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HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD
form guide
previous performances
horse’s name & birthplace horse’s saddlecloth number colour graphic draw age weight st-lbs
No of days since last ran
6 ROYAL CHAMPION (IRE) (53)
/=new season; -=new year
Bold type shows all weather form
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner
BF=beaten favourite
32/6201- 7 9-3 (7)
B g Shamardal (USA) - Emirates Queen Clifford Lee
Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
TIMEFORM VIEWVery smart gelding First run since leaving Anthony & Sam Freedman following a spell in Australia when winning 6-runner listed race at Lingfield (10f, AW) 53 days ago by 1 3/4 lengths from Tyrrhenian Sea. The one to beat on these terms. TFR BHA113
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
Selected to win the race.
Good chance of being placed By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED D
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. Can be given little or no chance
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating
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FIRST RACE 4.57
ABOUT ONE MILE FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE SOUTHWELL CARDINAL CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2)
(GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£30000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £12387, 2nd £6195, 3rd £3096. (Penalty Value £15702) A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (27 wins from 96 runners, 28%) runs YAZIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs YAZIN LONGEST TRAVELLERS: All Newmarket, 85 miles.
Dante entry YAZIN looked one to keep firmly onside when making it 2-3 in novice company at Newmarket back in the autumn and is fancied to make a winning reappearance. Golden View also looked a good prospect when scoring on debut at Kempton in December and can provide chief resistance. The betting can guide with Oli Rix’s unbeaten French recruit Intense Vision.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
colours no horse
1 GOLDEN VIEW (GB) (127) 1-
B c Dubawi (IRE) - Alpen Rose (IRE)
William Buick Godolphin
Charlie Appleby, Newmarket
Br Godolphin Emirates TIMEFORMVIEW Dubawi colt who was strong in the betting and overcame inexperience to make a successful debut in 8-runner Kempton novice (7f) in December, mastering the standard setter (won on his return) and pulling well clear of the rest In top hands and has plenty of scope for improvement now upped to 1m TFR####! BHA-
2 INTENSE VISION (GB) (184) 11- D
B g Expert Eye - Beheld
9-7 (2)
Jonny Peate Blue Chip Bloodstock Oli Rix, Newmarket
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Equistock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWExpert Eye gelding out of a 2-y-o 7f winner who was unbeaten in 2 starts in France for H-F Devin as a juvenile, posting a useful effort when scoring at Bordeaux (1m, soft) in October. Interesting to see what the market makes of him starting out for new stable TFR###!! BHA-
3 YAZIN (GB) (174) 311-
9-7 (3)
B c New Bay - Buhoor (IRE) Ryan Moore
Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive son of New Bay who built on his debut effort when successful at Redcar (7f) in September Followed up in some style under a penalty at Newmarket (7f) in October and this Dante entry looks sure to do better as a 3-y-o. Big player upped to 1m on back of a breathing operation. TFR##### BHA96
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 3
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Yazin (GB), 13-8 Golden View (GB), 4-1 Intense Vision (GB)
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POSITION OF STALLS
5f: Centre
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SECOND
FIVE FURLONGS FOR THREE YRS OLD
5.30
CELEBRATE WITH SPONSORSHIP AT SOUTHWELL RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£8500 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S Dixon (39 wins from 605 runners, 6%) runs BEACH PARTEE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Sangster (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs LIFE AFTER LOVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIFE AFTER LOVE trained by O Sangster, Marlborough, 154 miles.
BLUE DEVERON has yet to build on a promising debut over C&D, but he showed good speed upped to 6f at Chelmsford on his most recent outing and a return to 5f promises to pay dividends now switching to handicap company. Sands of Seve can have his latest effort easily overlooked and is much better judged on his convincing success at Wolverhampton the time before.
1.BLUE DEVERON 2.SANDS OF SEVE 3.LIFE AFTER LOVE
1
B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Weisse Socken (IRE) Faye McManoman
Mr John R. Saville Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Br Olly Batchelor Bloodstock Ltd Alexanders York
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden who ran up to best back in handicap company despite not getting the rub of the green when fourth in 9-runner event at Bath (5f, good) 18 days ago. Should remain competitive from a 1lb lower mark on first tapeta outing. TFR###!!
