LADY WULFRUNA STAKES AFTERNOON LA
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I wish you all an enjoyable and successful time here at Wolverhampton Racecourse and a safe journey home.
David
Ideson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RACEDAY TEAM
David
Ideson Executive Director
Anthony Gledhill General Manager
Fergus Cameron Clerk of the Course
Tim Radford Estates Manager
Jacqui Pennman Owners & Trainers Co-Ordinator
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If tickets are lost they will unfortunately not be replaced. Upgrades from the Grandstand to the Premier Enclosure are subject to availability and are only available from the ticket office at the Grandstand entrance If you are not a restaurant diner and wish to be admitted to the entertainment following racing on Saturday evenings you will be required to purchase a Premier ticket at the full purchase price – please note these are subject to availability Horse & Jockey Welfare at Wolverhampton
Nothing matters more to us when racing than the safety and welfare of both horse and rider. Central to that is the track itself and our groundstaff do everything in their power to provide an optimum racing surface. On duty today we also have a dedicated and experienced team of highly-qualified Vets, Doctors and Paramedics following the action at every stage. Their key responsibility is to monitor and provide care to the competitors throughout their time at the racecourse The locations and vehicle movements of these skilled specialists during racing are designed to provide a rapid response to any incident across the site We also have a high-specification horse ambulance in attendance at every fixture to enable safe transport of a horse from the track to our on-site veterinary treatment facility for further treatment, or to the nearest equine referral hospital
It is our standard practice to erect screens around any horse or jockey requiring attention on the course as this provides privacy and a safe, calm environment in which to accurately diagnose and treat the patient as necessary. Please do not assume the worst if screens are erected around a horse. We are fully committed to minimizing risk in our sport, to dealing professionally and efficiently with any injury, and to maintaining the highest possible quality of care for the horses and jockeys racing here today. To find out more about our Equine Welfare policy, please visit our website www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk.
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MONDAY 02 FEBRUARY
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
LOUISE MOORE (Chief Steward), CHRISTOPHER BENNETT (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
DANIEL ANDREWS, THOMAS EVETTS, MARGARET GROVES
STARTERS
LEE JONES
CIARAN McKEE
JUDGE
MICHAEL ROBERTS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
KARL CURRAN
VETERINARY OFFICERS
KATE MAXWELL
JESSICA RAINBOW
SENIOR VETERINARY
SURGEON
SUE TAYLOR
VETERINARY SURGEON
MARCO MARCATILI
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr STUART COWEN
MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr NAV KANGOKAR
NURSE
RHONDA BODEN
EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS
MARTIN KNIGHT
RACHEL BARNETT
JOANNA VICKERS
MELANIE SWARBRICK
HANNAH CARNALL
COMMENTATOR
MARK JOHNSON
BETTING RING MANAGER
MIKE STEVEN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DAVID IDESON
GENERAL MANAGER & DESIGNATED
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
ANTHONY GLEDHILL
RACEDAY CLERK OF THE COURSE
BEN HICKS
RACEDAY
PHOTOGRAPHER
JONATHAN HIPKISS
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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FIRST RACE 5.00
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE CREATE YOUR BET BUILDERS AT MIDNITE AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2590, 2nd £1295, 3rd £647, 4th £324, 5th £162. (Penalty Value £2980.20) A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (109 wins from 1143 runners, 10%) runs PRIDE OF NEPAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (6 wins from 55 runners, 11%) runs PRIDE OF NEPAL LONGEST TRAVELLERS: FIFTYSHADESARESDEV & EDUCATE trained by M Hammond, Middleham, 140 miles.
