his 3-y-o form, whilst C&D winner Heavenly Heather is also considered on the back of her excellent Royal Ascot effort.
1-2-3: 1.DILIGENT HARRY 2.SYMBOL OF HONOUR 3.HEAVENLY HEATHER
1 MARVELMAN (IRE) (133) 03310-0 4 9-10 (4)
B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Varamini (FR)
Bond Thoroughbred Limited
P. J. McDonald
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Gigginstown House Stud Churchill Tyres
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart colt who was a ready winner of the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good) last September. Made a slightly underwhelming return to action when only ninth of 13 in 7f Group 2 in Saudi in February. Freshened up since and has a hood added now returning to a bare 6f for only a second time TFRHHHII BHA115
2 BLOODSWEATANDTYRES
(GB) (35) 31-0 C 4 9-5 (12)
B g Acclamation - Axxeleration M. P. Sheehy
Mrs Claire Ellison Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Bond Thoroughbred Limited
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Acclamation gelding who built on debut when ready winner of 7-runner novice here (7f) in November but limitations seemed exposed when last of 22 in a handicap at York (7f, good) last month. Should be out of his depth here. TFRHIIII BHA76
3
DILIGENT HARRY
(GB) (45) 50-1144 CD
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Harryana To
The Dilinquents
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
8 9-5 (10)
Saffie Osborne
Clive Cox, Hungerford
Clive Cox Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWon this race last season and has proved as good as ever this year, making it back-to-back Listed race wins at Lingfield in February. Translated that form to turf with good in-frame efforts in the Abernant Stakes and the Minster Stakes and should go close to landing this for the second year running. TFRHHHHH BHA110
4 FERROUS (IRE) (85) 36-4265 CD
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Grizzel (IRE)
Recycled Products Limited
Br Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd
6 9-5 (6)
Connor Beasley
Jack Channon, West Ilsley
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran up to his best when second of 7 in 6f handicap at Lingfield in February, nearest finish Raced closer to the pace than ideal when fifth in a valuable C&D handicap on Good Friday but he’ll probably need a career best to make the breakthrough at Pattern level here TFRHHHII BHA104
5 HEATHCLIFF (GB) (7) 312400 CD
B g Iffraaj - Isola Verde
Jan & Peter Hopper & Michelle Morris
5 9-5 (8)
Daniel Muscutt
James Fanshawe, Newmarket
Br Mr & Mrs P Hopper, Mr & Mrs M Morris Pegasus Stables LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWMultipleall-weather scorer who added to histally at Lingfield(7f) in February before a good second at Listedlevel next time Good fourth from a career-high mark in a C&D handicap on Good Friday but lesser efforts on turf since and he’ll probably need to improve despite return to tapeta TFRHHIII BHA102
6 NOBLE CHAMPION (IRE) (37) 0301P-5
B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Cute
TBT Racing
Br Thomas Foy & Lope de Vega Syndicate
4 9-5 (5)
Paul Mulrennan
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
James Hambro & Partners LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved when taking the Jersey Stakes in good style at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last summer Returned lame in the Lennox Stakes on final start last year and shaped as if amiss again after a 10-month absence when last of 5 at Longchamp on return, so has something to prove at present. TFRHHHII BHA115
7 PABORUS (GB) (364) 1101/13-
5 9-5 (1)
B g Recoletos (FR) - Patuano (IRE) Callum Rodriguez Wathnan Racing
Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br Culworth Grounds Farm Damsa Holding Company W.L.L
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
POET MASTER (IRE) (21) 022-253
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Madeline (IRE)
6 9-5 (11)
Sam James
Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWWinless since 2024 but still showed smart form when runner-up twice last year Produced his best effort of this season when 2 1/4 lengths third of 8 to Ten Bob Tony in the Tattenham Corner Stakes at Epsom (7f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Drops to sprint trip for first time here. TFRHHHII BHA108
9 SYMBOL OF HONOUR (GB) (119) 1100-50 D 4 9-5 (7)
Gr g Havana Grey - Arcamist
Godolphin
William Buick
Charlie Appleby, Newmarket
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Emirates
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroftheGroup2SandyLaneStakesatHaydocklastseason FailedtofireatListedlevelatMeydanonfirststartthisyear,thoughprobablyracedonthewrong side of the track when beaten favourite again when last seen in February. Still amongst the standard setters if able to bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA108
10 WILTSHIRE (GB) (42) 0-06510 CD
B g Aclaim (IRE) - Simballina (IRE)
The Marathon Partnership
6 9-5 (3)
Cieren Fallon
William Haggas, Newmarket
Br Simballina Partnership Somerville Lodge Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedonthebackofabreathingoperation(alsotonguetied) whenlanding14-runnerC&DhandicaponGoodFriday.Couldn’tbackthatupreturned to turf when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Newbury (6f, good) 42 days ago but looks worth this place at this level back on tapeta
11 ZOUM
ZOUM
(GB) (35) 04022-0 D
Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Richenza (FR)
Mrs Lynn Turner & Mr Guy Brook
9-5 (2)
Hector Crouch
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br Sanctuary Stud Ltd St Davids Poultry Team Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSmart sprinter who was runner-up at Listed level 3 times in 2025, including on his last 2 starts of the campaign. Failed to add to good record fresh when down the field at Salisbury on return, though, so will need to bounce back.