2 BLUE DEVERON (GB) (28) 233
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Deveron (USA)
9-7 (4)
Hector Crouch
James Tate Racing Limited James Tate, Newmarket
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to build on a promising debut over C&D but showed good speed upped to 6f at Chelmsford latest, so is of major interest dropping back to the minimum trip on handicap debut TFR##### BHA67
3 BEACH PARTEE (GB) (18) 6105-20 D
Ch g Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Parsnip (IRE) Kieran O’Neill
(5)
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Chasemore Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 3 times last year, including at Lingfield (5f) in November Went down only to a stable switcher back there in January and possibly needed the run on first outing for current yard at Bath 11 weeks on TFR###!! BHA65
4 LIFE AFTER LOVE (GB) (28) 0-01241 CD
B f Palace Pier - Love On The Rocks (IRE)
(2)
Hollie Doyle
The Chriselliam Partnership Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br The Chriselliam Partnership Minster Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Produced an improved performance when winning 12-runner handicap over C&D last month, benefiting from breaking better than usual. Nudged up 4lb but future prospects depend on how well she exits from the stalls TFR###!! BHA64
5
SANDS OF SEVE (GB) (27) 056-316 D
Ch g Sands of Mali (FR) - Mia Tia
The Cool Silk Partnership
Br The Cool Silk Partnership
8-9 (1)
Marco Ghiani
Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Robert Cowell Racing TIMEFORMVIEWDifferentpropositionequippedwithavisorandallowedtostrideon(cruciallysettledbetter)whenmakingallinclear-cutfashionatWolverhampton(5.1f)inMarch. Run best excused from a 9lb higher mark at Lingfield subsequently, having been rushed up to lead after very awkward break TFR####! BHA55
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 3, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Blue Deveron (GB), 3-1 Life After Love (GB), 5-1 Sands of Seve (GB), 13-2 Believeinmenow (IRE), 10-1 Beach Partee (GB)
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THIRD RACE 6.00
ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [14F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOG FRIENDLY RACEDAY TUES 2ND JUNE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£8500 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3510, 2nd £1755, 3rd £877, 4th £439, 5th £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D M Simcock (29 wins from 165 runners, 18%) runs CAPTAIN BRETT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Osborne (1 win from 7 runners, 14%) runs JOHN GALT
LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE TRUANT trained by M Attwater, Epsom, 166 miles.
SWINGING LONDON looked unlucky not to break his duck on turf at Pontefract earlier in the month. Granted better luck in-running returned to all-weather, John Mackie’s 8-y-o can make amends at the chief expense of Vaguely Royal, who wasn’t ideally placed at Lingfield recently but had acquitted himself well here prior
1 VAGUELY
Br g Galileo (IRE) - Danilovna (IRE)
Jamie Spencer
Eventmasters Racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Bjorn Nielsen Eventmasters Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful at his best but hasn’t scored in this sphere since December 2023 Acquitted himself well when sixth of 10 here (2 1/4m) last month but not ideally placed when down the field at Lingfield (2m) since TFR####! BHA70
2 JOHN GALT (FR) (18) 4-4453
B g Elvstroem (AUS) - Nantucket (IRE)
4 9-8 (1)
Saffie Osborne
Mr Rupert Lowe Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr Charles Green Data-Path Ons Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLikelyjustabitquirky,runningcreditablyinfirst-timecheekpieces/tonguetiewhenthirdof9innoviceatthiscourse(11/2m)18daysago(carriedheadawkwardly).
