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HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT SOUTHWELL
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
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SOUTHWELL RACECOURSE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
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F R I DAY 20 FE BRUA RY
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS
OF THE MEETING
SIMON CONNAWAY (Chief Steward), JENNY SWAINSON (Steward’s Panel Chair)
BETH DOWSWELL, MICHAEL EYRE, LAWRENCE JORDAN, GWEN THOMAS
STARTERS
PHILLIP DOWSON
SEAMUS O’NEILL
JUDGE
KATIE DOWSON
CLERK OF THE SCALES
WAYNE BURNELL
VETERINARY OFFICERS
JON PYCOCK
VETERINARY SURGEONS
MATT BUTTERELL
ORIANE ABDOUS
KATE KING
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr SIMON BRENCHLEY
Dr ALASTAIR DICKSON
NURSE
SHARON WATTERS
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
LISA COOK
WILL SEELY
RACHEL BARNETT
KAREN WEST
BETTING RING MANAGER
STEPHEN RANN
COMMENTATOR
MALCOLM TOMLINSON
GENERAL MANAGER
KIRSTY EDWARDS
RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE
JOHN HOLLIDAY
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
KIRSTY EDWARDS
SAFEGUARDING DEPUTY
JOHN HOLLIDAY
FIRST RACE 4.26
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS [7F ABT 14YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BET RESPONSIBLY WITH SBK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I)
Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6194, 2nd £3098, 3rd £1548, 4th £774, 5th £387. (Penalty Value £7851) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Herrington (42 wins from 304 runners, 14%) runs ANTHROPOLOGIST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs GOLDMOYNE LONGEST TRAVELLER: JUDGMENT CALL trained by L Perratt, East Kilbride, 274 miles.
GOLDMOYNE has shown improved form since fitted with cheekpieces and returns to Southwell with strong claims Last-time-out winners Fools Rush In and Golden Strike are others worth considering in an open contest.
1
Ch g Calyx - Hot Legs (IRE)
Mr Robin Oliver & Partner
Br Mr R. McDonald & Mr A. Mansergh Wallace
Jack Garritty
Richard Fahey, Malton
Richard Fahey Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWWith reappearance run behind him, returned to form in first-time visor when winning handicap at Newcastle (5/1) 2 weeks ago, making up loads of ground after having to be switched Can remain competitive now that he’s back on track. TFR####! BHA70
2 GOLDMOYNE (IRE) (14) 011-223 D BF
B g Galileo Gold - Jumbo Romance (IRE)
Mr Gordon McDowall
9-9 (12)
Ashley Lewis (5)
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mrs Claire Doyle Aver Generics Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWAnother the yard has worked the oracle with, recording back-to-back 6f wins at Newcastle in December Has continued in good form, third of 9 at the same course (7f, 11/8) 2 weeks ago despite being kept wide from high draw He’s a major player TFR##### BHA70
3
ERNIE’S VALENTINE (GB) (18) 134-525 D
Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Eastern Destiny
The Bumblebees and Partners
7 9-8 (3)
Phoebe Edwards (7)
Ross Burdon, Newmarket
Br Worksop Manor Stud Rb Racing Syndicate, Kwiff - Spryme Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Went through a good spell towards end of last year and went close in 1m handicap at this course in January. Caught further back than ideal last time TFR###!! BHA69
4 ANTHROPOLOGIST (GB) (14) 2200-66 D
B g Study of Man (IRE) - Yorkindred Spirit
4 9-8 (8)
Dylan Hogan
Mr Phil Kelly Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Friar Ings Stud Ltd Gleann Cottages (Trading as J.P Gargan)
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise on stable debut when never-nearer sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton in January, but failed to build on that when beating only 2 at Newcastle 2 weeks ago. TFR##!!! BHA69
5 HARBOUR VISION (GB) (17) 410-011 D
9-6 (11)
Gr g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Holy Nola (USA) Mikkel Mortensen (5)
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Newsells Park Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Has developed an all-or-nothing profile of late, following 2 last places with back-toback victories at Wolverhampton. Capable of another bold bid if on a going day. TFR###!! BHA67
6 JUDGMENT CALL (GB) (10) 4-35002 D
Br g Pivotal - Madonna Dell’orto
Mr Paul Corrigan & Miss L A Perratt
Kaiya Fraser
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Rockwell Bloodstock McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar
TIMEFORMVIEWForm has been mixed this year, leaving behind a couple of lesser efforts when second of 9 in 6f handicap at Newcastle (6/1) 10 days ago. Task is now to back that up returned to a longer trip TFR###!! BHA67 (+4)
7 KING OF YORK (IRE) (15) 2632-22 CD BF
B g Kingman - Archangel Gabriel (USA)
A Baker D Slack M Wilson & Partners
Br Hunscote Stud & Humber Bloodstock
7 9-5 (5)
Kieran O’Neill
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
TIMEFORM VIEW All 4 career wins at this C&D and has returned at the top of his game this year, only narrowly denied when second of 10 here (9/5) 15 days ago. TFR###!! BHA66
8
ARNAZ (GB) (39) 3204-06 D 5 9-5 (9)
B g Havana Grey - Fair Maiden (JPN)
Laurence Bellman
Br Mr & Mrs S. Bosley
Billy Loughnane
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEWSole success in May 2024. Left with a lot to do when sixth of 10 at Wolverhampton (16/1) 6 weeks ago, and has eased bit more in the weights since TFR##!!! BHA66
9 FOOLS
RUSH IN (IRE) (15) 04-1521 CD
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Faddwa (IRE)
Mr S Thompson and Mrs R Carr
8 9-4 (1)
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Stephanie Hanly William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWHas been in good heart of late, making it 2 wins from 4 starts this year at this C&D (16/1) 15 days ago. Often races freely, but there’s the potential for plenty of pace in the race, which will help. TFR####! BHA65
10 CILL MOCHEALLOG (IRE) (15) 523-010 CD BF 5 9-4 (6)
Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Excel Yourself (IRE)
Robert Havlin
Radlett Racing Dean Ivory, Radlett
Br Michael O’Mahony
Dean Ivory Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort for current connections when winning in authoritative fashion at this C&D in January. Never figured here last time TFR##!!! BHA65
11 JAMAICAN STORM (GB) (29) 0053-30
B g Havana Grey - Morant Bay (IRE)
Mr B. Smart
Br Fernham Farm Ltd
4 9-1 (10)
Daniel Muscutt
Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Bryan Smart Racing, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden but, having eased in the weights, has placed twice this winter, including over C&D in January. Failed to beat any at Newcastle since, though TFR##!!! BHA62
12 NORTHERN ATTITUDE (IRE)
(10) 5423-20 4 9-0 (7)
B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Sharnberry Finley Marsh
Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd Joey Ramsden, Newark
Br Mr S. Chappell
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped well on stable debut when runner-up in 6f handicap here in January, but went backwards from that at Newcastle 10 days ago and still winless. TFR##!!! BHA61 (-1)
2025: NO CORRESPONDING MEETING LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn by No. 5, 7. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Harbour Vision (GB), 6-1 Goldmoyne (IRE), 7-1 Golden Strike (IRE), King of York (IRE), 9-1 Judgment Call (GB), Fools Rush In (IRE), 11-1 Ernie’s Valentine (GB), 16-1 Cill Mocheallog (IRE), Northern Attitude (IRE), 22-1 Anthropologist (GB), 28-1 Arnaz (GB), Jamaican Storm (GB)
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR OWNERS & TRAINERS
Thank you for both running your horse(s) and attending today. Your dedicated facility is on the First Floor of the Grandstand, in this facility is complimentary tea, coffee and a meal. You should have received a meal voucher on entry. Good luck with your runner(s).
If you require any assistance today please ask any member of the staff who will be happy to help you. For more information please visit www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk
SECOND RACE 4.58
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS [7F ABT 14YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BET RESPONSIBLY WITH SBK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II)
Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6194, 2nd £3098, 3rd £1548, 4th £774, 5th £387. (Penalty Value £7851) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Herrington (42 wins from 304 runners, 14%) runs DREAM ILLUSION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs NO KNEE NEVER LONGEST TRAVELLER: FEDERAL ENVOY trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 218 miles.