12 HEAVENLY HEATHER
(GB) (11) 525426 CD 5 9-2 (9)
Ch m Shamardal (USA) - Right Direction (IRE)
Barry McHugh
Mr S. Rain Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor
Br Godolphin Probio Energy International Ltd, SWR Trading Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhohasbeenprogressiveinhandicaps,runningacrackerwhensecondof12toJakajaroatYork’sDanteMeetingandseemedtoexcelherself at the highest level when 1 1/2 lengths sixth of 26 to Mission Central in King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f) 11 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA104
2025: DILIGENT HARRY 7 9 5 Saffie Osborne 16-1 (Clive Cox) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Diligent Harry (GB), 13-2 Symbol of Honour (GB), 7-1 Marvelman (IRE), 9-1 Noble Champion (IRE), Wiltshire (GB), 11-1 Heavenly Heather (GB), 12-1 Ferrous (IRE), Paborus (GB), Poet Master (IRE), 18-1 Zoum Zoum (GB), 33-1 Heathcliff (GB), 300-1 Bloodsweatandtyres (GB)
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THIRD RACE 2.40
TWO MILES ABOUT 56 YARDS (2M AND 56 YARDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JENNINGSBET FESTIVAL NORTHUMBERLAND VASE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (CONSOLATION RACE FOR THE NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE) (GBBPlus RACE)
Total prize fund £75000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £30473, 2nd £15240, 3rd £7620, 4th £3810, 5th £1905, 6th £953. (Penalty Value £38655) 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Jardine (63 wins from 629 runners, 10%) runs HAVEYOUMISSEDME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs TREASURE ISLANDS
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: BOXING GREAT trained by K Thornton, DAY TRADER & ALPHONSE LE GRANDE trained by A J Martin, all Ireland.
Preference is for BELIEVITANDUCAN, who was an emphatic scorer at Chester 4 weeks ago and looks well in under a 5lb penalty. Last-time-out winners Shrimp Shady and Arc Zoosve ratethe chief threat, whilst theTony Martin duo Alphonse Le Grande and DayTrader also warrant plenty of respect. Hermetic isn’t one to be writing off either. 1-2-3:
1
B g War Command (USA) - Storming Sioux Mason Paetel (5) Goodfellow and Lawson James Owen, Newmarket
Br Elwick Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time winner on Flat/over hurdles upon joining James Owen and also posted good third in the Northumberland Plate over C&D last term Yet to score in 2026 however, and others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA88
2 CHEMISTRY (IRE) (50) 304-040
Gr g Kingman - Highest Ever (IRE)
Lewis Edmunds
James Paul Services To Industry Ltd Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Coolmore James Paul Services To Industry Ltd, Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Listed winner over 1 3/4m for Aidan O’Brien in 2024 but not successful on the Flat since and finished well held in Chester Cup on last start in this sphere. TFRHHIII BHA88
3 ALPHONSE LE GRANDE (IRE) (50) 0500-00 CD 7 9-11 (17)
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Dolce Strega (IRE)
Sam Coen (5)
Bet Small Win Big Syndicate A. J. Martin, Ireland
Br Renzo Forni
TIMEFORMVIEWWon this contest in 2024 and landed the Cesarewitch at Newmarket later that year Not scored since but hasn’t been seen to best effect on several occasions, including in Chester Cup latest Back on his last winning mark TFRHHHII BHA87
4
SHRIMP
SHADY (GB) (50) 2-44121
B or Gr c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Preveza (FR)
Mr M W. Pendarves
4 9-11 (11)
Rob Hornby
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Porlock Vale Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage 4-y-o who confirmed he’s very much going the right way when successful over a longer trip on return to turf in the Chester Plate last month. 5lb rise fair looks fair and he is one for the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA87
5 ARTISAN
DANCER
(FR) (27) 0-16040 C D
B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Russiana (IRE)
The Makyowners
Br S.C.E.A. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al
6 9-10 (18)
Cieren Fallon
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBack on scoreboard at Southwell (2m) in March but been rather in and out more recently and arrives on back of a modest effort at Thirsk last month. Others more convincing. TFRHHIII BHA86 (-1)
6 SAX APPEAL (GB) (6) 303653 CD 6 9-10 (2)
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Isobel Archer
Kingsley Park 46 - Ready To Run
Br C&S B/S Ltd, C Younghusband, K McGivern
Daniel Muscutt
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Enjoyed a very productive campaign in 2025, winning 7 times upon an intense schedule Posted solid third at Pontefract latest but is yet to score this year and may find this too competitive. Blinkers back on TFRHHIII BHA86
7 LAAFY (USA) (27) 00////00-0
B g Noble Mission - Miner’s Secret (USA)
The I’m Easy Mates Partnership
Br Michael Edward Connelly
10 9-10 (13)
Connor Beasley
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Off nearly 4 years prior to 2 outings in 2025 and absent further 14 months before well beaten at Thirsk 27 days ago. Plenty to prove now in refitted visor
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 PREMIERE LIGNE (FR) (15) 2220/-06
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Realism (USA)
Caveat Emptor Partnership
Br S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux et al
7 9-6 (8)
Jack Nicholls (5)
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive staying handicapper in 2024 but absent in 2025 and well below best in a couple of starts this year Needs to take a big step forward on tapeta debut. TFR
9 BELIEVITANDUCAN (IRE) (28) 221/2-11 D 5 9-6 (in 5lb ex) (10)
B g Make Believe - Shirin of Persia (IRE)
William Buick Owners Group 140 Alan King, Barbury Castle
Br Carrigbeg Stud Owners Group
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful 3 times over hurdles upon joining present stable and transferred his improvement to the Flat this term, scoring at Ascot and Chester (both 2m). Carries 5lb penalty for latest success but another bold bid looks on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA77 (+7)
10 BROSNA TOWN (IRE) (309) 3/14036- 5 9-5 (4)
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Jamm (IRE)
NoHopersJokers&Rogues
Ray Dawson
Jessica Bedi, Yarm
Br Mr Leslie Young Hill House Racing Club
TIMEFORMVIEW Run creditably on Flat and over hurdles for Dermot Weld last year but not seen for 8 months and looks on a stiff mark for return/debut for new yard here. TFRHIIII BHA81
11 HERMETIC (GB) (20) 5114-46 D
4 9-5 (5)
Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lunch Lady Luke Morris