This represents a drop in grade for SHAHBAZ and representing a team with a good record in amateur races, he looks an interesting proposition. Karthala should have more to offer for his new connections, while Bluenose Belle has been in good order over hurdles and won’t lack for assistance from the saddle
1-2-3: 1.SHAHBAZ (IRE) 2.KARTHALA 3.BLUENOSE BELLE (USA)
1 EDUCATE (GB) (30) 22240-0 CD
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Wordless (IRE)
Mr Anthony Bithell
Br Denford Stud Ltd
5 11-2 (1)
Miss Becky Smith
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. First run since leaving Jim Goldie when last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 22/1) 30 days ago, slowly away TFRHHHII BHA64
2 SHAHBAZ (IRE) (30) 30000-0 D 6
Gr g Free Eagle (IRE) - Middle Persia
Mrs J. Hampson
(8)
Miss Brodie Hampson
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Skymarc Farm Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 30 days ago, left poorly placed That was slightly more encouraging and he now lurks on a very tempting mark TFRHHHHH BHA64
3 KARTHALA (GB) (13) 03620-4
B g Pinatubo (IRE) - Midnight Thoughts (USA)
Making Headway Racing
4 11-1 (12)
Mr Jamie Neild
Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Apple Tree Stud Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, first run since leaving Roger Varian when fourth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 13 days ago. Not taken lightly given there’s a fair chance he’ll build on that TFRHHHHI BHA65
4 PHAEDRA (GB) (47) 510500- D
B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Singing Sky
Pineapple Stud
4 10-13 (10)
Mr Lucas Murphy (5)
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Pineapple Stud Ltd Rhiannon Properties Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 10 runs last year Latest win at Ripon in August Tenth of 11 in handicap (66/1) at Kempton (12f) 47 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA63
5 GOLDEN MOVE (GB) (17) 33//000-0 D
B g Golden Horn - Ceaseless (IRE)
D J Jones & M T Brougham
6 10-12 (9)
Mr Liam McGaffin (5)
Christopher Kellett, Lathom
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited MAISON49
TIMEFORM VIEW 150/1, last of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkered for first time TFRHHIII BHA60
6 BLUENOSE BELLE (USA) (455) 002603/-
B m Noble Mission - Poster Girl (USA)
Geoff Lansbury
8 10-11 (4)
Mr Simon Walker
Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh
Br W. S. Farish Tori Global
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ludlow (15.8f, good to soft, 18/1) 70 days ago. Won both starts prior to that so she’s of some interest back on the level. TFRHHHHI BHA59
7 THE CORPORATE GUY (IRE) (16) 4060-6 4 10-10 (2)
B g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Sand Shoe
Mr Eireann Cagney
The Chestnut Tree Syndicate Too Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br N. Hartery Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 66/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 16 days ago. Something
8
PRIDE OF NEPAL (GB) (9) 030-026
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Best Regards (IRE)
8 10-7 (3)
Miss Sarah Bowen
Mrs S. Bowen Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWEighteen runs since last win in 2024 17/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 9 days ago, not clear run. Back up in trip with blinkers back on and he needs luck given run style. TFRHHHII BHA55
9 TAKE THE BOAT (IRE) (26) 6500-34
B f Belardo (IRE) - Nameless (IRE)
4 10-6 (5)
Mr Harry Brown (7)
Ms Georgina Nicholls Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br Nawara Stud Limited Georgina Nicholls
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 9 runs last year 7/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 26 days ago. Doesn’t look to be crying out for this far. TFRHHHII BHA56
10 NEKAZARI (IRE) (37) 0/00000-
Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Blossomtime
Shylock
4 10-3 (6)
Mr James Hills (7)
George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Godolphin George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet
TIMEFORM VIEW Cheekpieces on for first time, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 37 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA53
11 FIFTYSHADESARESDEV (FR) (210) 230326- 7 10-2 (7)
Gr g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Tina Nova (FR)
Mr Felix Foster (7)
Nick and Mick Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br EARL Mell Elevages & Mr F. & Mrs M. Mell Micky Hammond Racing, Resdev Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to soft), unable to sustain effort Off 7 months Rejoined yard after leaving Michael & David Easterby. Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA50
12 BONDI MAN (GB) (14) 0554-00
Ch g Australia - Honorine (IRE)
7 9-11 (11)
Mr Cameron Hillhouse (5)
Winging It Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon
Br Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 21 Flat runs. 40/1, ninth of 11 in minor event at this course (9.5f) 14 days ago. Up in trip but easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA44
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 10, 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 10, 11, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Take The Boat (IRE), 6-1 Bluenose Belle (USA), 15-2 Pride of Nepal (GB), 8-1 Shahbaz (IRE), Fiftyshadesaresdev (FR), 11-1 Karthala (GB), Nekazari (IRE), 12-1 Educate (GB), 25-1 The Corporate Guy (IRE), 28-1 Bondi Man (GB), 33-1 Phaedra (GB), Golden Move (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
POSITION OF STALLS
7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside
SECOND RACE 5.30
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MIDNITE ARE UPPING THE BETTING GAME NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund
£10000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Evans (55 wins from 477 runners, 12%) runs Y Y STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Frost (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs ELASHGAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: HORACE WALLACE trained by R Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.
Runner-up on his last three all-weather starts, well-related LEONETTO can go one better Horace Wallace looks the standout danger on paper
1 AVALON MILL MEHMAS (GB) (20) 6-0 4 9-11 (1)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Spring Eternal
Avalon Mill
Dougie Costello
Nick Kent, Brigg
Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd.
