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Wolverhampton Racecard - Friday 10th April

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Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk.

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FRIDAY 10 APRIL

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

GUY UPTON (Chief Steward), CAROLINE ROBINSON (Stewards' Panel Chair)

DANIEL ANDREWS, TOM EVETTS, CHRIS HILL

STARTERS

SOPHIA UPTON

LEE JONES

JUDGE

KATIE DOWSON

CLERK OF THE SCALES

PAUL CHAMPION

VETERINARY OFFICER

DAVID FREEMAN

SENIOR VETERINARY

SURGEON

ANDREW HARRISON

VETERINARY SURGEON

TANYA MASON

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr STUART COWEN

MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr NAV KANGOKAR

NURSE

HELEN NEVETT

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

MEL BAKER

JEREMY WILLIS

RACHEL BARNETT

COMMENTATOR

STEWART MACHIN

BETTING RING MANAGER

MIKE STEVEN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DAVID IDESON

GENERAL MANAGER & DESIGNATED

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

ANTHONY GLEDHILL

CLERK OF THE COURSE

FERGUS CAMERON

RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE

BEX SMITH

RACEDAY

PHOTOGRAPHER

JONATHAN HIPKISS

FIRST RACE 4.50

ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS]

Total prize fund £30000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (Penalty Value £15462) A SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (49 wins from 369 runners, 13%) runs TADEJ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (6 wins from 42 runners, 14%) runs COMICAL POINT LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANTHELIA trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 149 miles.

The market is likely to prove informative but ANTHELIA enjoyed a fine season as a juvenile, with victories in the Super Sprint and at pattern level, and could be worth chancing to continue the good work back from 6 months off. This is competitive though, with Tadej, Sirius A and Comical Point just a trio of others to consider

B c Nando Parrado - Occupation (IRE) Oisin McSweeney Andy Finneran & Garry Wilkie Wilson

Adrian Keatley, Malton

Br Bernard Cooke Keatley Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPontefract maiden winner in July who built on some solid placed efforts when resuming winning ways in Listed company at Ayr (5f, soft) in September Run off his feet in Group 3 at Newmarket on final outing and this less demanding on return/tapeta debut TFRHHHII BHA94

2 COMICAL POINT (IRE) (181) 15643- 9-5 (8)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Dandy’s Beano (IRE)

Mr Saeed Suhail

Br Jc Bloodstock & Goodwill Bloodstock

Oisin Murphy

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

TIMEFORMVIEWWinning debut over 5f at Salisbury last May. Campaigned at Listed/Group level thereafter, running best race when third of 13 in 6f York Listed on final start. Tongue tied first time on reappearance TFRHHHII BHA94

3 SIRIUS A (IRE) (182) 412432- 9-5 (2)

B c Palace Pier - Night of Light (IRE)

Jack Mitchell

Team Valor LLC & Gary Barber James Horton, Newmarket

Br Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt who was placed in a 6f Group 3 at Kempton and 5f Listed race at Dundalk on polytrack last autumn Ought to be very competitive on reappearance. TFRHHHHI BHA98

4 TADEJ (GB) (44) 63106-3 D 9-5 (6)

Br g Ardad (IRE) - Tilly Frankl Hollie Doyle

Jinky Farms and Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Star Cottage Stud & Mr.N. O’Keeffe

Archie Watson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFrenchGroup3winnerover6flastsummer Geldedaheadofreappearanceandshowedenoughtothinkhe’strainedonwhenthirdof4in1mKemptonconditions race 44 days ago. Pulled hard on that occasion and quickly drops back to sprinting Possibilities with blinkers replacing cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA103

5 TEN CARAT HARRY (GB) (7) 111-133 CD

B g Ardad (IRE) - Go On Mary (USA)

The Ten Club

9-5 (3)

Saffie Osborne

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Br Ms Jessica Slack Jell Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Built up an enviable strike rate, bagging a sixth all-weather success since September at Newcastle (6f) in January. Performed just as well faced with sterner assignments more recently but does need to pull out that bit more on these terms. TFRHHHII BHA97

6 ANTHELIA (IRE) (195) 151510- D

B f Supremacy (IRE) - All On Red (IRE)

9-0 (7)

Lewis Edmunds Middleham Park Racing LXIV Mrs L Millman Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Yeomanstown Stud Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of the Super Sprint at Newbury (5f, good) and the Group 3 Dick Poole at Salisbury (6f, soft) last year Well held in Group 1 Cheveley Park on final start but leading form claims with her sights lowered on return/tapeta debut TFRHHHHH BHA99

7 LADY KODIAC (IRE) (190) 311- D

9-0 (4)

B f Kodiac - Shy Angel Clifford Lee

Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising sort who built on her encouraging Ripon debut third when readily making all in a pair of 6f Chelmsford novices in the autumn There should be more to come from this useful prospect TFRHHHII BHA90

