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.
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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
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FIRST RACE 2.08
THE COUNTRY AND WESTERN RACEDAY - 28TH JUNE 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) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S Dixon (50 wins from 778 runners, 6%) runs MEGAPHONE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (4 wins from 29 runners, 14%) runs JOJO RABBIT
WEIGHTWATCHER: JOJO RABBIT won off a handicap mark of 72, his rating is now down 5lb to 67.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: DUE DATE trained by C Wallis, Ardleigh, 177 miles.
Having returned to form when runner-up in in first-time eyeshields at Kempton last week, TRAVEL AGENT may well go one better here off the same mark, provided that the headgear works equally well at the second time of asking. Recent Pontefract winner Jojo Rabbit is a strong candidate and rates the main danger ahead of Punchbowl Flyer.
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 4 times at this course and resumed winning ways in a 13-runner handicap at Pontefract (5f, soft) 10 days ago. All 9 career wins have come at around 5f but will be a threat under a penalty back on the all-weather if he sees this out.
2 TWILIGHT MADNESS (GB) (9) 032310 CD BF
Ch h Twilight Son - Rhal (IRE)
BHA63 (+5)
9-11 (in4lbex) (8)
Alistair Rawlinson
Mr P. R. Hedger & P C F Racing Ltd Simon Hodgson, Hook
Br Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner in December and added to his tally at Bath earlier this month. Could finish only ninth of 11 under a penalty at Kempton (6f) last week, though, and needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA62 (+4)
3 TRAVEL AGENT (IRE) (9) 0150-42 D
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Flower Fashion (FR)
9-9 (5)
Callum Rodriguez
Mr D. Morgan Adam Kirby, Kirtling
Br Newstead Breeding
TIMEFORM VIEW Eyeshields on for the first time when a good second of 11 in a 6f Kempton handicap 9 days ago, not ideally placed Headgear retained and he has to be taken seriously off the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA64 (+1)
4 STYLE KING (IRE) (23) 60106-0 D
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Uae Queen
4 9-8 (9)
Silvestre De Sousa Strawberry Fields Stud
Chris Dwyer, Newmarket
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Strawberry Fields Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 23 days ago and, though capable when on-song, his profile is too patchy for comfort TFRHHHII BHA63
5 WHITE UMBRELLA (GB) (31) 100-636 CD
B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sharaakah (IRE)
9-7 (2)
Jason Hart Whitehills Racing Syndicate 3
Christopher Kellett, Lathom
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time C&D winner who was a shade below par when sixth of 10 over 7f here last month. Drop back in trip a plus but she looks vulnerable in any case TFRHHIII BHA62
6 PUNCHBOWL FLYER (IRE) (13) 042443 D
B g Dream Ahead (USA) - All On Red (IRE)
9 9-6 (4)
Luke Morris
Mr Bill Hawkins John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Castle Estates Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains winless following 9 attempts on the all-weather but has made the frame in 6f/7f handicaps here on his last 5 starts Latest C&D third of 9 off this mark was creditable and he’s an each-way player TFRHHHII BHA61
7 DUE DATE (GB) (13) 16-0000 CD 6 9-5 (3)
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Harryana To Cieren Fallon
Mr A Bangs & Miss J A Challen Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Racing Welfare
TIMEFORMVIEWDual C&D winner in 2024 and was successful 5 times from 16 runs last year, the latest at Chelmsford in October. However, he hasn’t shown much in 4 starts since the turn of the year TFRHIIII BHA60
1-2-3:
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Prontamente Ethan Tindall (5)
J R Racing John David Riches, Pilling
Br China Horse Club International Ltd
J R Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Solid back-to-back placed efforts in 7f handicaps here last month but good run of form came to a halt at Thirsk last week Now tried in a visor TFRHHIII BHA59
9 MEGAPHONE (GB) (13) 4000-00 C D
9-2 (7)
B g Kodiac - Amplifier Mikkel Mortensen (5)
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run mounting up and hopes pinned on change of headgear configuration (has sported eyeshields and hood the last twice but wears just the latter this time) working the oracle TFRHIIII BHA57
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Visor worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 4, 9. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Eyeshields worn by No. 3.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Jojo Rabbit (GB), 7-2 Travel Agent (IRE), 4-1 Twilight Madness (GB), 8-1 Style King (IRE), 10-1 Good Karma (GB), 12-1 Punchbowl Flyer (IRE), 22-1 White Umbrella (GB), 66-1 Due Date (GB), 150-1 Megaphone (GB) RACE RESULT:
1ST 3RD
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7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside
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SECOND RACE 2.43
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS
NOVICE THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
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Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hughes (44 wins from 231 runners, 19%) runs SCHEFFLER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Loughnane (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs GOLDENSTATEOFMIND LONGEST TRAVELLERS: HALLANDALE BEACH trained by K P De Foy, HAMDA’S JOY trained by T Clover, MAYFLOWER ROCK trained by D Cunha & AFTON DOWN trained by J Jones - all Newmarket, 125 miles.