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-y-o Mehmas filly who has shown little in either start to date Hard to make a case for. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 ELASHGAR (IRE) (11) 0-0
3 9-1 (5)
Ch c Supremacy (IRE) - Love In The Desert Alec Voikhansky
Mr S Hine & Mr K Frost Kevin Frost, Newark
Br Mr Guy O’Callaghan Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Last on debut for Richard Hannon but showed a bit more for new connections when eighth of 12 in maiden (28/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 11 days ago. Will be better off in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 HORACE WALLACE (GB) (56) 53-
3 9-1 (3)
Br c Blue Point (IRE) - Free Spirit Cam Hardie
Mr N. D. Kershaw
Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Carmel Stud The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORMVIEW160,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Prominent in the market when fifth on debut and still looked in need of the experience when third of 8 in novice at this C&D 56 days ago. Claims if he can build on that TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 LEONETTO (GB) (12) 02-22
Gr c Frankel - Maglietta Fina (IRE)
Juddmonte
3 9-1 (2)
Callum Rodriguez
Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Br Scuderia Archi Romani Juddmonte Farms Inc
TIMEFORMVIEWWell-bred son on Frankel who has finished runner-up in a trio of all-weather novice/maiden races, latterly over 7f at Kempton. Drops back to 6f and this looks a good opportunity to get off the mark. TFRHHHHH BHA75
5 Y Y STAR (GB) (11) 0
B g Zoustar (AUS) - Choux (IRE)
3 9-1 (4)
Laura Coughlan (3)
Mr P. D. Evans David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Mr C. Kiely Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Zoustar gelding Dam 2-y-o 5f winner Well-backed but only showed greenness when 4/1, last of 12 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 11 days ago. Clearly thought capable of better TFRHHHII BHA-
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Leonetto (GB), 3-1 Horace Wallace (GB), 9-1 Y Y Star (GB), 22-1 Elashgar (IRE), 150-1 Avalon Mill Mehmas (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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
5f Quatrieme Ami (GB) (2yo)
5f Lomu (IRE) (3yo+)
6f
1m4f Paths Of Glory (GB) (3yo+) 19Oct19
1m6f Tribal Art (IRE) (3yo+) 19Apr22 2m 57.16s 2m 58.50s
2m½f Aircraft Carrier (IRE) (3yo+) 14Jan19
PACE YOURSELF
ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK
THIRD RACE 6.00
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (109 wins from 1143 runners, 10%) runs KENTO & MY GENGHIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (6 wins from 55 runners, 11%) runs KENTO & MY GENGHIS
WEIGHTWATCHER: KENTO won off a handicap mark of 54, his rating is now down 8lb to 46.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: WEE MARY trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 285 miles.
In a wide-open handicap, it could pay to take a chance on MY GENGHIS who is well-treated if the return of headgear has the desired effect. Flicka’s Girl is a dual winner at this course and distance and returned to winning ways with an authoritative display at Chelmsford, while consistent Colors of Freedom is respected, along with recent Newcastle winner Wee Mary
1-2-3: 1.MY GENGHIS 2.FLICKA’S GIRL 3.COLORS OF FREEDOM
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Uae Queen Laura Coughlan (3)
Stuart Banks & David Evans
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Won in classified company 19 days ago but seventh of 7 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 6 days ago. Hood back on but needs to do more.
2 SOME NIGHTMARE (IRE) (6) 0003-34 C D
B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Isolde’s Return William Carson
Mrs S M Maine & Mr Roger Gould & Partner John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Pat Beirne & Dream Ahead Syndicate
TIMEFORMVIEWExperienced 9-year-old at this venue, fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 6 days ago, raced freely and was outpaced at home turn before late headway. Forecast strong pace in his favour TFRHHHII BHA54
3 WHAT WHAT WHAT (GB) (22) 044-443 D 4 9-8 (6)
B g Eqtidaar (IRE) - Mrakeb (USA)
Tomlinson Racing 2023
Lewis Chalkley (7)
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br JKP Bloodstock Tomlinson Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Without a win in 10 months, finished third of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford (5/1) 22 days ago, racing freely before keeping on late. Has fallen below previous successful mark now TFRHHHII BHA53
4 WEE MARY (IRE) (9) 600-441 D
B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Ty Rock Brandy (IRE)
4 9-6 (3)
Paul Mulrennan
Mr D. Laverty Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Br D. Laverty & T. Heatrich
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown mixed form for this yard but returned to winning ways when first of 8 in conditions race at Newcastle (7/2) 9 days ago. Hood removed and can make presence felt back in a handicap. TFRHHHHI BHA51
