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Wolverhampton Racecard - Monday 27th April

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

jockeys silks

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

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

C = course winner

D = distance winner

draw age weight st-lb days since last ran

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

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

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

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

Star Ratings Explained

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

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

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

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating

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Ideson

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

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The Wolverhampton Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors and wish them an enjoyable and prosperous day’s racing

MONDAY 27 APRIL

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward), JOANNE HAWKINS (Stewards' Panel Chair), BETH DOWSWELL, NATHAN GREEN, GUY UPTON

STARTERS

LEE JONES

SOPHIA UPTON

JUDGE

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

CLAUDIA MARELLI

AMY FAIRCLOUGH

VETERINARY OFFICER

GRAHAM POTTS

SENIOR VETERINARY

SURGEON

SUE TAYLOR

VETERINARY SURGEON

JONATHAN WITHERS

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr STUART COWEN

MEDICAL OFFICER

DR IAN ROBERTS

NURSE

DAWN PRICE

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JOANNA VICKERS

RACHEL BARNETT

JANE SOUTHAM

COMMENTATOR

ALAN HOWES

BETTING RING MANAGER MACAULEY CHAPMAN

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 5.30

THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS

6)

Total prize fund

£6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2677, 2nd £1339, 3rd £669, 4th £335, 5th £167. (Penalty Value £3079.54) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (122 wins from 1222 runners, 10%) runs VOLENDAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (8 wins from 51 runners, 16%) runs NO KNEE NEVER LONGEST TRAVELLER: RAINWATER trained by R & P Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.

Things didn’t really pan out for RAINWATER at Southwell recently and he could be the answer to this open-looking handicap now back at what appears to be his optimum trip Volendam got her head in front for the first time at Bath and, given the manner of that breakthrough success, she should remain competitive following a 7lb hike No Knee Never is third choice, with Alazwar also shortlisted

1 NO KNEE NEVER (IRE) (4) 053316 C BF 5 11-7

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Question Times

Nick Bradley Racing 18

Br Sweetmans Bloodstock

Mr Henry Callan

James Owen, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWResumed winning ways in refitted cheekpieces under this rider at Lingfield (1m) recently Came up short under a penalty, which he carries again here, at Beverley 4 days later but he’s clearly more of a force on the all-weather TFRHHHII BHA60

2 MOLLY VALENTINE (IRE) (31) 02000-0 CD

B m Tamayuz - Molly Dolly (IRE)

Jake Holman

Br Mr T. J. Rooney

11-2 (13)

Mr Jake Holman (7)

Stephanie Cassidy, Royston

TIMEFORMVIEW Hit-and-miss since landing a 1 1/4m Lingfield handicap last spring and trailed in last of 12 on return/sole start for Clare Hobson Opposable on debut for another new yard TFRHIIII BHA60

3 ALAZWAR (IRE) (7) 62-3002 CD

B g Awtaad (IRE) - Venetian Beauty (USA)

Mrs B Watson

Br Chris & James McHale

8 11-2 (4)

Miss Brodie Hampson

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Archie Watson Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of an amateur event over 1 1/4m at Newbury last summer and shaped well when third over that trip at Chelmsford on return. Back on the right track when second at Lingfield (1m) last week and he’s one for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA60

4 STOCKPYLE (GB) (209) 000000- C

B g Oasis Dream - La Pyle (FR)

Sam England Racing Club

Br Knox & Wells Limited & R. Devlin

7 11-2 (8)

Miss Rebecca Hitchen (5)

Sam England, Guiseley

Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run mounting up and, following a low-key second half of last season, he’s opposable back from a 6-month absence. Tongue strap refitted. TFRHHIII BHA60

5 VOLENDAM (GB) (22) 226231

B f Muhaarar - Furqaan (IRE)

Stoneleigh Racing lll

4 11-2 (11)

Miss Sarah Bowen

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Mr A. Dale Parkdesigned Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFinally opened her account with a thoroughly decisive performance in a 1m Bath handicap (good) earlier this month Plenty of good efforts to her name on the all-weather, too, and she’s a live contender TFRHHHHI BHA60

6 PESSOA (GB) (22) 451230 CD

B g Ardad (IRE) - Firebelly

Mr Adrian Wintle

Br Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd

7 11-0 (12)

Mr Jack Loughnane (7)

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

TIMEFORMVIEWBack on the scoresheet over C&D in February and followed that with a couple of solid efforts in defeat Below par at Bath last time but it’s not hard to envisage this 7-y-o quickly bouncing back now returned to the all-weather. TFRHHIII BHA58

7 BOOK OF LIFE (GB) (14) 246243 CD

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Inspiriter

6 10-13 (3)

Mr Lucas Murphy (5) MLS Racing and Partners Patrick Morris, Prescot

Br Godolphin

TIMEFORMVIEWDoesn’t boast the best of strike

8 RAINWATER (GB) (12) 325605

B g Mayson - Finalize

Mr R. A. Fahey

Br Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

5 10-12 (6)

Mr Eireann Cagney

Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run mounting up but he has posted several creditable efforts in defeat since his latest success at Hamilton last summer Latest fifth of 12 at Southwell (7f) was off a 2lb higher mark and he’s a big player back up in trip here TFR

9 ALWAYS FEARLESS (IRE) (10) 6-31000 CD 9 10-11 (5)

Ch g Camacho - Zenella

Mr Richard Hannon

Br Diomed Bloodstock Ltd

Mr James Hills (7)