Not discounted returned to handicap company, provided he proves more tractable as he gains experience TFR###!! BHA69
3
SWINGING LONDON (IRE) (16) 4314-44 CD 8 9-7 (2)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Malka (FR)
Eventmasters Racing
Finley Marsh
John Mackie, Church Broughton
Br Zalim Bifov Eventmasters Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBack to winning ways at Newcastle in October and has remained in form over hurdles/on Flat since, unlucky not to collect when fourth of 12 at Pontefract (1 1/2m, soft) just over a fortnight ago (no room over 2f and snatched up late). He looks poised to win again before long TFR##### BHA68
4 THE TRUANT (IRE) (17) 51664-0 D
B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Invincible Cara (IRE)
Dare To Dream Racing
9 9-5 (5)
Kieren Fox
Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Windflower Overseas daretodreamracing.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on making just third start for this yard after 4 months off when seventh of 9 at Kempton (2m) recently, though that was still a fair way below the best of his Irish form TFR##!!! BHA66
5 CAPTAIN BRETT (IRE) (257) 221230- D 4 9-1 (4)
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Silver Step (FR)
John Cook & Partner
Br Mountain View Stud & J.C B/Stock
Luke Morris
David Simcock, Newmarket
David Simcock Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon13/4mhandicapatYarmouthinJuneandfirstpastthepostatBath(13/4m,firm)thefollowingmonthonlytobedemotedafterwanderingunderpressure and causing interference Ran modestly at Newmarket on final outing last season and will probably need this on return. TFR###!! BHA62
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3. Stewards Note:
CAPTAIN BRETT: Following its run on 9/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was affected by a long season.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Swinging London (IRE), 11-4 John Galt (FR), 7-2 Captain Brett (IRE), 6-1 Vaguely Royal (IRE), 12-1 The Truant (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
FOURTH RACE 6.30
ONE MILE ABOUT THREE FURLONGS FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BOOK THE BISTRO IN SHERWOOD RESTAURANT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPlus RACE)
Total prize fund
£10000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Johnston (30 wins from 209 runners, 14%) runs ELSASS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (10 wins from 29 runners, 34%) runs MARNIER LONGEST TRAVELLER: ELSASS trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 110 miles.
LADY RIDGEWOOD impressed when getting off the mark at Chelmsford and this longer trip could unlock further improvement on her first run for Ian Williams Elsass and Yaa Min head the dangers
1 MARNIER (IRE) (17) 42251-0 BF
4 9-10 (6)
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Manzanilla Robert Havlin
Normandie Stud Ltd
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Br Normandie Stud Ltd Normandie Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the most of a good opportunity on his all-weather debut in a Lingfield maiden in November, but he has not always looked the most straightforward and his down-the-field effort when favourite on handicap debut at Kempton on return suggests he has work to do from this sort of mark TFR##!!! BHA86
2 NEW YORK MINUTE (IRE) (97) 61112-0 C
B g Wootton Bassett - Fancy (IRE)
4 9-9 (4)
Hector Crouch
Valmont Joey Ramsden, Newark
Br Longfield Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted a hat-trick last autumn, including 2 wins at this course, before chasing home Berkshire Sundance at Kempton in December Raced too freely upped in grade last time and whilst this is less competitive, all his wins and better efforts have come at longer trips. TFR###!! BHA85
3 DESERT SHADOW (GB) (41) 23022-0 4 9-8 (5)
Ch g Siyouni (FR) - Soliloquy
Ray Dawson
Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket
Br Godolphin Emirates
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who was first past the post in a 9-runner handicap at Beverley last August but was last of 12 at Meydan on his return from 6 months off in March. Likely to come on for that, but improvement is needed if he is to make a successful tapeta debut in refitted cheekpieces. TFR##!!! BHA84
4 LADY RIDGEWOOD (GB) (252) 42/231- 4 9-6 (1)
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Joshua’s Princess Jamie Spencer
Miss Elaine Nolan Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br New England Stud & Stanley House Stud Retraining of Racehorses
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced filly who made all readily in a 1 1/4m maiden at Chelmsford when last seen in August. Bred to appreciate this step up in trip and makes handicap debut for a new trainer who has enjoyed success with similar recruits May have more to offer. TFR##### BHA82
5 YAA MIN (GB) (12) 0/435-16 4 9-2 (2)
B g Frankel - Wonderful Filly (GER) Jack Callan (3)
The Wright Way Syndicate Hayley Burton, Newmarket
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a successful start for Hayley Burton in a 1 1/2m Lingfield handicap in March and posted a creditable effort when sixth of 13 in a similar event at Yarmouth 12 days ago. The return to the all-weather and step back up in trip looks a positive move TFR###!! BHA78
6 ELSASS (IRE) (195) 260120- 4 9-0 (3)
B g Sottsass (FR) - Elle Memory (GER) Rob Hornby
Mr Markus Graff & Partner
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Gestut Wittekindshof Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a Chelmsford handicap in August and ran well when second of 9 at Kempton in October Seemed stretched by 1 1/2m and ill at ease back on the track at Newmarket last time, but this test should suit better and he returns from a break and yard adept at readying one. TFR####! BHA76 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Elsass (IRE), 7-2 Lady Ridgewood (GB), 9-2 Yaa Min (GB), 5-1 New York Minute (IRE), 8-1 Marnier (IRE), 10-1 Desert Shadow (GB)
FIFTH RACE 7.00
ABOUT ONE MILE FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE
COME
RACING FOR FREE 18TH JUNE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£7000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (30 wins from 176 runners, 17%) runs ACTION REACTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R & P Fahey (4 wins from 36 runners, 11%) runs CLEAR ABOVE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANEIRIN’S SWORD trained by J Osborne, Upper Lambourn, 131 miles.
