HamishJohnson MemorialCup
Portrait by Karen McKeon
THE HAMISH JOHNSON MEMORIAL FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): E J-Houghton (24 wins from 159 runners, 15%) runs MARGORIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Sangster (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs SAPPHIRE PRINCESS LONGEST TRAVELLER: MISS SPARKALOT trained by J Moon, Jersey.
LODGE overcame inexperience to score on last month’s Ffos Las debut and, with improvement on the cards, might be able to give the weight away to fellow 3-y-o fillies Sapphire Princess and Neyva’s Angel
1 LODGE (IRE) (19)1D
Ch f Churchill (IRE) - Emerald Isle (FR) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Billy Loughnane
Mr Martin Hughes Brian Meehan, Manton
Br Robert Tierney & Andrew Bondarenko
Old Oak Holdings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 6-4, won 7-runner maiden at Ffos Las (6f, good) under Billy Loughnane on debut 19 days ago. That wasn’t a strong race but she only had to be pushed out and there’s definitely more to come TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 MISS SPARKALOT (FR) (39)0/-0
4 9-4 (7)
Ch f Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Three Wrens (IRE) (Second Empire (IRE)) Rhys Clutterbuck
Mr James Moon James Moon, France
Br A Khaddam & A Mestre
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field booth starts and a big outsider here. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 BONNITA (GB) (30)50466
B f Belardo (IRE) - Kodiac Island (Kodiac)
G E Bassett & P R Chamings
3 9-2 (4)
William Cox
Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke
Br D. R. Botterill Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden. 80/1, respectable sixth of 11 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, good) 30 days ago. Likely vulnerable again. TFRHHIII BHA58
4 HAPPY HAPPY (IRE) (287)50-
3 9-2 (3)
B f Kodiac - Mystic Dream (Oasis Dream) Alicia Perkins (7)
Twenty Four Carrot Racing Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Wardstown Stud Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten in 2 outings 6 months apart in 2024 Off for a further 9 months ahead of return. Can only watch. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 MARGORIE (GB) (19)65
B f Territories (IRE) - Lady Marigold (IRE) (Intense Focus (USA))
The Ascot Colts & Fillies Club
3 9-2 (8)
Oliver Carmichael (7)
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Br Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton ABM Catering Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW More one for handicaps after this based on her 2 starts to date.
6 NEYVA’S ANGEL (GB) (95)3
B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Peters Spirit (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 9-2 (6)
David Egan
Mr Stephen Joseph Traynor Martin Dunne, Newmarket
Br Traynor Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, showed a fair level of ability when third of 6 in novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) on debut in May. Won’t be far away if in similar form 3 months on TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS (GB) (14)2332
B f Kingman - Desert Diamond (Dubawi (IRE))
3 9-2 (2)
Jamie Spencer
Mrs R. G. Hillen Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br Juddmonte Farms Inc
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form. First run since leaving Ger Lyons when good second of 5 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good to firm, 9/4) 14 days ago, clear of rest. Another prominent showing looks assured. TFRHHHHI BHA73
8 WHITESNAKE (GB) (-) 3 9-2 (1)
Gr f Tip Two Win - Allmost Inti (Intikhab (USA))
Mrs D. F. Turner
Br Mr R. Gough
George Wood
Roger Teal, Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Tip Two Win filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Hellvelyn. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 5f/6f winner Utmost Respect. The betting should help guide to expectations. TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Lodge (IRE), 9-4 Sapphire Princess (GB), 7-2 Neyva’s Angel (GB), 14-1 Whitesnake (GB), 33-1 Bonnita (GB), 50-1 Margorie (GB), 150-1 Miss Sparkalot (FR), Happy Happy (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
NOTICES
Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration.
All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.
British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British
in 2025, bringing our total investment to £40million since we were founded in 1983
ONE MILE ABOUT 31 YARDS (8F ABT 31YDS) FOR NOVICE TWO YRS OLD
JUDDMONTE EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (EBF RESTRICTED RACE QUALIFIER) (GBB/GBBPlus RACE)
Total prize fund £30000 x Owners Prize Money 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (PenaltyValue £15462) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (15 wins from 105 runners, 14%) runs BALTIC FLEET
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (9 wins from 59 runners, 15%) runs EXPLOSION
LONGEST TRAVELLER: EXPLOSION trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 238 miles.