John Nicholls Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Wertheimer et Frere Floplast Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice (including over 2m) from 4 starts for Christophe Ferland in France, and having joined present yard for €105,000, he finished an encouraging fourth in a competitive York handicap on return last month Ran too bad to be true (got upset in stalls) at Goodwood since and not discounted here TFR
12 SAVROLA (IRE) (14) 2212-00 CD 7 9-4 (6)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Toujours L’Amour Paul Mulrennan
Mr Anthony White Dianne Sayer, Penrith
Br Deerfield Farm Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW In fine form in 2025, his second success coming in this race from a 5lb lower mark, but well below that level in both starts this year and is hard to recommend TFRHHIII BHA80 (-2)
13 ARC ZOOSVE (GB) (46) 251111 D
5 9-3 (20)
B g Time Test - Jostle (USA) Dougie Costello
Mr Iain Francis Neil King, Burderop
Br The National Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Has proved a revelation for current yard, winning 6 times since December, including a ready victory on the all-weather at Lingfield (2m) last month. He still looks feasibly treated and must be of interest here. TFRHHHHI BHA79
14 ST FAZ (FR) (27) 110152 D
B g Taareef (USA) - Pink Anemone
6 9-2 (9)
M. P. Sheehy
Mr Aidan J. Ryan Adrian Keatley, Malton
Br S.C.E.A. Haras De Gratte Panche et al
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 4 of his first 5 starts over staying trips this year, latest in Musselburgh handicap (2m) in April. Improved again when good second of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (2m, good, 13/2) last month and is not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA78 (+1)
15 FAST FRED (GB) (27) 6-21204 C
B g Outstrip - Star Story
Mr J. A. Swinbank
Br Star Story Partnership
6 9-1 (15)
Sam James
Phillip Makin, Leyburn
TIMEFORMVIEWProved better than ever when scoring at Musselburgh (12.5f) in April and largely run well in defeat since, latest when fourth of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (1 1/2m, good) 27 days ago. Longer trip no issue and ought to go well again. TFRHHHII BHA77 (-1)
16 BOXING GREAT (IRE) (15) 3551-06 D
Ch g Midi - Arabian Bride (IRE)
6 9-0 (1)
Adam Caffrey Gibneys Racing Syndicate Karl Thornton, Ireland
Br Luke Comer
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a gamble in 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (2m) in December and back to that sort of form when creditable sixth at Fairyhouse (1 3/4m, good to soft) 15 days ago. Others look better treated, though TFRHHIII BHA76
17 TREASURE ISLANDS (GB) (5) 401231 D 4 8-13 (in 5lb ex) (7)
B g Kingman - Wuheida David Allan
Mr M. J. Macleod
Tim Easterby, Malton
Br Godolphin Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at Ripon (2m) in April and capitalised on drop in grade when resuming winning ways in 4-runner handicap at Catterick (2m, firm) 5 days ago, very much having run of race More on plate under 5lb penalty here. TFRHHIII BHA70
18 HAVEYOUMISSEDME (GB) (57) 6-35203 CD 8 8-10 (3)
B g Helmet (AUS) - Haydn’s Lass
Andrew Mullen Lycett Racing Ltd & Mr I Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Whatton Manor Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who has shaped well over shorter trips this year, including when good third of 12 in handicap at this course (1 1/4m) 57 days ago. Figures off a handy mark and can make presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA72
19 CLANSMAN (GB) (59) 321331 C D
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Pearl Dance (USA)
Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd
Br Mr J. Dance
8 8-9 (14)
Rhys Elliott (5)
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWIngoodformsincereappearinginJanuary,followingacoupleofsolidplacedeffortswithadeservedfirstsuccessontheall-weatherhere(12f)inMarch.
Dug deep having looked in trouble to add to his tally at Southwell (2m) a month later but this is a much stronger contest TFRHHIII BHA71
20 DAY TRADER (FR) (73) 003/06-0
B g Expert Eye - My Year Is A Day (FR)
Ballyboys Partnership
Br Haras D’Etreham & EcuriE Vivaldi
5 8-8 (19)
N. G. McCullagh
A. J. Martin, Ireland
TIMEFORMVIEWFair 2m winner over hurdles. Yet to make a real impact in a trio of starts over shorter trips on Flat for current yard but is worth monitoring in the market on first crack at longer distance here. TFRHHHII BHA70
2025: SAVROLA (IRE) 6 9 0 Connor Beasley 10-1 (Dianne Sayer) 19 ran
Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8, 10, 16.
DECLARED RUNNERS 20
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 13, 15.
Stewards Note:
CHARGING THUNDER: Following its run on 28/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
HERMETIC: Following its run on 7/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was fractious in the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Believitanducan (IRE), 11-2 Shrimp Shady (GB), 17-2 Arc Zoosve (GB), 14-1 Alphonse Le Grande (IRE), 16-1 St Faz (FR), Day Trader (FR), 18-1 Treasure Islands (GB), 22-1 Hermetic (GB), Haveyoumissedme (GB), 25-1 Chemistry (IRE), Fast Fred (GB), Boxing Great (IRE), 28-1 Charging Thunder (GB), 33-1 Artisan Dancer (FR), Savrola (IRE), 40-1 Sax Appeal (GB), Premiere Ligne (FR), Clansman (GB), 66-1 Laafy (USA), Brosna Town (IRE)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS
of British-bred fillies by
further
filly.
£50,000 Estimated prize pool Northumberland Plate (15:15)
Pick the 1, 2, 3
1833 FIRST RUN AT TOWN MOOR. TRANSFERRED TO HIGH GOSFORTH PARK IN 1882
£150,000 Total Prize Fund AGED 4, 5 or 6 4yos - 2, 5yos - 2 & 6yos - 2 carried 9st 1lb or higher
6/10
SEVEN OF THE LAST TEN
had a rating between 89 and 99
3 OUT OF THE LAST 10 winners were favourites 6/10
SERGEANT CECIL (2005) MULTIPLE GROUP WINNER
FOURTH RACE 3.15
TWO MILES ABOUT 56 YARDS (2M AND 56 YARDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JENNINGSBET NORTHUMBERLAND PLATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP) (GBBPlus RACE)
Total prize fund £150000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £60945, 2nd £30480, 3rd £15240, 4th £7620, 5th £3810, 6th £1905. (Penalty Value £77310) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 41 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (58 wins from 210 runners, 28%) runs SPIRIT MIXER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 67 runners, 21%) runs SPIRIT MIXER FANCY THAT: A King won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs BLAZEON FIVE today. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ZANNDABAD trained by A J Martin, TRIBAL STAR trained by A McGuinness, both Ireland.
