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Wolverhampton Racecard - Tuesday 5th May

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CROSS COUNTER - making a winning debut in the 32Red.com EBF Novice Stakes here on 9th December 2017 Less than 12 months later, he became the first British-trained winner of the race that stops a nation - the prestigious Melbourne Cup.

jockeys silks

CD = course & distance winner horse’s name and birthplace saddlecloth number

form guide previous performances / = new season - = new year Bold type shows All Weather form

C = course winner

D = distance winner

draw age weight st-lb days since last ran

3 CROSS COUNTER (GB) (100) 11-11 CD

B c Teofilo (IRE) - Waitress (USA) Adam Kirby Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Br Godolphin Emirates S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 5. Teofilo colt. Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Woven Lace out of very smart 5f/6f winner Do The Honours. One to note on debut TFR HHHHH BHA100

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Star Ratings Explained

Each horse is given a star rating, these are defined below:

HHHHH Selected to win the race HHHHI Good chance of being placed HHHII By no means without a chance

HHIII At least one or two hold stronger claims HIIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope IIIII Can be given little or no chance

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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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Ideson

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TUESDAY 5 MAY

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

LOUISE MOORE (Chief Steward), C.F. TELLWRIGHT (Stewards' Panel Chair), MICHAEL EYRE, NATHAN GREEN, SARAH RUSSELL

STARTERS

PHILLIP DENNIS

SEAMUS O'NEILL

JUDGE

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

CLAUDIA MARELLI

VETERINARY OFFICER

ALICE BROWN

SENIOR VETERINARY

SURGEON

SUE TAYLOR

VETERINARY SURGEON

RICHARD STEPHENSON

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

DR STUART COWEN

MEDICAL OFFICER

DR SIMEON RAYNER

NURSE

RHONDA BODEN

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JOANNA VICKERS

RACHEL BARNETT

HANNAH CARNALL

COMMENTATOR

TONY ENNIS

BETTING RING MANAGER

MIKE STEVEN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DAVID IDESON

GENERAL MANAGER & DESIGNATED

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

ANTHONY GLEDHILL

CLERK OF THE COURSE

FERGUS CAMERON

RACEDAY

PHOTOGRAPHER

JONATHAN HIPKISS

FIRST RACE 6.30

ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND

THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund

£6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) A SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Williams (62 wins from 467 runners, 13%) runs SHIELAS WELL

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (2 wins from 21 runners, 10%) runs SHIELAS WELL

WEIGHTWATCHER: PRINCE ALI won off a handicap mark of 63, his rating is now down 11lb to 52.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FUMBLEINTHEJUNGLE trained by J D Riches, Pilling, 121 miles.

The vote goes to the least-exposed runner in the field STREET DANCER, who took a step forward when fifth on her handicap debut here a fortnight ago and could still have more to offer. Shielas Well and Prince Ali head the opposition.

B g Profitable (IRE) - Tooley Woods (IRE)

Jack Dace

Mr Jayant Pindolia William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Br Cottage Lodge Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Went backwards from reappearance when last of 14 in 1m handicap at Yarmouth (good) 24 days ago, possibly amiss to back out of things as he did TFRHHIII BHA55

2 AL BAAHY (GB) (6) 115000 CD

9-6 (2)

B g Kingman - Secret Keeper Mason Paetel Curzon House Partnership Kevin Frost, Newark

Br Faisal Meshrf Alqahtani Kevin Frost Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW A dual all-weather winner in January but below par since, eighth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (1m, good) last week, slowly away TFRHHIII BHA52

3 PRINCE ALI (GB) (29) 00-0003 CD

Br g Twilight Son - Desert Liaison

Faulkner & Jenkins

8 9-6 (8)

Zoe Lewis (5)

Thomas Faulkner, Devauden

Br Hungerford Park Stud Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW 4-time course winner who ran better than for a while when third of 7 over C&D on latest start, well positioned reverted to positive tactics. Obvious contender from 1lb lower mark. TFRHHHHI BHA52

4 SHIELAS WELL (IRE) (5) 00-4043

B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Amchitka (IRE)

4 9-5 (7)