TITANCK has shown promise on both starts and is narrowly preferred to Explosion, who looks sure to benefit from the step up to 1m. Oisin Murphy’s mount Lavender Gold showed promise amidst greenness on his York debut in July and should also have a part to play, while George Boughey newcomer Baltic Fleet would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks in his favour
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B c Palace Pier - Crying Lightening (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) David Egan Adnan Bahbahani John Butler, Newmarket
Br Ben Sangster Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Stepped up on Glorious Goodwood debut when second of 7 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good, 9/2) 17 days ago Won’t need to up his game much more. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BALTIC FLEET (IRE) (-)
Ch c Space Blues (IRE) - Duchess of Danzig (GER) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Billy Loughnane
Ed Ware, Ed Babington & Partners George Boughey, Newmarket
Br N. Hartery Star Sports Bet, George Boughey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 12 €75,000 breeze-up purchase Space Blues half-brother to 10.4f-12.3f winner Ob La Di and 7f/7.6f winner Miami Matrix Respected newcomer, particularly if betting vibes are strong. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 SPORTS DAY (IRE) (17)5
9-7 (9)
Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Eleanor Powell (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Callum Shepherd
Ballylinch and The Heatherdonians 2 Michael Bell, Newmarket
Br N. Hartery & Lope de Vega Syndicate Michael Bell Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, fifth of 7 in novice at Newmarket (7f, good) on debut 17 days ago. Needs to have come on a fair bit TFRHHIII BHA-
4 TITANCK (IRE) (27)03
9-7 (10)
B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pie In The Sky (IRE) (Gleneagles (IRE)) Finley Marsh
Mr Lee Yuk Lun Alan Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Cotton House Bloodstock Agetur (UK) Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW Promising sort. Built on his Ascot debut when third of 8 in maiden (9/2) at Ffos Las (7.5f, good) 27 days ago. Should progress again and leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 ANY WHICH WAY (GB) (-) (2lb)
9-5 (8)
B c Almanzor (FR) - Set To Music (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Hector Crouch
Mr Andrew L. Cohen
Michael Bell, Newmarket
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Wood Hall Stud Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary9.33,000gnsAlmanzorcolt Half-brothertosmartwinnerupto11/4mEightsomeReeland2-y-o1mwinner Improvise.Dam11/4m-11/2mwinnerwhostayed14.5f.StablealsorunsSportsDay.Thebettingshouldguide TFRHHHII BHA-
6 THE WICKED WOLF (IRE) (-) (2lb)
9-5 (5)
B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Golden Achievement (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Saffie Osborne
Royal Windsor Racing Syndicate 1
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Hunting Hill Stud Royal Windsor Racecourse
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMay5.£34,0002-y-obySergeiProkofiev.Damtwice-racedhalf-sistertouseful1mwinner(stays11/4m) Headingley out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 10.4f) Gold Bubbles. Worth a market check. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 EXPLOSION (GB) (8) (4lb)33BF 9-3 (3)
B c Showcasing - Pleascach (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))
Kingsley Park Owners Club
Silvestre De Sousa
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Third in a pair of outings over 7f, on both occasions leaving the impression this step up to 1m will suit. Should go well. TFRHHHHI BHA-
8
LAVENDER GOLD (FR) (38) (4lb)0
B c Victor Ludorum - Lavande Violet (GER) (Hurricane Run (IRE))
All For One Racing IX & Chris Wright
9-3 (2)
Oisin Murphy
David Menuisier, Pulborough
Br Stratford Place Stud Shinco Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW9/2, needed experience when seventh of 16 in novice at York (7f, good) on debut 38 days ago, making late headway under considerate handling. Looks sure to progress TFRHHHHI BHA-
9
RUNSWICK (IRE) (90) (4lb)0
B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Belief (Le Havre (IRE))
The Runswick Partnership
9-3 (4)
Robert Havlin
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
Br Rathbride Farm Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, last of 11 in maiden at Leicester (7f, good to firm) on debut 90 days ago Can only watch after that. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 GLENNA
(IRE) (19)4
B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Lara (IRE) (Camelot)
FITORFAT RACING 1
9-2 (1)
Tom Marquand
Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
Br Mount Coote Stud and M.H. Dixon Smulders
TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1, offered something to work on when 6 lengths fourth of 9 in novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 19 days ago. Open to improvement with 1m likely to suit TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Explosion (GB), 7-2 Titanck (IRE), 7-1 Lavender Gold (FR), 8-1 Baltic Fleet (IRE), 9-1 Arbaawy (GB), 10-1 Glenna (IRE), 14-1 AnyWhichWay (GB), 22-1TheWickedWolf (IRE), 33-1 Sports Day (IRE), 66-1 Runswick (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.