DREAM ILLUSION has proved better than ever on last 2 starts, making it back-toback wins when scoring readily at this course 9 days ago, and she can cope with the drop back in trip in her current form. No Knee Never wasted no time getting back on track when runner-up here last time and could be the main danger, ahead of The Caribbean.
1 CHOLA EMPIRE (GB) (21) 002-533 CD 7 9-9 (5)
B g Territories (IRE) - Veena (FR) Luke Morris Chola Dynasty David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Dr Arujuna Sivananthan David Simcock Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time C&D winner who has made the frame on 3 of his last 4 starts, creditable third of 12 in a handicap here (10/1) 3 weeks ago. Can again make his presence felt at this venue. TFR###!! BHA70
2
FEDERAL ENVOY (IRE) (21) 40004-6 CD 5 9-9 (6)
Br g Bated Breath - Caped Lady (IRE) Lewis Edmunds
Let’s Be Lucky Racing 37 & David Carroll Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Domenico Fonzo & Maria Teresa Matouani Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWAll 3 career victories at this C&D and ended last year with a respectable fourth of 7 here in December Raced closer to the pace than ideal when sixth of 12 at this course (13/2) 3 weeks ago and not one to write off from a career-low mark. TFR###!! BHA70
3
BELLA BISBEE (GB) (14) 0124-26 CD 5 9-8 (11)
B m Muhaarar - Sterling Sound (USA) Kieran O’Neill
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Fiona Gordon
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful on stable debut at Wolverhampton in December and made the frame next 3 starts, before racing wide when sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (14/1) 2 weeks ago. No surprise to see her bounce back. TFR##!!! BHA69
4 ALPINE OASIS (GB) (16) 660-040 C 5 9-8 (4)
Gr m Oasis Dream - Langlauf (USA)
Darragh Keenan
Mr Brett Lawrence John Butler, Newmarket
Br T Bloom
TIMEFORMVIEWWithout a win since 2024 but did run well when fourth of 7 in 11f handicap at this course last month. However, was below form at Kempton (25/1) 16 days ago in first-time cheekpieces. First run for another new yard TFR##!!! BHA69
5 MY MATE MIKE (IRE) (15) 3605-01 CD 6 9-6 (8)
B g Camacho - Forgotten Wish (IRE)
Robert Havlin
Mr Dean Ivory Dean Ivory, Radlett
Br Swordlestown Little Stud
Dean Ivory Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Left seasonal/stable debut effort behind when getting back to winning ways in 10-runner handicap at this C&D (11/1) 15 days ago, seen to good effect having never been far away from the pace Tougher ask back up in grade TFR###!! BHA67
6 THE CARIBBEAN (IRE) (39) 40201-3 D 5 9-5 (12)
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shermeen (IRE)
Llewelyn,Runeckles and Wetumpka Racing
Billy Loughnane
Heather Main, Wantage
Br Barronstown Stud Open Plan Law Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of drop in grade when winning at Wolverhampton in December Backed that up returned to a higher level when third of 10 at the same course (5/1) 6 weeks ago and can feature again. TFR####! BHA66
7 PACKETOFBISCUITS (GB) (10) 004-503 D 4 9-5 (9)
B g Showcasing - Queen Sarra P. J. McDonald
A Pot To Pete In Syndicate John Mackie, Church Broughton
Br Martin Webb & Nigel Tinkler John Mackie Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Wasn’t seen to best effect when third of 9 at Newcastle (9/1) 10 days ago, coming from a long way back in a contest where the pace held up Not ruled out from his current mark. TFR###!! BHA66 (-1)
1-2-3:
8 PHOENIX OF DREAMS (IRE) (10) 600-635
B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Dreaming of Rubies
Coral Racing Club
Jason Hart
John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br Newtown Stud Partnership JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHas yet to win a handicap and followed a good run with a below-par one in 6f handicap at Newcastle (9/1) 10 days ago. Others preferred as he goes back up in trip TFR##!!! BHA66 (-1)
9
NO
KNEE
NEVER (IRE) (15) 36-3162 CD
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Question Times
Nick Bradley Racing 18
9-4 (1)
Sam James
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Sweetmans Bloodstock Scotty Tips, Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally over this C&D in January and soon left behind a lesser effort over 1m when second of 12 here (11/2) 15 days ago, despite being unsuited by the muddling gallop. Not taken lightly TFR####! BHA65
10 DREAM ILLUSION (GB) (9) 04-3011 C D
B f Oasis Dream - Triple Star
9-4 (in5lbex) (2)
Dylan Hogan
Mrs J. Lewis Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Selwood/Seascape Bloodstock Bg Europa UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever when winning 1m handicaps at Newcastle and here on last 2 starts Had plenty in hand for latter success and seems sure to make a bold bid for the hat-trick under a 5-lb penalty. TFR##### BHA60 (+5)
11 ASIAN JOURNEY (IRE) (15) 0400-33
B g Siyouni (FR) - Hibiscus (IRE)
5 9-1 (10)
Sean Dylan Bowen
Mrs Samantha England Sam England, Guiseley
Br Mrs Susan Roy & Mr Nicolas Wrigley
Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Not long with current yard and has returned to form when third over C&D last 2 starts, coming from further back than ideal on latest (18/1) 15 days ago. Could go well with cheekpieces back on TFR###!! BHA62
12 PEARLY SQUIRREL (IRE) (69) 300
B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Katherine Lee (IRE)
Jamie Rocke
David Egan
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Thomas J. Murphy Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame on first 2 starts for current yard and had excuses when eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 11/2) when last seen in December, not ideally placed Cheekpieces now reapplied. TFR##!!! BHA61
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Hood worn by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 6, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9, 11, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Dream Illusion (GB), 11-2 No Knee Never (IRE), 8-1 Chola Empire (GB), 9-1 The Caribbean (IRE), 10-1 My Mate Mike (IRE), Asian Journey (IRE), 14-1 Federal Envoy (IRE), Packetofbiscuits (GB), 16-1 Pearly Squirrel (IRE), 18-1 Bella Bisbee (GB), Phoenix of Dreams (IRE), 28-1 Alpine Oasis (GB)
POSITION OF STALLS
5f: Centre
Remainder: Inner
The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or eject anyone from the enclosure without assigning a reason for so doing. Security have orders to remove all disorderly persons from the course No dogs allowed on the course
SUNDAY 16 AUGUST
THIRD RACE 5.30
ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS [12F ABT 14YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE TIPPING TOM ON SBK BET FEED
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6194, 2nd £3098, 3rd £1548, 4th £774, 5th £387. (Penalty Value £7851)
Weights lowered 6lb. 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D M Simcock (28 wins from 163 runners, 17%) runs TRAILA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S C Williams (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs BYSTANDER & SOMETHING
LONGEST TRAVELLER: KNIGHT TEMPLAR trained by R Stephens, Caldicot, 175 miles.
WONDER is a very solid proposition on the all-weather and has the benefit of Oisin Murphy in the saddle, so is taken to go a place better than at Lingfield last time in a race where plenty have something to prove. Two others that don’t are Pleasant Man and Knight Templar.