1-2-3: 1.ANTHELIA (IRE) 2.TADEJ 3.SIRIUS A (IRE)

B f Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Illies Memories (IRE)

Finley Marsh

Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Br Mickley Stud & Whiterose Bloodstock

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a Kempton novice and Ascot nursery (both 6f) last year Good 1 1/4 lengths fifth of 10 to Five Ways in Group 3 Sirenia at Kempton (6f) when last seen in September. Further progress not ruled out on return to action TFRHHHII BHA90

2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:

TADEJ: Following its run on 25/2/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Tadej (GB), 5-1 Comical Point (IRE), 11-2 Anthelia (IRE), 13-2 Sirius A (IRE), 7-1 Ten Carat Harry (GB), 8-1 Chairmanfourtimes (IRE), 9-1 Lady Kodiac (IRE), 12-1 Sayidah Hard Spun (GB)

POSITION OF STALLS

7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside

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.

PACE YOURSELF

Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital.

It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk.

SECOND RACE 5.23

ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD

THE GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH raceday-ready.com RESTRICTED MAIDEN 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): R Hughes (44 wins from 228 runners, 19%) runs THAMES WATERMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs QUANTUM SWIFT

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: STEP TO GLORY trained by D Cunha & MR MACARTNEY trained by O Rix - both Newmarket, 125 miles.

This looks highly likely to go the way of a newcomer QUANTUM SWIFT starts out for an in-form yard no stranger to success with their juveniles and earns the vote Thames Waterman, Everatease and Jolly Good Fellows head up the dangers before market clues. 1-2-3:

1.QUANTUM SWIFT 2.THAMES WATERMAN 3.EVERATEASE

B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Blue Moonrise Jonny Peate Barham Masterton Sweeting Severn Eddis Oli Rix, Newmarket

Br Mickley Stud & Mr Tony Jones M3 Media

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled February 22 10,000 gns foal, Ubettabelieveit colt. Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner) Certainly bred to be speedy and one to monitor in the betting on debut for clues. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 THAMES WATERMAN (GB) (-) (3lb)

9-4 (2)

B c Rajasinghe (IRE) - Herringswell (FR) Finley Marsh

Nigel Scandrett, Karen Jankel, Shane Buy

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Br Mr K. Marks, Mr R. Goreham & Mr R. Line Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 26 25,000 gns yearling, Rajasinghe colt. Brother to 6f winner Rajaking. Dam 6f-7f winner Stable boast a healthy 22% strike rate with their juveniles on all-weather and market confidence behind him would need to be viewed positively TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 EVERATEASE (GB) (-) (6lb)

9-1 (4)

Ch c A’Ali (IRE) - Displaying Amber Charles Bishop

Ever Equine Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Br Andrew Ford ABM Catering Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 14 15,000 gns yearling, A’ali colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Rusheen Boy. Dam 5f winner Stable have enjoyed plenty of success with their 2-y-os and he’s another newcomer worth monitoring in the betting for clues. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 STEP TO GLORY (IRE) (13) (6lb) 0

B c Cotai Glory - Quickstep Nina (IRE)

Racing To Profit Syndicate

Br Tally-Ho Stud

9-1 (1)

Marco Ghiani

Dylan Cunha, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Cotai Glory colt who showed nothing when coming in last in the Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f) 13 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-

5 MAGICAL LIFE (GB) (5) (3lb) 0

B f Territories (IRE) - One Life (JPN)

Mr Jeremy Holt & Partners

Br One Life Bloodstock Ltd

8-13 (5)

Georgia Dobie

J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred for longer trips and lost all chance start when last of 10 on debut at Bath 5 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

6 QUANTUM SWIFT (GB) (-) (3lb)

B f King of Change - Exceling (IRE)

C. Munro, Mrs M Gander and Partner

8-13 (6)

Sean Levey

Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Br Hannon, Munro & Gander Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 11 King of Change filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Neebrook. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs) Debuts for in-form stable who are no stranger to success with their 2-y-os and certainly one to consider TFRHHHHH BHA-

7 JOLLY GOOD FELLOWS (IRE) (-) (6lb)

B f Cotai Glory - Bebhinn (USA)

8-10 (3)

Hollie Doyle

Upton House Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Ballyvolane Stud & Tally Ho Stud Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled March 20 €20,000 yearling, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Spilt Passion. Dam, 2-y-o 5f/6f winner (seemed to stay 7f), out of winning half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Fokine Betting can point thew ay on debut TFRHHHII BHA-

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

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.

YOUR BETTING TICKETS

Racegoers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until ‘WEIGHED IN’ has been announced over the loud speaker.

BETTING DISPUTES & QUERIES

Customers requiring the services of the Betting Ring Manager today should speak to a member of the Racecourse staff for assistance

THIRD RACE 5.58

DOWNLOAD THE RACECOURSE APP RACEDAY READY FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hannon (38 wins from 343 runners, 11%) runs ROYAL POETRY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs ROYAL POETRY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CAIM trained by E Bethell, Middleham, 140 miles.