5 FLICKA’S GIRL (GB) (18) 0600-41 CD
Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Queenoftheclyde (IRE)
Dare To Dream Racing
4 9-6 (2)
Paddy Bradley
Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice a winner at this course and distance, found form in recent weeks, successful last time in 7-runner conditions race at Chelmsford City (3/1) 18 days ago, relishing positive tactics. Returns to a handicap and ought to remain competitive now back in the groove TFRHHHHI BHA51
6 COLORS OF FREEDOM (GB) (14) 42-2222 CD BF 6 9-4 (9)
Ch m Mayson - Scarborough (IRE)
Luke Morris
Lynn Cullimore Joe Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in previous 5 starts, second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (13/8 fav) 14 days ago, led until headed near line and beaten a neck by well-backed rival. Can give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA49
7 KIPP KELLY (GB) (29) 24522-5
5 9-3 (5)
B g Time Test - Tahlia Ree (IRE) Lewis Edmunds Mr Paddy Barrett Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br P. E. Barrett Askew & Barrett (Pulses) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden, fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (28/1) 29 days ago after 7 months off. Showed promise despite trouble in running but not sure to back that up TFRHHHII BHA48
B g Mukhadram - Assertive Agent
Wedgewood Estates
Br Lunways Farm Stud
Marco Ghiani
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Out of form of late, eighth of 12 in conditions race at Chelmsford (17/2) 25 days ago. Well-treated on best form and worth noting for support with cheekpieces back on TFRHHHHH BHA47
9 KENTO (GB) (91) 033006- CD
Gr g Kuroshio (AUS) - Jillolini
LPOG22 & Partner
5 9-1 (7)
Jack Doughty
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br D. R. Botterill & E. Boumans racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (17/2) 91 days ago and ran better than last time Needs to improve further to feature. TFRHHIII BHA46
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Flicka’s Girl (GB), 5-1 Wee Mary (IRE), 11-2 Colors of Freedom (GB), 13-2 What What What (GB), 7-1 My Genghis (GB), 9-1 Some Nightmare (IRE), 12-1 Kipp Kelly (GB), 16-1 Kento (GB), 20-1 Forest Gunner (IRE)
CHECK YOUR BETTING TICKETS
Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets upon receipt as mistakes cannot be rectified after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will only be made on production of the original ticket Tickets remain valid for one month.
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Racegoers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until ‘WEIGHED IN’ has been announced over the loud speaker.
FOURTH RACE 6.30
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BET £10 GET £40 WITH BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7100 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (109 wins from 1143 runners, 10%) runs FRANCESI & YOUARENOTFORGIVEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (6 wins from 55 runners, 11%) runs FRANCESI & YOUARENOTFORGIVEN
WEIGHTWATCHER: ERNIE’S VALENTINE won off a handicap mark of 78, his rating is now down 8lb to 70. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAO SHANG WONG trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 155 miles.
LATIN has won his last three starts at this track and defied a penalty to complete his hat-trick with a short-head success 17 days ago Thriving and tactically versatile, he’s fancied to defy a 4lb rise. Francesi continues in good heart despite being unable to complete his own hat-trick here recently, while Mr Nugget also has three AW wins this season.
1-2-3: 1.LATIN (IRE) 2.FRANCESI (IRE) 3.MR NUGGET
1 ERNIE’S VALENTINE (GB) (16) 2134-52 CD 7 9-9 (5)
Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Eastern Destiny
The Bumblebees and Partners
Br Worksop Manor Stud
Phoebe Edwards (7)
Ross Burdon, Newmarket
Rb Racing Syndicate, Kwiff - Spryme Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at this C&D 70 days ago, bounced back to be second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (15/2) 16 days ago. Will continue to give a good account. TFRHHHII BHA70
2 LATIN (IRE) (17) 314-111 CD
5 9-8 (6)
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Hazakiyra (IRE) Paddy Bradley
GTS Racing James Owen, Newmarket
Br Lynch Bages Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon his last 3 starts, all at Wolverhampton. First of 8 in handicap (16/5) 17 days ago, defying a penalty to complete the hat-trick with a short-head success. Thriving and tactically versatile, should continue to give a good account despite being up 4lbs. TFRHHHHH BHA69
3 FRANCESI (IRE) (17) 133-112
Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Show Me The Music
SF Racing Club
7 9-7 (9)
Myla Coppins (7)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Ennistown Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW In good form, winning twice before second of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton over 9f (9/2) 17 days ago running under penalty. Can remain competitive TFRHHHHI BHA68