SCHEFFLER wasn’t best placed but shaped well when when third on debut at Lingfield and he can build on that here for his in-form yard to get off the mark. Cool Doc Boy has an absence to overcome but could emerge as the main danger ahead of Afton Down and Hamda’s Joy.
1 HALLANDALE BEACH (GB) (22) 4 3 9-7
Ch c Havana Grey - Marigay’s Magic Rowan Scott Amo Racing Limited
Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Br Byerley Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 9/1, encouraging fourth of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 22 days ago. This son of Havana Grey can improve TFRHHHII BHA-
2 KIANI KING (IRE) (45) 4
3 9-7 (2)
B c Persian King (IRE) - Ermine Ruby Callum Shepherd
P. C. J. Dalby & R. D. Schuster
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Tally-Ho Stud Bridgend Hotel
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, slowly away when a never-dangerous fourth of 6 in maiden over C&D on debut 45 days ago. This Persian King colt can do better in due course TFRHHHII BHA-
3 SCHEFFLER (IRE) (21) 3
3 9-7 (9)
B g Starman - Rostedan (IRE) Finley Marsh
Jeffries, Clarke & Regan
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Mr Andrew Duncan Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 11/1 and blinkered, made a promising start when third of 7 in maiden at Lingfield (7f) 21 days ago, not ideally placed in a steadily-run race This Starman gelding seems sure to improve Player TFRHHHHH BHA-
TIMEFORMVIEWStarman colt shaped well when a debut second in 5f maiden at Thirsk Had the worst of the draw when sixth in 6f Chester novice later last May. Off since but he remains with potential. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 AFTON DOWN (GB) (169) (4lb) 022-
B g Time Test - Spinacre (IRE)
Antram, Pemberton & Lancaster
Br Lordship Stud
3 9-3 (6)
Cieren Fallon
Jack Jones, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive Time Test gelding who came in a very good second of 11 in 6f maiden at Chelmsford City in October. Not discounted despite a 169-day break. TFRHHHHI BHA71
6 COOL DOC BOY (IRE) (144) (4lb) 20- 3 9-3 (1)
B g Frosted (USA) - Doc Girl (USA)
E.J Desire Limited
Br Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty
William Carver
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Frosted gelding. Promising debut second in 6f Kempton novice but not best drawn when seventh in C&D maiden later in November Off 144 days but can go well TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 SARGENT DENNIS (IRE) (22) (4lb) 5 3 9-3 (8)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Gabridan (IRE)
Rose Dawes (5) Hodcott Downs Racing
Br Stockvale Bloodstock Ltd
Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Jack Channon Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Invincible Army gelding. 18/1, fifth of 11 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 22 days ago, never nearer. TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3:
HAMDA’S JOY (IRE) (195) 33- 3 9-2 (3)
B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lost Control (IRE)
Mr Khalifa Dasmal
Br Hyde Park Stud
Luke Morris
Tom Clover, Newmarket
T Clover Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to build on Chelmsford debut third when occupying same position in 6f maiden at Newcastle 6 months ago. Needs to bounce back after a lay-off. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 MAYFLOWER ROCK (GB) (-) (4lb) 3 8-12 (7)
B f Mayson - Rock Cake (IRE)
Having A Mare & DC- Macy
Br Ciaran & Nicola Paterson
Aidan Keeley
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW 7,000 gns yearling, Mayson filly. Half-sister to 7f/1m winner Bake and 5f winner Doddie’s Impact Dam unraced. The market can guide for this newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Afton Down (GB), 9-2 Scheffler (IRE), 6-1 Hamda’s Joy (IRE), 13-2 Cool Doc Boy (IRE), 11-1 Hallandale Beach (GB), 12-1 Goldenstateofmind (IRE), 20-1 Kiani King (IRE), 22-1 Sargent Dennis (IRE), 25-1 Mayflower Rock (GB)
RACE RESULT:
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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPlus
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): C Johnston (40 wins from 333 runners, 12%) runs BAILEYS KHELSTAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (8 wins from 38 runners, 21%) runs SOLAR PASS LONGEST TRAVELLER: BAILEYS KHELSTAR trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
The return to this trip will suit SOLAR PASS, who made a bright start to the season when scoring over 1 1/2m at Southwell last month and a 3lb rise for that is unlikely to be a barrier to further success. Diamond Bay and Robusto both misfired at Lingfield last time but they will be serious players if on-song here.