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HORSE & JOCKEY WELFARE AT WINDSOR
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.windsor-racecourse.co.uk
ONE MILE THREE FURLONGS ABOUT 99 YARDS (11F ABT 99YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
OKTOBERFEST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPlus RACE)
Total prize fund £10800 x Owners Prize Money 1st £4459, 2nd £2230, 3rd £1115, 4th £557, 5th £279. (Penalty Value £5652.72) Weights lowered 3lb SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hannon (34 wins from 238 runners, 14%) runs MORCAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%) runs BYBLOS LONGEST TRAVELLER: YORKSHIRE LADY trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 205 miles.
LIKEALOT has a steadily progressive profile and can land a second career success Fellow 3-y-o Byblos had a possible excuse when beaten favourite at Newbury last time and is second choice ahead of Just An Hour, who was successful at this course in July under today’s rider Oisin Murphy
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B g Almanzor (FR) - Mission Impassible (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Silvestre De Sousa Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
Br Etreham/Riviera Equine/Gestut Zur Kuste
TIMEFORM VIEW Very progressive on AW but struggled twice on turf at the start of the summer Has his first outing for 11 weeks here
2 CANNON
ROCK (GB) (421)1//16020-
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Fintry (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))
Mr J Owen
Sean Dylan Bowen
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Godolphin James Owen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Well beaten on Worcester hurdle debut in July but could go well back on the Flat if in anything like the same form as when second at Kempton off 2lb higher in May. TFRHHHII BHA84
3 FLASH BARDOT
(GB) (50)0320-00
B m Sixties Icon - Bridie Ffrench (Bahamian Bounty)
5 9-11 (4)
Tom Marquand Six or Sticks (Sixties)
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Jack Channon Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in 2 AW starts on return in July. Starting to look well handicapped but tends to save her best for soft ground so would need to see rain to consider TFRHHIII BHA83
4
MORCAR
(GB) (25)312333C 5 9-9 (2)
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Loved So Much (Dansili)
Mrs Johnny de la Hey
Alec Voikhansky (3)
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Al Wasmiyah Stud Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW All win over 1 1/4m, including twice here. Latest win at Lingfield in May. Goodwood third in June seems to show he’s fully effective around 1 1/2m but latest well-held third at Sandown was a below-par effort TFRHHHII BHA81
5
YORKSHIRE
LADY (GB) (21)02-0604
Gr m Mukhadram - Brave Mave (Daylami (IRE))
J Munroe, M McHale & R Wreglesworth
7 9-8 (9)
Joanna Mason
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Mr James Munroe Stittenham Farms
TIMEFORMVIEW9/1,creditablefourthof8inhandicapatAyr(11/4m,good)21daysago,wellpositioned.Hasraced mainly over shorter on the Flat but a 2m hurdle win suggests she should stay this far. TFRHHHII BHA80
6 LIKEALOT (GB) (50)1632BF 3 9-8 (8)
Gr f Camelot - Likeable (Dalakhani (IRE)) Rossa Ryan
Helena Springfield Ltd
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner 4/1, good second of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11f) 50 days ago
Pulled clear of the rest on that occasion and could still be well treated off 2lb higher. TFRHHHHH BHA87
7 MRS TWIG (IRE) (30)10-5256
9-6 (7)
Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Desert Run (IRE) (Desert Prince (IRE)) Lewis Edmunds Muir Racing Partnership - Ascot William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, below par when sixth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (1 1/2m, good) 30 days ago. Second over C&D in June but it was only a 3-runner race.