RASPOUTINE left his previous form behind with a comfortable success on handicap debut at Lingfield 9 days ago and he looks to hold leading claims under a penalty. Aneirin’s Sword could be the biggest threat quickly returned to all-weather, ahead of Lexington Express
1 RASPOUTINE (GB) (9) 5650-1 D
B g Time Test - Intrigued
Luke Morris
Denford Stud Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Br Denford Stud Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t offer much in 4 quick runs last summer, but after 8 months off he proved a different proposition sent handicapping when winning 12-runner event at Lingfield 9 days ago. Scored with plenty in hand and he’s the one to beat under a penalty TFR##### BHA60 (+12)
2 ANEIRIN’S SWORD (IRE) (15) 221235 D
Gr g Mehmas (IRE) - Sandra’s Secret (IRE)
Dominic Griffiths and David Kavanagh
(6)
Saffie Osborne
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Tally-Ho Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWHas improved in handicaps this year, in first-time cheekpieces when doubling his tally at Wolverhampton in February. Run of good form halted on turf debut at Nottingham 15 days ago, though had a wide trip so could bounce back with blinkers applied. TFR####! BHA65
3 LEXINGTON EXPRESS (IRE) (19) 44-3512
B f Prince of Lir (IRE) - Bean Uasal (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing LXI
9-8 (1)
Marco Ghiani
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Br Philip & Orla Hore Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark at Wolverhampton in March and confirmed that improvement when second of 5 at the same course 19 days ago, again seen to good effect from the front. Looks the likely pace angle in this race as well TFR###!! BHA64
4 CLEAR ABOVE (GB) (14) 04-34
B g Far Above (IRE) - So Sharp
Mr R. A. Fahey
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
9-4 (3)
Ethan Tindall (5)
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEWModest form in his 3 qualifying runs, but just 12 days on from his reappearance he failed to improve on handicap debut when fourth of 5 at Wolverhampton (7f) 2 weeks ago. Stamina on dam’s side of pedigree as he moves up in trip TFR###!! BHA60
5 ACTION REACTION (GB) (19) 060
Ch f Masar (IRE) - Perfect Showdance
Middleham Park Racing XVIII
9-1 (4)
Jack Callan (3)
George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEW Down the field in 3 maidens in quick succession, well held at Wolverhampton (7f) on latest outing 19 days ago. However, the market could be informative as she goes handicapping with return to 1m promising to suit. TFR###!! BHA57
6
COBALT COMET (GB) (18) 066
B g Massaat (IRE) - Primanora
Mr J. Payne
Br Wayne Hutchinson
9-1 (2)
James Sullivan
John Mackie, Church Broughton
John Mackie Racing, Cobalt Resource Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Little impact in a trio of novices at this course, merely closing up late when finishing sixth in 10-runner event 18 days ago. Has work to do on his handicap bow. TFR##!!! BHA57
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable
S.P’s: 10-11 Raspoutine (GB), 9-2 Lexington Express (IRE), 13-2 Aneirin’s Sword (IRE), 8-1 Action Reaction (GB), 11-1 Clear Above (GB), 28-1 Cobalt Comet (GB)
SIXTH RACE 7.30
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS FOR NOVICE THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE CONFERENCE & EVENTS AT SOUTHWELL RACECOURSE
RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £8500 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3627, 2nd £1813, 3rd £907, 4th £453. (Penalty Value £4590) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (58 wins from 575 runners, 10%) runs AY UP DUCK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs AY UP DUCK LONGEST TRAVELLER: MARQUESSOFANGLESEY trained by C Hills, Lambourn, 132 miles.