1-2-3: 1.SOLAR PASS 2.DIAMOND BAY 3.ROBUSTO (IRE)
1
B g Cloth of Stars (IRE) - Khelwa (FR)
Baileys Horse Feeds (F H Nash Ltd)
Br Haras Des Trois Chapelles
Jason Hart
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
TIMEFORMVIEWStarted 2024 with wins at Southwell and Ascot. Understandably shaped as if needing the run after 21 months off when down the field at Musselburgh recently and what he does here will probably be a better guide in terms of how much ability he retains. TFRHHIII BHA78
2 CARAMAY (GB) (9) 3-34133 C 6 9-8 (4)
Gr m Lethal Force (IRE) - Loveisreckless (IRE)
Cieren Fallon
Mr John O’Mulloy William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br J. M. O’Mulloy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways over 11f at Kempton in February and backed that up with solid placed efforts on her next 2 starts She doesn’t appear to be crying out for this step up in trip, though TFRHHHII BHA77
3 DIAMOND BAY (GB) (14) 40243-0 CD
Ch g New Bay - Amarillo Starlight (IRE)
8 9-7 (6)
Finley Marsh
Ebury Racing 5 Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
Br Biddestone Stud Ltd Smulders
TIMEFORMVIEWMore good efforts than bad ones since scoring on 2025 reappearance. Suffered a heady defeat on his reappearance at Lingfield a fortnight ago but will have a chance here if able to bounce back TFRHHHHI BHA76
4 ROBUSTO (IRE) (14) 5-22630
B g Churchill (IRE) - Blackgold Fairy (USA)
6 9-7 (3)
Harry Vigors (7)
RaceShare - Robusto Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Br Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty RaceShare
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in back-to-back 1 1/2m Southwell handicaps in January and went down narrowly when third over this C&D on penultimate start. No show in a visor last time but could have a say with blinkers refitted TFRHHHII BHA76
5 SOLAR PASS (GB) (27) 20220-1
B f Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Highland Pass
Kingsclere Racing Club
4 9-4 (5)
Alfie Redman (7)
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Kingsclere Stud Kingsclere Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded 2025 with a rather disappointing display at Chester but put that behind her when scoring on return at Southwell (1 1/2m) last month. 3lb nudge no great hardship and she’s a strong candidate TFRHHHHH BHA73
6 CRACKERGEE (GB) (130) 204055-
B g Cracksman - Quiz Mistress
4 9-1 (1)
Callum Shepherd The Fairy Story Partnership
Br Deepwood Farm Stud
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden following 9 attempts and struggled after going close in 1 1/2m Kempton handicap last spring Others preferred. TFRHHHII BHA70 2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: ROBUSTO: Following its run on 3/4/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
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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FOURTH RACE 3.53
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE GET RACEDAY READY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
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): M Appleby (73 wins from 546 runners, 13%) runs COUNSEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Loughnane (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs ACCRUAL LONGEST TRAVELLERS: GOLD STAR HERO trained by M Bell, ZIGGY’S MISSILE trained by R Cowell & HAVANA BLAST trained by J Fanshawe - all Newmarket, 125 miles.