8
JUST AN HOUR (IRE) (18)314124C 5
B g Justify (USA) - Hourglass (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Mr Eric Gadsden
Oisin Murphy
Rod Millman, Cullompton
Br China Horse Club International Ltd Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 7 runs this year, the latest over 1 1/4m here under Oisin Murphy in July Has recorded a pair of creditable in-frame efforts since and should give another good account with Murphy taking the reins again TFRHHHHI BHA78
9 BYBLOS (GB) (16)22-5413DBF
B g Frankel - Bird Flown (Oasis Dream)
Juddmonte
Br Juddmonte Farms Inc
3 9-4 (1)
Robert Havlin
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Juddmonte Farms Inc
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof11fmaidenatSouthwellinAugust Beatenfavouriteinahandicapagainwhenthirdof7atNewbury(11/2m,goodtofirm) buthewascaughtfurtherbackthanidealandthesuspicionremainshecangocloseattheleastfromthismark. TFRHHHHI BHA83
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn by No 4.
Probable S.P’s:3-1Byblos(GB),7-2 Likealot (GB),6-1Just AnHour(IRE),10-1YorkshireLady (GB),MrsTwig (IRE), 12-1Morcar (GB), 14-1 Cannon Rock (GB), 16-1 SteelTiger (IRE), 25-1 Flash Bardot (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
HBLB CONTRIBUTION
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £450,527 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025.
GROUP 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 (21 wins from 210 runners, 10%) runs EMPORESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S C Williams (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runs INVINCIBLE MELODY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SWEET SONATA & BE AN ANGEL trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 149 miles.
It was a Class 3 handicap in which THINK OF A NAME came up short at Haydock last time and, now back down in trip, returned to calmer waters and reunited with Oisin Murphy, he is pretty appealing Be An Angel found just one too good over this C&D last time and she looks nailed-on for another big run, while Zarathos will be a threat if coping with this drop in trip Invincible Melody is also shortlisted
1 RAGE OF THUNDER (IRE) (37)345122D
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Stormy Clouds (IRE) (Sir Prancealot (IRE)) Tom Queally Ronnie Racing 2 Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Tally-Ho Stud KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Salisbury in June Good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 12/1) 37 days ago, nearest finish Likely to be in the thick of things once again TFRHHHII BHA75
2 ZARATHOS (IRE) (15)533543BF
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Fashion Family (FR) (Frankel)
J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar
9-8 (1)
Ray Dawson
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Yeomanstown Stud Far Westfield Farm
TIMEFORMVIEW 2/1, third of 5 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 15 days ago. Record stands at 0-13, but he has run more good races than bad ones and will be a threat if coping with this drop in trip TFRHHHII BHA74
3
THINK OF A NAME
(IRE) (58)515-336
9-7 (10)
B g Kodiac - Hairpin (USA) (Bernardini (USA)) Oisin Murphy
Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori William Knight, Newmarket
Br Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW16/1,sixthof9inhandicapatHaydock(7.2f,good)58daysago.Droppingbackintriplooksagoodmove,asdoesthe return to 0-75 company (it was a 0-88 handicap he contested at Haydock), and he’s a leading contender TFRHHHHH BHA73
4 ZUBARU (GB) (11)2-2540
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Dozy (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))
9-6 (9)
Callum Shepherd
Colbert Stud George Scott, Newmarket
Br Richard Kent & Robert Percival
George Scott Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 11 days ago. The ability to win a race or two is certainly there and perhaps the first-time visor will give him a lift TFRHHIII BHA72
5 MEDINILLA (IRE) (18)61-1424D
B f Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Charming Guest (IRE) (Kodiac)
Mr Garry Gilroy & Partner
9-6 (7)
Edward Greatrex
Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Br Conor O’Farrell Jack Channon Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in May. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 7/1) 18 days ago, worst of draw Place possibilities TFRHHHII BHA72
6 LAZZAR (IRE) (63)4-23340 9-6 (11)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Alexander Alliance (IRE) (Danetime (IRE))
O’Sullivan, O’Sullivan & Partner
Br Noel Sheedy
Finley Marsh
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Eighth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at this course (5.1f, good to firm) 63 days ago. This seven-race maiden will need to find improvement from somewhere if he’s to get his head in front here. TFR
7 STAPLEFORD PARK (GB) (80)541-000
B g Ardad (IRE) - Totally Lost (IRE) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE))
BHA72
(4)
Robert Havlin Haxted Racing
Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Haddenham Stud Farm Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Twelfth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) 80 days ago. Back down in trip on debut for new yard and he’s probably best watched for now.