RED SPELLS DANGER has shown more than enough to think a race of this nature is within his grasp and he can go one better than he did on reappearance at Catterick 2 weeks ago Ay Up Duck and Got The Booty head up the dangers, with Turton and Katie’s Song newcomers to note in the betting.
1 ICE TO MEET YOU (GB) (-) (4lb)
B c Postponed (IRE) - Whispered Kiss
Mrs Diane Ellison
Br D. Ellison & B.Olkowicz
4 9-12 (5)
Rob Hornby
Mike Murphy, Westoning
Chapmans of Sunninghill
TIMEFORM VIEW Postponed colt. Dam 7f/1m winner Equipped with a hood for debut and yard not known for winning newcomers. Passed over conceding plenty of weight all round TFR#!!!! BHA-
2 MARQUESSOFANGLESEY (IRE) (190) 6- 3 9-3 (8)
B c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Invermere
Julie Martin & David R. Martin & Partner
Jason Watson
Charles Hills, Lambourn
Br McCulloch Bloodstock Partnership LLP Wishanger Estates Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPhoenix of Spain colt who offered something to work on amidst inexperience when sixth of 13 in maiden at Kempton (1m) in October Drop back in trip not sure to suit given how he shaped then but there ought to be better to come in due course TFR###!! BHA-
3 BEAU
CHEVALIER (GB) (285) (2lb) 0-
Ch c Havana Gold (IRE) - Sobriquet (IRE)
The LAM Partnership
Br Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd
3 9-1 (10)
William Cox
Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Was green when well held in Class 2 novice on debut at Ascot last summer TFR#!!!! BHA-
4
RED SPELLS DANGER
B g Cotai Glory - Saikung (IRE)
Mr J N Blackburn & Partner
Br Kangyu International Racing Ltd
(IRE) (15) (2lb) 3636-2
3 9-1 (9)
Sean Kirrane
Tim Easterby, Malton
Sheridan Ny LLP
TIMEFORMVIEW Acquitted himself well on all 4 starts last season and resumed with an improved second in maiden at Catterick (7f) 2 weeks ago. Possesses plenty of scope and surely only a matter of time before he wins. TFR##### BHA79
5 AY UP DUCK (GB) (14) (4lb) 22 BF
Ch g Earthlight (IRE) - Fountain of Time (IRE)
B & J Parr Racing Ltd
3 8-13 (6)
Robert Havlin
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Glebe Farm Stud Parr
TIMEFORMVIEWEarthlight gelding who has shaped up well on both starts at this venue, bumping into a newcomer who made a favourable impression over 5f 2 weeks ago. Return to this longer trip will hold no fears and he ought to be thereabouts again. TFR####! BHA-
6 TURTON (GB) (-) (4lb)
B c Ribchester (IRE) - Lady Loch
Mr David W. Armstrong
Br Highfield Farm LLP
3 8-13 (3)
Hector Crouch
James Tate, Newmarket
Highfield Farm LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Ribchester colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 7f Whittle Le Woods Dam, 7f-10.4f winner, half-sister to useful 7f-8.4f winner Lockantanks. Interesting newcomer TFR###!! BHA-
7 GOT THE BOOTY (FR) (14) 02-2 BF
3 8-12 (1)
B f Hello Youmzain (FR) - Perle Rare (USA) Sean Levey
Mr Arjun Waney Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
Br Haras D’Etreham, Cofinvest & Meridian In Smulders