Richard Hannon, Marlborough

TIMEFORMVIEWStarted this year in good form, winning second time out in a C&D handicap last month. However, his form has nosedived pretty badly since and it’s probably best to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA55

10 KING OF THE DANCE (IRE) (7) 24-4524 CD 7 10-10 (7)

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Figurante (IRE)

Mr B. J. Llewellyn

Br Mount Coote Stud

Miss Jessica Llewellyn (5)

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to get home over 1 1/4m when fifth of 8 at Chelmsford last month and has since made the frame in a couple of 7f/1m Lingfield handicaps. Still, others make more appeal for win purposes on this occasion TFRHHIII BHA54

11 WYVERN (GB) (28) 400030 C

Br g Bated Breath - Miramont

The Pat Morris Racing Club

Br Mrs Rebecca Philipps

7 10-8 (2)

Miss Grace Barr (7)

Patrick Morris, Prescot

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at Newcastle over the winter but below par of late and it’s likely that he will again find a few too good TFRHHIII BHA52

12

SASSY

GLORY (IRE) (14) 4104-05

B m Oasis Dream - Sassy Gal (IRE)

URSA Major & Mark Walford Racing Club

5 10-7 (10)

Miss Amy Collier

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton

Br Ringfort Stud Ltd Cube3 Construction

TIMEFORMVIEWBest not judged on her reappearance at Doncaster and shaped better when fifth of 11 returned to the all-weather at Newcastle (1m) 2 weeks ago. Down 1lb but her strike rate is very modest (1-27) and she’s opposable for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA51

13 PORT LOUIS (IRE) (7) 00-3020

B g James Garfield (IRE) - Rebel Aclaim (IRE)

Mr Daniel Edwards

Br Rathbarry Stud

5 10-7 (1)

Miss Chelsea Edwards (7)

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed

TIMEFORMVIEW Won at Cork last spring for Noel Meade and excellent second in a big-field Doncaster handicap on third run for this yard last month. Failed to reproduce that level of form next time, though, and he looks vulnerable TFRHHIII BHA51

2025: ROYAL OBSERVATORY 5 10 6 Miss Lauren Frost 5-1 (Kevin Frost) 13 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12.

Stewards Note:

ALWAYS FEARLESS: Following its run on 17/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 No Knee Never (IRE), 11-2 Volendam (GB), 6-1 Alazwar (IRE), 13-2 Rainwater (GB), 8-1 Book of Life (GB), 14-1 Pessoa (GB), 16-1 King of The Dance (IRE), 22-1 Sassy Glory (IRE), 25-1 Stockpyle (GB), Wyvern (GB), 28-1 Port Louis (IRE), 40-1 Always Fearless (IRE), 150-1 Molly Valentine (IRE) RACE RESULT:

7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside

SECOND RACE 6.00

ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES

THE ENJOY SUMMER RACING AT WOLVERHAMPTON RACECOURSE

MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB/GBBPlus RACE)

Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £5120, 2nd £2560, 3rd £1280, 4th £640. (Penalty Value £6480) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (71 wins from 439 runners, 16%) runs ELECTRIC ARC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (5 wins from 35 runners, 14%) runs LITTLECOTE

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SEMELE trained by L Wadham, EXQUISITE SKYE trained by M Keady, ELECTRIC ARC trained by G Boughey, All Newmarket, 125 miles.

LITTLECOTE showed improved form under more positive tactics when second to a good prospect at Kempton last time and she looks to hold leading claims with more still to offer. The biggest threat could come from the well-bred Shayhana, while Electric Arc is one to note on debut.

1 NOBLE GRACE (IRE) (20)

B m Yeats (IRE) - She’s Noble

Crawford-Smith Family

Edward Greatrex

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Neil Crawford-Smith Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in a Cheltenham bumper on debut but only poor form over hurdles, in first-time cheekpieces when ninth of 13 in handicap at Exeter (2 3/4m) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive as she switches to the Flat TFRHHIII BHA-

2 SEMELE (GB) (28) 4

B f Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Temple of Thebes (IRE)

4 10-2 (2)

Daniel Tudhope

Mr and Mrs A. E. Pakenham Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Brown & Brown

TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame once from 3 starts in bumpers and, after 11 weeks off, showed promise on her Flat debut when fourth of 8 in maiden at Kempton (11f) last month. Entitled to progress TFRHHHII BHA-

3 SHAYHANA (IRE) (174) 2-

4 10-2 (1)

B f Frankel - Tatweej Saffie Osborne

Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Owen Burrows, Lambourn

TIMEFORMVIEW Daughter of Frankel who showed ability on her belated debut when second in 3-runner maiden at Lingfield in November Can make her presence felt with better to come this year TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 SIX BLUE (GB) (28) 6

B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Sanjida (IRE)

6 10-2 (8)

Sean Dylan Bowen

Mr Colin Pocock Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Blythe Park Stud Tori Global

TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off all 3 starts in bumpers. Shaped better when 4 1/2 lengths sixth of 8 in maiden at Kempton (11f) on Flat debut last month, though still has work to do in this contest TFRHHIII BHA-

5 WONDERFUL WENDY (GB) (22) 0-5

B f Kameko (USA) - Maralika (FR)

Mr B. Preece

Br Mickley Stud & Tim & Miranda Johnson

4 10-2 (6)