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SWEET SONATA
(GB) (21)031235D
Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Mimram (Kheleyf (USA))
Tom Chadney and Friends
9-3 (6)
Lewis Edmunds
Rod Millman, Cullompton
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Rod Millman Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Goodwood in June Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 4/1) 21 days ago. Appears to be in the handicapper’s grip for now. Yard also saddles Be An Angel TFRHHHII BHA69
9 BE AN
ANGEL (GB) (21)010052D
B f Twilight Son - Angel Mead (Archipenko (USA))
9-0 (2)
George Wood
Mr David Klein Rod Millman, Cullompton
Br David Klein Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Signs & Safety Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Leicester in May. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 21 days ago and she has to enter calculations on the back of that near-miss. TFRHHHHI BHA66
10 INVINCIBLE MELODY (IRE)
(23)225236 9-0 (3)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Roger Sez (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))
Rossa Ryan
Mrs J. Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Melchior & Select Bloodstock Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSixth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (8.2f, good to firm, 22/1) 23 days ago. Back down in trip and, though 0-10, he could have a part to play if responding positively to the first-time visor. TFRHHHII BHA66
11
EMPORESS
(IRE) (40)225-500D
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Commodus (IRE) (Australia)
Mr W. Clifford
8-11 (12)
Hollie Doyle
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Michael & Martin Butler Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Leicester (6f, good) 40 days ago and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA63
12 ZOULU WARRIOR (IRE)
(13)00640-1
Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Serendipitously (IRE) (Kodiac)
Llewelyn,Runeckles and Wetumpka Racing
8-9 (5)
Saffie Osborne
Heather Main, Wantage
Br Mountarmstrong Stud Open Plan Law Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCareer best when winning 6-runner handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good to soft, 5/1) 13 days ago. This looks more demanding up 3lb TFRHHHII BHA61
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn first time by No 4, 10. Hood worn by No 7. Blinkers worn by No 8. Tongue Strap worn by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Think of A Name (IRE), 6-1 Be An Angel (GB), 7-1 Zarathos (IRE), 15-2 Rage of Thunder (IRE), 8-1 Sweet Sonata (GB), 17-2 Zoulu Warrior (IRE), 10-1 Medinilla (IRE), 14-1 Invincible Melody (IRE), 16-1 Zubaru (GB), 28-1 Lazzar (IRE), 40-1 Emporess (IRE), 50-1 Stapleford Park (GB)
RACE RESULT:
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner D - Distance Winner
RECORD & STANDARD
TIMES
All Record and Standard times are supplied courtesy of
5f Al Dasim (IRE) (2yo)(25July22)
5f Charles The Great (IRE) (2yo)(23May11)
5f Spring Bloom (GB) (3yo+)(11Jul22)
6f Aljady (FR) (3yo+)(13Jul20)
6f Cubism I (USA)(17Aug98)
1m Matterhorn (IRE) (3yo+)(29Jun19)
1m Salouen (IRE) (2yo)(07Aug16)
1m2f Regal Reality (GB) (3yo+)(27Aug22)
1m31/2f Double Florin (USA) (3yo+)(19May80)
SIXTH RACE 7.00
ONE MILE ABOUT 31 YARDS (8F ABT 31YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD THE WINDSOR FIREWORKS NIGHT 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): J & T Gosden (25 wins from 80 runners, 31%) runs LEMURIAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (9 wins from 36 runners, 25%) runs LEMURIAN
LONGEST TRAVELLER: YEHUDI trained by D M Loughnane, Kidderminster, 112 miles.