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved from debut effort when second at Kempton (6f) in September and similar form after 7 months off when runner up over 6f here 2 weeks ago, staying on Each-way possibilities again with step up in trip worth exploring. TFR###!! BHA75
KEY Owner Breeding
Breeder
Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
1-2-3: 1.RED SPELLS
(IRE)
8
KATIE’S SONG (GB)
(-)
B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Kasuku
3 8-12 (2)
Finley Marsh
Mrs W. Miller Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Jarosa Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 4. Sergei Prokofiev filly. Dam 1 1/2m winner out of useful 2-y-o 7f winner (stayed 1 1/2m) Hobby. Yard has done well on all-weather this year and confidence behind her in the betting would be noteworthy. TFR###!! BHA-
9 ROGUE DESIRE
(FR) (19) 3-5
B f Lucky Vega (IRE) - Gaita (IRE)
3 8-12 (7)
Harry Davies
The Rogues Gallery Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Pauline Carpentier, Scea Ljc, Scea L’Aub Rogues Gallery Racing, Essex 4X4 Centre
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a promising start when third of 8 in 7f maiden at Salisbury last summer but shaped as if needing the run after 8 months off at Wolverhampton (7f) 3 weeks ago. Will have handicaps as an option after this TFR##!!! BHA-
10 IRISH INCENTIVE
(IRE) (17) (2lb) 5-025
Ch f Starman - Duchess Rose (IRE)
3 8-10 (4)
Luke Morris
Mr Bev Hendry Gay Kelleway, Newmarket
Br Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Best effort yet when second in a C&D novice on penultimate start but proved easy to back and possible she found the return to 1m against her when fifth at Kempton 17 days ago. Cheekpieces go on and drop back to this trip looks in her favour TFR###!! BHA67
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Hood worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
BEAU CHEVALIER: Following its run on 12/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was slow away and ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Red Spells Danger (IRE), 10-3 Got The Booty (FR), 7-2 Ay Up Duck (GB), 10-1 Turton (GB), 12-1 Irish Incentive (IRE), 16-1 Katie’s Song (GB), 20-1 Rogue Desire (FR), 22-1 MarquessofAnglesey (IRE), 66-1 Ice To Meet You (GB), 150-1 Beau Chevalier (GB)
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THE LADIES DAY SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£7000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Herrington (46 wins from 324 runners, 14%) runs ENPASSANT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (5 wins from 30 runners, 17%) runs FOOLS RUSH IN WEIGHTWATCHER: ADELAIDE BAY won off a handicap mark of 60, his rating is now down 8lb to 52. LONGEST TRAVELLER: BERNING HOT trained by M Attwater, Epsom, 166 miles.
In current form MWAFAQ looks the way to go Indeed, he completed the hat-trick at Thirsk last week, maintaining his 100% record when ridden by Ethan Tindall in the process Fellow last-time-out C&D winner Enpassant is second choice, with Bomb Squad also shortlisted.