GOLD STAR HERO is compiling an excellent record on the all-weather and can make light of a 5lb penalty and complete a hat-trick Last month’s C&D scorer Counsel is the obvious threat, although it also wouldn’t be surprise were Havana Blast to take a good step forward from his recent comeback outing
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Hightime Heroine (IRE) Callum Shepherd Middleham Park Racing LXXXIV
Michael Bell, Newmarket
Br T. Stack Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWHas returned in excellent form, producing improved efforts to make all in 6f handicaps at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton in recent weeks. Should be just as effective back at 5f and taken to complete a hat-trick. TFRHHHHH BHA83 (+5)
2 ACCRUAL (GB) (14) 12605U CD
Gr g Profitable (IRE) - Albertine Rose Rowan Scott David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
(7)
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFront runner who has won over 6f here and at Lingfield this winter. Excuses for most of his defeats since (saddle slipped and unseated early latest) so likely in better heart than his recent form figures might imply TFRHHHII BHA86
3 HAVANA BLAST (GB) (21) 63416/-0 D
4 9-6 (1)
Gr g Havana Grey - Bhangra Callum Rodriguez
Justwow James Fanshawe, Newmarket
Br Manor Farm Stud (Rutland)
Pegasus Stables LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Off 19 months and understandably shaped as if needing the outing when tenth of 12 at Newcastle (5f) 3 weeks ago. Has a refitted hood combined with his tongue tie now. Could last longer this time TFRHHHII BHA82
4 COUNSEL (GB) (24) 0014-01 CD
Ch g Frankel - Honorina
Value Racing - Counsel
8 9-5 (5)
Luke Morris
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br The Honorina Partnership Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Fourth all-weather win since early last year when edging ahead late on over C&D last month. Should remain very competitive off only 2lb higher. TFRHHHHI BHA81
5 HUNKY DORY (GB) (7) 221-551 C
Ch g Pinatubo (IRE) - Fresh Strike (IRE)
5HUNKY ) ) Morland arket
4 9-5 (in5lbex) (2)
Mr A. Elnour
NON-RUNNER
Jack Morland, Newmarket
Br Miss K. Rausing Valere Group Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA76 (+7)
6 ZIGGY’S MISSILE (IRE) (175) 000055- CD 5 9-4 (6)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Shafaani Neil Callan Middleham Park Racing LXXI Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Br Mr Andrew McNally Robert Cowell Racing TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Added 3 more wins last year but hasn’t been seen since October so there’s a chance this outing will be needed
7 ALONDRA (GB) (39) 33-1125 CD
9-2 (4)
B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Weisse Socken (IRE) Silvestre De Sousa
Mr K. Louch Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Olly Batchelor Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLargely on the up since joining current yard, winning twice over C&D in February. However, no more than a respectable fifth of 7 here 39 days ago, merely closing up late. TFRHHHII BHA78
1.GOLD STAR HERO (IRE) 2.COUNSEL 3.HAVANA BLAST
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Eyeshields worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6.
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FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR
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): S Dixon (50 wins from 778 runners, 6%) runs BEAUTIFUL RUMOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (5 wins from 41 runners, 12%) runs LAW COURT LONGEST TRAVELLER: GROW OLD WITH ME trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 141 miles.
If the betting vibes are strong surrounding the returning GROW OLD WITH ME he’ll take a big of stopping as his debut form back in the autumn of 2024 is strong Slight of Foot and Law Court showed promise at 2 and can give Ralph Beckett’s charge most to do.
1.GROW OLD WITH ME (IRE) 2.SLIGHT OF FOOT 3.LAW COURT (IRE)
B g Sogann (FR) - Savannah Beau Mikkel Mortensen (5) Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston Br Scott Dixon & Alan Kirkham
TIMEFORM VIEW Sogann gelding Dam 5f/6f winner (including at 2 yrs) Likely outsider on belated debut TFRHIIII BHA-
2 GROW OLD WITH ME (IRE) (532) 2/- 4 10-2 (8)
B c No Nay Never (USA) - Jamaayel Robbie Downey Valmont Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br RJB Bloodstock Ltd R M Beckett Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising second of 15 in strong novice at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on debut in October 2024. Not seen since but the stable had one make a very promising return from a similar length of absence at Thirsk recently Market confidence likely significant TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 AHEAD OF FASHION (GB) (16) 43300-0