ON A VESPA got her nose in front for the first time when winning at Ffos Las recently despite meeting trouble and could well be capable of following up given she remains unexposed at the trip. Zolder is another who could have further improvement in him given his lightly-raced profile, while Rosemary’s Rose has been third on both handicap outings and may benefit from cheekpieces
1 FERNANDO (GB) (19)123-655D 9-9 (13)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Nina Bailarina (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Hollie Doyle
Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn Br Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability on AW when narrowly beaten at Southwell and placed third at Wolverhampton. Fifth of 7 in handicap at Salisbury(11/2)19daysago,excusedafter6-monthabsencewhengoingofftoohard.First-timetonguestraptoday. TFR
2 CHELSEA OLD CHURCH
(GB) (64)30-550
Ch g New Bay - Lipstick Rose (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA))
This Horse Is For Sale
Br Stone Roses Bloodstock
BHA65
9-8 (11)
Kieran Shoemark
James Owen, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWMade encouraging debut (third at Chester) but finished last of 10 in handicap at Ffos Las (12/1) when pulling hard in blinkers 64 days ago. First-time hood may help him settle better on first run for James Owen. TFRHHHII BHA64
3 LEMURIAN
(GB) (24)0-060
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Montare (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))
Mr George Strawbridge
Br George Strawbridge
9-8 (3)
Robert Havlin
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced with little solid form, seventh of 9 in 10f handicap at Newmarket (11/2) 24 days ago when racing freely and weakening. First-time blinkers today. TFRHHHII BHA64
4 ARF’S DUCHESS
(IRE) (17)6-44 9-8 (12)
Ch f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Endure (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))
Middleham Park Racing CIV & Partners
Oisin Murphy
Charles Hills, Lambourn
Br Lynn Lodge Stud Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced filly who finished fourth of 6 in novice at Newmarket (6/1) 17 days ago, seeming unsuited by the track. Not one to write off now venturing into a handicap given smart pedigree/physique. TFRHHIII BHA64
5 THISCOULDBEFUN (IRE) (13)150044D 9-7 (6)
B f Coulsty (IRE) - Shrewd Approach (IRE) (Dawn Approach (IRE))
Taylor Fisher (3)
Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Br Billy McEnery & Paul McEnery Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWBelow last winning mark and took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 5 in 8f handicap at Chepstow (4/1) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and could build on recent progress TFRHHHII BHA63
6 PRINCESS PW (IRE) (20)332600 9-6 (14)
B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Providence (IRE) (Acclamation)
Wotherspoon, Crew, Grant & McPherson
Br Tally-Ho Stud
Joanna Mason
Gay Kelleway, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden who finished third in handicap at Musselburgh in April but form has tailed off, finishing 11th of 12 at Carlisle (18/1) 20 days ago. Doesn’t look likely to shed maiden tag soon. TFRHHIII BHA62
7 ZOLDER (GB) (12)6-443 9-6 (9)
Ch g New Bay - Philipine Cobra (Showcasing) John Egan
Orbital Racing Group & Partner Denis Quinn, Newmarket
Br Philipine Cobra Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedmodestforminthreemaiden/novicestartsbeforefinishingthirdof8inhandicapatKempton(14/1)12daysago.
1-2-3: 1.ON A VESPA 2.ZOLDER 3.ROSEMARY’S ROSE (IRE)
8
YEHUDI (IRE) (64)03-3023
B g Bated Breath - Egotistic (Sepoy (AUS))
Laurence Bellman
Br Miss Joanne Lavery
9-5 (7)
Billy Loughnane
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to run creditably without progressing, finishing 3rd of 8 at Ffos Las (12/1) 64 days ago in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA61
9 PAY ATTENTION (GB)
(16)412043D
B g Mohaather - Tetrad (USA) (Malibu Moon (USA))
9-5 (5)
Edward Greatrex
Studart James Bloodstock Faye Bramley, Lambourn