1 SEARCHINGTHEBLUES
B f Due Diligence (USA) - Blue Lyric Robert Havlin Andy & Lizzie Cova and Partner Mark Usher, Lambourn Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Both wins gained as a 2-y-o and she again failed to make an impact back from a break at Lingfield earlier this month. TFR##!!! BHA65
2 ENPASSANT (IRE) (8) 524001 CD
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Celestial Bow (IRE) Sean Levey
Bologna Or Bust Racing Syndicate
Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Grange Stud The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful 3 times over 7f last season and seemingly appreciated returning to this trip when regained the winning thread over C&D last week 5lb rise unlikely to debar another bold show TFR####! BHA60 (+6)
3 MERESIDE MADNESS (IRE) (40) 0000-00 D 5 9-8 (8)
Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Ma Bella Paola (FR)
Amphitheatre Racing Limited
Br Mattock Stud
Tyler Heard
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Thirsk last summer for David & Nicola Barron but it’s been a struggle since and he’s difficult to warm to TFR###!! BHA64
4 MWAFAQ (IRE) (13) 56011-1 D
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Pivotal Lady
Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd
Br Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah
4 9-6 (9)
Ethan Tindall (5)
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEWHas struck up a good relationship with jockey Ethan Tindall, making it 3-3 when teaming up in a 7f Thirsk handicap recently Just 2lb higher than for his latest success and likely to be in the thick of things here. TFR##### BHA62
5 FOOLS RUSH IN (IRE) (27) 210000 CD 8 9-5 (1)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Faddwa (IRE)
Mr S Thompson and Mrs R Carr
Br Stephanie Hanly
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr, Stillington
William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEW Free-going sort who returned to winning ways over C&D in February but hasn’t been in anything like the same form since TFR###!! BHA61
6 BOMB SQUAD (IRE) (16) 212162 CD 8 9-5 (4)
Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dutch Destiny Hollie Doyle
Derbyshire Racing III
John Mackie, Church Broughton
Br Tally-Ho Stud John Mackie Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Consistent 8-y-o who recorded another narrow success at Wolverhampton (7f) on penultimate start. Latest second in a C&D handicap was a solid effort and a reproduction of that would give him a fighting chance TFR###!! BHA61
7 LOUIE THE LEGEND (IRE) (15) 00420-0 D
B g Make Believe - Maayaat (USA)
Mr Chris Housego
Br John & Anne-Marie O’Connor
4 9-5 (6)
Ray Dawson
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWExploits mixed following last summer’s Nottingham success and again failed to land a blow back at that course last time TFR##!!! BHA61
8
BERNING HOT (IRE) (78) 134-030 D
Gr f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Dream On Me (GER)
Dare To Dream & Martyn Cruse
Br Kildaragh Stud
4 9-1 (5)
Kieren Fox
Michael Attwater, Epsom
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Brighton (7f) last summer and shaped pretty well when third at Kempton on penultimate start in January. Not in the same form back at Kempton since and others look stronger TFR##!!! BHA57
9 ADELAIDE BAY (GB) (41) 0-60000 D
B g New Bay - Vitamin (IRE)
Kate Barrett
Br Lucy Sangster & Jane Chapple Hyam
4 8-10 (2)
Rob Hornby
Craig Lidster, Malton
Culmex Construction Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner in the first half of 2025 for Jane Chapple-Hyam but safely held all 5 starts for Thomas Faulkner Similar story in a couple of runs for new yard and he needs to bounce back. TFR#!!!! BHA52
10 ON KEY (GB) (8) 0-06502
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Magic (IRE)
4 8-10 (7)
Kieran O’Neill
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Martin Hughes
TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward when second to Enpassant over this C&D last time recently Looks sure to win races on that evidence and he’s high on the shortlist. TFR##!!! BHA52 (+2)
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6, 10. Stewards Note: FOOLS RUSH IN: Following its run on 27/3/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Mwafaq (IRE), 7-2 Enpassant (IRE), 9-2 Bomb Squad (IRE), 8-1 Fools Rush In (IRE), 17-2 On Key (GB), 12-1 Louie The Legend (IRE), 28-1 Searchingtheblues (GB), Berning Hot (IRE), 40-1 Mereside Madness (IRE), 80-1 Adelaide Bay (GB)
SUMMER
SOCIAL EVENTS AT SOUTHWELL RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£7000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181 (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (58 wins from 575 runners, 10%) runs VALSHARAH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 49 runners, 10%) runs MOOSTAR
WEIGHTWATCHER: BLACKJACK won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 5lb to 62.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIRCOMBE HALL trained by P Kirby, Richmond, 113 miles.
MOOSTAR has been knocking firmly on the door of late and she is taken to deservedly open her account for the James Owen yard. She may have most to fear from Fircombe Hall, who has also been in good form in recent months, while Raft Up should have a part to play in the finish, too.