Ch g Australia - Waila
Katy Jane Reed and Edward J Ware
Daniel Muscutt
David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Southcourt Stud Richard Frisby Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since summer 2023, and though he wasn’t beaten that far when sixth of 7 in handicap over 14f at Southwell (12/1) 21 days ago, there was a muddling nature to that race and he could have flattered. TFR###!! BHA75
2 WONDER (GB) (41) 00664-2 C
5 9-8 (11)
Ch g Masar (IRE) - High Drama (IRE) Oisin Murphy
Mr Gary Marney & Mrs Senel Marney
James Fanshawe, Newmarket
Br Mrs V. Williams Pegasus Stables LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t scored since winning over 2m here last March but has a consistent record on all-weather, typically running well when second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (7/2) 41 days ago. Leading claims from unchanged mark with first-time cheekpieces applied and Murphy booked TFR##### BHA75
3 URBAN ROAD (GB) (17) 453-304 C
Ch g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Normandy Maid
Mr S McMillan, Mr F Reay & Mr A D Brown
Br Mr D. D. Oakes
7 9-8 (6)
Sean Kirrane
Alan Brown, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEWHas better record on AW than turf and was placed here in December No obvious excuses when fourth of 6 at Wolverhampton (25/1) 17 days ago, however, and not certain to relish the longer trip TFR###!! BHA75
4 KNIGHT TEMPLAR (GB) (20) 1113/-10 D BF
B g Haafhd - Jewelled
5 9-8 (12)
Luke Morris
Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br Mr & Mrs M. Franklin
Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Kempton over 16f on return to Flat 30 days ago. Beat only one at Lingfield last time, but had excuses. TFR####! BHA75
5 BYSTANDER (IRE) (64) 160/200-
6 9-8 (10)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Witnessed Sean Levey
TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Paul & Billy McEnery Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Close second in seller at Wolverhampton over 9f in October. Ran badly last time, and cheekpieces and longer trip need to have major effect TFR##!!! BHA75
6 SOMETHING (GB) (16) 0400-52 D BF 5 9-8 (3)
6SOMETHING ) ) F
Br g Golden Horn - Calipatria
Mrs J. Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Highclere Stud Tote
NON-RUNNER
TIMEFORMVIEWWon in this grade at Ripon in May and returned to form when second at Kempton 16 days ago. Still not had much racing for current connections and should be in the mix again. TFR####! BHA75
7 ISLE OF SARK (USA) (247) 46/6223- 8 9-7 (7)
B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Endless Fancy (USA) Aiden Brookes
Mr Anthony Bithell
Br Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicap hurdle at Sedgefield in October for Mickey Bowen, but arrives here on the back of 2 below-par efforts over jumps and now with a different stable again. TFR##!!! BHA74
8
MOTAZZEN (IRE) (170) 0300/16- CD
B g Dubawi (IRE) - Yaazy (IRE)
Carol & Chris Jackson & Henrietta Knight
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
8 9-7 (1)
Cieren Fallon
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage
Henrietta Knight
TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 4 wins on the spin over C&D last summer Placed 3 times over hurdles since but looks in the handicapper’s grip TFR##!!! BHA74
9 PLEASANT MAN
(GB) (21) 5054-34 C D
B g Galileo (IRE) - Melito (AUS)
Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd
Br Northern Farm
8 9-5 (5)
Lewis Edmunds
Joey Ramsden, Newark
TIMEFORMVIEWArrives here on the back on 3 in-frame efforts, shaping particularly well when third at Chelmsford last month and backing that up with a solid fourth over 14f here 3 weeks ago. Respected. TFR####! BHA72
10 PROMETHEAN (FR) (54) 410000- D
Gr g Intello (GER) - Vezina (FR)
Lpd Demolition Ltd
Br Seven Hills Bloodstock Ltd
5 9-5 (2)
Sean Dylan Bowen
Sam England, Guiseley
Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Won maiden at Clairefontaine in August for David Menuisier but offered little in 2 Flat starts for current yard and was tailed off tried over hurdles last time TFR#!!!! BHA72
11
LOVING LOOK
(GB) (60) 445350- D
B m Expert Eye - Light of Love
Keatley Racing Owners Group
5 9-5 (9)
Barry McHugh
Adrian Keatley, Malton
Br Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Keatley Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless in 2025 Shaped with some encouragement when fifth of 11 at Newcastle on debut for yard in December, but failed to beat a rival only outing since TFR##!!! BHA72
12
GIFTED ANGEL
(IRE) (52) 16/2250- D
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Sommorell (IRE)
Mr D. R. Passant
6 9-4 (4)
Dylan Hogan
Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Mr R. Patterson Greenhous Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up twice in the autumn (including at C&D) but last 2 Flat starts were underwhelming and offered little reverted to hurdling last time TFR##!!! BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2, 5. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 8. Stewards Note:
GIFTED ANGEL: Following its run on 14/1/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Wonder (GB), 9-2 Something (GB), 8-1 Knight Templar (GB), Pleasant Man (GB), 14-1 Traila (GB), Urban Road (GB), Motazzen (IRE), 16-1 Bystander (IRE), Gifted Angel (IRE), 18-1 Loving Look (GB), 25-1 Isle of Sark (USA), Promethean (FR)
Any persons using photographic equipment on this Racecourse must adhere to the following rules in accordance with British Horseracing Authority General Instruction 5.2 1. The use of flash equipment is strictly forbidden at all times 2. Photographs may only be taken at those areas open to the public
FOURTH RACE 6.00
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 16YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH SBK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £15000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £6194, 2nd £3098, 3rd £1548, 4th £774, 5th £387. (Penalty Value £7851)
Weights lowered 2lb. 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Owen (33 wins from 184 runners, 18%) runs MUMAYAZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs MUMAYAZ LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZOULU WARRIOR trained by H Main, Wantage, 125 miles.
DC COGENT is still reasonably low-mileage at 6f and his 2 placed efforts over the trip this winter suggest he’s capable of landing one from this sort of mark of 69. Cargin Bhui isn’t the easiest to win with but the anticipated strong gallop here will play to his strengths, whilst the in-form Zoulu Warrior should again be thereabouts
1 ONE MORE DREAM (GB) (128) 062100- CD 7 9-7
Br g Bated Breath - Gracefilly
Jason Hart Ryedale Racing
John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br Simon Wood Asset Finance Solutions (UK) Ltd., JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won comfortably at Wolverhampton in September but disappointing next 2 starts
Others make greater appeal returning from 128 days off. TFR###!! BHA70
2 BILL PLUMB (IRE) (40) 61613-6 D
B g Footstepsinthesand - Provence
7 9-7 (11)
Daniel Muscutt
Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br Hyde Park Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful over 6f at Yarmouth in August/October and ran well when close third at Newcastle on final outing of 2025 Had been off for 10 weeks prior to only sixth of 10 in a handicap at Chelmsford (16/1) 40 days ago but place claims if able to bounce back. TFR###!! BHA70
3 FARANDAWAY (IRE) (14) 3030-44
4 9-7 (10)
B or Br g Far Above (IRE) - Clare Island (IRE) Oliver Stammers
Mr Jimmy Kay and partner Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd AMG Engineering & Packaging Ltd, AMG Engineering Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Career record of 0-14 isn’t convincing but at least shaped as if a return to this trip would suit when a keeping-on fourth of 10 in 5f handicap at Newcastle (13/2) 14 days ago. TFR###!! BHA70
4 CARGIN BHUI (IRE) (14) 06-2331 D