Br Green Lantern Stables LLC
TIMEFORM VIEW Won over 8f in June before form declined, finishing third of 5 in handicap at Doncaster (85/40) 16 days ago May appreciate return to this trip TFRHHHII BHA61
10 CAPTAIN CESS (IRE)
(44)003-334
B g Profitable (IRE) - Artisanne (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE))
9-2 (4)
Tyler Heard
Mrs P. Goodwin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Denis McDonnell Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise with close thirds at Bath and Nottingham before finishing fourth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (10/3) 44 days ago, weakening in soft conditions Cheekpieces removed today. TFRHHHII BHA58
11 ON A VESPA
(GB) (10)035231
9-1 (10)
B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Roman Holiday (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Rob Hornby Bloomsbury Stud Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Br Bloomsbury Stud Woburn Safari Park
TIMEFORMVIEWGot her nose in frontforthe first time when winning a 9-runner 7f handicapat Ffos Las(9/5) 10 days ago, overcoming trouble in first-time cheekpieces. Remains unexposed at 7f+ and leading claims. TFRHHHHH BHA57
12 CHARMING FELLOW (GB)
(31)0413-60D
B g Charming Thought - Lulea (Authorized (IRE))
9-1 (2)
Rossa Ryan
Mr W. Prosser Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket
Br William Prosser Fairlawns Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWonahandicapatPontefract(heavy)lastOctoberbutwasseventhof8inhandicapatNewmarket (8/1) 31 days ago, slowly into stride and possibly finding the race coming too soon. TFRHHHII BHA57
13 ROSEMARY’S ROSE (IRE) (28)4-0633
B f Belardo (IRE) - Escallonia (IRE) (Arcano (IRE))
9-0 (1)
Tom Marquand Middleham Park Racing, A Haynes
Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWHasshownmodestabilityinfivecareerstarts,finishingthirdinbothhandicapoutingsthissummer Thirdof7inhandicapatRipon(11/1)28daysago,settling betterthanpreviouslyandgivenamorepositiveride First-timecheekpiecesmayhelpwithfocusandfurtherimprovementnotruledout TFRHHHHI BHA56
14
DESERT CHARM (GB) (40)000140D
B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Desert Kiss (Cape Cross (IRE))
8-11 (8)
Silvestre De Sousa
The Charmers Mike Murphy, Westoning
Br Tim Ellison & Upperwood Farm Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a conditions race at Yarmouth (11/1) in June but finished only eighth of 9 in 8f handicap at Leicester (8/1) 40 days ago when switched to more aggressive tactics. TFRHHHII BHA53
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Hood worn first time by No 2. Blinkers worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 13. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9, 13. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 8, 9, 11.
Stewards Note:
CHELSEA OLD CHURCH: Following its run on 29/6/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
ARF’S DUCHESS: Following its run on 15/8/2025 it was reported that the horse lugged left-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 On A Vespa (GB), 9-1 Zolder (GB), 11-1 Fernando (GB), 12-1 Chelsea Old Church (GB), Thiscouldbefun (IRE), Rosemary’s Rose (IRE), 14-1 Arf’s Duchess (IRE),Yehudi (IRE), Captain Cess (IRE), Charming Fellow (GB), 16-1 Lemurian (GB), Pay Attention (GB), 20-1 Desert Charm (GB), 22-1 Princess Pw (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business
Any individual found contravening these conditions will be evicted.
ONE MILE THREE FURLONGS ABOUT 99 YARDS (11F ABT 99YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE ARC £1MILLION BONUS BIGGER THAN EVER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£8400 x Owners Prize Money 1st £3468, 2nd £1735, 3rd £867, 4th £433, 5th £217. (PenaltyValue £4396.56)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (31 wins from 125 runners, 25%) runs SILVER CHAMBER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (10 wins from 45 runners, 22%) runs SILVER CHAMBER
LONGEST TRAVELLER: OTTOMAN trained by Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerrie, Malpas, 177 miles.