4 MAO SHANG WONG (IRE) (23) 052-0
4 9-7 (1)
B g Too Darn Hot - Moment of Silence (IRE) David Nolan
JCG Chua & Akela Thoroughbreds Limited
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Forenaghts Stud Akela Plant Hire Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced gelding who finished 10th in maiden before eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (13/2) 23 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA68
5 FIRST GREYED (IRE) (17) 0441-00 CD
8 9-6 (7)
Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Hidden Girl (IRE) Robert Havlin
Mr Gareth Cheshire
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Knocktoran, A.Mouknass, Ecurie Pandora Valley Water Services Ltd, Cheshire Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a handicap at this course 34 days ago in good style but eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (28/1) 17 days ago, refused to settle and never landed a blow. Settling has been an issue in recent starts TFRHHHII BHA67
6 MR NUGGET (GB) (10) 521-351 CD
B g Oasis Dream - Surcingle (USA)
9-6 (3)
Rowan Scott Amo Racing Limited
David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Lofts Hall Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Has 3 wins this AW season, most recently winning 1st of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (11/4) 10 days ago from a more positive ride Up 3lbs but can continue to give a good account. TFRHHHII BHA67
7 YOUARENOTFORGIVEN (GB) (34) 615030- CD 8 9-5 (12)
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Spiliada (FR) Jack Doughty
Mr D. J. Oseman Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Stilvi Compania & A Jathiere Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Wolverhampton last October and ran well when third 49 days ago, unlucky not to finish closer Ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7/1) 34 days ago, dwelt and raced freely off the pace, never dangerous Below last winning mark TFRHHHII BHA66
8
TORALOU (IRE) (42) 221030-
5 9-5 (10)
B m U S Navy Flag (USA) - By Jupiter Joe Leavy
Mike Harris Racing Club Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Redpender Stud Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Won maiden last August but hasn’t won in 3 runs since, seventh of 8 in handicap here (15/2) 42 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA66
9 LESSAY (IRE) (7) 126-063 C
B g Churchill (IRE) - For Now (IRE)
5 9-4 (4)
Paul Mulrennan
Morris and Allan Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon here 58 days ago before struggling in subsequent runs, but showed signs of returning to form when third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton over 7f (5/1) 7 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA65
10 BEAMING LIGHT
(GB) (16) 03604-4
6 9-3 (11)
B g Harbour Law - Beaming Lewis Edmunds
Mr R G Robinson & Mr R D Robinson David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br RG & RD Robinson Dave Loughnane Racing TIMEFORMVIEWBelow summer form and hasn’t won since June Fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11/2) 16 days ago in first-time eyeshields, got closer but still a notch or two below best TFRHHIII BHA64
11 IMPLIED VOLATILITY (IRE) (17) 00400-0
4 8-10 (2)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Transhumance (IRE) Darragh Keenan
A. C. O’Keeffe Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Niarchos Family Equine Products UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWinless in 9 starts and struggled on latest start, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6/1) 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA57
12 MOORETOWN LAD
(IRE) (27) 060/00-4 D 6 8-9 (8)
B g Footstepsinthesand - Fastnet Lady (IRE)
Grace McEntee
Seamus Devlin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Michael Smith
TIMEFORMVIEW Fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (150/1) 27 days ago, keeping on Yet to win since last August TFRHHIII BHA56
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Visor worn by No. 2, 5. Eyeshields worn by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Stewards Note:
MOORETOWN LAD: Following its run on 6/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Latin (IRE), 6-1 Ernie’s Valentine (GB), 13-2 Mr Nugget (GB), 7-1 Francesi (IRE), 9-1 Lessay (IRE), 10-1 Beaming Light (GB), 14-1 Youarenotforgiven (GB), 16-1 Mao Shang Wong (IRE), 18-1 Implied Volatility (IRE), 22-1 Toralou (IRE), 33-1 First Greyed (IRE), 80-1 Mooretown Lad (IRE)
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FIFTH RACE 7.00
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE MIDNITE: BUILT FOR 2026 NOT 2006 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (109 wins from 1143 runners, 10%) runs POETIC FORCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (6 wins from 55 runners, 11%) runs POETIC FORCE
WEIGHTWATCHER: SPEC OF LIGHT won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 5lb to 62. LONGEST TRAVELLER: POWERFUL RESPONSE trained by G Harker, Thirsk, 142 miles.