Toby Moore (5) Queensbury racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Piercetown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWHas looked reluctant in the past but encouragingly started on terms for a second start in succession in first-time cheekpieces when third of 5 in 9f handicap at Yarmouth last week. Blinkers now the choice of headgear and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHI BHA51

5 BOSSY PARKER (IRE) (18) 532514 CD

Br g Kodiac - Cute

Tony Culhane Racing Club

6 9-4 (6)

Matthew Lloyd Slater (5)

Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Thomas Foy Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended a long losing run over C&D in March and ran to a similar level in defeat back in handicap company on most recent outing Should remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA50

6 ANGEL’S CALL (IRE) (41) 0300-00 C 5 9-0 (4)

Gr g Soldier’s Call - Nicki’s Angel (IRE)

Alexandra Egan (3)

Mr John Berry (Gwent) Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Ballyhane Radnor Hills

TIMEFORM VIEW Long time without a win and again showed little when beating only one home in minor event at Lingfield (1 1/4m) on latest outing.

7 STREET DANCER (IRE) (14) 0555

TFRHHIII BHA45

4 9-0 (1)

B f Cracksman - Inspiriter Ashley Lewis

Pompey Ventures 9 Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Br Godolphin Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than previously when fifth of 8 on handicap debut at this course (7f) 14 days ago. Wouldn’t need much more to have a big say over this slightly longer trip

TFRHHHHH BHA44

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Good Morning Lady Mikkel Mortensen J R Racing

Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited

John David Riches, Pilling

J R Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Reluctant individual who is hard to make a case for.

TFRHIIII BHA38

2025: LHEBAYEB (GER) 7 9 5 Hector Crouch 7-1 (Richard Price) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 8. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Shielas Well (IRE), 7-2 Prince Ali (GB), 4-1 Bossy Parker (IRE), 5-1 Street Dancer (IRE), 16-1 Al Baahy (GB), 18-1 Devious Devan (IRE), 40-1 Angel’s Call (IRE), 150-1 Fumbleinthejungle (GB) RACE

POSITION OF STALLS

7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside

PACE YOURSELF ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK

SECOND RACE 7.00

ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES

THE GET RACEDAY READY FILLIES’ RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS B, C AND D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Williams (62 wins from 467 runners, 13%) runs SYMPHONY’S SONG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (10 wins from 38 runners, 26%) runs GUESSTIMATE LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOLDEN MABEL trained by L Williamson, Tarporley, 127 miles.

BINTAZIZA made a taking winning debut at Newcastle just over a fortnight ago and looks capable of defying a penalty en route to better things Wosta is an appealing newcomer and strong market for her would put a slightly different slant on things.

1-2-3: 1.BINTAZIZA (IRE) 2.WOSTA 3.ROMANCE SPIRIT (IRE)

1 SYMPHONY’S SONG (GB) (425) 4-

B or Gr f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Two In The Pink (IRE)

Mr T. C. McKeever

4 10-2 (3)

Edward Greatrex

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWSergei Prokofiev filly finished well held in a Newcastle maiden on debut for George Boughey on sole outing last year and is likely to be a longer-term project for her new yard Engaged 2.58 Windsor Monday TFRHHIII BHA-

2 BINTAZIZA (IRE) (15) (2lb) 1

3 9-7 (5)

B f Study of Man (IRE) - Catalan (IRE) Ray Dawson

Salhia Stud Limited Roger Varian, Newmarket

Br Mrs S. M. Rogers &Sir Thomas Pilkington

TIMEFORM VIEW €38,000 Study of Man filly who was well backed when making a winning start in taking fashion in 12-runner maiden at Newcastle (1m) just over a fortnight ago. Sure to improve and capable of defying a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 ROMANCE SPIRIT (IRE) (10) 24 BF

B f Teofilo (IRE) - Dahlia’s Spirit (IRE)

Scuderia Sagam Srls

3 9-2 (6)

Marco Ghiani

Marco Botti, Newmarket

Br Spruce Lane Farm Marco Botti Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTeofilo filly who produced apromisingfirst effortamidstgreenness when secondof 5 in 1mmaiden atSouthwell (1m) last month, learningthrough the race Seemed unsuited by the track when failing to repeat that effort at Ripon since, so remains open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA-