CIRCUS OF ROME was a convincing winner of a warm race over 1 1/2m on his previous visit here and appearstohavebeencampaignedthisyearverymuchwiththisraceinmind RideTheThunderhassomestrongformandissecondchoice. Team Player won’t need to derive much of an extra edge from first-time cheekpieces to be a threat to all. Irish raiderTribal Star has run well on previous visits to Newcastle, including fourth in this last year, but the outside stall seldom makes life easy in this
1 PRYDWEN (IRE) (48) 0-60215 CD
B g Camelot - Honey Hunter (IRE)
Blue Starr Racing & Keith Breen
8 9-12 (15)
Darragh Keenan
George Scott, Newmarket
Br Honey Hunter Syndicate JS Bloodstock Consultancy
TIMEFORMVIEWSecondoverC&DonGoodFridaybeforenotchinganeleventhcareerwinoverashorter-than-idealtripatRipon(11/2m)inApril.Notdisgraced in a German Group 2 at Hoppegarten (2m) since but no easy task from top weight in an ultra-competitive handicap. TFRHHHII BHA103
2 TASHKHAN (IRE) (231) 0/66000-
B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Tarziyna (IRE)
Mr P. Boyle
Br His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
8 9-7 (5)
Paul Mulrennan
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Really smart on the Flat in his prime but no win in this sphere since 2023 Was successful in a maiden hurdle over the winter but others are more persuasive back on the level. TFRHHIII BHA98
3 CIRCUS OF ROME (GB) (14) 1146-50 C
B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Sea Meets Sky (FR)
Mr Alex Smith
Br Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
4 9-7 (2)
Finley Marsh
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Richard Hughes Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMadegoodprogressin2025,includingacomfortablewinover11/2mhere.Caughttheeyefromabadpositionon11/2mGoodwoodreturnandcanhavealineput through his subsequent run over an inadequate 1m at Sandown Significantly up in trip (stays 1 3/4m). Looks to have been laid out for this TFRHHHHH BHA98 (-1)
4 ALIGN THE STARS
(IRE) (35) 404-126 D
Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Kitcara
Tony Farmer
5 9-6 (14)
Daniel Muscutt
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Sunderland Holding Inc. Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful return in Queen’s Prize at Kempton (2m) in March and backed it up with a very good second of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (1 3/4m) in May. Latest Goodwood sixth no more than respectable but he’s capable of bouncing back. TFRHHHII BHA97
5 SPIRIT MIXER (GB) (25) 014-304 CD
Ch g Frankel - Arabian Queen (IRE)
Mr J. C. Smith
Br Littleton Stud
8 9-4 (1)
Rob Hornby
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
TIMEFORMVIEWSecond to Trueshan in this in 2022 and went one better when edging out Dancing In Paris last year Has shown he’s still capable of useful form in his 3 outings this season but he’s 6lb higher than 12 months ago. TFRHHHII BHA95
6 BAHADUR (GB) (11) 11-6510 C D
B c Make Believe - Ensaya (IRE)
4 9-3 (17)
William Buick
Mr J William Rowley & Mr S P C Woods S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket
Br Richard Milner (Shropshire) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a hat-trick on the all-weather at the end of last year and added to his tally in a small field at Goodwood last month on his first attempt at 2m. Respectable tenth of 20 in Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot (2 1/2m, good to firm) 11 days ago. The booking of William Buick catches the eye TFRHHHII BHA94
7 DANCING IN PARIS (FR) (21) 20240-0
B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Ponte Sanangelo (FR)
6 9-2 (4)
Dougie Costello
Mr Joseph Smith Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Thierry de La Heronniere et al TIMEFORMVIEW
1-2-3: 1.CIRCUS
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
TEAM PLAYER (GB) (50) 313-115 CD
Ch g Without Parole - Caravela (IRE)
Les De La Haye & Partners
Br Jon and Julia Aisbitt
4 9-1 (6)
Greg Fairley
Ewan Whillans, Hawick
TIMEFORMVIEWStarted out for Ewan Whillans with a C&D win before following up in a well-contested event over 1 3/4m at Musselburgh over Easter. Fared best of those from off the pace when fifth of 15 in Chester Cup latest. Went in snatches there and now has first-time cheekpieces added to tongue tie. Player. TFRHHHHI BHA92
9 BLAZEON FIVE (GB) (71) 4111-62 D
8 9-1 (3)
B m Indian Haven - Precision Five Callum Rodriguez
Calne Engineering Ltd
Br Calne Engineering Ltd
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Goodwin Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFollowed up Ascot/Nottingham wins with a career-best success to land the hat-trick at Southwell (2m) in December Creditable second of 6 at Newbury (2m) last time but might prove vulnerable off the same mark in this much stronger race TFRHHHII BHA92
10
ELYSIAN FLAME
(GB) (27) 5////4-154 D
Ch g Champs Elysees - Combustible (IRE)
Mr J Blackburn & Mrs C A Coward
10 9-1 (10)
Rhys Elliott (5)
Samantha & Jacqueline Coward, Dalby
Br Ed’s Stud Ltd Sheridan Ny Llp
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedheretains plentyofability when making winningreturn atBeverley (2m) in April. Below par over 13f atHamilton next time but bounced back when fourth of 13 at Thirsk (2m) 4 weeks ago. His previous all-weather start was as a 2-y-o way back in 2018 Cheekpieces back on TFRHHIII BHA92
11 ASGARD’S CAPTAIN
(IRE) (21) 2-53414 C
B g Make Believe - Twiggy’s Girl (IRE)
Quest Thoroughbreds - Asgard’s Captain
6 9-1 (13)
Saffie Osborne
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Miss Eileen Farrelly M & M Consultancy
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysover11/2matNewmarket(goodtofirm)inMay.Respectablefourthof13inhandicapatEpsom(11/2m,soft)21daysago. Course winner but his stamina is a question mark having finished well held in this race last year on his
12
SAINT ETIENNE
(GB) (33) 10-0040
B g Le Havre (IRE) - Ideal World (IRE)
The Cat and The Mag Partnership
Br Haras d’Haspel
6 9-1 (8)
Connor Beasley
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulforminFrancein2025,winningtwice.Subsequentlychangedhandsfor€100,000andbesteffortforhiscurrentyardwhenfourthof10inhandicapatYork(11/2m) in May. Never figured back at 1 1/4m at Redcar latest and significantly longer trip is an unknown but his trainer targets this race TFRHHHII BHA92 (-2)