5 9-7 (6)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Ragtime Dancer Lewis Edmunds
MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd
David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Br Ringfort Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWHold-up sort who needs things to drop right but found it all coming together perfectly at Wolverhampton (9/4 fav, 10 ran) 14 days ago to notch a second career win Still looks on a handy mark from 6lb higher, though run style and tendency to start slowly means he comes with risks attached TFR####! BHA70
5 MUMAYAZ (IRE) (16) 163-350 CD
9-7 (4)
B g Tamayuz - Rashaaqa David Egan
Mr N Sfrantzis James Owen, Newmarket
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner in November but has finished down the field on his last 2 outings, admittedly not given a hard time after blowing the start on latest Back in headgear for the first time this season and possible that will spark a return to form TFR###!! BHA70
6 DC COGENT (GB) (10) 40642-3 BF
B g Washington DC (IRE) - Analytical
David Nolan
Mr J.R Dwyer and Mr B. Smart Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Br Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to win a handicap but was perhaps unlucky not to have gone even closer when a half-length second over C&D prior to Christmas, meeting trouble Respectable third at Newcastle 10 days ago and should be in the mix again. TFR##### BHA69
7 ZOULU WARRIOR (IRE) (32) 20211-4 CD BF
Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Serendipitously (IRE)
Llewelyn,Runeckles and Wetumpka Racing
(1)
Billy Loughnane
Heather Main, Wantage
Br Mountarmstrong Stud Open Plan Law Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWGained second win of the season over C&D in December prior to following up at Wolverhampton. Creditable effort from this career-high mark when fourth back at Wolverhampton 32 days ago and should give another good account now sporting first-time blinkers. TFR####! BHA69
8
BRAVE
EMPIRE (IRE) (16) 0353-55 D
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Isabeau (IRE)
James Paul Services To Industry Ltd
Br Yeomanstown Stud
5 9-5 (12)
Darragh Keenan
Ivan Furtado, Easingwold
James Paul Services To Industry Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 15 starts and more than 2 years since his last win, again highlighting he’s not one for maximum faith when a below-form fifth of 6 in 5f handicap at Newcastle (5/1) 16 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA68
9 MART (GB) (6) 504-024 D
5 9-5 (8)
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Adorn Luke Morris
Racing To Profit Syndicate
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to form when runner-up at Lingfield in late-January but failed to build on that effort when fourth of 7 (3/1) in a deeper race there 6 days ago. Remains below last winning mark and is capable of making his presence felt if on a going day. TFR###!! BHA68
10
I NEED
YOUR LOVE
(GB) (20) 2153-52 D
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Dubai Cyclone (USA)
Mr J Blackburn Racing
4 9-4 (5)
Joanna Mason
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Ladyswood Farm & Stud LLP Sheridan Ny Llp
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning at Bath in October and went down fighting when a close second of 10 at Newcastle (6/1) 20 days ago. Step back up to 6f not certain to suit (can prove headstrong) but tough to rule out in current form TFR###!! BHA67
11 BLUE FORCE (IRE)
(14) 401-650 C
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Miss Fay (IRE)
John and Tony Jarvis and Partner
Br Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey
5 9-4 (3)
Cam Hardie
Antony Brittain, Warthill
TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in December but no better than mid-field in 3 starts since Opposable having a rare outing at 6f
12 BLACKJACK
(GB) (10) 5646-40 CD 9 9-4 (2)
B g Sleeping Indian - Medam Hollie Doyle
Mrs S. Cunliffe-Lister
Br Burton Agnes Bloodstock Breeders
Alan Brown, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEW Has made the frame twice here this winter but consistency isn’t his strong suit and he followed one of those creditable efforts with a below-par run at Newcastle 6 days ago. TFR##!!! BHA67 (-2)
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 10, 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Dc Cogent (GB), 6-1 Cargin Bhui (IRE), 7-1 Zoulu Warrior (IRE), 8-1 I Need Your Love (GB), 10-1 One More Dream (GB), Mumayaz (IRE), 12-1 Bill Plumb (IRE), 16-1 Mart (GB), Blackjack (GB), 18-1 Farandaway (IRE), 25-1 Blue Force (IRE), 28-1 Brave Empire (IRE)
CONSTITUTION HILL (GB)
ABayGelding
Owner:MichaelBuckley
CONSTITUTIONHILL(GB):10winsoverhurdlesto2025and£881,826inc.Champion Hurdle,Gr.1,AintreeHurdle,Gr.1,SupremeNovicesHurdle,Gr.1,ChristmasHurdle,Gr.1 (3times),FightingFifthHurdle,Gr.1,TolworthNovices’Hurdle,Gr.1andInternational Hurdle,Gr.2;alsoplacedinapoint-to-pointat4.
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QueenofTheStage(IRE):2winsoverhurdlesat4andplaced4timesinc.3rdJane SeymourMaresNovices’Hurdle,L.;damof7foals;2runners;2winners: CONSTITUTIONHILL(GB)(17g.byBlueBresil(FR)):seeabove. LandGenie(GB)(18g.byFlemensfirth(USA)):2winsviz.winnerofaN.H.FlatRaceat 5;alsowinneroverhurdlesat6andplaced4times. ReenieTurpin(GB)(21f.byJackHobbs(GB)):unraced.
Shealsohasa3-y-ofilly,a2-y-ofillybothbyBlueBresil(FR)andayearlingfillybyGolden Horn(GB).
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SUPREMEDUCASSE(IRE):winneroverhurdles;damof3foals;1runner;awinner: QueenofTheStage(IRE)(f.byKing’sTheatre(IRE)):seeabove.
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PEDEGALE(IRE)(byStrongGale):placedinaN.H.FlatRaceat4;alsoplacedoverhurdles andplacedoverfences;damof9foals;5runners;3winnersinc.: SuperGale(IRE):2winsoverfencesandplaced;also7winsinpoint-to-points.
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DEEPADVENTURE:unraced;damof12foals;10runners;6winnersandapoint-to-point winnerinc.:
MYSUNNYGLEN:4winsviz.winnerofaN.H.FlatRaceandplaced3times;also3 winsoverhurdlesinc.DunshaughlinH.Hurdle,L.,placed5timesandplaced overfences;damofwinnersandapoint-to-pointwinner.
ThenextdamFIRSTADVENTURE:unraced;OwnsistertoRingside;damof15 foals;11runners;6winnersinc.:
DENYSADVENTURE:8winsviz.winnerandplaced3rdRankCupH., L.;also3winsoverhurdlesand4winsoverfencesinc.Arkle Chase,L
MissBoon:10winsviz.at3andplaced;also5winsoverhurdles andplaced6timesand3winsoverfencesandplaced3 times;damofwinners;grandamofTHIRDLEVELTOM(GB) (5winsviz.3winsoverhurdlesand2winsoverfencesinc. MountRubyH.Chase,Gr.3).
OpenHouse:4winsandplaced7times;damofwinners;third damofNEARLYNAMA’D(IRE)(8wins,£175,454viz.2wins overhurdlesand6winsoverfencesinc.DanMooreMem. H.Chase,Gr.1,BallyhackH.Chase,Gr.2(twice)).
FastAdventure;damofwinners;grandamofMENORAH (IRE)(15wins,£667,209viz.winnerofaN.H.FlatRace at4;also5winsoverhurdlesinc.SupremeNovices Hurdle,Gr.1andInternationalHurdle,Gr.2and9 winsoverfencesinc.ManifestoNovices’Chase, Gr.1andCharlieHallChase,Gr.2),COURTMAID (IRE)(8wins,£149,963viz.winnerofaN.H.Flat Race;also4winsoverhurdlesandplaced 3rdNavanH.Hurdle,Gr.2and3winsover fencesinc.PorterstownH.Chase,Gr.2).
CONSTITUTIONHILL(GB) (2017) BayGelding
(2010)
FIFTH RACE 6.30
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 16YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SBK: BETTING WITHOUT THE BULL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £35000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £14452, 2nd £7228, 3rd £3612, 4th £1806, 5th £903. (Penalty Value £18319)
Weights lowered 1lb. 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (60 wins from 576 runners, 10%) runs INTERVENTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 67 runners, 12%) runs BETSEN LONGEST TRAVELLERS: VANTHEMAN trained by K Ryan & STATION X trained by B Smart, Hambleton, 120 miles.
Cases can be made for several but none are more persuasive as the one for STAR CHORUS now he’s returned to this course (form figures here read 311351). Vantheman is 2-2 on AW and rates a serious threat, with Silky Wilkie another fancied to be in the mix.