4 GUESSTIMATE (GB) (29) (2lb) 32-0 BF

Br f Sea The Moon (GER) - Approximate

3 9-0 (2)

Tom Marquand

Ian & Christine Beard & Family William Haggas, Newmarket

Br King Charles III Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWTook a step forward from debut when second of 13 in 1m maiden at Kempton in November Raced too freely in a similar event there on last month’s return, however. TFRHHHII BHA70

5 WOSTA (GB) (-) (2lb)

3 9-0 (1)

B f Make Believe - Magical Rhythms (USA) Oisin Murphy

Prince A. A. Faisal

Br Nawara Stud Limited

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWMake Believe filly. Half-sister to 1m winner Thyer and 9f winner Alsaba Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to smart 5f-7f winner Lahore out of useful 2-y-o 1m winner Nayarra Makes plenty of appeal on paper

6 GOLDEN MABEL (GB) (10) (4lb) 00

B f Massaat (IRE) - Caledonian Gold

TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 8-12 (4)

Jack Dace (5)

Mr R. Heath Lisa Williamson, Tarporley

Br Mr R. Heath

TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little in a pair of novice events.

7 MIDNIGHT MEDIA (GB) (29) (4lb) 050

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 8-12 (7)

B f Advertise - Gold At Midnight Lewis Edmunds Muir Racing Partnership - Newbury William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn

Br J.Bernstein/R.Haim/Manton Park Farms Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW A cheap purchase who showed more than on debut when fifth of 11 in 1m maiden at Kempton in March, finishing with running left. Failed to repeat that effort back there last time, though TFRHHIII BHA62

2025: TEMPTED 3 9 0 Billy Loughnane 12-1 (Ollie Sangster) 8 ran

Hood worn by No. 6.

Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

ROMANCE SPIRIT: Following its run on 25/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was unbalanced on the undulations.

GUESSTIMATE: Following its run on 6/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

GOLDEN MABEL: Following its run on 25/4/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left handed. MIDNIGHT MEDIA: Following its run on 6/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Bintaziza (IRE), 5-2 Wosta (GB), 11-2 Romance Spirit (IRE), 17-2 Guesstimate (GB), 40-1 Midnight Media (GB), 50-1 Symphony’s Song (GB), 250-1 Golden Mabel (GB)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly. And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB.

FOOD & DRINK

Food and drink may not be brought into any enclosure For safety reasons you are politely requested not to take bottles and glasses outside of the bar and restaurant areas.

RECORD TIMES

Total prize fund £7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3138, 2nd £1569, 3rd £784, 4th £392. (Penalty Value £3977.84) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Botti (41 wins from 304 runners, 13%) runs LEXINGTON EXPRESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Dunlop (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs MIMI’S MAGIC LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MIMI’S MAGIC trained by E Dunlop & LEXINGTON EXPRESS trained by M Botti - both Newmarket, 125 miles.

TINSEL (due to run at Windsor on Monday) has unlikely shown his all and a 4lb rise in the weights doesn’t look enough to prevent him from following up his C&D success in December providing he breaks on terms again. Zipwire was unlucky to bump into an even more progressive one at Chelmsford on his most recent outing and is feared most

1.TINSEL 2.ZIPWIRE (IRE) 3.MIMI’S MAGIC

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Melanie Pimm (IRE) Taylor Fisher

The 19th Hole Syndicate & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Br Lisieux Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark in first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton in December and followed up in 5-runner handicap over C&D in March. Unlucky to bump into an even more progressive one in hat-trick bid at Chelmsford (1 1/4m) and seems sure to go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA70

2 MIMI’S MAGIC (GB) (15) 626-3

B or Br f Cable Bay (IRE) - Lady Guinevere

Paul Mcewen and Minal Russell

9-7 (4)

Rossa Ryan

Ed Dunlop, Newmarket

Br Mr D. Coman, Mrs J. Coman & Mrs F. Coman Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who couldn’t replicate the pick of her 2-y-o form but offered something to work on when third of 12 in 1m maiden at Newcastle on recent return. Will be suited by the step up in trip on handicap debut but doesn’t look obviously well treated. TFRHHHII BHA68