13 SYNERGISM (GER) (32) 11253-1 D
B g Soldier Hollow - Sforza Ragazza (GER)
Heath House Optimists
4 9-1 (in 5lb ex) (9)
Luke Morris
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Br R. Kredel Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Enjoyed a fine 2025 when a four-time winner at up to 2m and returned with a hard-fought success over 1 3/4m at Lingfield (good) 32 days ago. Not obviously well treated under a 5lb penalty but no shock were he to pull out more TFRHHHII BHA
14 TRIBAL STAR (IRE) (24) 334430
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sahrawi (GER)
5 8-13 (20)
Adam Caffrey
Dooley Tbreds/J.Fairhurst/Kabin Synd Adrian McGuinness, Ireland
Br Dayton Investments Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFourth in this last year and reached the frame in another top staying handicap when third of 17 in last month’s Chester Cup Turned in a rare modest effort at the Curragh last time Not the type to stay down for long but the outside stall is hard to overcome in this race TFRHHHII BHA90
15 RIDE THE THUNDER (IRE) (41) 2/1442-3 4 8-13 (7)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Stellar Glow (IRE) Ray Dawson
Victorious Forever Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Lodge Park Stud Varian Stable Limited, JS Bloodstock Consultancy
TIMEFORMVIEWHas made steadyprogressin hiscareer, chasinghomeValiancy(CircusofRome fourth)in warm 13/4m 3-y-ohandicap atHaydockonfinalstart last year Returned with good third of 12 to the same rival at Hamilton (13f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Up in trip for all-weather debut. Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA90
16 MOON OVER MIAMI (FR) (35) 461-504 D
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Wiesenlerche (IRE)
5 8-13 (19)
Hector Crouch
Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br Mr Rashit Shaykhutdinov R M Beckett Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful 3-time winner who turned in his best effort of the season (without looking like a winner in waiting) when fourth over 1 3/4m at Goodwood 5 weeks ago. Has a tricky outside stall. TFRHHHII BHA90
17 AQWAAM (GB) (31) 21063/-0 CD
Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghaany
8 8-13 (11)
M. P. Sheehy
Mr Patrick Kelly Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Corbally Holdings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon over 2m at Lingfield on All-Weather Finals’ Day in 2024 and ran a stormer when third in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2 1/4m, soft) on his final start of that year Off 19 months, shaped as if retaining ability when ninth of 13 over 1 1/2m at Kempton on return 31 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA90 (-2)
18 ZANNDABAD (IRE) (50) 6/0040-0
B g Iffraaj - Zanoubiya (IRE)
7 8-13 (18)
N. G. McCullagh
Mr P. Davies A. J. Martin, Ireland
Br His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked unlucky not to go very close when fourth at last year’s York Ebor meeting and scored twice over hurdles in the autumn Never involved in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Aintree and the Chester Cup (caught too far back) this spring but capable off this mark if things go right. Draw not ideal TFR
19 GENTLEMAN JOE (GB) (31) 1426-00
B g Authorized (IRE) - Bella Lulu
Mrs Angela Stokes
Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
8 8-12 (16)
Warren Fentiman (3)
Matt Crawley, Newmarket
Sharp Regulatory Consulting Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWQuite useful on the Flat and over hurdles for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but has struggled under both codes since joining current yard Has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue tie TFRHIIII BHA89 (-3)
20 KIRCHNER (IRE) (31) 3/434-05
Gr g Pinatubo (IRE) - Kambura (FR)
The Rogues Gallery
4 8-12 (12)
Cieren Fallon
James Owen, Newmarket
Br J. Hanly, T. Stewart & A. Stroud Rogues Gallery Racing, Essex 4X4 Centre
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful for Jean-Claude Rouget in France and creditable efforts in 1 1/2m handicaps at Ascot and Kempton since joining the excellent James Owen yard Steps up significantly in trip and remains one who could have a bigger performance in him for this stable. TFRHHHII BHA89 (-1)
2025: SPIRIT MIXER 7 8 10 Rob Hornby 25-1 (Andrew Balding) 20 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 20
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8, 19. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 12, 18, 19.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 10, 14, 20.
Stewards Note:
GENTLEMAN JOE: Following its run on 27/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Circus of Rome (GB), 9-1 Ride The Thunder (IRE), 12-1 Team Player (GB), 14-1 Moon Over Miami (FR), 16-1 Dancing In Paris (FR), Synergism (GER), Zanndabad (IRE), 20-1 Align The Stars (IRE), Bahadur (GB), Asgard’s Captain (IRE), Saint Etienne (GB), 22-1 Spirit Mixer (GB), Tribal Star (IRE), 25-1 Prydwen (IRE), Blazeon Five (GB), Kirchner (IRE), 33-1 Elysian Flame (GB), 40-1 Aqwaam (GB), 50-1 Tashkhan (IRE), 100-1 Gentleman Joe (GB)
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
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SIX FURLONGS (6F) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JENNINGSBET OVER 200 SHOPS NATIONWIDE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
Total prize fund £50000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (Penalty Value £25770) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R & P Fahey (76 wins from 696 runners, 11%) runs STRIKE RED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (15 wins from 112 runners, 13%) runs FIVETHOUSANDTOONE LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOPWARRIOR trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 322 miles.
FIVETHOUSANDTOONE has an excellent record over C&D, including when winning this last year, so he looks the value call over progressive 4-y-os Power Fizz and Tuco Salamanca.