1 SILKY WILKIE (IRE) (4) 00-3141 D
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Vasoni (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing LXXXI & E Burke
7 9-9 (in4lbex) (11)
Jack Nicholls (5)
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Br Mrs Claire Doyle Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWTook advantage of a much-reduced mark when ending long losing run at Newcastle in January and quickly back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (6f) 4 days ago. Has a wide draw to overcome but every chance he’ll feature under a 4-lb penalty TFR####! BHA82
2 BETSEN (GB) (17) 2001-44 CD BF
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Martini Magic
KHDRP
Br Cranford Bloodstock & Irish NationalStud
5 9-8 (2)
Billy Loughnane
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a shock when scoring over C&D on stable debut in November but hasn’t yet kicked on, finishing fourth the last twice when sent off favourite. TFR###!! BHA85
3 VANTHEMAN (IRE) (29) 00605-1 D
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Laila Honiwillow
Alison Muir Tonge / Colin Paterson
5 9-8 (4)
Kevin Stott
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Br Yeomanstown Stud K. A. Ryan Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Caught the eye on final 2025 outing at York and made a winning return without headgear in 5f handicap at Newcastle last month (now 2-2 on AW), showing a good attitude. Raised 4lb but remains favourably treated on old form TFR####! BHA85
4 INTERVENTION (GB) (9) 510-062 CD
B g Swiss Spirit - Lady Lube Rye (IRE)
The Horse Watchers 8
9 9-6 (9)
Harry Davies
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd Timeform
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged last season’s Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f) and back on the scoresheet at Lingfield (6f) in December Returned to form from out of the blue in a reapplied hood when going down narrowly at Kempton last time, but consistency isn’t his forte. TFR###!! BHA83 (+2)
5 ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (8) 20-0333 CD
9-6 (6)
B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella Oisin Murphy
Mr Evan M. Sutherland
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Mrs J. McMahon GAIN Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good order of late, finishing third for the third start on the spin at Chelmsford (16/5) 8 days ago. Booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye and this veteran could have a part to play TFR###!! BHA83 (-1)
6 STAR CHORUS (IRE) (10) 35-3134 C
4 9-6 (8)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Summer Chorus Rob Hornby
Manor Park Racing Mike Murphy, Westoning
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner last month and probably would’ve also won next time but for a slow start. Shaped similarly when fourth of 5 at Lingfield 10 days ago, and return to this track should suit, as might another go at 6f TFR##### BHA83
7 ROBERTO CARO (IRE) (88) 451000- D
5 9-6 (12)
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Bett’s Gift Oisin McSweeney Reindeer Racing Club Adrian Keatley, Malton
Br J. McGlynn & C. Lyons
TIMEFORMVIEWPut it all together when landing 14-runner handicap in Racing League series at Chepstow (6f) in August Well held on all 3 subsequent outings, however, and returns from 3 months off. TFR##!!! BHA83
1-2-3: 1.STAR CHORUS (IRE) 2.VANTHEMAN (IRE) 3.SILKY WILKIE (IRE)
8
JENEVER (GB) (133) 400010- CD
7 9-5 (7)
B g Swiss Spirit - Dutch Mistress Lewis Edmunds
Chezzy Golf, Mr Foxon and Mr Jones
Br Lianne Delaunois-Vanderperren
Jessica Macey, Doncaster
Jessica Macey Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWSandown winner last June and returned to form with a narrow success in first-time blinkers at Nottingham (6f) in October. Shaped as if still in good form under a penalty at York 8 days later but absent since. TFR##!!! BHA82
9
CAJETAN
(GB) (17) 06000-3 D
B g Advertise - South Bay
RJH Ltd and Facts & Figures
5 9-5 (10)
Luke Morris
Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Barton Stud Partnership William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWAll 3 career wins have been on the all-weather and he made a solid start after leaving Jack Channon and 8 months off when third of 7 at Wolverhampton (11/1) 17 days ago. Wide stall to contend with here, however. TFR###!! BHA82
10 STANLEY SPENCER (IRE) (22) 1042-00 CD
5 9-5 (5)
B g Iffraaj - Marsh Hawk Hector Crouch
Mr Anthony Hogarth James Tate, Newmarket
Br Rockcliffe Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWTends to give his running at this track and can have a line put through latest run, getting the worst of it when the leader hung down the centre when eighth of 9 at Chelmsford (4/1) just over 3 weeks ago. TFR###!! BHA82
11 MONKS DREAM (IRE) (16)
3204-31 D
B g Unfortunately (IRE) - Celestial Dream (IRE)
The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner
5 9-4 (3)
Sean Kirrane
Tim Easterby, Malton
Br E. Ryan Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded long losing run in 6-runner handicap at Newcastle over 5f (7/2) just over a fortnight ago. Pulled too hard last time he tried 6f but a hood has made him more tractable recently TFR###!! BHA81
12 STATION X (GB) (115) 250422- D
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - She’s A Worldie (IRE)
4 9-4 (1)
David Nolan
Mr S. Chappell & Partner Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Br Mr S. Chappell Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form when last seen in October, finishing runner-up for a second successive start at Catterick (6f) Ran a cracker on return last season but this the first time he’s raced on AW TFR###!! BHA81
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Hood worn by No. 4, 6, 11. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 12.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Vantheman (IRE), 6-1 Intervention (GB), 7-1 Monks Dream (IRE), 8-1 Aberama Gold (GB), 10-1 Cajetan (GB), Station X (GB), 12-1 Silky Wilkie (IRE), Betsen (GB), 16-1 Star Chorus (IRE), 20-1 Stanley Spencer (IRE), 40-1 Jenever (GB), 50-1 Roberto Caro (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 7.00
SBK: DONT SETTLE FOR LESS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £55000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £22710, 2nd £11358, 3rd £5676, 4th £2838, 5th £1419. (Penalty Value £28787)
Weights lowered 1lbs. 17 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): K R Burke (35 wins from 217 runners, 16%) runs FIRST AMBITION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (4 wins from 11 runners, 36%) runs FIRST AMBITION LONGEST TRAVELLER: MIDNIGHT LION trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 282 miles.
Stacks in with chances but a tentative nod goes to DOSMAN, who continued his promising start for new connections when runner-up at Newcastle a fortnight ago Midnight Lion recorded his ninth win at that venue on New Year’s Day and should again be competitive, whilst First Ambition, Londoner and Zyran all have plenty going for them, too.
1
B g Footstepsinthesand - Beal Ban (IRE)
Mr Martin Hughes
Jason Watson
Julie Camacho, Malton
Br Natasha Newsome Old Oak Holdings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProved at least as good as ever to make it 3 wins from his last 4 all-weather starts at Newcastle (1m) last month, seen to maximum effect having been allowed a soft lead Career-high mark to contend with here and may not find things so much in his favour TFR###!! BHA90
2 ANGEL HUNTER (GB) (16) 01010-0 C D
B c Acclamation - Ruxleys Star (USA) Sean Levey
Mr William Stobart
Br Pineapple Stud Ltd
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
TIMEFORMVIEW Grabbed a share of spoils here (7.1f) in October but has disappointed on both runs since, having little chance the way things developed following another 7-week break at Kempton recently First-time blinkers are applied and needs a return to this venue to spark him back to life TFR##!!! BHA90
3 FIRST AMBITION (GB) (85) 11206- CD 5 9-7 (9)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Laurens (FR)
Mr D Bardsley, E Burke & Partner
Sam James
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Br Coverdale Stud KB Spigot Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDebut winner at Newcastle and followed up under a penalty 8 months later over C&D in August Lost unbeaten AW record at former course in November but has been given a break since and is worth a chance to bounce back returning from a 3-month absence. TFR####! BHA89
4 UNASSUMING (FR) (16) 2253-45 CD
B m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Unpretentious
6 9-7 (3)
Billy Loughnane Middleham Park, Partners & M Watmough
George Boughey, Newmarket
Br John Camilleri Fairway Thoroughbreds Middleham Park Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer who but lacked the change of gear to cope with a tactical affair when fifth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12/1) 16 days ago. Form figures at this track read 112 (all in 2024) so shouldn’t be underestimated TFR###!! BHA89
5 ZRYAN (FR) (20) 2512-01 D
5 9-7 (10)
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dahama Cieren Fallon
Gallop Racing & Mr Gary Downes
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Al Asayl France Burn Fencing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSolid all-weather performer who resumed progress back in calmer waters at Newcastle (10.2f) just under 3 weeks ago, the emphasis on speed proving no problem 3lb rise makes things harder for all the drop back in trip shouldn’t be an issue. TFR###!! BHA89
6 MIDNIGHT LION (GB) (50) 61561-1 D
Br g Nathaniel (IRE) - Coyote
6 9-6 (2)
Lauren Young (5)
Mr Paul Stewart & Mr Jim S Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Br Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWHas taken his form up a level in recent months, recording his ninth Newcastle success (10.2f) 7 weeks ago, proving he doesn’t need to make the running. Should remain competitive from just 2lb higher. TFR####! BHA88
7 ELDRICKJONES (IRE) (21) 00414-4 D
7 9-5 (1)
B g Cotai Glory - Dream Impossible (IRE) Oisin Murphy Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd & Partner Roger Fell, Nawton
Br D. J. Maher OR8 Wellness
TIMEFORMVIEWNewcastle winner in December but bit below that level the last twice, few getting involved from off the pace when fourth of 9 here (7.1f) 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip and Oisin Murphy takes over from a 5lb claimer TFR###!! BHA87
8
LONDONER (IRE) (20) 4320-23 D 6 9-5 (12)
Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Gilt Edge Girl
Mr Alan Kerr
Br BDS UK & Irish National Stud
Jack Doughty
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form but proving very hard to win with, a steady pace not helping him settle when third of 7 in 10f handicap at Newcastle (2/1) just under 3 weeks ago. First-time tongue strap applied and has a first start at 1m for these connections TFR###!! BHA87
9 CRACK
ON
BOYS
(GB) (35) 03156-0 D 4 9-5 (8)
B c Cracksman - Carmens Fate
The Galivanters
David Egan
Tom Clover, Newmarket
Br Pedro A Mateos Not SL T Clover Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful effort when scoring at Newcastle last August and back on track when mid-field at Kempton before Christmas (likely to have benefited from a stronger gallop) Not so good returned to former course 5 weeks ago but has at least dropped back to his last winning mark TFR##!!! BHA87
10 INVITED (GB) (38) 15001-5 CD 4 9-5 (6)
B g Kodiac - Ama Dablam (USA)
Middleham Park Racing LXX & Partner
Pat Cosgrave
George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times last year, including over C&D. Rare below-par effort when fifth of 6 in handicap here over 7f (11/1) last month, despite having it easy up front. TFR###!! BHA87
11 DOSMAN (GB) (14) 0030-32 5 9-4 (5)
B g Kingman - Diamond Fields (IRE) Jonny Peate
Dynasty Racing Oli Rix, Newmarket
Br Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd
Danum Equine Management Ltd.