A case can be made for a few of these but CORUNDUM rates the pick of the weights on the back of a very good second here so is taken to get off the mark at the chief expense of in-form C&D winner Stipulation. Multiple course scorer Poetic Force can also have a say. 1-2-3:
1.CORUNDUM 2.STIPULATION (IRE) 3.POETIC FORCE (IRE)
B g New Bay - Danamight (IRE) Luke Morris Horn and Trumpet Lads & S & A Mares
Br Max Morris
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win here in September. Good 1 1/4 lengths third of 9 to Magic Runner in handicap (10/3) at this C&D 17 days ago, nearest finish Ought to be thereabouts. TFRHHHHI BHA65
2 SPEC OF LIGHT (GB) (16) 00535-0 4 9-6 (5)
B g Muhaarar - Beaming Rowan Scott
Mr R G Robinson & Mr R D Robinson
Br RG & RD Robinson
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 16 days ago. Back down in trip Blinkers on 1st time with work to do TFRHHIII BHA62
3 CORUNDUM (GB) (27) 00405-2
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Crystal Gal (IRE)
Mr and Mrs A. E. Pakenham
5 9-6 (6)
Rob Hornby
Lucy Wadham, Newmarket
Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Brown & Brown
TIMEFORMVIEW9/2, good second of 9 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 27 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently Bold showing is on the cards from an unchanged mark in his bid for a breakthrough success. TFRHHHHH BHA62
4 MAGIC RUNNER (GER) (10) 146-613 CD
4 9-5 (10)
B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Magma (GER) Taryn Langley (5)
RC Syndicate XVIII Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Gestut Gorlsdorf William Hill, racingclub.com
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in January. 13/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA61
5 POETIC FORCE (IRE) (18) 2235-45 CD 12 9-5 (2)
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Obligada (IRE)
Mr A. W. Carroll
Myla Coppins (7)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br S. J. Macdonald Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW5-time course winner Not seen to ideal effect when fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 15/2) 18 days ago, left poorly placed Needs considering eased 2lb now. TFRHHHII BHA61
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Aja (IRE)
Mr M Gilgeous, Mr C Seeney & Partner
Br Pier House Stud
Sean Kirrane
Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk
TIMEFORMVIEWTwenty one runs since last win in 2024 Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 5/1) 35 days ago. Not ruled out
TFRHHHII BHA
Br Mr C. Marzocco
8 TIGER BEETLE (GB) (44) 0/00046- CD
B g Camelot - Beach Frolic
Mr T. Faulkner
Robert Havlin
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Highclere Stud and Floors Farming Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW A 3-time C&D winner but he arrives under a cloud, only sixth of 10 in handicap (66/1) at this course (12.2f) 44 days ago. Back down in trip Others are preferred TFRHHIII BHA60
9 THE DARK BARON (IRE) (17) 41332-3 CD
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Baroness (IRE) Laura Coughlan (3)
(7)
Mr R. J. Manning Kathy Turner, Sherborne
Br Gigginstown House Stud Beaver Electrical Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in October. 10/3, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 17 days ago. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA59
10 LAUNCESTON (IRE) (163) 600/240-
8-9 (4)
Ch g Australia - My Order Nicola Currie S Keable L Cullimore G Tuck Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Douglas Stevenson
TIMEFORMVIEWA modest maiden for Sir Mark Prescott and has offered little in a trio of runs over hurdles for his new yard, ninth in novice hurdle at Wincanton 18 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA51
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 7.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Stipulation (IRE), 5-1 Corundum (GB), 13-2 The Dark Baron (IRE), 7-1 Magic Runner (GER), Powerful Response (IRE), 15-2 Law Supreme (FR), 16-1 Poetic Force (IRE), 20-1 Spec of Light (GB), 22-1 Launceston (IRE), 40-1 Tiger Beetle (GB)
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SIXTH RACE 7.30
TWO MILES ABOUT 120 YARDS [16F ABT 120YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7100 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Williams (55 wins from 433 runners, 13%) runs GREEN TEAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (6 wins from 52 runners, 12%) runs MARKET HOUSE
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: KING’S CRUISER trained by M Botti & MARKET HOUSE trained by J Owen, both Newmarket, 125 miles.
FRANCESCO BARACCA ended 2025 with a taking victory here and a 3lb rise in the weights doesn’t look sufficient from preventing him from following up East End Girl is weighted to go well and next on the list ahead of Market House, Civil Law and Easter Icon.
1-2-3: 1.FRANCESCO BARACCA 2.EAST END GIRL 3.MARKET HOUSE (IRE)
1 FLEURMAN (IRE) (86) 05/5460- CD
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Fleur de Nuit (IRE)
Patrick Morris
Br Fleur Partnership
Paddy Bradley
Patrick Morris, Prescot
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fourteen runs since last win in 2023 150/1, last of 10 in handicap at this course (14f) 86 days ago. Others appeal more TFRHHIII BHA75
2 FRANCESCO BARACCA (GB) (34) 061301- CD 5 9-13 (5)
Br g Golden Horn - Bella Ferrari
Jack Nicholls (5)
The Saddleworth Players Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Br Biddestone Stud Ltd ABM Catering Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW A three-time winner in 2025 who signed off with victory in 8-runner handicap here (14f) 34 days ago, overcoming pace bias to score with plenty in hand Up 3lb but big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA74
3 MARKET HOUSE (IRE) (51) 112215- 6 9-11 (8)
B g Tamayuz - Saree
THREE FARMERS
Br Ballygallon Stud Limited
Sean Dylan Bowen
James Owen, Newmarket