CAIM sets the standard on her second at Listed level in the autumn and can make light of an absence to thwart James Fanshawe’s progressive C&D scorer Estissa. Royal Poetry almost certainly remains with her best days ahead of her, too.

1-2-3: 1.CAIM 2.ESTISSA 3.ROYAL POETRY (IRE)

B m Ulysses (IRE) - Grapes Hill Robert Havlin

Mr T. Faulkner

Thomas Faulkner, Devauden

Br Clive Dennett Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in pair of all-weather novice/maiden events 3 months apart TFRHIIII BHA-

2 ESTISSA (GB) (18) 3-1 CD

B f Dubawi (IRE) - Audarya (FR)

Mrs A. M. Swinburn

3 9-6 (5)

Oisin Murphy

James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Br Mrs A. M. Swinburn Pegasus Stables LLP

TIMEFORMVIEWHails from a talented family and she built on her debut third when off the mark in a C&D novice 18 days ago, never subjected to more than hands-and-heels riding to assert Big player under a penalty again partnered by Oisin Murphy. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 CAIM (GB) (167) 12-

3 9-4 (3)

B f Oasis Dream - Prado Callum Rodriguez

Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall

Edward Bethell, Middleham

Br Julie Routledge-Martin Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWCreatedagoodimpressionwhenmakingawinningdebutatBeverley(7.4f)inSeptemberandbuiltonthatwhenrunnerupin7flistedeventatNewbury a month later Sets the standard on that form and she commands serious respect with step up in trip expected to suit on return TFRHHHHH BHA91

4 ROYAL POETRY (IRE) (11) 3-4

Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Zabeel Queen (IRE)

3 8-13 (1)

Sean Levey

Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORMVIEWLope De Vega filly who posted an encouraging debut third in 1m Southwell novice in November and didn’t seem ideally suited by drop to sprinting on return to action when fourth over 6f here 11 days ago. Quickly steps back up in trip and she remains with potential TFRHHHII BHA-

5 VELD (IRE) (31) 0 3 8-13 (2)

B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Quicksand (IRE)

Rob Hornby

Sir Richard Pilkington & Mrs S Rogers Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley

Br Mrs S. M. Rogers & Sir Thomas Pilkington Bridgend Hotel

TIMEFORM VIEW Bobby’s Kitten filly who showed only greenness when last of 7 in a Southwell novice (1m) on debut 31 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA2025: NORTHERN RULER 4 9 4 Clifford Lee EVENS (K R Burke) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Stewards Note: VELD: Following its run on 10/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Caim (GB), 15-8 Estissa (GB), 5-1 Royal Poetry (IRE), 66-1 Veld (IRE), 100-1 Calypso Bloom (GB)

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

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SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS]

Total prize fund

£10000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Evans (52 wins from 456 runners, 11%) runs SUPREME KING TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs AN OUTLAW’S GRACE LONGEST TRAVELLER: HUNKY DORY trained by J Morland, Newmarket, 125 miles.

SUPREME KING is a reliable operator at this level and from the inside stall, another bold bid is surely incoming An Outlaw’s Grace could be interesting down slightly in class, with Hoodie Hoo another to consider.

1

B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Wedding Wish (IRE) Sean Levey Middleham Park Racing XXIV Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Br Corrin Stud Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWNear useful as a juvenile but has stood little racing since Respectable seventh of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago and this represents a slight drop in class back on the all-weather. TFRHHHHI BHA82 (-2)

2 PAPA COCKTAIL (IRE) (21) 25-4136 CD

B g Churchill (IRE) - Anklet (IRE) Callum Rodriguez Ingram Racing Michael Herrington, Willoughton

Br Grangecon Holdings Ltd Stallard Kane Associates Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWell backed and ran out a decisive winner over C&D in January 17/2, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap over C&D 21 days ago, left poorly placed Much depends on whether he gets a good pace to aim at TFRHHHII BHA79

3

HOODIE HOO (IRE) (158) 400246- CD

B g Hello Youmzain (FR) - Maygold (FR)

Ged Mason, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jim McGoff

4 9-7 (8)

Marco Ghiani

Charles Hills, Lambourn

Br Dieter Burkle Morson Group

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner on second start a year ago but unable to add to that since. Bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap back here in November, unable to sustain effort after a tardy start. Off since TFRHHHHI BHA78

4 LAZZAR (IRE) (15) 1-12610 D

B g Mehmas (IRE) - Alexander Alliance (IRE)

O’Sullivan, O’Sullivan & Partner

4 9-7 (7)

Finley Marsh

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Br Noel Sheedy Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWGained fourth win of a productive spell at Kempton in March. Headgear surprisingly back on and he was below form when eighth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (6f) 15 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA78

5 SUPREME KING (IRE) (15) 01-1153 D

B g Kingman - Alsindi (IRE)

Stuart Banks & David Evans

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

6 9-6 (1)

Ryan Kavanagh (5)

David Evans, Abergavenny

Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThrived in recent months, bringing up hat-trick of 6f handicaps at Kempton in February. Better than he could show (finished with running left) when fifth back at that venue 5 weeks ago and another sound effort when third a fortnight ago. Can remain competitive. TFRHHHHH BHA77

6 HUNKY DORY (GB) (15) 3221-55 D 4 9-5 (6)

Ch g Pinatubo (IRE) - Fresh Strike (IRE) Hollie Doyle

Mr A. Elnour

Jack Morland, Newmarket

Br Miss K. Rausing Valere Group Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Better than ever on fourth start for Mick Applebly when winning at Southwell in December. First run for new yard when bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 15 days ago, though he was bumped at the start. TFRHHHII BHA76

7 WHENTHEDEALINSDONE (GB) (34) 1166-02 CD 8 9-4 (3)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Maureen (IRE)

Rum and Ruinart

George Wood

Roger Teal, Lambourn

Br Newsells Park Stud Btequine

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted 6f all-weather hat-trick last March, 2 of which at this venue Hasn’t stood much racing since though stepped up markedly on his Kempton run when finding only one too good at Chelmsford a month ago. Back up slightly in grade. TFRHHHII BHA75

8 ADDARELLA (IRE) (21) 13-6120 CD

B f Earthlight (IRE) - Ribble (FR)

Sexy Six Partnership

Br GuillaumeDeSaintSeineTinnakillJCantillon

4 9-3 (4)

Kieran O’Neill

Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWHas gained both career wins over C&D, latterly in January Cracking stable debut when runner-up in a useful handicap last month but has taken on for the lead back over 5f when brushed aside last time TFRHHHII BHA74

2025: WILLIAM DEWHIRST (IRE) 5 9 3 Paul Mulrennan 3-1 (Ben Haslam) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Whenthedealinsdone (GB), 9-2 Hoodie Hoo (IRE), 6-1 Supreme King (IRE), 13-2 Papa Cocktail (IRE), 7-1 Hunky Dory (GB), 8-1 An Outlaw’s Grace (IRE), 11-1 Lazzar (IRE), 12-1 Addarella (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

OF OF DISCOVER THE

RACING PWR

7.00 ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR

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) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (120 wins from 1216 runners, 10%) runs MOON OVER THE SEA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (7 wins from 41 runners, 17%) runs EVEREST

WEIGHTWATCHER: MOON OVER THE SEA won off a handicap mark of 56, his rating is now down 5lb to 51. LONGEST TRAVELLER: GEMINI MAN trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 205 miles.

DIVOT has been a bit of an underachiever but the application of a hood will hopefully help him settle and the booking of Oisin Murphy looks a sign of intent on his return to action. Versatile has his issues at the stalls but hasn’t been with James Owen long, so he’s a threat, along with Gemini Man.

1 COGITAL (GB) (194) 431303- D

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Galaxy Highflyer

Mr Alex James & Mr B. J. Llewellyn

Br Meon Valley Stud

11 9-9 (5)

David Probert

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORMVIEWBest hurdles effort for a while when second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (2m) 15 days ago, running on Cheekpieces retained back on the level and he’s just 1lb above his last winning mark TFRHHIII BHA55

2 TIGER

BEETLE

(GB) (10) 046-003 C

B g Camelot - Beach Frolic

Mr T. Faulkner

8 9-9 (7)

Robert Havlin

Thomas Faulkner, Devauden

Br Highclere Stud and Floors Farming Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTumbling in the weights and a bit more like it when creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 10 days ago, unable to sustain effort Back up in trip with cheekpieces back on and he enters calculations from the same mark. TFRHHHII BHA55 (-1)

3 BUCK BARROW (GB) (158) 102306-

4 9-9 (11)

B g Without Parole - Lisiere (IRE) Finley Marsh

Richard Flower & Partner

Br Penelope Cave

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

TIMEFORMVIEWOpened account at Ffos Las from 3lb lower in June. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Kempton in November and now makes all-weather debut on return to action TFRHHIII BHA55

4 DIVOT (GB) (162) 324023-

B g Footstepsinthesand - Western Pearl

Mr & Mrs N. Welby

Br Mr & Mrs N. Welby

4 9-9 (3)

Oisin Murphy

William Knight, Newmarket

William Knight Racing Ltd, Commercial Management Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWExpensive to follow in handicaps and not for the first time, he proved a shade too keen when third of 6 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) in October. Off since but a hood may help him a lot so he’s of serious interest with Oisin Murphy taking over. TFRHHHHH BHA55

5 ROSCO ROGERS (IRE) (27) 05-4430

4 9-7 (10)

B g Ribchester (IRE) - Clairette (IRE) Callum Hutchinson

Mr Paul Simmons Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge

Br D. J. and Mrs Deer DragonBet

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who probably did a bit too much too son in a visor for the first time when seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell over this trip 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA53

6 EVEREST (GB) (16) 55-031 D

7 9-6 (6)

B m Kayf Tara - Sudden Wish (IRE) Rhys Clutterbuck Alan Jamieson Site Services & G L Moore Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br G L Moore Racing KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBitofanunderachieveroverhurdlesbutproducedacareerbestwhenwinning10-runnerclassifiedeventatLingfield16daysagobyneckfromBeaune, slowly away but keeping on to lead close home Makes handicap debut and will find this tougher but she is at least in good order TFRHHHII BHA52

7 BEAUNE (IRE) (16) 236-122 D BF

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Chateau La Fleur (IRE)

4 9-5 (12)

Daniel Muscutt

Mr B. J. Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

Br Moyglare Stud Farm

TIMEFORMVIEWFinally opened her account over this trip at Lingfield in February. Backed that up a pair of runner-up efforts since, shaping well given he was denied a clear run at Lingfield 2 weeks ago. Should be a factor TFRHHHII BHA51

8

MOON OVER THE SEA (GB) (13) 005603 CD 7 9-5 (4)

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Veiled Beauty (USA)

Jack Doughty

Mr D. J. Oseman Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Chasemore Farm Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time course winner 16/1 and cheekpieces on for first time (now removed), creditable third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 13 days ago. Same mark here. TFRHHHII BHA51

9 VERSATILE (IRE) (10) 50-0006

5 9-4 (1)

B g Siyouni (FR) - Flora Danica (IRE) Paddy Bradley

Mr J Owen

James Owen, Newmarket

Br AirlieStud/SMRogers&FlaxmanStablesIreLtd James Owen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWFirst run since leaving Michael Attwater and shaped well when sixth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at this course (9.5f) 10 days ago, very slowly away Back up in trip minus headgear and new yard will doubtless find the key to him. TFRHHHHI BHA50 (-1)

10 VIRTUAL HUG (IRE) (31) 254-516 CD 8 9-4 (2)

B g Buratino (IRE) - Cotton Camera (IRE)

Mike Harris Racing & Nikki Evans Racing

Kieran O’Neill

Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Oghill House Stud Radnor Hills

TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time C&D winner, latest of them in March. Excuses for subsequent back here a week later and he’s likely to bounce back given overall profile.

11 GEMINI MAN

(IRE) (31) 1225-12 C

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Keystone Gulch (USA)

BF

BHA50

8 9-3 (9)

Lewis Edmunds

Mr G Gibson & Mr Jamie Denholm Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Br Lynch Bages Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Fit from hurdling and stuck to his task well when successful here over 9.5f in February. Creditable second of 7 in minor event over C&D 31 days ago, not ideally placed Looks competitive on form back in a handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA49

12

LATE

CLAIM

(FR) (5) 2-02260

Br m Almanzor (FR) - Star Value (IRE)

The Pit Stop Partnership

5 9-3 (8)

Finlay Bassett (7)

John Mackie, Church Broughton

Br The Royal Studs John Mackie Racing, Steve Foster Cranes Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for first time, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 5 days ago, slowly away Cheekpieces need to sharpen her up TFRHHIII BHA49

2025: HUMBLE SPARK (IRE) 5 9 4 Paul Mulrennan 10-11 (Jim Goldie) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6, 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7. Stewards Note:

VERSATILE: Following its run on 31/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

VIRTUAL HUG: Following its run on 10/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was wounded on its left-fore.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Divot (GB), 13-2 Beaune (IRE), 7-1 Everest (GB), Versatile (IRE), Gemini Man (IRE), 11-1 Tiger Beetle (GB), 12-1 Moon Over The Sea (GB), 14-1 Rosco Rogers (IRE), 16-1 Virtual Hug (IRE), 22-1 Cogital (GB), 25-1 Buck Barrow (GB), 33-1 Late Claim (FR)

SIXTH RACE 7.30

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE HOTEL AND CONFERENCING WOLVERHAMPTON RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D M Loughnane (82 wins from 751 runners, 11%) runs COORAMOOK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Butler (6 wins from 17 runners, 35%) runs SPLIT ELEVENS

WEIGHTWATCHER: THAPA VC won off a handicap mark of 70, his rating is now down 6lb to 64.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: BAD HABITS trained by R Carr, Stillington, 134 miles.

SPLIT ELEVENS can boast a pretty good strike rate for this level and having caught the eye last time, he looks a very interesting proposition having returned to his last winning mark. Romanovich and the returning Thapa VC head the opposition.

(IRE)

1 HARBOUR VISION (GB) (10) 110000

Gr g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Holy Nola (USA) Kieran O’Neill Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston Br Newsells Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Five-time C&D winner, showing there’s still plenty of life in him despite his advancing years this winter. Latest efforts suggest he’s gone off the boil but this represents a drop in class. TFRHHIII BHA65 (-1)

2 PRESENT TIMES (GB) (21) 00000-0

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Feliciana de Vega Stevie Donohoe

Tony Culhane Racing 2 Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Stone Roses Bloodstock Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Eyeshields/blinkers for first time and could never land a blow after 4 months off when seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 21 days ago. Bit to prove down in trip TFRHHHII BHA65

3 THAPA VC (IRE) (115) 616064- CD

B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Merritt Island Jack Mitchell

The Circle of five Mark Rimell, Witney

Br Mr J. Kelsey Fry

TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time C&D scorer who landed a bit of a punt down in class at Bath in September. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 15/2), faring best of those held up Off 115 days but now below last winning mark. TFRHHHHI BHA64

4 TILANI (IRE) (171) 316600-

B g Belardo (IRE) - Tiyama (IRE)

4 9-6 (6)

Edward Greatrex

Gonzales and Michael Watt Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

TIMEFORMVIEWTongue strap on for first time when nineteenth of 25 in handicap at the Curragh, missing break. Off 171 days. Down in trip on first run for yard after leaving D. K. Weld and market may prove best guide switched to the all-weather minus headgear TFRHHHII BHA62

5 COORAMOOK (IRE) (63) 2003-40 4 9-4 (10)

Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Emeriya (USA)

JWI Building Solutions & Mr S Ingram

Br Tally-Ho Stud

Daniel Muscutt

Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

TIMEFORMVIEW First run since leaving Harry Eustace when ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 20/1) 63 days ago, hampered Blinkers replace cheekpieces and he has plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA60

6 SPLIT ELEVENS (GB) (28) 2003-04 CD

B g Ajaya - Woodland Scene (IRE)

9-3 (2)

David Probert

Mr Dave James John Butler, Newmarket

Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time C&D winner who caught the eye when fourth of 8 in handicap over C&D (8/1) 28 days ago, nearest finish. Expected to be bang there having returned to last winning mark TFRHHHHH BHA59

7 COURT OF SESSION (GB) (13) 541630 CD 7 9-2 (5)

B g Iffraaj - Sibilance

Connor Planas (3)

Michelle Hancox Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Br Aylesfield Farms Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended lengthy losing run in good style over C&D in January Off 7 weeks and well below form when tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 33/1) 13 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA58

8 AMELIA’S JOY (GB) (13) 4-00210 CD

B f Expert Eye - Byrony (IRE)

R.N.J Partnership

Br Mr & Mrs C. Booth & Mrs S. Cammidge

Sean Levey

Michael Herrington, Willoughton

Ron Hull Group Of Companies

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed Southwell promise when opening account here in March. 7/2, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 13 days ago, carrying head awkwardly. TFRHHHII BHA58

9 DAYMAN (GER) (28) 40/-0342 CD 7 9-1 (8)

B g Oasis Dream - Daytona (GER)

Haynes of Challow Ltd

Br Gestut Haus Ittlingen

Rob Hornby

Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn

Haynes of Challow Ltd, High View Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty three runs since last win in 2022 but he has been knocking on the door, second of 8 in handicap over C&D 28 days ago, headed close home TFRHHHII BHA57

10 ROMANOVICH (IRE) (18) 6-65051 CD 7 9-1 (11)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - My Favourite Thing

Mrs S M Maine & Mr Roger Gould

Hollie Doyle

John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Well backed and capitalised on a falling mark in 9-runner handicap over this C&D 18 days ago by 3/4 length from Bad Habits. 3lb rise shouldn’t prevent a bold follow-up bid. TFRHHHHI BHA57

11

FISTRAL

BEACH (IRE) (18) 425131 CD

B m New Bay - Lamsa (IRE)

Derbyshire Racing

Br Don Commins & New Bay Syndicate

5 9-1 (12)

Jack Doughty

John Mackie, Church Broughton

John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced yard’s good spell when adding to tally over C&D 18 days ago fitted with cheekpieces for the first time 2lb rise fair but this is a better band of handicap. TFRHHHII BHA57

12 BAD HABITS (IRE)

(13) 244022 CD

4 8-11 (9)

B g Kodiac - Key To Power Lewis Edmunds

Mrs Ruth A. Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington

Br Tally-Ho Stud

William Hill

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win from 26 runs gained over C&D in December 9/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 13 days ago, running on and he’s responded well to blinkers of late TFRHHHII BHA53

2025: ANNANDALE (IRE) 7 9 6 Paul Mulrennan 11-2 (Jim Goldie) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 10, 12. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 11. Stewards Note:

COORAMOOK: Following its run on 6/2/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference early-on.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Romanovich (IRE), 13-2 Split Elevens (GB), Fistral Beach (IRE), 7-1 Bad Habits (IRE), 15-2 Dayman (GER), 10-1 Thapa VC (IRE), 11-1 Amelia’s Joy (GB), 16-1 Tilani (IRE), 18-1 Present Times (GB), 22-1 Harbour Vision (GB), 25-1 Court of Session (GB), 28-1 Cooramook (IRE)

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (49 wins from 369 runners, 13%) runs TACTICAL BLITZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Sangster (4 wins from 20 runners, 20%) runs DUBLIN BAY LONGEST TRAVELLER: PINTS IN PEACE trained by I Furtado, Easingwold, 144 miles.

TACTICAL BLITZ won a solid race on handicap debut last time and appeals most Orange Emperor is similarly unexposed and should go close

1 CALLING A STAR (GB) (46) 04202-1 C

Ch f Showcasing - Dundunah (USA)

A Smith, J Henwood & Star Amusements

Finley Marsh

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to get off the mark in 6f fillies maiden here on return and while more needed taking on the males back in a handicap, she isn’t fully exposed over this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA75

2 BORN A STAR (IRE) (18) 0410-4 D 9-9 (5)

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Peace Royale (GER)

Future Champions, P Moorhead & Partner

Jack Mitchell

Charlie Johnston, Middleham

Br Narola LLC Johnston Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Made all over 7f at Musselburgh in August but despite a gelding operation, he was too free to repeat the feat on reappearance/handicap debut here. TFRHHIII BHA75

3 DELUDED (IRE) (182) 2010- CD

B g Shaman (IRE) - Serenity Dove

Laurence Bellman and Partner

9-8 (7)

Paddy Bradley

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Br Ringfort Stud Ltd Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWValue for much more than the winning margin over C&D in September and wasn’t disgraced (when closer to the pace than ideal) in a valuable York sales race the following month. Remains with potential heading into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA74

4 PINTS IN PEACE (IRE) (9) 33-5213 CD 9-7 (6)

B g Bated Breath - Pinpointed (IRE)

Alfa Site Services & Partner

Br Kenilworth House Stud

Marco Ghiani

Ivan Furtado, Easingwold

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over C&D on stable debut and did all he could behind a bettertreated pair in a Kempton handicap last time TFRHHHII BHA73

5 TACTICAL BLITZ (GB) (36) 6421

Gr g Mohaather - Reprieval (FR)

Victorious Forever & Fawzi Nass

9-6 (1)

Hollie Doyle

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Eve Johnson Houghton JS Bloodstock Consultancy

TIMEFORMVIEW70,000 gnssonofMohaather continuedhis progression when making awinninghandicapdebut(first start sincebeing gelded)atNewcastle Galloping sort should appreciate first-time cheekpieces/return to 7f and he has solid claims to follow up from plum draw TFRHHHHH BHA72

6 DUBLIN BAY (IRE) (23) 16563-4

B g New Bay - La Fiamma (USA)

Pompey Ventures & Partner

Br Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

9-5 (2)

Stevie Donohoe

Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Norfolk External Rendering Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair winning juvenile who ran right up to his best when fourth of 8 on reappearance at Kempton and should be in the mix if settling with cheekpieces refitted TFRHHHII BHA71

7 ORANGE EMPEROR (IRE) (11) 464-2

8-13 (3)

B g Kodiac - Dutch Princess Daniel Muscutt Boyd-Rochfort, Thompson, Roy James Fanshawe, Newmarket

Br Mrs S. M. Roy

Pegasus Stables LLP, Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEW90,000 gns son of Kodiac clearly benefitted from a gelding operation when much-improved second on return at Kempton (6f) and ought to go close again upped in trip TFRHHHHI BHA65 (+2)

2025: OAKLEY BOY 3 9 6 Clifford Lee 6-1 (Stuart Williams) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Tactical Blitz (GB), 7-2 Orange Emperor (IRE), 5-1 Calling A Star (GB), 15-2 Dublin Bay (IRE), 8-1 Deluded (IRE), 10-1 Pints In Peace (IRE), 20-1 Born A Star (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE BOOK TO STAY WOLVERHAMPTON

HOLIDAY INN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund

£6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2725, 2nd £1363, 3rd £681, 4th £341, 5th £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hughes (44 wins from 228 runners, 19%) runs RAJBELLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (5 wins from 23 runners, 22%) runs SMOKER BELLAMY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ADBA trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 141 miles.

THREE SOCKS ON advanced his form when dead-heating at Chelmsford in January and looks the way to go nudged up just 1lb here. Both Always A Saint and Rajbello could have more to offer now starting out in handicap company and can chase home RogerTeal’s gelding in that order.