TIMEFORMVIEWKept a bit handier than usual and continued what has been a promising start for new connections when second of 12 at Newcastle a fortnight ago, just failing. Nudged up just 1lb for that near miss and should again be knocking on the door TFR##### BHA86
12 ROGUE ENCORE (GB) (35) 03201-5 D 5 9-4 (11)
B g Kodiac - Encore L’Amour Luke Morris
The Rogues Gallery Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket
Br Car Colston Hall Stud Eco Rider, UK Packaging Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Newcastle last September and picked up where he left off returning from 4-month absence when fifth of 9 back there (18/1) 5 weeks ago, bit short of room over 1f out before rallying Hasn’t run here before but no reason why he won’t prove effective at the course TFR###!! BHA86
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Midnight Lion (GB), 11-2 Zryan (FR), 8-1 Dingle (IRE), Dosman (GB), 17-2 Londoner (IRE), 12-1 Unassuming (FR), Eldrickjones (IRE), 16-1 Rogue Encore (GB), 20-1 First Ambition (GB), Invited (GB), 25-1 Crack On Boys (GB), 40-1 Angel Hunter (GB)
FL AG S G
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ROAD TO CHELTENHAM NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPlus RACE)
Total prize fund
£40000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £17068, 2nd £8532, 3rd £4268, 4th £2132. (Penalty Value £21600) 11 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D O’Meara (21 wins from 176 runners, 12%) runs NOBLE WAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W P Mullins (10 wins from 39 runners, 26%) runs DADDY LONG LEGS LONGEST TRAVELLER: DADDY LONG LEGS trained by W P Mullins, Ireland.
All eyes will be on CONSTITUTION HILL who tries his hand on the Flat after his well-documented jumping problems He’s 9 now but could still prove too good for Square Necker, though that one already looks useful and is proven on the AW, and smart hurdler Daddy Long Legs.
1 GAMBINO (IRE) (191) 12- 5 9-13 (13)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Little Kodi (IRE) Hollie Doyle Mr Des Grech Dan Skelton, Alcester
Br Petrus Breeding Investments Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 14-runner Gowran maiden on debut last April and ran a cracker on handicap debut (7/1) there 4 months later, staying on to take second dying strides. Absent since (has left Noel Meade) and must give weight all round, but open to further improvement TFR###!! BHA83
2 SQUARE NECKER (FR) (65) 31- D
Gr g Zarak (FR) - Kyurem (IRE)
4 9-11 (5)
David Egan
Amo Racing Limited Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Br S.A.S. Ecurie X Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWClose third in what turned out to be a strong Doncaster maiden on debut/sole start for Ralph Beckett, and had a bit in hand when landing a similar event at Dundalk when reappearing 9 months later Will likely go on improving. TFR####! BHA-
3
CONSTITUTION
HILL (GB) (83)
9 9-6 (12)
B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Queen of The Stage (IRE) Oisin Murphy
Mr Michael Buckley Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mrs S. A. Noott Unibet
TIMEFORMVIEW Exceptional hurdler at best, winner of 8 consecutive Grade 1s, including Champion Hurdle in 2023, but has fallen on 3 of last 4 starts, most recently on comeback in November Belated switch to the Flat looks a sensible move and could easily prove too good for these TFR##### BHA-
4
DADDY
LONG LEGS (FR) (287) 2///3-
7 9-6 (1)
Ch g Almanzor (FR) - Private Eye (FR) Ryan Moore
Mrs J. Donnelly W. P. Mullins, Ireland
Br Mme Hilary Erculiani
TIMEFORMVIEWBetter known as a smart hurdler, runner-up in Irish Champion Hurdle 12 months ago. Found to be lame post-race when failing to land the odds on first Flat start for almost 3 years at Ballinrobe last May and not seen since Ryan Moore takes the mount (only ride on the card). TFR####! BHA-
5 GRAZEON SUNSHINE (GB) (56)
B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Raised On Grazeon
5 9-6 (4)
Jason Hart
Mr J. R. Rowbottom John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br Mr J. R. Rowbottom Northern Crop Driers Ltd, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Similar form all 3 starts in bumpers, winning at Sedgefield on second of them Flat debut TFR##!!! BHA-
6 MR MCLOUGHLAN (GB) (50)
B g Forever Now - Piddies Pride (IRE)
6 9-6 (3)
Hector Crouch
The Mammoth Pack Ltd Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Pam Ellis Kambi Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful form over hurdles. Has won 3 times in current season but was below form last time. Makes Flat debut TFR##!!! BHA-
7 NARDARAN (FR) (626) 3/-
5 9-6 (10)
B g Waldgeist - Narniyn (IRE) Cieren Fallon
Martin Broughton & Friends 2 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Br S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit when third in newcomers race at Saint-Cloud in 2024 on sole Flat start. Has since developed into a fairly useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls, though has been below par last 2 outings. TFR##!!! BHA-
1-2-3: 1.CONSTITUTION HILL
2.SQUARE NECKER (FR) 3.DADDY LONG LEGS (FR)
8
ROADLESSTRAVELLED (IRE) (356)
B g Lauro (GER) - Liz’s d’Estruval (IRE)
7 9-6 (6)
P. J. McDonald
Brook Farm Bloodstock Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham
Br Highfort Stud ABM Catering Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful form over hurdles, winning first 3 starts in 2024/25, including Grade 2 at Haydock. Pulled up both starts since (found to have been struck into when last seen last March) Makes Flat debut TFR##!!! BHA-
9 STAR ARTIST (GB) (66)
Gr g Telescope (IRE) - Cill Rialaig
7 9-6 (8)
Rob Hornby
Pangfield Racing V Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Moran & Billington Bridgend Hotel
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in bumpers and similar (winning) form over hurdles, though has looked temperamental of late Makes Flat debut TFR#!!!! BHA-
10 TRIPOLI FLYER (IRE) (34)
B g Getaway (GER) - Collen Beag (IRE)
7 9-6 (14)
Billy Loughnane
Mr Ismail El Magdoub Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham
Br James A. Slattery
I.M.R.E Property Investments Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdler who arrives in top form after second in handicap hurdle at Ascot 5 weeks ago. Makes Flat debut TFR###!! BHA-
11 NOBLE WAY (FR) (-)
B g Galiway - Noble Melody (USA)
Willow Racing Partnership
4 9-4 (7)
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Rashit Shaykhutdinov GAIN Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORM VIEW €12,000 2-y-o by Galiway Second foal of a lightly raced dam in France TFR##!!! BHA-
12 MASKED MISTRESS (FR) (8) 4
5 9-1 (9)
B m Masked Marvel - Mamz’elle As (FR) Finley Marsh
Affiliate Racing Ltd Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
Br Mr Evelyne Haaren
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual bumper winner who was fit from hurdling but went with little encouragement at Lingfield (80/1) on Flat debut last week TFR#!!!! BHA-
13 MIRACLES
DO HAPPEN (GB)
(18)
5 9-1 (2)
B m Bathyrhon (GER) - Cosmic Diamond Luke Morris
Value Racing - Miracles Do Happen Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br The Glanvilles Stud Ltd Galebreaker
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in bumpers/over hurdles
14
TRES BIEN
(GB) (430)
TFR#!!!! BHA-
6 9-1 (11)
Ch m Linda’s Lad - Ice Tres Darragh Keenan
Mr John Wright Hayley Burton, Newmarket
Br Mrs Clare L Corcoran
TIMEFORM VIEW Little form in bumpers/over hurdles for Philip Kirby.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
TFR#!!!! BHADECLARED RUNNERS 14
MR MCLOUGHLAN: Following its run on 1/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free. ROADLESSTRAVELLED: Following its run on 1/3/2025 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Constitution Hill (GB), 3-1 Square Necker (FR), 5-1 Daddy Long Legs (FR), 14-1 Gambino (IRE), 16-1 Tripoli Flyer (IRE), 33-1 Grazeon Sunshine (GB), 40-1 Roadlesstravelled (IRE), 50-1 Mr McLoughlan (GB), 66-1 Nardaran (FR), 80-1 Noble Way (FR), 300-1 Star Artist (GB), Masked Mistress (FR), Miracles Do Happen (GB), 500-1 Tres Bien (GB)
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SBK BETTING PODCAST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £35000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £14452, 2nd £7228, 3rd £3612, 4th £1806, 5th £903. (Penalty Value £18319)
Weights lowered 1lb. 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (60 wins from 576 runners, 10%) runs JUAN LES PINS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S C Williams (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs EXISTENT LONGEST TRAVELLER: CUBAN GREY trained by P J McKenna, Ireland.