3 9-3 (3)
B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Fashion Cieren Fallon
Edwards, Ash & Hughes
Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn
Br Denford Stud Ltd High View Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden but exposed with it and never involved in 7f Kempton handicap on reappearance TFRHHIII BHA67
4 ANTON MAUVE (GB) (-)
B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Fast Lily (IRE)
3 9-3 (4)
Rowan Scott Amo Racing Limited
Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Br Plantation Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 250,000 gns Pinatubo gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful US winner up to 8.5f Unanimous Consent and 2-y-o 7f winner Star Music. Check the betting with this newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
5 BATTLE STANDARD (GB) (20) 04
Ch c Munnings (USA) - Bint Huwaar (USA)
3 9-3 (2)
Jonny Peate
J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar Jack Morland, Newmarket
Br Victorious Racing Limited Far Westfield Farm
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form in 3 outings at Southwell last month and seems unlikely to be of interest until handicapping. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 LAW COURT (IRE) (232) 43-
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Naadrah
Al Shaqab Racing
3 9-3 (6)
Jason Hart
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Herbertstown House Stud Haras De Bouquetot
TIMEFORM VIEW Blue Point colt who shaped quite well when reaching the frame in 2 outings at Newbury last August Has the potential for better and likely to be on the premises TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 LUANSOBE (GB) (168) 20-
Ch c Kameko (USA) - Always A Drama (IRE)
3 9-3 (9)
Paddy Bradley Dahab Racing Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket
Br Plantation Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Second on 7f Kempton debut last October but the form is nothing special and he was well beaten on turf at Newmarket 3 week later. Off 168 days TFRHHIII BHA-
1-2-3:
8
MR WRITER (IRE) (191) 02562-
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Sacred Dance
Noel Wilson
Br Grangemore Stud
3 9-3 (10)
Ross Coakley
James Fanshawe, Newmarket
Pegasus Stables LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form in his 5 outings over 6f/7f last year, including all-weather Might be vulnerable to less-exposed sorts on return TFRHHHII BHA78
9 SLIGHT
OF FOOT (GB) (211) 02-
B g Kingman - Nimble Thimble (USA)
Juddmonte
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd
3 9-3 (5)
Callum Rodriguez
Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Juddmonte Farms Inc
TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut well behind when second of 14 in novice at Kempton (7f) last September
Gelded ahead of reappearance Open to improvement and likely to go well TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 KORBUT (GB)
(10) 02
B f Study of Man (IRE) - Frolova
Cheveley Park Stud
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
3 8-12 (7)
Luke Morris
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Out of a mare from a good Cheveley Park family Left her 8.6f course debut well behind when length second of 8 at Southwell (7f) 10 days ago. May do better again. TFRHHHII BHA-
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 4, 9.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
LUANSOBE: Following its run on 31/10/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away from the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Grow Old With Me (IRE), 4-1 Slight of Foot (GB), 8-1 Law Court (IRE), Mr Writer (IRE), 10-1 Anton Mauve (GB), 12-1 Korbut (GB), 28-1 Ahead of Fashion (GB), 50-1 Luansobe (GB), 66-1 Beautiful Rumour (GB), 100-1 Battle Standard (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 5.05
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE
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Total prize fund
£15200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6276, 2nd £3139, 3rd £1569, 4th £784, 5th £392. (Penalty Value £7955.68) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (72 wins from 440 runners, 16%) runs TRYST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Bethell (7 wins from 20 runners, 35%) runs ORANGESANDLEMONS LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ORANGESANDLEMONS trained by E Bethell & JUST A GIRL trained by C Johnston - both Middleham, 140 miles.
This may well go to one of the 3-y-os, with George Boughey’s TRYST shading preference over Politely on the back of a solid fourth in a conditions event at Kempton 3 weeks ago Orangesandlemons has yet to finish out of the first 2 on the all-weather and returns with her stable firmly amongst the winners