3 LEXINGTON EXPRESS (IRE) (12) 4-35121 CD 9-6 (3)

B f Prince of Lir (IRE) - Bean Uasal (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing LXI

Br Philip & Orla Hore

Marco Ghiani

Marco Botti, Newmarket

Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner in March who quickly resumed winning ways in 6-runner handicap at Southwell (1m) 12 days ago, all out to hold on after having the run of things from the front. Step up in trip not sure to suit her keen-going style and appears vulnerable from a 3lb higher mark. TFRHHHII BHA67

4 TINSEL (GB) (136) 054061- CD 9-3 (2)

Ch c Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Hadeeya

A Bevan, I Mcmillan & Glassex Holdings

Tom Marquand

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Sarah Hamilton Bridgend Hotel TIMEFORMVIEWJustifiedmarketsupportwhenopeninghisaccountin8-runnernurseryoverC&DinDecemberby2lengthsfromZipwire,aidedbybreakingontermsforachange

Unlikely shown his all and a 4lb rise in the weights looks manageable providing he doesn’t blow the start. Engaged 3.33 Windsor Monday TFRHHHHH BHA64

2025: YELLOW CARD 3 9 7 Trevor Whelan 15-8 (Ollie Sangster) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 4 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Tinsel (GB), 11-4 Zipwire (IRE), 7-2 Lexington Express (IRE), 9-2 Mimi’s Magic (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.

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD THE DOWNLOAD THE RACECOURSE APP RACEDAY READY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund

£9000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (71 wins from 440 runners, 16%) runs AMBER HAMUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (15 wins from 48 runners, 31%) runs CASTLEKEELY LONGEST TRAVELLER: PINK DIAMOND GIRL trained by K Burke, Whitcombe, 156 miles.

AMAZING ANITA is given another chance back down in trip and returned to all-weather off what looks a fair mark. Apex Star and Poetic Grace both showed more on handicap bow/ return and they head the dangers.

1 EVOLVE (GB) (45) 0-4560

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Epping Rose (IRE)

Shane Gray Bearstone Stud Limited Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Br Bearstone Stud Limited Holdcroft Motor Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Smartly bred but continues to disappoint, showing little switched to handicaps last 2 starts Headgear now applied. TFRHHHII BHA60

2 APEX STAR (IRE) (26) 005-3

B g Ardad (IRE) - Mashkoorah (IRE)

Mr R Greenwood

Br KCS Bloodstock Ltd

9-8 (7)

Marco Ghiani

William Knight, Newmarket

William Knight Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more when third of 5 on handicap debut over C&D on return and entitled to build on that TFRHHHHI BHA59

3 AMBER HAMUR (IRE) (36) 455-4

B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Yellowhammer

Mr G C Myddelton & Mr V E C Taylor

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd

9-7 (5)

Jack Callan (3)

George Boughey, Newmarket

George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet

TIMEFORMVIEWNo better than modest form in 3 qualifying runs on all-weather last autumn and failed to improve sent handicapping at Kempton on return despite being prominent in the betting TFRHHHII BHA58

4 POWER OF CHORA (IRE) (9) 50-06

B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Qaseeda

Mrs Laurie Melissa Huntley

9-7 (9)

Andrea Pinna (7)

Joey Ramsden, Newark

Br Sheikh Abdulla bin Isa Al-Khalifa Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in a trio of all-weather maidens during the winter but did at least make more of an impact when mid-field on handicap debut at Nottingham on return, shaping as if a return to 7f will suit. TFRHHHII BHA58

5 AMAZING ANITA (GB) (15) 004-350

B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Penpal (IRE)

D.I. & F.M. Russell

9-6 (11)

Ross Coakley

James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Br Miss A. O’Brien & Mr B. Wood Pegasus Stables LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when third of 8 in first-time headgear at Southwell on return. Trip/surface possible excuses next 2 starts and worth another chance under these conditions. TFRHHHHH BHA57