Two-time C&D winner MASTER OF MY FATE went close under similar conditions on penultimate start here and is worth another chance reunited with Jason Hart. Blind Beggar looks interesting back on his last winning mark, while Cuban Grey is well treated if building on his reappearance third.
1.MASTER OF MY FATE (IRE) 2.BLIND BEGGAR (IRE) 3.CUBAN GREY
1
B g Footstepsinthesand - The Works (IRE)
Ms Janelle Cao, Mr Ross Harmon & Partner
Jason Hart
John & Sean Quinn, Malton
Br Michael Buggie & Liam Wright JJ Quinn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWTwo-time C&D winner who ran well when narrowly denied in a similar race here 34 days ago. No excuses when sixth of 8 under 5lb claimer at Lingfield latest but worth another chance eased in grade with regular jockey back
2 ALMATY STAR (IRE) (39) 00234-2 D BF 6 9-8 (5)
B g Kodiac - Sante (IRE)
Jack Mitchell
Mrs B. Berresford Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Br Gigginstown House Stud Bermar
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran creditably when finding only well-backed stablemate too strong in a 7-runner handicap at Lingfield last time Still below latest winning mark and should run his race again. TFR###!! BHA80
3 SAM’S HOPE (GB) (21) 155-115 CD 6 9-7 (7)
B m Awtaad (IRE) - Delightful Belle (USA) Oisin Murphy
Mr D. Morgan and Mr K. J. Parris
Br Minster Stud
Martin Dunne, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWOn the up when winning twice over C&D in January but wasn’t seen to best effect when denied a clear run at Wolverhampton last time This is more competitive but she’s not discounted with Oisin Murphy back aboard. TFR###!! BHA79
4 EXISTENT (GB) (47) 06020-1 CD
8 9-7 (1)
B g Kingman - Entity Jack Dace (5)
Mrs J. Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Partnered by this claimer when successful over C&D last month, ending a losing run spanning almost 4 years. Can remain competitive off revised mark but we know everything has to fall into place. TFR###!! BHA79
5 BLIND BEGGAR (IRE) (112) 302405- C D
B g Equiano (FR) - Beylerbey (USA)
8 9-7 (8)
Lewis Edmunds New Vision Bloodstock & Steel A Win
Br Pat Beirne
Jessica Macey, Doncaster
Jessica Macey Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who has form in higher grades and wasn’t seen to best effect when fifth of 11 in 5f handicap at Newmarket (12/1) in October. Makes some appeal returning on last winning mark. TFR####! BHA79
6 CUBAN GREY (GB) (14) 61340-3 D 6 9-6 (11)
Gr g Havana Grey - Tout Va Bien (IRE)
David Egan
McKenna Partnership P. J. McKenna, Northern Ireland
Br Plantation Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner over 5f last year Shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off on latest start a fortnight ago and on a handy mark if building on that TFR####! BHA78
7 SPORTS COACH (IRE) (195) 0/50503- D
5 9-6 (3)
B g Bungle Inthejungle - Jackie Sparrow (IRE) Cam Hardie Johnson & Morrow Antony Brittain, Warthill
Br Mark Burns
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice over 5f on all-weather as a juvenile and ran creditably in 5f handicaps on turf for current yard last season Will need to improve on that form to make a winning return from more than 6 months off. TFR##!!! BHA78
1-2-3:
8
NOGO’S DREAM (GB) (10) 10405-2 D 6 9-6 (2)
B g Oasis Dream - Morning Chimes (IRE)
Mr R. J. Rexton
Billy Loughnane
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Foursome Thoroughbreds Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 3 times over minimum trip last year before his old quirks resurfaced Ran well without headgear on return when second of 5 at Lingfield (4/1) 10 days ago. Claims if in same form with cheekpieces back on TFR###!! BHA78 (-1)
9 EL BUFALO (GB) (4) 321-125 D
Ch g Havana Grey - Pryers Princess
FRN - Chepstow Club
5 9-5 (9)
Robert Havlin
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Fernham Farm Ltd Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWOnly denied a hat-trick by an improving rival at Wolverhampton (5.1f) last week and shaped much better than the distance beaten suggests over the same C&D on Monday This is a deeper race, however. TFR##!!! BHA77
10 ZARZYNI (IRE) (125) 020100- CD 9 9-5 (4)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Zunera (IRE)
MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd
William Pyle (3)
David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Br His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Got up late to win over C&D last September and wasn’t disgraced despite finishing only eighth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (20/1) the following month. Needs things to drop right given his running style. TFR##!!! BHA77
11 GOLDEN
LONG (AUS) (429)
B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Socialize (NZ)
544230/- 6 9-5 (6)
John Egan
Wilson Long Ho Lam Lemos De Souza, Newmarket
Br Balius Farm Thoroughbreds Class1Personnel
TIMEFORM VIEW Won on debut/placed 3 times in handicaps in Hong Kong, latest at Sha Tin in November 2024 (all over 6f, well held latest) Market can guide on first start for new yard following 14 months off. TFR##!!! BHA77
12
JUAN LES PINS (GB) (38) 3500-33
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Miss Cap Ferrat
9 9-4 (12)
Jason Watson
Mr Matthew Taylor Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Executors of the Late Mr J.L.C Pearce Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWExtended long losing run when third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 38 days ago, albeit likely to have finished closer with a better run. Record tells us everythng about how he needs things to drop just right to get his head in front. TFR###!! BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 9.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 8, 9, 10.
Stewards Note:
SAM’S HOPE: Following its run on 30/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
BLIND BEGGAR: Following its run on 31/10/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Sam’s Hope (GB), 13-2 Master of My Fate (IRE), 8-1 Juan Les Pins (GB), 9-1 Blind Beggar (IRE), 10-1 Cuban Grey (GB), Nogo’s Dream (GB), 12-1 Almaty Star (IRE), 14-1 Existent (GB), El Bufalo (GB), Zarzyni (IRE), 25-1 Sports Coach (IRE), 40-1 Golden Long (AUS)
RACE RESULT: TIME 1ST 3RD DISTANCE 2ND 4TH
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ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS [7F ABT 14YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE SBK: NO CASINO JUST SPORTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £35000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £14452, 2nd £7228, 3rd £3612, 4th £1806, 5th £903. (Penalty Value £18319) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 19 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Herrington (42 wins from 304 runners, 14%) runs DOWN TO THE KID TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs ECHALAR
LONGEST TRAVELLER: METAVERSE trained by D Menuisier, Pulborough, 175 miles.