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved switched to handicaps, landing back-to-back 1m contests at Chelmsford/Sandown last summer Far from disgraced when sixth in French Listed contest on final outing in November but revised mark demands further progress on seasonal bow. TFRHHHII BHA92
2 ORANGESANDLEMONS (GB) (177) 226615- 4 9-1 (3)
Ch f Mayson - Strawberryandcream Callum Rodriguez Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br Mrs James Bethell
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed winning ways in 12-runner handicap at Nottingham (8.3f) in October and seemed to find the steady gallop against her when fifth at Newmarket (1m) on final start. Resumes with yard firmly amongst the winners and she’s yet to finish out of the first 2 on all-weather. TFRHHHII BHA77
3 JUST A GIRL (GB) (12) 62100-3
B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Mullein
3 8-7 (1)
Callum Shepherd
Mr Colin Bryce Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br The Countess of Rothes Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a 1m novice at Lingfield last August Struggled in 2 starts thereafter but after 5 months off, returned to form when third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 12 days ago. Step back up in trip rates a positive given how she shaped then TFRHHHII BHA84 (-1)
4 TRYST (IRE) (20) 021-4 CD BF
B f Sottsass (FR) - Amerique (GER)
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Redwood
Br Mr Stefan Hahne
3 8-6 (2)
Luke Morris
George Boughey, Newmarket
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on earlier promise when getting off the mark in a C&D novice in October, showing a good turn of foot Well backed, displayed similar form when fourth on return in conditions event at Kempton (1m) 3 weeks ago and she appeals as the type to step forward again now handicapping TFRHHHHH BHA83
5 POLITELY (GB) (28) 05-1
3 8-3 (4)
B f Advertise - Courtesy Silvestre De Sousa Ailesbury Court Martyn Meade, Manton
Br Mantonbury Stud
Hadleigh Real Property Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoor form in 2 turf outings as a juvenile but proved a completely different proposition switched to all-weather/upped in trip when impressively landing a Lingfield maiden (1m) on reappearance last month. Very much the type go on improving in handicaps and she’s of interest TFRHHHHI BHA80
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
RACE AND REST - WOLVERHAMPTON HOLIDAY INN HANDICAP
Total prize fund
STAKES (CLASS 6)
£6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (122 wins from 1220 runners, 10%) runs SCENARIO
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs SCENARIO
WEIGHTWATCHER: BOSSY PARKER won off a handicap mark of 60, his rating is now down 10lb to 50.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BUSBY trained by Mrs P Kirby, Richmond, 154 miles.
NAUGHTY NIALL has been knocking on the door over C&D and the return of Silvestre De Sousa, along with a handy draw, may see him reverse last week’s form with Port Noir Roman Secret will need some luck from the widest stall but she has fallen to a handy mark. 1-2-3:
1.NAUGHTY NIALL 2.PORT NOIR 3.ROMAN SECRET (IRE)
1 NAUGHTY NIALL (GB) (8) 62-2042 C
B g Oasis Dream - Always A Drama (IRE)
Silvestre De Sousa
Mr Jayant Pindolia Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Plantation Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW As good as ever when runner-up to Port Noir over C&D latest. Makes appeal with Silvestre De Sousa (1-1) back aboard and has a handy draw to boot
2 SCENARIO (GB) (12) 460461 CD 4 9-8 (in5lbex) (12)
B f Territories (IRE) - Rahaaba (IRE) Cieren Fallon
Mrs Helen Hawkins & partner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Had Billy Loughnane aboard for the first time when capitalising on a falling mark at Bath (1m) latest, though could be worth opposing under a 5lb penalty TFRHHHII BHA49 (+5)
3 ROMAN SECRET (IRE) (185) 432360- CD
5 9-7 (13)
B m Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Secret Existence (IRE) Callum Hutchinson
Dr M Voikhansky & Mrs S Voikhanskaya Kevin Frost, Newark
Br Kildaragh Stud Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole previous success came at this course for previous yard and while she needs to bounce back from a quiet end to last year, her mark is a tempting one. TFRHHHHI BHA53
4 PORT NOIR (GB) (8) 110161 CD
9 9-7 (6)
Bl m Harbour Watch (IRE) - Cocabana Rose Dawes (5)
Mr R. Stephens Robert Stephens, Caldicot
Br R. C. Dollar & Hellwood Stud Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWHas developed a fine rapport with this apprentice jockey, making it 4 wins from previous 5 all-weather starts when seeing off Naughty Niall by a length here last time Should go well again off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHI BHA53 (+4)