1.THREE SOCKS ON 2.ALWAYS A SAINT (IRE) 3.RAJBELLO (IRE)

1 AL AMIRAH (GB) (32) 60-56

Ch f Masar (IRE) - Al Hayette (USA)

Sean Dylan Bowen

Mr Ismail Mohammed Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dubai Racing Club

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 40/1, sixth of 9 in novice over C&D 32 days ago, never nearer Makes handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA60

2 ADBA (FR) (27) 00-0 9-9 (3)

Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ajayeb (IRE)

Al Shaqab Racing

Hector Crouch

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Br Al Shaqab Racing Haras De Bouquetot

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden 66/1, only seventh of 10 in 1m novice at Southwell 27 days ago. Cheekpieces go on for her handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA60

3 RAJBELLO (IRE) (114) 004-

Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Bella de Medici (IRE)

Jastar Capital Limited

9-9 (7)

Finley Marsh

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn

Br Mountain View Stud & J.C B/Stock Jastar Capital Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Mehmas filly who came in a respectable fourth of 8 in 7f novice at Kempton in December. Significantly up in trip and blinkered for his first go in handicap company. Considered. TFRHHHII BHA60

4 ALWAYS A SAINT (IRE) (114) 065-

B g St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Come April

9-9 (9)

Paddy Bradley Phelan and Partner

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Br Seamus Phelan Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEW Son of St Mark’s Basilica has been brought along steadily, late headway when fifth of 8 in 1m novice at Lingfield in December Can take a step forward now going into handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA60

5 LET HER GO (IRE) (61) 44-06

9-9 (5)

B f No Nay Never (USA) - Bristol Bay (IRE) Callum Rodriguez Red Post Racing Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Br Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden Only sixth of 7 on her handicap debut at Chelmsford City (1m) 61 days ago so needs to take a step forward. TFRHHIII BHA60

6 THREE SOCKS ON (GB) (98) 000-1

9-6 (2)

B g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Diamond Drop (IRE) Lewis Edmunds BA Racing Roger Teal, Lambourn

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Borras Construction Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off 3/1 and much improved on his handicap debut when dead-heating at Chelmsford City (1m) in January, joining leader line Weighted to go well nudged up 1lb on his tapeta debut after a break TFRHHHHH BHA57

7 SMOKER BELLAMY (IRE) (242) 0664-

8-13 (1)

B g Zelzal (FR) - Pagua (IRE) Hollie Doyle

Upton House Stud & Chris Stedman Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich

Br Coolmore Coulthursts Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Blinkered for 1st time when posting a creditable fourth of 8 in 1m nursery at Kempton 8 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his tapeta debut TFRHHHII BHA50

1-2-3:

8 JUST CALL ME MO (GB) (28) 000-0

Br g Mohaather - Lady Isabel (IRE)

Trevor and Ruth Milner

8-11 (6)

Jack Mitchell

Joseph Parr, Newmarket

Br Trevor and Ruth Milner Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Only poor form shown thus far, seventh of 8 in handicap over C&D 28 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA48

9 MAKE IT UP (IRE) (168) 000-

B g Make Believe - Topka (FR)

Rathmoy Racing VI

Br Kenilworth House Stud

8-9 (4)

Marco Ghiani

William Knight, Newmarket

William Knight Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas offered little in a trio of runs, eleventh of 14 in 1m maiden at Southwell in October. Handicap debutant. TFRHHIII BHA43

2025: TASEVER 5 9 0 Ryan Kavanagh 6-1 (Patrick Morris) 10 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4, 9.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Three Socks On (GB), 7-1 Adba (FR), 9-1 Always A Saint (IRE), 10-1 Rajbello (IRE), Smoker Bellamy (IRE), 11-1 Al Amirah (GB), 12-1 Just Call Me Mo (GB), 18-1 Let Her Go (IRE), Make It Up (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.50 - THE FREE BETS ON attheraces.com CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453. for three yrs old only. Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st. 14 entries at £150. - Closed April 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) A SS

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Second Race 5.23 - THE GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH raceday-ready.com RESTRICTED MAIDEN 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 maiden two yrs old, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 3lb Band D from Band C 3lb (Allowances are cumulative). The Racecourse has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 10 entries at £40. - Closed April 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 5.58 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACECOURSE APP RACEDAY READY FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, April 4th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 13lb; 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb 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). The Racecourse has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 11 entries at £50. - Closed April 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.30 - THE GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH raceday-ready.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) 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 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 28th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Racecourse has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 18 entries at £50. - Closed April 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.00 - THE FREE DIGITAL RACECARD 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. April 8th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 28th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Racecourse has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 18 entries, 1 at £6 and 17 at £31. - Closed April 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 5 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Sixth Race 7.30 - THE HOTEL AND CONFERENCING WOLVERHAMPTON RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the fifth £201. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 28th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The racecourse 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 £33. - Closed April 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.00 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP 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 three yrs old only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £38 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 28th, 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 £38. - Closed April 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £3138; Second £1569; Third £784; Fourth £392; Fifth £196. (Penalty Value £3977.84) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 8.30 - THE BOOK TO STAY WOLVERHAMPTON HOLIDAY INN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3454 to the winning horse The second to receive £1620, the third £809, the fourth £405 and the fifth £201. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £33 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £27 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 8th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after March 28th, 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 £33. - Closed April 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2725; Second £1363; Third £681; Fourth £341; Fifth £170. (Penalty Value £3454.44) SS

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