William Cox

James Evans, Kinnersley

The Little Jet Company Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW After 8 months off, showed a bit more than first time up when fifth of 8 in novice at Bath (1 1/4m) 22 days ago. Needs another run for a handicap mark TFRHHIII BHA-

6

ELECTRIC ARC (GB)

(-)

B f Postponed (IRE) - Elasia

Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

3 8-10 (3)

Grace McEntee

George Boughey, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWPostponed filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1 1/2m Novakai. Dam, 1 1/2m-1 3/4m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1 1/4m (stayed 12.5f) Elas Ruby Makes appeal on paper for yard capable of readying a newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 EXQUISITE SKYE (GB) (145) 3330-

B f A’Ali (IRE) - Terre du Vent (FR)

Dynasty Racing

Br Hillwood Bloodstock Ltd

3 8-10 (5)

Marco Ghiani

Michael Keady, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved when third in a Wolverhampton maiden (8.5f) in October, but well held at Lingfield on final outing of the year Up in trip (stamina on dam’s side of pedigree) on first start since leaving Alice Haynes. TFRHHHII BHA65

LITTLECOTE (GB) (19) 5-22 3 8-10 (4)

B f Camelot - Jack Naylor P. J. McDonald

Denford Stud Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Br Denford Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTook a step forward making her third start when second of 6 in novice at Kempton (11f) 19 days ago, beaten only by the odds on favourite. The one to beat with further improvement to come back up in trip TFRHHHHH BHA75 2025: CREPE SUZETTE (IRE) 3 9 1 Robert Havlin 7-4 (John & Thady Gosden) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Littlecote (GB), 11-4 Shayhana (IRE), 7-2 Electric Arc (GB), 11-1 Semele (GB), 18-1 Exquisite Skye (GB), 22-1 Noble Grace (IRE), 40-1 Six Blue (GB), 66-1 Wonderful Wendy (GB) RACE RESULT:

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.

RECORD TIMES

1m6f

THIRD RACE 6.30

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

THE COUNTRY AND WESTERN RACEDAY - 28TH JUNE 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): I Williams (62 wins from 466 runners, 13%) runs ECHALAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Botti (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs BIG SIP LONGEST TRAVELLER: CITY OF GOD trained by M Attwater, Epsom, 138 miles.

Preference is for LORDSBRIDGE BLU, who resumed with a good second over this C&D, despite conceding first run, and he remains on a feasible mark. Jez Bomb looks a big threat on the back of his solid Nottingham effort, while Epictetus and Newfangled also have claims.

1.LORDSBRIDGE BLU 2.JEZ BOMB 3.EPICTETUS (IRE)

B g Kingman - Thistle Bird Saffie Osborne

Jamie Osborne & Partner Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn

Br George Strawbridge

TIMEFORMVIEWOn a long losing run and yet to get his head in front on the all-weather but has gone close in handicaps at Chelmsford and Lingfield on 2 of his last 3 starts Remains on a workable mark and likely to be on the premises. TFRHHHII BHA80

2

B g Cracksman - Miss Serenity Marco Ghiani

Mr Ajay Anne Marco Botti, Newmarket

Br V. I. Araci Marco Botti Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged a C&D seller on final run of last season and reappearance sixth at Lingfield (1m) wasn’t a bad effort by any means. However, some of the others are more appealing for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA78

3 PRIMO LARA (IRE) (186) 556060-

5 9-6 (7)

Ch g New Bay - Fact Or Folklore (IRE) Jonny Peate

Rosier, Rosier, Macauliffe and Don

Jack Morland, Newmarket

Br Ballylinch Stud 4X4 Specialists Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWMixed form since yard change last summer, again failing to fire when tried in cheekpieces (discarded here) at Southwell when last seen in October. Has undergone a breathing operation in the interim. TFRHHIII BHA77

4 CITY OF GOD (IRE) (21) 200-015

9-6 (4)

B g Kodiac - Rare (IRE) Kieren Fox

Dare to dream & Martyn cruse

Br The Rare Partnership

Michael Attwater, Epsom

TIMEFORMVIEWMade it 2 wins on the all-weather when successful in a fairly useful Chelmsford seller for Karl Burke in late-February (subsequently sold for £12,000). Struggled back in handicap company next time, though, and others make more appeal Cheekpieces refitted. TFRHHIII BHA77

5 LORDSBRIDGE BLU (GB) (28) 34001-2 CD 6 9-5 (6)

B g Havana Grey - Tempting Kieran O’Neill

Mr Roger & Mrs Suzie Beadle

Br R Beadle

S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWExploited a reduced mark to land first handicap at Lingfield (1 1/4m) in November, grabbing the initiative with an opportunistic move before the straight Went close over C&D on return late last month and another bold show is on the cards. TFRHHHHH BHA76

6 ECHALAR (IRE) (20) 0-10066 C 4 9-5 (2)

B g Too Darn Hot - Rocana Luke Morris

Mr S. Bell Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Ringfort Stud Ltd & M&P Bloodstock Ltd Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Successful over 7f here in January and latest sixth of 13 at Southwell (1m) represented a step back in the right direction. Each-way chance if able to build on that now upped in trip TFRHHHII BHA76

7 RENESMEE (GB) (18) 603132 CD

6 9-5 (3)

B m Iffraaj - Magique (IRE) Kyle McHugh (7)

Dynasty Racing

Michael Keady, Newmarket

Br Carisbrooke Stud Danem Equine Management Ltd.