TIMEFORM VIEW Had the race run to suit when cosy winner of a C&D classified stakes but was very slowly away (not for the first time) when fifth of 10 at Southwell latest TFRHHIII BHA52
6 DESIDERATA (IRE) (23) 322613 CD BF 6 9-6 (7)
B g Vadamos (FR) - Seven Even (FR)
Carl & Emma Pyne
Finley Marsh
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Backed up his classified stakes win here with a creditable third in similar company at Lingfield but more needed back in a handicap. TFRHHIII BHA52
7 LIKE MAGIC (GER) (18) 0060-00 D 5 9-4 (8)
B g Magician (IRE) - Loyalitat (GER) Luke Morris
The Roaming Roosters Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Gestut Karlshof
TIMEFORMVIEW Dual Flat winner in Germany but no form for Max Young and fared little better, despite featuring more prominently in the betting, when ninth of 11 in a handicap (5/1) at this course on stable debut TFRHHIII BHA50
8
BOSSY PARKER (IRE) (18) 553251 CD 6 9-4 (5)
Br g Kodiac - Cute Zak Wheatley (3)
Tony Culhane Racing Club
Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Thomas Foy Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended a long losing run when successful in a classified stakes here last time, though the switch back to a handicap is likely to prevent a follow up TFRHHHII BHA50
9 ARLECCHINO’S REX (GB) (18) 345133 CD 4 9-3 (11)
B g Belardo (IRE) - Queen Margherita
Neil Callan
Mr K. Senior Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Mrs Elizabeth Grundy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Has backed up last month’s C&D success with pair of creditable third-place finishes here Likely to be dropped in from stall 11 and could be in the mix again if getting the breaks TFRHHHII BHA49
10 AL SHABAB (FR) (31) 522020 BF 5 9-3 (9)
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pink Paint (FR) Callum Shepherd
Nick Shutts & Partner David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Woodslane Farm LLC Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed what he can do at this level when runner-up behind Arlecchino’s Rex over C&D but proved too free to justify favouritism in classified company here last time TFRHHHII BHA49
11 IGNITION (IRE) (11) 6-43463 4 9-1 (3)
Ch g Waldgeist - Ragtime Dancer Zoe Lewis (7)
Thomas Faulkner Racing Club
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Ringfort Stud Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Has hit the frame both starts here under this apprentice jockey, no match for a couple of fair sorts over C&D most recently TFRHHHII BHA47
12 WRIST ART (IRE) (18) 330000 D
B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Vasoni (IRE)
9 9-0 (10)
Christian Howarth (3)
Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mrs Claire Doyle James Owen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Best run this year came over C&D in January but extended a long losing run when well held on first try over a sprint trip here latest. TFRHHIII BHA45
13 BUSBY (IRE) (46) 00-5605 CD
B g Kodiac - Arabian Pearl (IRE)
11 9-0 (2)
Harry Vigors (7)
The Busby Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Mr J. C. Davies Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran ran a bit better than he has previously this year when fifth of 7 over longer trip here last time but isn’t one to get carried away with given his age.
TFRHHIII BHA44
2025: SERIOUS LOOK (IRE) 5 9 9 Robert Havlin 4-1 (Thomas Faulkner) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 9. Visor worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 11. Stewards Note:
AL SHABAB: Following its run on 17/3/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Port Noir (GB), 11-2 Naughty Niall (GB), 8-1 Arlecchino’s Rex (GB), 10-1 Scenario (GB), 12-1 Bossy Parker (IRE), Al Shabab (FR), 14-1 Roman Secret (IRE), Balqaa (GB), Like Magic (GER), 16-1 Desiderata (IRE), 25-1 Ignition (IRE), Busby (IRE), 40-1 Wrist Art (IRE)
RACE RESULT:
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EIGHTH RACE 6.05
FOR PUREBRED ARABIANS, 3YO+ ONE MILE ABOUT 142Y (8F ABT 142Y) THE CRE RUN FARM CONDITIONS STAKES
Total race value £6000 | Owners Prize Money. 1st £3092.40, 2nd £1450.20, 3rd £725.40, 4th £362.40, 5th £181.20, 6th £90.60
RACE SUMMARY
The opening race of the 2026 Arabian racing season in the UK where lots aren’t favoured by the conditions of the race. Any support for the newcomer Al Sharid would be interesting. Upstart Crow has twice won on his seasonal return, so he isn’t passed over lightly. On these terms though RB YAS SIR is likely to be difficult to beat with fitness on his side and he looks the sort to do well here in the UK this season.
1 JEEWAN (GB) (243) 1-33261-
Bay g Madjani (FR) - Volga De Faust (FR) (Munjiz (FR)) Silvestre De Sousa
Miss Madeline Plumb Barry Brennan
Br Shadwell Estate Company Ltd.