6 BEAR STEPS (USA) (28) 00-6

9-5 (12)

B f Maclean’s Music (USA) - Table Three Ten (USA) Rossa Ryan

Mr D. R. Passant

Jack Jones, Newmarket

Br Ballyfair Farm Greenhous Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in maiden/novice events, pulling too hard on return. Positive jockey booking for handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA56

7 CASTLEKEELY (IRE) (10) 006-00

B g Elzaam (AUS) - Lumos Maxima (IRE)

Mr J Owen

Br Dubois Holdings Ltd

9-5 (8)

William Carson

James Owen, Newmarket

James Owen Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Down the field in 3 novices at 2 yrs for Eve Johnson Houghton and little promise switched to handicaps this season TFRHHIII BHA56

8 PINK DIAMOND GIRL (GB) (50) 6-400 9-4 (3)

B f Golden Horn - Lapidary

Ray Dawson

Mrs Michelle Anne Crook Keiran Burke, Whitcombe

Br Mrs M. A. Crook

TIMEFORMVIEW Barely modest form shown so far, failing to improve sent handicapping here last time, again racing freely TFRHHIII BHA55

9

MUSICAL SOLDIER (IRE) (42) 005-560 8-13 (1)

B g Soldier’s Call - Harmonic Note

J Angell,S Hillier & Partner

Br Harmonic Note Syndicate

Hollie Doyle

Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

TIMEFORM VIEW Much more of an impact when fifth on handicap debut at Kempton (6f) in January but disappointed both starts since, the longer trip perhaps the issue. 7f looks more ideal TFRHHHHI BHA50

10 AMAKHALA (GB) (17) 00-0000

Ch g Mayson - Madeleine Bond Tyler Heard

Bill & Liz Bailey & Partner

Br Karen Eddy

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form

11 EAST INDIA BREEZE

(IRE) (118) 0000-0

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Bracing Breeze

EIC Racing Ltd & John O’Connor

(2)

Mark Usher, Lambourn

BHA45

8-9 (10)

Saffie Osborne

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Br J. P. M. O’Connor Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held all 5 starts, including on handicap debut at Lingfield on return when well backed. Headgear now reached for. TFRHHIII BHA45

12 POETIC GRACE (IRE) (14) 000-4

B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Sonnet Rose (IRE)

Mr John C. Davies

8-9 (4)

Connor Planas (3)

Conrad Allen, Newmarket

Br Mr J. C. Davies Arabian Shield Insurance Company

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed first form in first-time headgear after 4 months off when fourth of 9 on handicap debut at Yarmouth 2 weeks ago, no extra final 100 yds. Entitled to come on for that back down in trip

2025: ADELAIDE BAY 3 9 4 Billy Loughnane 11-4 (Jane Chapple-Hyam) 11 ran

BHA44

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Stewards Note:

EVOLVE: Following its run on 21/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed. EAST INDIA BREEZE: Following its run on 7/1/2026 it was reported that the horse never travelled.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Apex Star (IRE), Musical Soldier (IRE), 13-2 Amber Hamur (IRE), 7-1 Amazing Anita (GB), 9-1 Power of Chora (IRE), Poetic Grace (IRE), 16-1 Evolve (GB), Bear Steps (USA), East India Breeze (IRE), 20-1 Pink Diamond Girl (GB), 25-1 Castlekeely (IRE), 66-1 Amakhala (GB)

Total prize fund

£6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (122 wins from 1223 runners, 10%) runs KENTO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs KENTO

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLACK CAB trained by Mrs A C Hamilton, Denholm, 235 miles.

TRUST SERGEI has eased to a tempting mark so is worth another chance back down in trip Lismacbryan Hill and Tomarlo have both joined in-form yards so are interesting alternatives

1 LISMACBRYAN HILL (IRE) (139) 346106-

B m Kuroshio (AUS) - Conquete (FR)

Ray Dawson

Grace Harris Racing Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Tony McKiernan Grace Harris Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Twice a winner in Ireland last year for different stables. Has joined an in-form yard so respected off a fair mark. TFRHHHHI BHA55

2 TRUST SERGEI (GB) (43) 405-046 CD BF

4 9-8 (2)

Ch g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Willbeme Jonny Peate

Mr Simon Boucher

Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Br Mr & Mrs S. Matheson & Mr S. Goodwin Far Logistics Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded the first leg of a double over C&D (1-1 over 5f) last season but more lows than highs since, failing to fire when well backed over 6f here 6 weeks ago. However, on a good mark if he does bounce back returned to the minimum trip TFRHHHHH BHA54

3 TOMARLO (GB) (46) 246-000

B g Iffraaj - Time To Exceed (IRE)

Red Post Racing

Br Hunscote Stud Limited

4 9-8 (6)

Sean Dylan Bowen

Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

TIMEFORMVIEWSole success from 21 career starts was gained back in November 2024 and little promise in 3 runs for Barry Brennan this year However, starting out for an in-form yard with tongue strap back on, so market check advised TFRHHHHI BHA54

4 KENTO (GB) (26) 221313 CD

5 9-7 (4)

Gr g Kuroshio (AUS) - Jillolini Rossa Ryan

LPOG22 & Partner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br D. R. Botterill & E. Boumans racehorse-ownership.com

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form over C&D this year, winning twice before creditable third last time, though not having any excuses off his revised mark. TFRHHHII BHA53

5 BLACK CAB (FR) (42) 0400-23 C

Br g Showcasing - Swiss Affair

Mr J. P. G. Hamilton

5 9-3 (3)

Saffie Osborne

Alison Hamilton, Denholm

Br Ecurie Des Monceaux & Lordship Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner here (6f) on final start for Jamie Osborne last spring and back to form (after 4 months off) when placed in classified events both starts this season Respected back in a handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA49

6 COLORS OF FREEDOM (GB) (33) 253434 CD 6 9-1 (7)

Ch m Mayson - Scarborough (IRE) Hollie Doyle

Lynn Cullimore Joe Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge

Br Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won in 22 runs since June but she’s a 3-time C&D winner who is consistent at a low level. Hollie Doyle now given a go on her.

TFRHHHII BHA47

7 VAULT OF HEAVEN (IRE) (11) 05050-0 4 9-0 (1)

B g Far Above (IRE) - Precariously Good

Jack Mitchell

Mr Stephen J Hine Kevin Frost, Newark

Br Jane Allison Kevin Frost Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent maiden who looked unsuited by the drop to this trip at Doncaster on return 11 days ago. Blinkers now tried.

TFRHHHII BHA46

8 ISLA BELLA (GB) (8) 020503

B f Land Force (IRE) - High Luminosity (USA)

4 9-0 (5)

Lewis Edmunds Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd Joey Ramsden, Newark

Br Highclere Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Just denied over C&D in March and wasn’t disgraced when third back here last week Not without hope

2025: IT’S TIM 4 9 10 Jack Callan 4-11 (George Boughey) 6 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 8.

Stewards Note:

TFRHHHII BHA45

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

BLACK CAB: Following its run on 24/3/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Kento (GB), 11-2 Lismacbryan Hill (IRE), 6-1 Colors of Freedom (GB), 13-2 Trust Sergei (GB), Black Cab (FR), 9-1 Vault of Heaven (IRE), 10-1 Tomarlo (GB), 12-1 Isla Bella (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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Total prize fund

£7600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3138, 2nd £1569, 3rd £784, 4th £392, 5th £196. (Penalty Value £3977.84)

Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (122 wins from 1223 runners, 10%) runs MAGNA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (15 wins from 48 runners, 31%) runs MOOSTAR

WEIGHTWATCHER: DAYTONA LADY won off a handicap mark of 70, her rating is now down 6lb to 64. LONGEST TRAVELLER: DAYTONA LADY trained by R Carr, Stillington, 134 miles.

SO SASSY shaped well in this headgear at Lingfield last time and could be the answer back on a winning mark. This does look competitive despite the small field, though, with Magna and Daytona Lady heading the dangers.

B f Bated Breath - If So George Wood My Racing Manager Friends James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Br John O’Kelly Bloodstock Services

My Racing Manager Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGot on top close home when opening her account in a 6f handicap at Lingfield last summer Plenty of creditable efforts in defeat since, including when not seen to best effect in this headgear there latest. Back on winning mark. TFR

2 MAGNA (GB) (15) 123311 CD

B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Ghurfah Rossa Ryan Wedgewood Estates

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Liza Judd Wedgewood Estates

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 4 wins from her previous 7 starts at Lingfield 2 weeks ago, the way she asserted suggesting she’s still on the upgrade. Can make another bold bid. TFRHHHHI BHA66

3 MOOSTAR (GB) (12) 0023-23 D BF

B f Zoustar (AUS) - Beldale Memory (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa

(4)

Ambrose Racing Club Ltd James Owen, Newmarket

Br The Beldale Memory Partnership Componix Global Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Slow start for this yard but much more like it of late, shaping as if worth another go in headgear when placed again at Southwell 12 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA65

4 SKELLIG ISLE (GB) (24) 0400-15

B f Mohaather - Kerry’s Dream Cieren Fallon

Mrs R. J. Mitchell

Br Bumble Bloodstock Ltd

Philip McBride, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWLost her form for Tom Ward last year but capitalised on a reduced mark when successful on stable debut at Chelmsford (5f) on return Not in same form at Yarmouth next time but that was a stronger race TFRHHHII BHA65

5 DAYTONA LADY (IRE) (14) 0306-31 CD

B m Bungle Inthejungle - Roseau City

Mr Eric Broadwith and Mrs Ruth Carr

Br Mccracken Farms Ltd

James Sullivan

Ruth Carr, Stillington

William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEW Not the most consistent but strong market support suggested she was on a going day back against her own sex over C&D 2 weeks ago and that proved the case as she ended her losing run. Big player with a repeat TFRHHHHI BHA64

6 COURT DRIVE (IRE) (64) 220-456 C D 5 9-4 (1)

B m Inns of Court (IRE) - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE)

Saffie Osborne Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd Gay Kelleway, Newmarket

Br Morgan Cahalan Premier Thoroughbred Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Below her last successful mark and not seen to best effect over C&D 9 weeks ago but isn’t the easiest to predict nowadays. TFRHHHII BHA63

2025: ZIGGY’S QUEEN (IRE) 4 9 11 Warren Fentiman 11-2 (Richard Fahey) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Visor worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note:

COURT DRIVE: Following its run on 2/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Magna (GB), 3-1 Daytona Lady (IRE), 9-2 Moostar (GB), 6-1 So Sassy (IRE), 10-1 Skellig Isle (GB), 12-1 Court Drive (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 6.30 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 25th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code who, prior to May 2nd, 2026, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). 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 14 entries, 2 at £6 and 12 at £31. - Closed April 29th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) A SS SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 7.00 - THE GET RACEDAY READY FILLIES’ 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. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for novice three, four and five yrs old fillies and mares only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, April 29th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and 5-y-o 10st 2lb 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). 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 14 entries at £40. - Closed April 29th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

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Third Race 7.30 - THE FREE DIGITAL RACECARD AT raceday-ready.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3977 to the winning horse The second to receive £1866, the third £932 and the fourth £466. for three yrs old only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £38 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 25th, 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 8 entries at £38. - Closed April 29th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3138; Second £1569; Third £784; Fourth £392. (Penalty Value £3977.84) SS

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Fourth Race 8.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACECOURSE APP RACEDAY READY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 25th, 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 22 entries, 3 at £9 and 19 at £45. - Closed April 29th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 8.30 - THE TIPS FOR EVERY RACE AT raceday-ready.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3245 to the winning horse The second to receive £1522, the third £760, the fourth £380 and the fifth £189. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 25th, 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, 3 at £6 and 13 at £31. - Closed April 29th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS

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Sixth Race 9.00 - THE GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH raceday-ready.com FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3977 to the winning horse The second to receive £1866, the third £932, the fourth £466 and the fifth £232. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such fillies and mares rated 50 and below). £38 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 3rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 25th, 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 at £38. - Closed April 29th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3138; Second £1569; Third £784; Fourth £392; Fifth £196. (Penalty Value £3977.84) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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