TIMEFORM VIEW Unlucky not to win here in February and made amends with narrow success at Chelmsford the following month. Placed both starts since, including back at this course last time, but others look stronger on this occasion TFRHHIII BHA76

1-2-3:

8 JEZ BOMB (GB) (19) 123-362 CD

B g Hunter’s Light (IRE) - Cherina Dynamite (SPA)

A & J Birch

Br Miss T. M. Goulding

5 9-5 (1)

Rowan Scott

Sam England, Guiseley

Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed again last year and placed on 2 of his 3 starts since returning to action last month, most recently chasing home an improver at Nottingham (1 1/4m, good to soft). Strongly respected TFRHHHHI BHA76

9 NEWFANGLED (IRE) (13) 63010-5 CD

Ch g New Bay - Dangle (IRE)

Berkeley Racing

5 9-3 (9)

Daniel Tudhope

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

Br Miss S. Von Schilcher Pump Technology Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWHealthy strike rate (6-28) and made an encouraging start to the season when fifth in an 11-runner Lingfield (1m) handicap. Entitled to come on for that run and each-way claims back up in trip here with Daniel Tudhope booked TFRHHHII BHA74

2025: BRIAN THE SNAIL (IRE) 11 8 4 James Sullivan 12-1 (Patrick Morris) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 7, 8, 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Lordsbridge Blu (GB), 4-1 Epictetus (IRE), 11-2 Jez Bomb (GB), 8-1 Newfangled (IRE), 10-1 Big Sip (GB), 11-1 Renesmee (GB), 12-1 Echalar (IRE), 20-1 Primo Lara (IRE), 25-1 City of God (IRE)

RACE RESULT:

1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH

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The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026.

Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry

FOURTH RACE 7.00

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD

THE GET RACEDAY READY RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS C AND D) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £8000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3414, 2nd £1706, 3rd £854, 4th £426. (Penalty Value £4320) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hannon (39 wins from 333 runners, 12%) runs FUNLOVER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (5 wins from 47 runners, 11%) runs FUNLOVER LONGEST TRAVELLER: COTAI EYE JOE trained by I Furtado, Easingwold, 144 miles.

SANTIAGO BOY certainly wouldn’t need to be out of the ordinary to make a winning debut and the hint should be taken if the market speaks in his favour Next on the list is Cotai Eye Joe, who shaped with promise in his 2 starts to date and remains open to improvement. Irish import Vidmiyr is also strongly respected.

1 DIFFORD GIRL (GB) (23) 50

B f Rajasinghe (IRE) - Ice Pigeon (IRE)

Mr D. A. Smerdon

Br Mr D. A. Smerdon

Edward Greatrex

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a couple of runs so far (both at this track) and she will likely be seen in a better light when handicapping in due course Hood enlisted TFRHIIII BHA-

2 COTAI EYE JOE (IRE) (46) 33

Ch g Cotai Glory - Apadana (IRE)

URSA Major Racing & Alfa Site Services

Br Robert Draper

3 9-3 (7)

Silvestre De Sousa

Ivan Furtado, Easingwold

TIMEFORMVIEWPromising placed efforts in maidens here (6f) and at Newcastle (7f) in recent months Remains capable of better and should make his presence felt with Silvestre De Sousa booked TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 FUNLOVER (GB) (197) 0-

3 9-3 (12)

B c Bangkok (IRE) - Plansina Sam Hitchcott

Mrs J. Wood

Richard Hannon, Marlborough

Br DahlBury Aten Therapeutics

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held sole start at 2 yrs in a Goodwood novice and will need to leave that well behind if he’s to make an impact here. TFRHIIII BHA-

4 SANTIAGO BOY (GB) (-)

B g Mayson - Atlantic Isle (GER)

3 9-3 (11)

Ben Sanderson

Rosehill Racing III Charles Hills, Lambourn

Br Boocock Trading Ltd Wishanger Estates Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW 10,000 gns foal, 24,000 gns yearling, Mayson gelding Half-brother to very smart 9.4f-1 1/2m winner Military Mission and 1m winner Augeval. Dam 7f/1m winner Makes plenty of appeal on paper in a thin maiden TFRHHHHH BHA-

5 VIDMIYR (IRE) (199) 034-

Br c Footstepsinthesand - Vadaiyma (FR)

3 9-3 (3)

George Wood

James Paul Services To Industry Ltd Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Haras de Son Altesse L’Aga Khan SCEA James Paul Services To Industry Ltd, Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame twice from 3 starts for Johnny Murtagh in Ireland, fourth of 14 in a 7f Dundalk maiden when last seen in October. Strong form claims on debut for new yard TFRHHHII BHA75

6 ERNIE MCCREW (IRE) (-) (2lb)

3 9-1 (1)

Ch g Galileo Gold - Forgiving Flower Kieran O’Neill

Mr H Maye & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Br Ms Denise Looney

TIMEFORMVIEW Galileo Gold gelding Half-brother to 6f winner Babe Alicious. Dam, maiden (stayed 10.5f), half-sister to useful 1m/8.4f winner Live Concert Yard rarely strikes with newcomers. TFRHIIII BHA-

7 KING CHERRY (IRE) (21) (2lb) 0

3 9-1 (2)

B g King of Change - Nefetari Marco Ghiani

Mr B Piper and Partner Stuart Williams, Newmarket

Br Colin Kennedy Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Finished seventh of 12 in a 6f Kempton novice on debut 3 weeks ago and he’s another who will be of greater interest in handicaps later on TFRHHIII BHA-

8

NIFFLER (GER) (12) (2lb) 00

Ch g Isfahan (GER) - Night Party (IRE)

Sir Mark Prescott

3 9-1 (4)

Luke Morris

Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

Br Gustut Etzean Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Little impact in a couple of appearances at Southwell and he is almost certainly being brought along with handicaps in mind TFRHIIII BHA-

9 NORTHERN SOLDIER

(IRE) (202) (2lb) 60-

B g Soldier’s Call - La Vale (USA)

Truman & Partners

Br Ballyhane

3 9-1 (10)

William Cox

Ed de Giles, Ledbury

Ed de Giles Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts at 2 yrs and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere.

10

CLEMENTINES

STAR (GB) (161) 33-

B f A’Ali (IRE) - Blue Geranium (IRE)

Star Racing Club Limited

Br Miss K. J. Keir

TFRHIIII BHA-

3 8-12 (6)

Saffie Osborne

Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn

The Injured Jockey Fund

TIMEFORM VIEW Third both starts as a 2-y-o at Newcastle (the hood she wore on both occasions is retained here) and she could be on the premises, provided she’s ready to roll after 5 months off. TFRHHHII BHA-

11

THAI PRINCESS

(GB) (23) 46

3 8-12 (8)

B f Bangkok (IRE) - Society Queen (IRE) P. J. McDonald

DahlBury Racing Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Br DahlBury

TIMEFORM VIEW In good hands but she hasn’t made much of an impact so far and, like several of the others, her future probably lies in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-

12

IMELDA (IRE)

(23) (2lb) 2

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pelosi (IRE)

Horizon Thoroughbreds

Br Leo Hayes

3 8-10 (9)

William Pyle (3)

David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Dave Loughnane Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Invincible Spirit filly who found just one too good on her recent introduction over this C&D. Each-way claims if able to build on that TFRHHHII BHA-

2025: GORDON NORSE (IRE) 3 9 1 Callum Rodriguez 8-11 (Jack Jones) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Vidmiyr (IRE), 10-3 Cotai Eye Joe (IRE), 9-2 Santiago Boy (GB), 6-1 Clementines Star (GB), 10-1 Imelda (IRE), 20-1 Thai Princess (GB), 22-1 King Cherry (IRE), 33-1 Funlover (GB), 66-1 Ernie McCrew (IRE), 100-1 Niffler (GER), 200-1 Northern Soldier (IRE), 300-1 Difford Girl (GB)

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Total prize fund

£6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (122 wins from 1222 runners, 10%) runs SHES GOT THE BLUES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Ellis (5 wins from 14 runners, 36%) runs GILES GLORY LONGEST TRAVELLER: SIRHANA trained by R & P Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.

GILES GLORY was successful in a change of headgear at Lingfield in January and, now with blinkers on first time, he could be capable of making a winning start for Tom Ellis He is taken to see off the challenge of Sirhana, who showed promise on her latest outing, with Frankali another to consider

1.GILES GLORY (IRE) 2.SIRHANA (IRE) 3.FRANKALI

1 BASED (IRE) (173) 000-

B g Oasis Dream - La Dorotea (IRE)

Rathmoy Racing III

Br Deerfield Farm

(3)

Curtis Wilson-Ruddock (7)

William Knight, Newmarket

William Knight Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field all 3 starts, though finished a bit closer than previously when 8 lengths eighth of 9 in novice at Kempton in November Bred to be useful so could yet do better having been gelded ahead of handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA55

2 ELECTROCUTION (GB) (18) 021330 CD 9-9 (9)

B g Advertise - Chocco Star (IRE)

Mulligans Racing club

Br Miss C. Banham

Joey Haynes

Chelsea Banham, Newmarket

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark over this C&D in February and ran at least as well when finishing third on his next 2 starts Below form upped to 1m at Southwell 18 days ago, but he could bounce back returned to this trip/venue TFRHHHII BHA55

3 DORA VITA (GB) (13) 0-0440

Br f Dream Ahead (USA) - Enliven

The Aspirationals

9-8 (8)

Sean Dylan Bowen

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br Bearstone Stud Limited Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEWBest effort when making the frame over this C&D on handicap debut last month. However, even allowing for a wide trip she ran poorly when well beaten at Lingfield (1m) 13 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA54

4 GILES GLORY (IRE) (46) 4-14644 D

B g Cotai Glory - Imperial Butterfly (IRE)

Four Punters Sake

Br Peter, Hugh & Philip McCutcheon

9-8 (1)

Luke Morris

Tom Ellis, Rugby

TIMEFORMVIEWLanded a gamble in first-time visor at Lingfield in January and has made the frame 3 of 4 starts since, fourth of 11 at Chelmsford on latest outing Major player as he makes first run since leaving Joseph Parr, with blinkers now the choice of headgear TFRHHHHH BHA54

5 FRANKALI (GB) (46) 06-3530

B f A’Ali (IRE) - Lassies Envoi

Nick Bradley Racing 15 & Partner

9-6 (12)

Callum Rodriguez

Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Br Houghton-Cranford Partnership Pete’s Painting

TIMEFORMVIEWNot seen to best effect first 2 starts in handicaps before getting back on track when third at Kempton in February. Run best excused (reared leaving stalls) when well held at Chelmsford last time, so she’s worth another chance TFRHHHHI BHA52

6 SIRHANA (IRE) (32) 0-66405

B f Profitable (IRE) - Morjhana (FR)

9-4 (4)

Ethan Tindall (5) Hamad Ebrahim

Br Mr Hamad Ebrahim Al Romaihi

Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton

Richard Fahey Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWMaking her third handicap start, showed more than previously when 3 lengths fifth of 12 at Southwell last month Enters calculations having eased further in the weights. TFRHHHHI BHA50

7 MONK’S HILL (IRE) (14) 30-4020

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - All Star Cast (IRE)

Alfa Site Services Ltd & Graeme Curnow

9-3 (7)

Silvestre De Sousa

Ivan Furtado, Easingwold

Br Rathbarry Stud B & H Motors Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to this shorter trip, looked as if back in good form when runner-up at Newcastle in March. However, shaped as if possibly amiss when well held at Leicester 2 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA49

1-2-3:

8

STARAKOVA (GB) (14) 0400-50

B f Starman - Abbakova (IRE)

Howard Bolly Sutton Molony Weller Cowles

Br Mr & Mrs J. Davis & P. Mitchell B’stock

9-3 (2)

Edward Greatrex

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Warren Greatrex Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed her first solid form after 6 months off when fifth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford in March. Failed to repeat that effort, though, when tenth of 17 at Leicester 2 weeks ago. TFRHHIII BHA49

9 SHES GOT THE BLUES (IRE) (18) 55-5652

B f Space Blues (IRE) - Valtina (IRE)

Mr Ian Furlong

9-3 (11)

Kieren Fox

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Fortescue Bloodstock Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBack down in trip, produced her best effort when a close second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 18 days ago. Still seeking first win and remains to be seen if she’ll back that up TFRHHHII BHA49

10 RESALAH (IRE) (49) 4600-00

Ch f Starman - Ishimagic

9-3 (6)

Kieran O’Neill

Nikki Evans Racing Nikki Evans, Abergavenny

Br Golden Vale Stud Radnor Hills

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden and hasn’t offered much promise in 3 starts for current yard, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8.5f) last month. Now given another try in cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA49

11 CLIPSTONE (GB) (209) 0000-

9-1 (5)

B g Ardad (IRE) - Respondez Kyle McHugh (7)

Woodham Walter Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury

Br Alvediston Stud Ed de Giles Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in his 3 qualifying runs and fared little better when tenth of 13 in nursery at Bath (6f) in September. Goes up in trip for his seasonal/all-weather debut having been gelded TFRHHIII BHA47

12 LC TIFFEN (GB) (263) 565-

Gr f Almanaara (IRE) - Mrs Tiffen

9-0 (10)

Zak Wheatley (3)

Mr Anthony Wilding Lisa Williamson, Tarporley

Br A V Wilding (Chester) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWNo better than mid-division in 3 outings last summer, fifth of 9 in a Nottingham maiden (6f) on final start in August. Returns with hood applied for handicap debut. TFRHHIII BHA46

2025: I FOLLOW RIVERS 3 9 6 George Wood 5-6 (Richard Spencer) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn first time by No. 12. Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 11. Stewards Note:

GILES GLORY: Following its run on 12/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed on the bend.

FRANKALI: Following its run on 12/3/2026 it was reported that the horse reared and was slowly away.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Shes Got The Blues (IRE), 5-1 Giles Glory (IRE), 11-2 Sirhana (IRE), 7-1 Frankali (GB), 9-1 Electrocution (GB), 11-1 Monk’s Hill (IRE), 14-1 Based (IRE), 16-1 Starakova (GB), 22-1 Dora Vita (GB), 40-1 Resalah (IRE), Clipstone (GB), Lc Tiffen (GB)

SIXTH RACE 8.00 ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD THE HOTEL AND CONFERENCING AT WOLVERHAMPTON

RACECOURSE 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): K P De Foy (36 wins from 189 runners, 19%) runs ADA ROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Bethell (6 wins from 25 runners, 24%) runs BRADBURY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOREVER PERFECT trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 180 miles.

CROWN INN TO WIN has found one too good on each of his last 3 starts and meets Forever Perfect on better terms than when behind that rival last week, so he might be able to turn the tables. The consistent Montu is also shortlisted, while market support for Favourite Friend now he goes handicapping up in trip would have to be taken seriously

1-2-3: 1.CROWN INN TO WIN (IRE) 2.FOREVER PERFECT 3.MONTU

B f Mohaather - Domanie (IRE)

Kaiya Fraser Basher Watts Racing Syndicates 6

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

Br Mr R. Townsend & Trickledown Stud Star Sports Bet, Bluegrass Horse Feeds TIMEFORMVIEW Improved upped in trip when third over C&D at the start of this month and only needed to match that form to get off the mark in 6-runner C&D event 6 days ago, beating Crown Inn To Win by 1/2 length Respected under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA53

2 MAXWELLCAN (IRE) (96) 0666-5 9-9 (6)

B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Psychometry (FR)

Miss S. R. Robertson

Br S. Connell Partnership

Aiden Brookes

Micky Hammond, Middleham

Micky Hammond Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWWas strong in the betting (11/8) for nursery debut on final outing in 2025 but backed out tamely there and he again finished weakly when last seen at Kempton in January. Tongue strap now applied after a stable switch (formerly trained by Charlie Johnston). TFRHHIII BHA55

3 SONG OF THE STARS (GB) (49) 5004 9-9 (8)

B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Singing Sky

Jonny Peate

G Bishop and A Kirkland James Ferguson, Newmarket

Br Pineapple Stud Ltd James Ferguson Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWNo impact in 3 qualifying runs over 1m and again looked short of pace when fourth of 7 on handicap debut at this C&D 49 days ago. Probably needs more time and distance. TFRHHIII BHA55

4 BRADBURY (IRE) (53) 000-5

B g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Glimmer of Peace (IRE)

Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing

9-9 (4)

Callum Rodriguez

Edward Bethell, Middleham

Br John Malone Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEWMinimal promise in trio of 7f novices last summer Strong in the betting upped in distance when fifth of 7 on handicap debut at Lingfield (1 1/4m) 53 days ago, but raced too freely to see it out. Goes up even further in trip now with tongue strap on first time TFRHHHII BHA55

5 HEAD GIRL (GB) (179) 060-

B f Time Test - Great And Small

Nicholas Jones & Partner

9-7 (11)

Daniel Tudhope

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn

Br Coln Valley Stud Pump Technology Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWNo better than mid-field in a maiden here and 2 Bath novices around 1m last season Now makes her handicap debut after 6 months off and pedigree suggests this longer trip will suit. TFRHHIII BHA53

6 MARYLAND STAR (GB) (18) 005-3

B f Cable Bay (IRE) - All Things Gold

Radlett Racing

Br Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd

9-7 (5)

John Egan

Dean Ivory, Radlett

Dean Ivory Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed more at long odds (250/1) when fifth of 13 in maiden at Brighton last October and took another step forward when a plugging-on third of 8 in maiden at this course (9.5f) 18 days ago. Up in trip for handicap debut TFRHHHHI BHA53

7 CROWN INN TO WIN (IRE) (6) 00-0222 BF 9-7 (7)

B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Greek Oasis

Silvestre De Sousa

Alfa Site Services Ltd Ivan Furtado, Easingwold

Br Mr Oliver Batchelor

Alfa Site Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWImproved plenty over this trip, second at Southwell in February prior to filling same spot over C&D at the start of March. Probably made effort earlier than ideal when beaten 1/2-length by Forever Perfect back here last week and he could

8

ADA

ROSE

(GB) (91) 0-60

B f Showcasing - Messalina (IRE)

Al Shaqab Racing & Amo Racing

Br Messalina Partnership

Rowan Scott

Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

Sports Invest UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShowcasing filly cost 340,000 gns as a yearling but a long way from showing why when well beaten across 3 runs in 7f novices in December/January. Makes handicap debut over much longer trip TFRHHIII BHA52

9 MONTU (GB) (28) 00-6223 9-4 (2)

B g Without Parole - Teeky

Mr K. Snell

George Wood

Jack Jones, Newmarket

Br Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in handicaps around 1 1/4m at Wolverhampton and Lingfield in late February/early March and again shaped well in first-time cheekpieces when third of 11 at Kempton (1 1/2m) 28 days ago. Can make presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA50

10 JUST CALL ME MO (GB) (17) 000-06 9-0 (3)

Br g Mohaather - Lady Isabel (IRE)

Trevor and Ruth Milner

Joey Haynes

Joseph Parr, Newmarket

Br Trevor and Ruth Milner Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Little sign of ability in varied events, including handicaps over 9.5f here on his last 2 starts Steps up in trip with cheekpieces on TFRHIIII BHA46

11 FAVOURITE FRIEND (GB) (18) 060-6

Br g Sea The Moon (GER) - Fanny (GER)

Davies, Davison, GD Partnership, Gregson

Luke Morris

Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

Br Gestut Gorlsdorf Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t beat a rival in 3 novices last summer and was only sixth of 8 in maiden (25/1) at this course (9.5f) 18 days ago, though given who trains him, he rates a likely improver now handicapping up in trip TFR

2025: ADVERTORIAL 3 8 12 Robert Havlin 14-1 (Ed Dunlop) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2, 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Hood worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Crown Inn To Win (IRE), 4-1 Favourite Friend (GB), 6-1 Forever Perfect (GB), 8-1 Bradbury (IRE), 9-1 Montu (GB), 18-1 Song of The Stars (GB), Maryland Star (GB), Ada Rose (GB), 20-1 Maxwellcan (IRE), 25-1 Head Girl (GB), 50-1 Just Call Me Mo (GB)

Betting with

Offenders

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 780 runners, 6%) runs CANDY WARHOL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Dixon (1 win from 20 runners, 5%) runs CANDY WARHOL

WEIGHTWATCHER: MASTER DANDY won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 8lb to 59. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HENERY HAWK trained by Miss L Perratt, East Kilbride, 275 miles.

FOREVER NOAH can go one better than on his previous 2 outings Candy Warhol has a good course record and is also considered despite being drawn wide, with Street Life taken to complete the 1-2-3.

1 BASHOLO (IRE) (30) 1-54040 CD

B m Caravaggio (USA) - Golden Shine Zak Wheatley (3)

Tony Culhane Racing Club

Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Thomas Hassett Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged a sixth success at Wolverhampton in November but hasn’t been operating at the top of her game more recently Now below last winning mark but others make much more appeal TFRHHIII BHA60

2 DARK

SIDE PRINCE

(GB) (65) 25641-0 CD

9-8 (3)

B g Equiano (FR) - Dark Side Princess Alistair Rawlinson

Mr M. M. Foulger Jessica Macey, Doncaster

Br Mr M. M. Foulger Bred Thorough Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBroke a lengthy losing run from a much-reduced mark at Chelmsford in October. Off 4 months before coming in last of 8 in handicap there 65 days ago, but was well backed, so it’s interesting to see whether he’s sharper now after another short break TFRHHHII BHA59

3 CANDY WARHOL (USA) (7) 326-542 CD 7 9-8 (9)

B g Twirling Candy (USA) - Costume Kieran O’Neill

Homecroft Wealth Paul J Dixon & Partners Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Glidawn Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 of his victories have come here and he produced his best effort for a while when second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, 9/4) 7 days ago, finishing clear of rest Respected despite high draw TFRHHHHI BHA59

4 MASTER DANDY (IRE) (47) 041210 CD

Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Honeymead (IRE)

6 9-8 (7)

George Wood

Apollo Horses I Michael Keady, Newmarket

Br James F. Hanly

TIMEFORMVIEWIn best form for a while towards the end of January with 2 wins from 3 starts (just denied the other time). Very weak in the market when running poorly after 6 weeks off at Newcastle 47 days ago, so bounce back needed TFRHHHII BHA59

5 MACARONE (GB) (21) 00-4500 C D 5 9-7 (6)

B g Havana Grey - Multi Quest Silvestre De Sousa

Alfa Site Services Ltd

Br Michael John Williamson

Ivan Furtado, Easingwold

Alfa Site Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner over 6f here in 2025 Respectable efforts first 2 starts this year but took keen hold and below form fitted with a visor last 2 outings. In a change of headgear now (cheekpieces back on) and also sports first-time tongue strap. TFRHHHII BHA58

6 FOREVER NOAH (GB) (21) 230022

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Poppet’s Passion

5 9-5 (5)

Callum Rodriguez Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd Joey Ramsden, Newark

Br Whatton Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Off the mark in handicap at Chelmsford in February and arrives after a brace of good efforts over 6f here, caught only late having come in for an enterprising ride 3 weeks ago. Player again. TFRHHHHH BHA56

7 LISMACBRYAN HILL (IRE) (131) 346106-

B m Kuroshio (AUS) - Conquete (FR)

Grace Harris Racing

Br Tony McKiernan

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER

NONONRUNNER -RUNNER

TFRIIIII BHA55 )

5 9-4 (10)

Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Grace Harris Racing

8

STREET LIFE (GB) (25) 256506 CD

Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Atheera (IRE)

The Pat Morris Racing Club

Br Lordship Stud

9 9-3 (4)

Ryan Kavanagh (5)

Patrick Morris, Prescot

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner who scored most recently at Southwell in January Step back in right direction when sixth of 13 in handicap there (5f) 25 days ago and remains on a feasible mark TFRHHHII BHA54

9 HENERY HAWK (GB) (18) 5-63236 CD

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Rosecomb (IRE)

Miss L. A. Perratt

Br Richard Kent & Finbar Kent

7 9-3 (1)

Kaiya Fraser

Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

North Allerton Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW Placed on 3 consecutive outings prior to finding himself trapped wide when sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 18 days ago. Drawn better this time and is worth treating as if still in form TFRHHHII BHA54

10 ISLA BELLA (GB) (3) 002050

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

Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd

Br Highclere Stud

4 8-10 (2)

Tom Kiely-Marshall (5)

Joey Ramsden, Newark

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up over C&D in March but well beaten at Doncaster 3 days ago and others are easier to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA47

2025: OUTER EDGE 4 9 9 Gina Mangan 11-1 (Christopher Mason) 9 ran

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 6, 7, 10. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10.

Stewards Note:

MASTER DANDY: Following its run on 11/3/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Candy Warhol (USA), Forever Noah (GB), 6-1 Dark Side Prince (GB), 8-1 Macarone (GB), 10-1 Street Life (GB), 14-1 Master Dandy (IRE), Henery Hawk (GB), 16-1 Isla Bella (GB), 25-1 Basholo (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 5.30 - THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3079 to the winning horse The second to receive £1540, the third £769, the fourth £385 and the fifth £192. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (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 25th. Lowest weight 10st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 24th, 2026, have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 14 entries at £31. - Closed April 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2677; Second £1339; Third £669; Fourth £335; Fifth £167. (Penalty Value £3079.54) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SS

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Second Race 6.00 - THE ENJOY SUMMER RACING AT WOLVERHAMPTON RACECOURSE MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6480 to the winning horse The second to receive £3042, the third £1521 and the fourth £760. for maiden three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only. Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 10lb; 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 11 entries at £60. - Closed April 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £5120; Second £2560; Third £1280; Fourth £640. (Penalty Value £6480) SS

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Third Race 6.30 - THE COUNTRY AND WESTERN RACEDAY - 28TH JUNE 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 25th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 12 entries £50. - Closed April 21st, 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 7.00 - THE GET RACEDAY READY RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands 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 three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, April 21st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 25th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: 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. 18 entries at £40. - Closed April 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) 1 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 7.30 - 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 three yrs old only, 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 25th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 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. 17 entries at £31 - Closed April 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Sixth Race 8.00 - THE HOTEL AND CONFERENCING AT WOLVERHAMPTON RACECOURSE 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 three yrs old only, 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 25th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 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. 19 entries, 2 at £6 and 17 at £31. - Closed April 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 8.30 - THE GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH 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 46-60 (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 25th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Racecourse will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 19 entries, 2 at £6 and 17 at £31. - Closed April 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2560; Second £1280; Third £640; Fourth £320; Fifth £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

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