THREE ON THURSDAY has been running consistently well and arriving on the back of an excellent second over C&D recently, she’s taken to break her maiden at the expense of Nelson Gate, who is also knocking on the door after consecutive runner-up finishes Furhaan appeals as the type to do appreciably better now stepping up in trip on handicap debut and is another to take seriously, particularly if the betting speaks in his favour
1 VERSAILLES PRINCE (GB) (33)5634BF
Gr g Frontiersman - Miss Minuty (Verglas (IRE))
David Egan
Miss Jennifer Dorey Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Br Miss Jennifer Dorey Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown modest ability in novice races, finishing fourth of 5 in 10f handicap at Leicester (6/5) 33 days ago when well backed This step up to 11f should suit
2 SILVER CHAMBER
HHHII BHA69
(GB) (34)4-06421 9-9 (1)
Ch f Sea The Moon (GER) - Incroyable (USA) (Singspiel (IRE))
Tom Marquand
Opulence Thoroughbreds William Haggas, Newmarket
Br C & S Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive in handicapson turf, successful in a field of 4 at Ripon (12f) atodds of 7/4 34 days ago, settling better and always holding on. Can go well again. TFRHHHII BHA69
3
CALAXY
(IRE) (33)051-00
B f Calyx - Star of Stars (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA))
9-8 (5)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
Laurence Bellman Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
Br David McGuinness Route Agency Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWona maiden atSouthwell(7f,AW) lastOctoberbutbelow par when ninthof10inahandicapatSandown(66/1)33daysago,albeit left poorlyplacedandracingwide Currenthandicapmarkappearsharshandsteppingupintripraisesquestionsonpedigree. TFRHHHII BHA68
4 FURHAAN (GB) (30)
004
B g Showcasing - Galaxy Highflyer (Galileo (IRE))
9-7 (2)
Kieran Shoemark
Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
Br Meon Valley Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced gelding yet to make much impact, finishing fourth of 8 in novice at Thirsk (20/1) 30 days ago when not knocked about May do appreciably better now stepping up significantly in trip for handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA67
5 FLAGON DRY (IRE) (25)21-3604
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Sweet Dragon Fly (Oasis Dream)
9-6 (10)
Edward Greatrex
Jim and Claire Limited Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Yeomanstown Stud 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest recent form, well-beaten 4th of 8 at Nottingham (18/1) 25 days ago Now wears first-time blinkers TFRHHIII BHA66
6 NUPTOWN GIRL (GB) (21)6-05365
B f Mohaather - Blue Geranium (IRE) (Dansili)
Mr H. Frost
Br Miss K. J. Keir
9-3 (4)
Rob Hornby
Charles Hills, Lambourn
Wishanger Estates Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to really make an impact in six starts, most recently finishing fifth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (50/1) 21 days ago when never competitive. TFRHHHII BHA63
7 NELSON GATE (IRE) (5)400-022
B g Australia - Star of Spring (IRE) (Iffraaj)
TSJ Partnership
9-0 (6)
Hector Crouch
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Star Of Spring Syndicate KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when second of 11 in handicap at Kempton Park (12/1) 5 days ago, beaten only a nose. Knocking firmly on the door and looks sure to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA60
8
GLITTER CODE (IRE) (29)222455
B g Kodiac - Glitterdust (Intello (GER))
J. I. Barnett
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd
9-0 (9)
Oisin Murphy
William Knight, Newmarket
William Knight Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlacedtwiceinhandicapsearlierinthesummerandrunbestexcusedwhenfifthof6inhandicapatYarmouth over 10f (4/1) 29 days ago, left poorly placed Still a maiden but dangerous to dismiss all the same TFRHHHII BHA60
9 OTTOMAN (IRE)
(58)403123BF
B g Acclamation - Kaftan (Dansili)
Ottoman Empire
8-12 (8)
Hollie Doyle
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mylestown Farms Ltd Dodson & Horrell Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won a handicap at Leicester in June before finishing third of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (6/4 favourite) 58 days ago when caught in a pocket on the rail. Could be competitive again if getting a clearer run. TFRHHHII BHA58
10 WITCH
HAZEL (GB) (95)460
Ch f Masar (IRE) - Brogan (Pivotal)
8-11 (11)
Billy Loughnane
Chasemore Farm Jim Boyle, Epsom
Br Chasemore Farm Chasemore Farm LLP
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in three AW maiden/novice starts, latest when eighth of 11 at Lingfield (200/1) 95 days ago where plodded on after meeting trouble Making handicap debut and needs a lot more TFRHHIII BHA57
11 THREE ON THURSDAY (IRE) (9)334352
B f Belardo (IRE) - Absolutely Right (IRE) (Teofilo (IRE))
Netflow Consulting Ltd
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
8-10 (7)
Rhys Clutterbuck
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
TIMEFORM VIEW Second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 9 days ago, clearly suited by the step up in trip Looks ready to break her maiden soon TFRHHHHH BHA56
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Blinkers worn first time by No 5. Hood worn by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 9. Stewards Note:
OTTOMAN: Following its run on 5/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Three On Thursday (IRE), 6-1 Silver Chamber (GB), Nelson Gate (IRE), 7-1 Glitter Code (IRE), 8-1 Ottoman (IRE), 9-1 Versailles Prince (GB), 12-1 Furhaan (GB), 14-1 Nuptown Girl (GB), 16-1 Calaxy (IRE), 28-1 Witch Hazel (GB), 40-1 Flagon Dry (IRE)