The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORMVIEW Three wins from 7 runs last year 33/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 51 days ago. Significantly back up in trip Tongue strap back on and in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA72
4 EASTER ICON (GB) (280) 0/150/11- CD
Ch g Sixties Icon - Vive Ma Fille (GER)
7 9-7 (4)
George Bass
Mrs S. Bullock Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Jonathan Mitchell Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 150/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (15.7f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Fair on the Flat (good record on AW) so needs considering TFRHHHII BHA68
5 CIVIL LAW (IRE) (34) 040066- C
9 9-7 (6)
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune (FR) Lewis Edmunds
ROGER & SUE TEAL
Roger Teal, Lambourn
Br Ecurie Des Monceaux Borras Construction Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time course winner Fair sixth of 8 to Francesco Baracca in handicap at this course (14f, 20/1) 34 days ago. Can give a good account. TFRHHHII BHA68
6 GREEN TEAM (FR) (56) 314050- C
B g Wootton Bassett - On The Line (FR)
7 9-6 (3)
Edward Greatrex
Six for Joy Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Haras d’Etreham et al House of Cavani
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Three wins from 11 runs last year 25/1, last of 7 in handicap at this course (14f) 56 days ago so has work to do TFRHHIII BHA67
7 EAST END GIRL (GB) (773) 50/5150//-
9 9-6 (7)
B m Youmzain (IRE) - Bermondsey Girl Cam Hardie Gentech and Fothergill Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth
Br Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f, soft, 8/1) 44 days ago. Handily weighted back on the Flat so she’s a likely player
TFRHHHHI BHA67
8
KING’S CRUISER (GB) (14) 05-0
B c Telescope (IRE) - Baila Me (GER)
Mr Bulent Eskitutuncu
Br Dr Bryan Mayoh
4 8-11 (2)
Marco Ghiani
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Marco Botti Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Ninth of 10 in novice at Kempton (11f, 66/1) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip Makes handicap debut. Could improve
TFRHHIII BHA62
9 SNEAKY BLINDER (FR) (49) 341310- CD 5 8-9 (1)
B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Nouvelle Voie (FR)
M Duthie & T Moynihan
Br Al Shaqab Racing & S.C.E.A Des Prairies
Luke Morris
Robert Stephens, Caldicot
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Four wins from 15 runs last year Latest win here in October. Ninth of 12 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 49 days ago when reportedly finished lame Not written off. TFRHHHII BHA56
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8, 9.
Stewards Note:
FLEURMAN: Following its run on 8/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
SNEAKY BLINDER: Following its run on 15/12/2025 it was reported that the horse finished lame.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Francesco Baracca (GB), 11-2 Market House (IRE), 6-1 Easter Icon (GB), 11-1 East End Girl (GB), 12-1 King’s Cruiser (GB), Sneaky Blinder (FR), 18-1 Civil Law (IRE), 25-1 Green Team (FR), 40-1 Fleurman (IRE)
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SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD THE READ MEG NICHOLLS’ BLOG AT
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Fahey (41 wins from 386 runners, 11%) runs SPIRIT OF MARA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Scott (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs CRIMSON RAMBLER LONGEST TRAVELLER: FICKLE MCSELFISH trained by T Coyle & K Wood, Norton, 146 miles.
ATHENIAN SPIRIT signalled he is ready to get off the mark when a very good Lingfield second recently (form been franked) so looks the way to go Ollie Sangster’s handicap debutante Exhibition Match could emerge as the chief threat, although She’s Crafty is weighted to go well if back on song and Electrocution also needs considering 1-2-3:
1.ATHENIAN SPIRIT (IRE) 2.EXHIBITION MATCH 3.SHE’S CRAFTY (IRE)
1 SHE’S CRAFTY (IRE) (34) 542500-
Ch f Starman - Simply Awesome (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing L and JMR Partners
9-9 (5)
Harry Vigors (7)
Jack Morland, Newmarket
Br Mr S. Gorman Private Jet Media Limited, Middleham Park Racing TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1 and visored/tongue strap on for 1st time, seventh of 8 in nursery at this course (8.6f) 34 days ago. Not taken lightly now tackling 0-55 if back on her A-game TFRHHHII BHA55
2 ATHENIAN SPIRIT (IRE) (19) 5026-22 9-9 (6)
B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Aleneva (IRE)
MPR XXI, S Marris & Rathmoy Racing VII
Br Manor Farm Bloodstock
Luke Morris
William Knight, Newmarket
William Knight Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Very good second of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 19 days ago. Winner has gone in again so he’s a player off the same mark in his attempt for a maiden victory. TFRHHHHH BHA55
3 FRANKALI (GB) (26) 606-3
B f A’Ali (IRE) - Lassies Envoi
Nick Bradley Racing 15 & Partner
9-8 (10)
Sam James
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br Houghton-Cranford Partnership Pete’s Painting
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Creditable third of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 26 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. TFRHHHII BHA54
4 KANES A LOTT (IRE) (26) 06060-6
Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Divert (IRE)
Mr David N Reynolds & Mr C D Watkins
Br Miss S. Von Schilcher
9-7 (2)
Marco Ghiani
Stuart Williams, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW Only sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 5/1) 26 days ago. Visor on 1st time with work to do TFRHHIII BHA53
5 CRIMSON RAMBLER (GB) (112) 0006-
Ch g Bated Breath - Infanta Isabella
The Chriselliam Partnership
Br Stratford Place, Minster & Willow Bldstk
9-6 (7)
Callum Shepherd
George Scott, Newmarket
Stratford Place Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 66/1, last of 6 in novice at Yarmouth (6f) 112 days ago. Blinkered for his handicap debut with plenty more required. TFRHHIII BHA52
6 FICKLE MCSELFISH (GB) (11) 00-04
Ch c Tasleet - Hyacinth (IRE)
Mr Gary Downie
9-5 (11)
David Nolan
Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton
Br Stuart McPhee Lorry Living
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden 25/1, fair fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 11 days ago. Needs to step forward. TFRHHIII BHA51
7 ELECTROCUTION (GB) (14) 0060-02
B g Advertise - Chocco Star (IRE)
9-5 (8)
Joey Haynes Mulligans Racing club
Br Miss C. Banham
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW 33/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, clear of rest Can make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA51
8
SPIRIT OF MARA (FR) (21) 0060-0 9-5 (4)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Marahill Girl (IRE)
Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd
Br L’Hotellerie & Irish National Stud
Cam Hardie
Richard Fahey, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Uphill task TFRHHIII BHA51
9 EXHIBITION MATCH (GB) (14) 000-4 9-4 (9)
B f Showcasing - Game And Set
Nicola Currie
The Exhibition Partnership Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br Coln Valley Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden, best run when fourth of 9 in maiden at this course (6.1f, 150/1) 14 days ago. May do better still now going into handicaps so needs considering TFRHHHHI BHA50
10 MISS AYALA (IRE) (14) 5155-56 D
B f James Garfield (IRE) - Manaahil
Mr M. D. I. Usher
(3)
George Bass
Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Rathbarry Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Chelmsford City in September Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 14 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA48
11 EZERA (IRE) (10) 000-55
B f Oasis Dream - Eshtiya (IRE)
D MacAuliffe, A Don & LDS Bloodstock
Br Ballygallon Stud Limited
9-0 (12)
George Wood
Lemos De Souza, Newmarket
Class1Personnel
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Hampered 2f out when fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 33/1) 10 days ago. Shortlisted.
12 BLUE MOUNTAINS (IRE)
B f Blue Point (IRE) - Fasnela (IRE)
Mr Jonny Allison and Les Boyer
Br Prospect Stables
(14) 0606-43
HHHII BHA45
9-0 (1)
Jack Nicholls (5)
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Marco Botti Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW In-form maiden who posted a solid third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 14 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up again.
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 5. Visor worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
SPIRIT OF MARA: Following its run on 12/1/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
BLUE MOUNTAINS: Following its run on 19/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Athenian Spirit (IRE), 11-2 Electrocution (GB), 17-2 Kanes A Lott (IRE), Blue Mountains (IRE), 11-1 Frankali (GB), 12-1 Exhibition Match (GB), Miss Ayala (IRE), 14-1 She’s Crafty (IRE), 18-1 Crimson Rambler (GB), 28-1 Fickle McSelfish (GB), 33-1 Ezera (IRE), 50-1 Spirit of Mara (FR)
RACE
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 5.00 - THE CREATE YOUR BET BUILDERS AT MIDNITE AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2980 to the winning horse The second to receive £1491, the third £744, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 11lb; 4-y-o 9st 9lb Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after January 24th, 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 January 30th, 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). Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. NOTE: The highest weight stated above will apply at the entry stage and declaration to run stage regardless of the age of the highest rated horse 17 entries at £30. - Closed January 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2590; Second £1295; Third £647; Fourth £324; Fifth £162. (Penalty Value £2980.20) A SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 5.30 - THE MIDNITE ARE UPPING THE BETTING GAME 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, January 27th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 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). Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 11 entries at £50. - Closed January 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.00 - THE MAKE THE MOVE TO
MIDNITE HANDICAP
STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 13 entries, 4 at £6 and 9 at £30. - Closed January 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.30 - THE BET £10 GET £40 WITH BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3716 to the winning horse The second to receive £1743, the third £871, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 17 entries at £35. - Closed January 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.00 - THE MIDNITE: BUILT FOR 2026 NOT 2006 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 18 entries, 1 at £6 and 17 at £30. - Closed January 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.30 - THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3716 to the winning horse The second to receive £1743, the third £871, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Midnite 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 £35. - Closed January 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.00 - THE READ MEG NICHOLLS’ BLOG AT betmgm.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 31st. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 24th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 18 entries at £30. - Closed January 27th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