B f Zoustar (AUS) - Beldale Memory (IRE)
Luke Morris
Ambrose Racing Club Ltd James Owen, Newmarket
Br The Beldale Memory Partnership Componix Global Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSlow start for new yard but has clicked last 3 starts, going close in handicaps at Chelmsford and Catterick either side of a solid third at Wolverhampton during the Christmas period Remains on an attractive mark and she makes plenty of appeal TFR##### BHA65
2 RAFT UP (IRE) (16) 256-320 D
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Chicago Fall (IRE)
(2)
Ethan Tindall (5)
The Helen & Harriet Partnership Harriet Bethell, Arnold
Br Ballyhane
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times over 6f during 2025 and placed on several occasions at Newcastle in recent months, including when finding just one too good there on penultimate start. Always on the back following a slow start here last time and should be in the mix if more alert at the gates on this occasion TFR###!! BHA63
3 BLACKJACK (GB) (28) 46-4000 CD
B g Sleeping Indian - Medam
9 9-6 (5)
Sean Kirrane
Mrs S. Cunliffe-Lister Alan Brown, Malton
Br Burton Agnes Bloodstock Breeders
TIMEFORM VIEW Now 5lb below the mark of his latest success but that was back in February 2025 and recent efforts have not suggested that a return to winning ways is imminent TFR##!!! BHA62
4 MEGAPHONE (GB) (6) 000-003 D
B g Kodiac - Amplifier
4 9-1 (3)
Kieran O’Neill
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEW Barely beat a rival home on first 4 starts for this yard but much more like it when third of 8 at Wolverhampton (6f) recently Couldn’t be 100% certain that he’ll build on that but will have a real chance off this mark if able to do so TFR###!! BHA57 (-1)
5 VALSHARAH (IRE) (19) 60-0624
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Amurra
The Horse Watchers 5
Br Yeomanstown Stud
4 9-0 (4)
Jason Watson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
TIMEFORMVIEWStill seeking a first career win (record stands at 0-21) but arrives here on the back of creditable efforts in defeat at Kempton and Wolverhampton. Likely to be on the premises once more. TFR###!! BHA56
6 FIRCOMBE HALL (GB) (3) 513162 D
Ch g Charming Thought - Marmot Bay (IRE)
Mr P. Kirby
Br Ace Bloodstock Ltd
8 8-12 (1)
Hollie Doyle
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of 6f Wolverhampton wins last month and went close at Newcastle on Monday
Clearly in good nick and this 8-y-o has to enter calculations TFR####! BHA54
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Hood worn by No. 2, 4. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.
Stewards Note:
RAFT UP: Following its run on 7/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Moostar (GB), 10-3 Fircombe Hall (GB), 9-2 Valsharah (IRE), 6-1 Raft Up (IRE), 7-1 Megaphone (GB), 16-1 Blackjack (GB)
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry.
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 4.57 - THE SOUTHWELL CARDINAL CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15702 to the winning horse The second to receive £7368, and the third £3681. for three yrs old only. Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. 8 entries at £150. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12387; Second £6195; Third £3096. (Penalty Value £15702) A SS
SEE PAGE 7 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.30 - THE CELEBRATE WITH SPONSORSHIP AT SOUTHWELL RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260. for three yrs old only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £42 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 9 entries at £42. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) SS SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 6.00 - THE DOG FRIENDLY RACEDAY TUES 2ND JUNE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4448 to the winning horse The second to receive £2087, the third £1042, the fourth £521 and the fifth £260. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £42 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £34 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 10 entries at £42. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3510; Second £1755; Third £877; Fourth £439; Fifth £219. (Penalty Value £4448.90) Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.30 - THE BOOK THE BISTRO IN SHERWOOD RESTAURANT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPlus RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. 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). £50 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 12 entries at £50. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.00 - THE COME RACING FOR FREE 18TH JUNE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 13 entries at £35. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 7.30 - THE CONFERENCE & EVENTS AT SOUTHWELL RACECOURSE RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4590 to the winning horse The second to receive £2154, the third £1077 and the fourth £538. for novice three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, April 17th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). SKY SPORTS RACING will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 18 entries at £42. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3627; Second £1813; Third £907; Fourth £453. (Penalty Value £4590) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 8.00 - THE LADIES DAY SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 16 entries at £35. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 8.30 - THE SUMMER SOCIAL EVENTS AT SOUTHWELL RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 21st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 11th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 11 entries, 2 at £7 and 9 at £35. - Closed April 17th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
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