1
B c Advertise - Dutch Monument Rob Hornby John Wallinger & Partner Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Br Tony Nerses
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced but smart performer who won the Gimcrack as a juvenile. Missed all of 2025 but shaped as if retaining all ability when winning Listed race at Wolverhampton in March Ran modestly at York next time but went off too hard in Listed race at Salisbury since TFRHHHII BHA104
2
B g Showcasing - Pizzazz Ray Dawson
Middleham Park Racing CX
Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Br Springcombe Park Stud Robert Cowell Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWHad taken his form up a notch for current trainer, winning back-to-back on all-weather first 2 starts this year Disappointed back on turf since, though (too bad to be true last time), so bit to prove now despite return to this surface TFRHHIII BHA102
3 CABURN (IRE) (63) 001-030 D
Gr g Twilight Son - Tigrilla (IRE)
Antram, Pemberton, Lancaster & Harrod
4 9-12 (10)
Connor Beasley
James Tate, Newmarket
Br Newstead Breeding Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner as a juvenile and back on scoreboard in small field at Yarmouth final start last year Good third in Doncaster Listed event (6f) in March but ran modestly back in a handicap at Haydock since TFRHHIII BHA100
4 POCKLINGTON (GB) (45) 22-1200 CD
B h Blue Point (IRE) - Ladies Are Forever
Bond Thoroughbred Limited
5 9-12 (9)
P. J. McDonald
Geoff Oldroyd, Pocklington
Br Bond Thoroughbred Limited Churchill Tyres
TIMEFORMVIEWFinally gained a first handicap success at Southwell on New Year’s Day and followed that up with excellent second over C&D on New Year’s Day. Not at best next 2 starts after a break but had excuses so no surprise if he bounced back. TFRHHHHI BHA100
5 ANNAF (IRE) (27) 1-00600 CD
Br h Muhaarar - Shimah (USA)
Fosnic Racing
9-11 (13)
Daniel Muscutt
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Excellent second in the Chipchase at this meeting last year and ended 2025 when winning Ascot Group 3 for second time in 3 years. However, just the one decent effort so far in 2026 so needs to raise his game TFR
B g Frankel - Promised Money (IRE)
David Allan King Power Racing Co Ltd
Tim Easterby, Malton
Br Yeomanstown Stud King Power International Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinner,includingthisraceayearagooff3lblower Winlesssincebuthasplaced3timesthisseason,includingwhengoodsecond (clear of rest) over C&D in April. Couldn’t capitalise on lower turf marks since but remains of interest back on
B g Belardo (IRE) - Espoir Et Bonheur (IRE)
William Buick Pompey Ventures 5 Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br Whisperview Trading Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Enjoyed a productive 2025, winning 5 times including back-to-back victories in
than ever at Kempton on return but unable to back that up at York since. Worth
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
POWER
FIZZ
(IRE) (92) 11214-1 CD
B g Wootton Bassett - Cristal Fizz (IRE)
Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
4 9-9 (7)
Cieren Fallon
William Haggas, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who defied a 10-month absence in good style over C&D in March. Off since but this low-mileage sort almost certainly has more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA97
9
KNEBWORTH
(GB) (91) 060-112 D
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Stereophonic (IRE)
Blake, Dellar, Giles & Merritt
Br Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud
6 9-5 (1)
Finley Marsh
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Richard Hughes Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded 2025 out of form but better than ever this winter, scoring at Chelmsford City before following up at Wolverhampton. Good second to Tuco Salamanca at Kempton when last seen in March TFRHHHII BHA93
10 THE CALTONIAN (GB) (75) 046-100 CD 7 9-4 (11)
B g Swiss Spirit - Azelle
Mr John Murphy & Miss L A Perratt
Paul Mulrennan
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Winston Cartmel North Allerton Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed fourth C&D success in January but very disappointing back here next 2 starts TFRHHIII BHA92
11 TOPWARRIOR (GB) (21) 0P201-0 D
B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Squash
King Power Racing Co Ltd
Br Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Mary Taylor
4 9-4 (8)
Hector Crouch
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
King Power International Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDevelopedintoausefulsprinterin2025,winningtwice,includingshowingmarkedimprovementfortheadditionofblinkersin18-runnerhandicap at Newbury (heavy) final start. Probably needed comeback run at Epsom and headgear is back on now TFRHHHII BHA92
12 RAPPER’S DELIGHT (GB) (113) 321-520 4 9-1 (6)
B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Timeless Gift (IRE)
Saffie Osborne
Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket
Br Peter Ridgers Bloodstock Direct Commercial Ltd, Rebel Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWImpressive when landing the odds in Southwell novice in September Mixed record in handicaps at Meydan early this year and has worth to do off current mark in a change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA89
13 AL NAJASHI (GB) (45) 111110 CD
B c Territories (IRE) - Al Hajees
3 8-13 (14)
Callum Rodriguez
Mr Ziad A. Galadari Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWRapidly progressive on all-weather, completing 5-timer when comfortably seeing off 13 rivals over C&D on Good Friday. Failed to transfer that back to turf last time and much higher in the weights now but still worthy of respect back on this surface. TFRHHHHI BHA94
14 STRIKE RED (IRE) (21) 0-31004 CD
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE)
Mr Peter Timmins
8 8-13 (5)
Warren Fentiman (3)
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
Br Yeomanstown Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWExcellent record in big handicaps over the years and was runner-up in Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood last season Built on reappearance when returning to winning ways at Leicester in April and shaped as if back in form at Epsom 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA87
2025: FIVETHOUSANDTOONE (IRE) 7 9 9 David Allan 25-1 (Tim Easterby) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Visor worn first time by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 9, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7, 13. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6. Stewards Note:
FAHRENHEIT SEVEN: Following its run on 13/5/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
CABURN: Following its run on 25/4/2026 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Power Fizz (IRE), 6-1 Tuco Salamanca (IRE), 8-1 Pocklington (GB), 10-1 Al Najashi (GB), 12-1 Fivethousandtoone (IRE), 16-1 Strike Red (IRE), 18-1 Cool Hoof Luke (GB), 20-1 Rapper’s Delight (GB), 22-1 Annaf (IRE), Knebworth (GB), 25-1 Topwarrior (GB), 33-1 Fahrenheit Seven (GB), The Caltonian (GB), 40-1 Caburn (IRE)
British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British prize-money in 2026, bringing our total investment to £42million since we were founded in 1983
FIVE FURLONGS (5F) FOR NOVICE TWO YRS OLD
THE PERTEMPS NETWORK EBF
NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £32500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £13868, 2nd £6932, 3rd £3468, 4th £1732. (Penalty Value £17550) A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R & P Fahey (76 wins from 696 runners, 11%) runs BACHA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (14 wins from 67 runners, 21%) runs PAPERCUT LONGEST TRAVELLER: PAPERCUT trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 303 miles.
BARNABY RUDGE will likely need to improve to defy a penalty but the Fanshawe winning newcomers normally end up at least useful so that is very likely KnockThreeTimes receives weight all round and can be a factor again, with Papercut perhaps the pick of the newcomers.
1 BARNABY RUDGE (IRE) (16) 1 D 9-10 (1)
B c Inns of Court (IRE) - Rosie Bassett Daniel Muscutt Fred Archer Racing - Charibert James Fanshawe, Newmarket Br Tally-Ho Stud Pegasus Stables LLP TIMEFORMVIEW62,000gns2-y-o,InnsofCourtcolt.Half-brotherto5fwinner(includingat2yrs)MissYechance.Dam,2-y-o5fwinner,half-sistertousefulwinnerupto9f Fuente Ovejuna Hooded and was a rare debut winner for the stable in 9-runner novice at Nottingham 16 days ago, well on top finish. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 BACHA (IRE) (-)
B c Cotai Glory - Sun Sign (IRE)
9-4 (2)
Warren Fentiman
Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
Br Sun Sign Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled February 28 €20,000 yearling, £80,000 2-y-o, Cotai Glory colt. Dam, placed at 5f/5.5f and stayed 6f, half-sister to winner up to 8.6f Spiritual Star and 2-y-o 7.5f winner Elusive Million (both useful). Newcomer for yard among the winners, including with 2-y-os. TFRHHHII BHA-
3
FLASHING
STAR (GB) (54) 6 BF
B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Candescence
Ursa Major Racing, J Craggs & Partner
Br Ursa Major, J Craggs, G Walford
9-4 (4)
Dougie Costello
Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 13 10,000 gns yearling, Rajasinghe gelding Dam 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs on debut) Bred to be sharp and heavily backed for debut at Beverley last month, only to be held back by considerable greenness. Will know more this time TFRHHHII BHA-
4 HELL OF A SPIN (IRE) (-)
B c Naval Crown - Shamankiyna (FR)
Phillipa Griffin And Partner
Br Corduff Stud
9-4 (7)
M. P. Sheehy
Adrian Keatley, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 7. €65,000 yearling, €75,000 2-y-o, Naval Crown colt. Half-brother to useful 6f winner Smokey Bear Yard in much better form of late. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 PAPERCUT (IRE) (-)
Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Chil Chil
King Power Racing Co Ltd
Br King Power Racing Co Ltd
9-4 (5)
P. J. McDonald
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
King Power International Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 23 Night of Thunder colt. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to high-class 7f/1m winner Beat The Bank Trainer£ s newcomers command respect. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 TAJ MAHAL PALACE (GB) (-)
Ch c Palace Pier - Stereophonic (IRE)
Joseph Bell & Spring Cottage Syndicate 3
Br Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud
9-4 (6)
Connor Beasley
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 10 22,500 gns yearling, £30,000 2-y-o, Palace Pier colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 6f Knebworth and 5f winner Golden Rainbow Dam unraced. TFRHHIII BHA
7 KNOCK THREE TIMES (IRE) (35) 22
B f Supremacy (IRE) - White Daffodil (IRE)
8-13 (3)
Saffie Osborne
Mrs Paul Shanahan Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Yeomanstown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on debut at Nottingham and matched that form when occupying same spot at Goodwood (6f, good to firm, 11/2) 35 days ago. Sets a solid if unspectacular standard TFRHHHHI BHA73
1-2-3: 1.BARNABY RUDGE (IRE) 2.KNOCK THREE TIMES (IRE)
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KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
RECORD TIMES
5f Spin Doctor (GB) (2yo) 25Oct16
5f Alligator Alley (GB) (3yo+) 31Aug23
6f Mazyoun (GB) (2yo) 25Oct16 1m 9.95s
6f Misty Grey (IRE) (3yo+) 12May24 1m 9.62s
7f 14y Commander Cole (GB) (2yo) 18Oct16 1m 25.50s
7f 14y Northernpowerhouse (GB) (3yo+) 18Dec19 1m 24.10s
1m 5y Kameko (USA) (2yo) 01Nov19 1m 36.26s
1m 5y
Alfred Richardson (GB) (3yo+) 09Nov18 1m 36.10s
1m 2f 42y Palisade (GB) (3yo+) 16Oct16 2m 4.88s
1m 4f 08y Ajman Prince (IRE) (3yo+) 14Oct16 2m 36.76s
2m 56y Wonder Legend (IRE) (3yo+) 18Apr25 3m 26.14s
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT NEWCASTLE
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site. We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk
SEVENTH RACE 4.58
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 98 YARDS (1M 4F 98YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE PERTEMPS NETWORK EDUCATIONAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6194, 2nd £3098, 3rd £1548, 4th £774, 5th £387. (Penalty Value £7851) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Jardine (63 wins from 629 runners, 10%) runs ELEMENTAL EYE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs BIG WIN LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROMANTIC SPIRIT trained by D Menuisier, Pulborough, 336 miles.
Cases can be made for plenty but the most persuasive is for SURE AND STEDFAST, who has been shaping up well this season and Ewan Whillans’4-y-o can go one better than his recent Hamilton second Heading up the threats is Big Win, who built on the promise of his seasonal/stable debut effort to open his account at Chepstow 3 weeks ago and should have more to offer Jujubella and It’s Only Fun complete the shortlist
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B g Calyx - Norway (GER) P. J. McDonald
Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Alexander Pereira
Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORMVIEWShaping up well this season and weas back to his best when second of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (13f, good) just over 3 weeks ago, possibly finding himself in front a bit soon Nudged up 1lb for that and he looks ready to add to his tally. TFRHHHHH BHA68
2 NATZOR (FR) (57) 0000-40 C
6 9-9 (11)
B g Almanzor (FR) - Natty (IRE) Paul Mulrennan
Bolton Mill Racing III
Br Ecurie Euroling
Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland
TIMEFORMVIEW More miss than hit for current connections, ninth of 12 at this course (1 1/4m) 8 weeks ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHHIII BHA68
3 ARTH’S GOLD (GB) (29) 020136 D
4 9-8 (13)
Br c Havana Gold (IRE) - Break Time John Fahy
Middleham Park Racing XXVII Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Exors of the Late Mrs B. E. Moore Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWBelatedlyoffthemarkwheneasilytaking10-runnereventatSouthwell(11/2m)inApril.Backedthatupwithacreditablethirdtherethefollowingmonth but bit below that level when sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (1 1/2m) since. Seemingly in the grip of the assessor now TFRHHHII BHA67
4 ROMANTIC SPIRIT (FR) (26) 214-500
B f Romanised (IRE) - Bedwyyah (IRE)
Nicole Hutchings
Br S.A.R.L.Haras de La Mercerie, F. & P. Ga
4 9-8 (5)
Ray Dawson
David Menuisier, Pulborough
Shinco Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW 4-time winner last season but yet to scale those heights in a handful of starts this year Heads back up in distance and worth keeping an eye on having dropped below her last winning mark TFRHHHII BHA67
5 BIG WIN (FR) (21) 5535-21 D
B g Galiway - Medical Kiss (FR)
Value Racing - Big Win
4 9-6 (7)
Luke Morris
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Select Bloodstock Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage sort who built on promise of seasonal/stable debut effort to open his account in 9-runner handicap at Chepstow (1 1/2m, soft) 3 weeks ago. 5lb rise shouldn’t be insurmountable and could have more to offer for new connections now that he’s up and running. TFRHHHHI BHA65
6 JUJUBELLA (IRE) (2) 06-0053 CD
5 9-6 (12)
B m Too Darn Hot - Nourah (IRE) Darragh Keenan Oakleaf Racing
Br Ahmed Aldubaili
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive when winning 4 times early last season Yet to get her head in front this time around but got closer than previously in refitted cheekpieces when third of 4 in handicap at Hamilton (11f) on Thursday Not out of things. TFRHHHHI BHA65
7 GOLSPIE (IRE) (14) 442344 C
6 9-4 (8)
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Surrey Storm Finley Marsh Morris and Allan Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Ballinacurra Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-going sort arrives after 7 in-frame efforts on the bounce, including when fourth of 8 at Chester (12.3f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, nearest finish. In the mix again returned to all-weather TFRHHHII BHA63
1-2-3: 1.SURE AND STEDFAST (IRE) 2.BIG WIN (FR) 3.JUJUBELLA (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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SKINNY
MALINKA (IRE) (19) 25423/-0 5 9-4 (6)
B g Eqtidaar (IRE) - Hafaawa (IRE) Ryan Sexton
Mrs N. Padgett Noel Wilson, Leyburn
Br Poppy Holdings Ltd & West Shaw Farm Ltd Argrain Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden for Ed Bethell in 2024 but failed to make an impact on stable/hurdling debut later that year and it was the same fate returned to the Flat at Carlisle recently TFRHHIII BHA63
9 FREE WORLD (GB) (14) 04/0-00
Ch g Australia - Magic Image
5 9-4 (4)
Dougie Costello
The Freeworld Partnership Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Godolphin Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWRan to a fair level on 2 of his 3 starts in Meydan but no impact in both outings for his new yard after 16 months off recently Handicapper drops him another chunk but needs to show plenty more before becoming of interest TFRHHIII BHA63
10 CAVALRY CALL (IRE) (42) 0000-00
5 9-3 (14)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Michael’s Song (IRE) M. P. Sheehy
The Pat Morris Racing Club Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Knockainey Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful handicapper at best for the Crisfords. However, struggled for form under both codes for R. Mike Smith and was unable to make an impact on debut for new connections at Doncaster (1 1/2m, good) 6 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA62
11 IT’S
ONLY FUN (IRE) (22) 664412
4 9-3 (9)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Non Dimenticato Tu (IRE) Tom Kiely-Marshall (5)
Mr Liam Murray Sara Ender, Malton
Br Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a reduced mark for new stable in 8-runner event at Southwell (11f) last month and backed that up when second of 6 at Doncaster (1 1/2m, firm) recently, likely to have given the winner more to do if finding his stride sooner Solid each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA62
12 ELEMENTAL EYE
(GB) (22) 010-553 5 9-2 (1)
B g Expert Eye - Time On Andrew Mullen
The Cricketers Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br W. & R. Barnett Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Redcar (2m) and Musselburgh last summer. In and out under both codes since but failed to come on for his Ripon run when third of 5 at Musselburgh (2m, good to firm) just over 3 weeks ago. Heads back up in trip and considered with first-time blinkers applied. TFRHHHII BHA61
13 CHARACTER
TESTING
(GB) (68) 1040/-00 5 9-1 (2)
B g Time Test - Characterized Rhys Elliott (5)
Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Partner Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton
Br Stuart McPhee Bloodstock JT Roofing Systems Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to form when runner-up at Cartmel last month but well below that level when fourth of 10 at Hexham (2m, good) a fortnight ago. Cheekpieces back on for his Flat return but others more appealing TFRHHIII BHA60
14 BILLY
BATHGATE
(GB) (88) 443434 C
Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Bustling
10 8-9 (3)
Barry McHugh
Mr T Cox Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Godolphin Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORMVIEW The last of his 4 wins in 2025 came over 2m at Wolverhampton in December Plenty of creditable efforts in a busy spell since, including when fourth of 10 back there (1 3/4m) when last seen 3 months ago. Likely to be sharper for this outing TFRHHHII BHA54
2025: PRALOGNAN (FR) 6 9 7 Jim Crowley 7-4 (A J Martin) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 Blinkers worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Big Win (FR), 13-2 It’s Only Fun (IRE), 7-1 Romantic Spirit (FR), 17-2 Arth’s Gold (GB), 10-1 Sure And Stedfast (IRE), 12-1 Jujubella (IRE), 14-1 Elemental Eye (GB), 18-1 Billy Bathgate (GB), 20-1 Golspie (IRE), 25-1 Character Testing (GB), 33-1 Natzor (FR), 40-1 Cavalry Call (IRE), 50-1 Free World (GB), 100-1 Skinny Malinka (IRE)