NORTH VIEW scored with something to spare at Chelmsford on stable debut and should be able to defy a 4lb rise Prolific course winner Down To The Kid surely won’t be far away, though, while Madame de Sevigne looks interesting on first start for new connections.
1 DOWN TO THE KID (IRE) (21) 442-113 CD BF 7 9-9
Ch g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Classic Lass
GB Civil Engineering (Leicester) Ltd
Br Gracelands Stud
Jason Hart
Michael Herrington, Willoughton
TIMEFORM VIEW Eight-time course winner who still looked in top form when third under a penalty in higher grade here last time Makes plenty of appeal TFR####! BHA84
2 ELIGIBLE (IRE) (28) 0361-11 CD
10 9-8 (10)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Secrets Away (IRE) Joanna Mason
Mr L Westwood & partner
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Nick Bradley Bloodstock Stittenham Farms
TIMEFORM VIEW In the form of his life at the age of 10, having completed the hat-trick with his fifth C&D win (9/2, 8 runners) 28 days ago. Never been on a mark this high before, however. TFR###!! BHA83
3 I STILL HAVE FAITH (GB) (16) 26220-0 6 9-8 (6)
B g Expert Eye - The Thrill Is Gone Sean Levey
J Morley D Reynolds C Watkins & Partner
Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Stratford Place Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Second over this trip at Ascot in October (beaten short head) and reappearance/stable debut earlier this month best ignored Likely to be back to making more of an impact TFR###!! BHA83
4 METAVERSE (IRE) (30) 00032-6 D
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Golden Song
Graham Jones & Partners
6 9-8 (1)
Billy Loughnane
David Menuisier, Pulborough
Br Allevamento Le Gi Massimo Parri Shinco Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped as though ahead of his mark when close second (worried out of it late) at Kempton in December Keener than ideal last time and needs things to fall right TFR###!! BHA83
5 SECRET GUEST (GB) (38) 0030-62 6 9-8 (7)
Gr g Havana Grey - Lady Macduff (IRE)
Mr P. Chettle and Mr B.Smart
David Nolan
Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 38 days ago behind a far superior rival. Not fully exposed at this trip TFR###!! BHA83
6 MADAME DE SEVIGNE (IRE) (79) 502204- D 5 9-7 (9)
B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Maroubra (FR)
Graham & Lynn Knight
Oisin Murphy
John Butler, Newmarket
Br Pier House Stud G. B. Marine
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to run a bad race on a synthetic surface, fourth of 11 in a handicap at Kempton most recently Not the most straightforward but on a handy mark for new yard and jockey booking catches the eye. TFR####! BHA82
7 BRAVO ZULU (IRE) (10) 0206-00 CD 5 9-7 (11)
Ch g National Defense - Runway Giant (USA)
David Lowe
Br Irish National Stud
Jack Mitchell
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner who ran better than for a while over 10f at Lingfield last time whilst shaping as though that stretched him. TFR##!!! BHA82 (-2)
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.NORTH VIEW 2.DOWN TO THE KID (IRE) 3.MADAME DE SEVIGNE (IRE)
8 NORTH VIEW (GB) (40) 63402-1 D
B g Expert Eye - Fallen From Grace
Jack Dace (5)
Mrs J. Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Normandie Stud Ltd
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Underwhelming in 2025 given his 3-y-o form but won with something to spare on stable debut at Chelmsford (11/2) 40 days ago. Can follow up off 4lb higher. TFR##### BHA82
9 TENNESSEE
GOLD (FR) (28) 34505-4 D 5 9-6 (3)
Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Meeting (IRE)
Trevor and Ruth Milner
Daniel Muscutt
Joseph Parr, Newmarket
Br S.A.S. Ecurie de Cachene & Earl. Haras D Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to improve for recent run/first-time cheekpieces when fourth behind Down To The Kid over C&D last time but does reoppose on better terms. TFR###!! BHA81
10 COMMANDER OF LIFE (IRE) (17) 201-422 D 5 9-5 (8)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Accommodate (IRE)
Lewis Edmunds
Good day out syndicate Jessica Macey, Doncaster
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jessica Macey Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW In fine heart, runner-up over C&D in January and at Wolverhampton (9.5f) earlier this month. Should remain competitive. TFR###!! BHA80
11
ECHALAR
(IRE)
(16) 0540-10 D
B g Too Darn Hot - Rocana
Mr S. Bell
Br Ringfort Stud Ltd & M&P Bloodstock Ltd
4 9-5 (12)
David Egan
Ian Williams, Alvechurch
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on falling mark at Wolverhampton in January (first run since being gelded) but failed to back that up next time and now with a different yard TFR###!! BHA80
12 DEAUVILLE BLUE (FR) (274) 00/5-
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Galileo’s Moon (IRE)
Mr J. G. B. Portman
Br Attiyah, I.E.I, Castillon, Prairies
4 9-4 (4)
Rob Hornby
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability in useful maiden/valuable sales race as juvenile but has run only once since and plenty to prove on handicap debut TFR###!! BHA79
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Hood worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
TENNESSEE GOLD: Following its run on 23/1/2026 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped.
ECHALAR: Following its run on 4/2/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 North View (GB), 13-2 Down To The Kid (IRE), Madame de Sevigne (IRE), 15-2 Eligible (IRE), 10-1 Secret Guest (GB), 12-1 Tennessee Gold (FR), 14-1 Metaverse (IRE), Commander of Life (IRE), 16-1 Echalar (IRE), Deauville Blue (FR), 20-1 I Still Have Faith (GB), Bravo Zulu (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 4.26 - THE BET RESPONSIBLY WITH SBK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £75 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SBK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 15 entries, at £75 - Closed February 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387 (Penalty Value £7851) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 4 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 4.58 - THE BET RESPONSIBLY WITH SBK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £75 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SBK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 14 entries, at £75. - Closed February 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387 (Penalty Value £7851) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.30 - THE TIPPING TOM ON SBK BET FEED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £75 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SBK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 13 entries, at £75. - Closed February 14th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. (Penalty Value £7851) Weights lowered 6lb 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.00 - THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH SBK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £75 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SBK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 16 entries, at £75. - Closed February 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. (Penalty Value £7851) Weights lowered 2lb. 11 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.30 - THE SBK: BETTING WITHOUT THE BULL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18319 to the winning horse The second to receive £8596, the third £4294, the fourth £2149 and the fifth £1071 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m February 18th Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SBK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 15 entries, at £175.Closed February 14th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £14452; Second £7228; Third £3612; Fourth £1806; Fifth £903. (Penalty Value £18319) Weights lowered 1lb. 12 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.00 - THE SBK: DONT SETTLE FOR LESS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28787 to the winning horse The second to receive £13508, the third £6748, the fourth £3377 and the fifth £1683. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £275 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £55 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £220 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a m February 18th Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SBK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 14 entries, at £275. - Closed February 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £22710; Second £11358; Third £5676; Fourth £2838; Fifth £1419. (Penalty Value £28787) Weights lowered 1lb. 17 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 7.30 - THE SBK ROAD TO CHELTENHAM NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21600 to the winning horse The second to receive £10140, the third £5072 and the fourth £2536 for novice four yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, February 14th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Weights: 4-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 5-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 1lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) SBK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 20 entries at £100. - Closed February 14th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £17068; Second £8532; Third £4268; Fourth £2132 (Penalty Value £21600) 11 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 8.00 - THE SBK BETTING PODCAST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £18319 to the winning horse The second to receive £8596, the third £4294, the fourth £2149 and the fifth £1071 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SBK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 15 entries, at £175. - Closed February 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14452; Second £7228; Third £3612; Fourth £1806; Fifth £903. (Penalty Value £18319) Weights lowered 1lb. 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Ninth Race 8.30 - THE SBK: NO CASINO JUST SPORTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £18319 to the winning horse The second to receive £8596, the third £4294, the fourth £2149 and the fifth £1071. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £175 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 7th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SBK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 16 entries, at £175. - Closed February 14th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14452; Second £7228; Third £3612; Fourth £1806; Fifth £903. (Penalty Value £18319) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 19 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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