BL
Stout stayer who likes to make the running, won on Tapeta on his final start last season at Southwell. Badly in at the weights due to the conditions of the race here though so this looks a tough ask. (R18 W3 P7) (OR 77)
2 RB YAS SIR (US) (34) 00201-000
8 9-10 (3)
Bay g Sir Bani Yas (FR) - Rich Kinkga (US) (TH Richie (US)) Callum Shepherd
K S Racing
Mr Philip Collington
Br Dianne K Waldron BL
Making his UK debut and arrives here fit having been running in top quality staying races in Abu Dhabi over the winter. Outclassed when in Group One company last month but returns to much calmers waters here and should be very tough to beat on these terms. (R27 W4 P7) (OR 104)
3 UPSTART CROW (GB) (256) 3303-221- 9 9-10 (4)
Bay g Al Jakbar (FR) - Merwah (GB) (Bengali D’Albret (FR)) Miss Teagan Padgett
Mrs L Reeves James Owen
Br John Elliott
Has been a real improver for current connections and has a great record fresh. Was a narrow second here in the equivalent race last year over a furlong further. Ended the season winning at Lingfield under this rider who he gets on so well with and if the likely favourite under performs, he’s most likely to take advantage (R16 W6 P6) (OR 92)
4 HIBIKINADA DU MAZET (FR) (216) 1-003236- 5 9-3 (2)
Ch m Hilal Al Zaman (IQ) - Djenteel (US) (Ala Croixnoire (FR)) Callum Hutchinson
Okewood Bloodstock
Charlie Wallis
Br M. Mathieu Talleux 50% Mme. V. M-A Heng Talleux 50% Wasn’t beaten too far by Upstart Crow on the turf at Lingfield last season and performed as well as could have been expected in the UK Arabian Derby at Doncaster when last seen Has joined a new yard and for all improvement is likely this season this looks a tough ask on these terms. (R8 W1 P4) (OR 69)
5 ZIZANIA DU MAZET (FR) (199) 301-4426- 5 9-3 (1)
Bay m Rijm (FR) - Zamourehda (QA) (Saint Faust (FR)) Rose Dawes
Larkin Partnership Charlie Wallis
Br M. Mathieu Talleux 50% Mme MA. Heng Talleux 50%
It took a while for her to get to the track last season, and she never really threatened to win. Has joined a new yard and should be more competitive this season but that is likely to come in handicaps. (R8 W1 P5) (OR 54)
6 AL SHARID (FR) (-)
Bay g Al Mouwaffak (FR) - Olympia (QA) (Amer (SA))
David Griffiths
4 9-0 (6)
Jonny Peate
David C Griffiths
Br Al Shaqab Racing P
Nicely bred debutant who didn’t make it to the track in France Likely to improve plenty for the outing and be seen to better effect when he’s handicapped (R0 W0 P0) (NOR)
DECLARED RUNNERS
Probable S.P.’s 8/11 Rb Yas Sir, 5/2 Upstart Crow, 8/1 Jeewan, 12/1 Al Sharid, 16/1 Hibikinada Du Mazet, 20/1 Zizania Du Mazet
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.08 - THE COUNTRY AND WESTERN RACEDAY - 28TH JUNE 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 46-65 (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 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 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 £31. - Closed April 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.43 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP 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 only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, April 11th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 1lb; fillies 9st 10lb 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. 17 entries at £40. - Closed April 11th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.18 - THE GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH raceday-ready.com 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 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 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 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. 9 entries at £50. - Closed April 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.53 - THE GET RACEDAY READY 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 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 15th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 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. 14 entries, 1 at £10 and 13 at £50. - Closed April 11th, 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 4.25 - THE FREE DIGITAL RACECARD AT raceday-ready.com 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. Enter by noon, April 11th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb 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. 15 entries at £50. - Closed April 11th, 2026 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.05 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACECOURSE APP RACEDAY READY FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7955 to the winning horse The second to receive £3733, the third £1865, the fourth £933 and the fifth £465. for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £76 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £61 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 15th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 1lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 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. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 8 entries at £76. - Closed April 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6276; Second £3139; Third £1569; Fourth £784; Fifth £392. (Penalty Value £7955.68) SS SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.35 - THE RACE AND REST - WOLVERHAMPTON HOLIDAY INN HANDICAP
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(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 15th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 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, 1 at £6 and 15 at £31. - Closed April 11th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
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Eighth Race 6.05 - THE CRE RUN FARM CONDITIONS STAKES For Purebred Arabians, Conditions Stakes, penalties as listed; 3yo+. ONE MILE about 142y (8f abt 142y). A memento will be provided to the winning owner in this race. Weights: 3yo colts & geldings 8st12lb; fillies 8st8lb; 4yo colts & geldings 9st5lb; fillies 9st1lb; 5yo+ horses & geldings 9st7lb; mares 9st3lb Weight for age 3yo from 4yo 7lb; 4yo from 5yo+ 2lb after 1st April 2025 one or more races...3lb Horses which have never run…5lb fillies & mares...4lb SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE
