FIRST RACE 5.30
MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP 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): D M Loughnane (82 wins from 751 runners, 11%) runs HALLOWED TIME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs WRIST ART LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPUN TO GOLD trained by J Goldie, Glasgow, 285 miles.
YORKSTONE ended a lengthy losing run in classified company at Newcastle 11 days ago and Mick & David Easterby’s 6-y-o gets the nod to follow up back sprinting Instant Bond finally broke his duck at Newcastle earlier in the month and having backed that up since, he can provide most resistance. No Gain and Forever Noah can fight out third.
1-2-3: 1.YORKSTONE 2.INSTANT BOND 3.NO GAIN
B g Intrinsic - Misu Billy
Mr Simon Walker
David Tate Danny Lawson Kevin Broadley Michael Wigham, Newmarket
Br David Tate
TIMEFORMVIEWFinally got off the mark at Newcastle over 6f (3/1) last month and wasn’t disgraced back under a positive ride when third of 8 at the same venue (9/2) 9 days ago. Capable of being competitive TFRHHHHI BHA55
2 ON KEY (GB) (18) 6500-06
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Magic (IRE)
Mr David Dunsdon
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Martin Hughes
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to win in 13 starts and has yet to threaten in 3 outings since joining present stable. Passed over despite tumbling mark and the reapplication of cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA55
3 SPUN TO GOLD (USA) (9) 6-02535 D
B g Justify (USA) - Rumplestiltskin (IRE)
5 11-1 (1)
Mr Henry Callan (3) Belgate Racing Limited Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Br Flaxman Holdings Ltd Gatehouse Property Management Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a hat-trick in October/November but rather in-and-out since, fifth of 8 at Newcastle (5/1) 9 days ago. 4lb below latest winning mark but hard to know what mood he’ll be in TFRHHHII BHA54
4 HALLOWED TIME (IRE) (7) 4050-60 D
B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Groupetime (USA)
Mrs C. Loughnane
Br M. Sinanan
8 11-1 (10)
Mr Jack Loughnane (7)
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORM VIEW Has struggled to be competitive since early last year TFRHIIII BHA54
5 FOREVER NOAH (GB) (10) 212300 D
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Poppet’s Passion
11-1 (9)
Mr Fletcher Yarham
Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd Joey Ramsden, Newark
Br Whatton Manor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Chelmsford scorer in February and good placed efforts at Wolverhampton/Southwell next 2 starts Not so good on both outings this month though, so he needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA54
6 FIRCOMBE HALL (GB) (7) 363513 CD
Ch g Charming Thought - Marmot Bay (IRE)
8 10-12 (8)
Miss Natasha Cookson (5)
Mr P. Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Ace Bloodstock Ltd Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Gambled on and ended lengthy losing run in 9-runner classified event over C&D earlier in the month. Had limitations exposed back in handicap company when third next start so others more appealing from a win perspective. TFRHHHII BHA51
7 YORKSTONE (GB) (11) 4-06421
B g Mayson - La Gessa
6 10-11 (3)
Mr Eireann Cagney Mark Hickling Racing
Br Greg Parsons
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
TIMEFORM VIEW Responded well to first-time cheekpieces when winning 11-runner classified stakes at Newcastle (18/1) 11 days ago. Fancied to back that up returned to a handicap/sprint TFRHHHHH BHA50
8
NOBLE PHOENIX (IRE) (195) 000000-
B g Arizona (IRE) - Ermine And Velvet
4 10-10 (5)
Miss Louise Chance (7)
Mr J. Tucker David Flood, Stow-on-the-Wold
Br Glashare House Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Has made no impact over various trips in 6 handicaps. Readily passed over on return TFRHIIII BHA49
9
CONQUEST
OF POWER (GB) (9) 00-6030 D 6 10-8 (12)
Ch g Cityscape - Birch Cove (FR)
Miss Jacintha Hynes
Br Springcombe Park Stud
Mr James Hills (7)
Mark Usher, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEWStep back in the right direction when third of 10 in classified event over C&D earlier in the month but seemed to find 1m at Southwell stretch him 9 days ago. Back to 6f with blinkers reapplied but the draw could’ve been much kinder TFRHHIII BHA47
10 NO GAIN (GB) (276) 054651-
B f Territories (IRE) - Characterized
4 10-7 (13)
Mr Liam McGaffin (5)
Mr Jack Pearce Adam Kirby, Kirtling
Br Stuart McPhee Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWOpened her account in 7-runner handicap at Les Landes (7f, firm) in Jersey last summer That form isn’t easy to quantify, but she also has a couple of decent pieces of British form to her name and she shouldn’t be underestimated on return for a new handler Stall 13 complicates things though TFRHHHII BHA46
11 WRIST ART (IRE) (37) 033000
9 10-7 (7)
B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Vasoni (IRE) Miss Evie Lee (7)
Mr J Owen
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Mrs Claire Doyle James Owen Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Without a win since 2023 and, though placed twice in January, has run below-par all 3 outings since TFRHHIII BHA46
12 CHIEDOZIE (GB) (26) 00/643-0
Br g Advertise - Valletta Gold (IRE)
5 10-7 (4)
Mr Lewis Kent (3)
Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br Phoenix Thoroughbred Limited Tallon International Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Long-standing maiden who shaped as if needing the run after 14 months off when tenth of 12 at Kempton earlier in the month. TFRHHIII BHA44
13 ELDEYAAR (IRE) (34) 0-45040 CD
Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Wardat Dubai
7 10-7 (2)
Miss Jessica Flint (7)
Northgate Lodge Racing Club Antony Brittain, Warthill
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW On long losing run and failed to build on recent promise when down the field at Southwell last month. TFRHHIII BHA44
2025: MONSIEUR FANTAISIE (IRE) 7 10 2 Miss Rosie Howarth 16-1 (Peter Niven) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 5, 10, 11. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 7, 13.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Instant Bond (GB), 5-1 Yorkstone (GB), 11-2 Spun To Gold (USA), 6-1 Fircombe Hall (GB), 17-2 No Gain (GB), 14-1 Forever Noah (GB), 16-1 Eldeyaar (IRE), 20-1 On Key (GB), 40-1 Hallowed Time (IRE), Conquest of Power (GB), Wrist Art (IRE), 50-1 Chiedozie (GB), 200-1 Noble Phoenix (IRE) RACE RESULT:
SECOND
THE MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE
MAIDEN 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): R & P Fahey (40 wins from 376 runners, 11%) runs NOBLE GENTLEMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs ROYAL POETRY LONGEST TRAVELLER: GRIS DE CHINE trained by W Kittow, Cullompton, 149 miles.
SOVEREIGN SPELL could be hard to beat on his return, with potential improver Royal Poetry a clear next best
1 JUBILEE TIME (GB) (40) 03 4 10-2 (1)
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Tan Tan Taylor Fisher
Mr M. D. I. Usher
Mark Usher, Lambourn
Br Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Due Diligence gelding showed a bit more than on debut when 13 lengths third of 5 at Kempton but will be better off in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 COSMIC JIVE (IRE) (-)
Ch g Starman - Hat (USA) George Downing
David Ward
Br Stephen Sullivan
Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn
ABM Catering Facilities Management
TIMEFORMVIEW32,000gnsfoal,Starmangelding Half-brotherto3winners,including6f-11/4mwinnerRoyalRobbinsand2-y-o6f/7fwinnerMissFascinator Dam,lightlyraced in USA, half-sister to smart 1m winner Fathayer out of Oaks d’Italia winner Bright Generation. Yard’s newcomers are worth a market check TFRHHHII BHA-
3 LIGHTNING HOOVES (GB) (159) 60-
B g Tasleet - Sweet Lady Rose (IRE)
Mr David Botterill & Mr Patrick Moorhead
Br D. R. Botterill
3 9-3 (5)
George Wood
Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Tasleet didn’t show much in pair of starts last autumn and has been gelded in the interim. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 NOBLE GENTLEMAN (IRE)
(11) 00
B g Supremacy (IRE) - Hundredsnthousands (IRE)
3 9-3 (6)
Harry Russell Ventura Racing & Burton Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton
Br Mrs Diane Williams
TIMEFORM VIEW €24,000 Supremacy gelding fared no better than on debut when 33/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Newcastle (6f) 11 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 ROMEO’S GUARDIAN (GB) (4) 0
B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Woke Media (USA)
3 9-3 (7)
Jason Hart Cotter, Graham, Owen
Br August Farms LLP
Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW €48,000 Sergei Prokofiev colt showed only greenness on Chelmsford debut 4 days ago and he’s unlikely to make any impact this side of handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 SOVEREIGN
SPELL
(IRE) (199) 20D3-
B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dalanijujo (IRE)
Amo Racing Limited
Br Christopher Hirst
3 9-3 (8)
David Egan
Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW120,000 gns Invincible Spirit colt. First past post in 5f Windsor novice (subsequently disqualified for banned substance) and improved when third in a strong-looking nursery at Doncaster (6f) in September. Similar performance may be enough to take this TFRHHHHH BHA85
7 THE JACKAL (GB) (-)
3 9-3 (2)
B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Enchanted Linda Jack Mitchell
Cunningham Thoroughbreds & Haven’t A Pot James Keane, Newmarket
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW70,000 gns yearling, 16,000 gns 2-y-o, Sergei Prokofiev gelding Half-brother to winner up to 7f Havana Ball. Dam, 5f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Morache Music Debutant from fledgling yard is worth a second look in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA-
1.SOVEREIGN SPELL (IRE) 2.ROYAL POETRY (IRE) 3.GRIS DE CHINE
Gr f Havana Grey - Dilgura
Gris de Chine Partnership
Marco Ghiani
Stuart Kittow, Cullompton
Br Stuart Kittow & Russell Ingham Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWHavana Grey filly (yard have had success with the family) was given a considerate introduction when fifth of 8 in C&D novice, having been poorly placed Will improve, most likely in handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 ROYAL POETRY (IRE) (124) 3-
Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Zabeel Queen (IRE)
Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid
Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
3 8-12 (4)
Joe Leavy
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
TIMEFORMVIEWLope De Vega filly. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to very smart winner up to 1 1/4m Royal Rhyme. Should improve following encouraging debut third in 1m Southwell novice in November and the drop back to sprinting is likely to be a benefit given how she travelled that day. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2025: DOUBLE RUSH (IRE) 3 9 3 Jason Watson 8-11 (Charles Hills) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Sovereign Spell (IRE), 9-4 Royal Poetry (IRE), 12-1 Romeo’s Guardian (GB), Gris de Chine (GB), 14-1 Cosmic Jive (IRE), 20-1 The Jackal (GB), 100-1 Jubilee Time (GB), Lightning Hooves (GB), Noble Gentleman (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) has allocated £77.1m in prize money for 2026. Since 2000 HBLB has invested £1.5bn in prize money to support the British horseracing industry
THIRD RACE 6.30
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE MIDNITE AINT YOUR
GRANDADS BOOKIE
HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (120 wins from 1207 runners, 10%) runs ANNEXATION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (9 wins from 68 runners, 13%) runs ANNEXATION LONGEST TRAVELLER: DAWN OF LIBERATION trained by R Carr, Stillington, 134 miles.
AL DURRY took another step forward when opening her account at Southwell in October and with further progress on the cards, Owen Burrows’ 4-y-o gets the nod to make a winning handicap debut at the expense of Serious Look, who racked up his fourth course success with a career best on return 4 weeks ago Arcturus Flame and Boubyan are another couple worth considering, too.
1-2-3: 1.AL DURRY 2.SERIOUS LOOK (IRE) 3.ARCTURUS FLAME (IRE)
1 AL DURRY (GB) (158) 321-
B f American Pharoah (USA) - Vale Dori (ARG)
Strawberry Fields Stud
Callum Rodriguez
Owen Burrows, Lambourn
Br Essafinaat UK Ltd Strawberry Fields Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressed with each start as a 3-y-o, culminating in 1m maiden win after 5 months off at Southwell in October. Returns from another absence for her handicap debut and is open to further improvement TFRHHHHH BHA80
2 TRIBAL WISDOM (IRE) (17) 450265 CD
Ch g Frankel - Zindaya (USA)
David Probert
Mr Patrick Kelly Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Fifth Avenue Bloodstock Corbally Holdings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times towards the end of last year and soon left behind a lesser effort when second of 11 at Southwell in February. Not ideally placed on both subsequent starts so is quite probably in better heart than recent form figures suggest. TFRHHHII BHA79
3 ARCTURUS FLAME (IRE) (117) 225263- 4 9-6 (4)
B g Too Darn Hot - Kitty Love (USA) Finley Marsh
Ambrose Racing Club Ltd
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Componix Global Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising start for new connections, finishing an extremely close third of 11 in a handicap at Kempton in December Unexposed on all-weather and is of interest back from a break. TFRHHHII BHA77
4 CRIMINAL (GB) (10) 4233-00 4 9-5 (10)
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Alea Iacta
The Golfers & Partner
Oliver Hoodless (7)
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Miss K. Rausing Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPlenty of promise last year but yet to fire since returning from a break, forced wide throughout when ninth of 12 at this C&D (11/1) 10 days ago. Handicapper eases his grip and an inexperienced apprentice takes over. TFRHHHII BHA76
5 PATROL (IRE) (142) 553005- C 4 9-5 (8)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Laurelita (IRE)
Quest Thoroughbreds - Patrol
David Egan
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Manister House Stud Yellow Lodge Ltd.
TIMEFORMVIEWRan to his best on all-weather when third of 10 over 1 1/2m here in October but struggled to get competitive next 3 starts, too lit up early when fifth of 10 over 1 3/4m when last seen the following month. Now back down significantly in trip for his return (hood discarded) TFRHHIII BHA76
6 DAWN OF LIBERATION (IRE) (179) 233060- 7 9-4 (3)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Danetime Out (IRE)
James Sullivan Ruth Carr Racing Club Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Bec Bloodstock William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWHad a good spell at the start of last summer but rather went off the boil Handicapper given him a chance if ready to roll on return TFRHHIII BHA75 7 LORDSBRIDGE BLU (GB) (125) 534001- CD
B g Havana Grey - Tempting Kieran O’Neill
Mr Roger & Mrs Suzie Beadle S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket
Br R Beadle
TIMEFORMVIEW
8
SERIOUS LOOK (IRE) (28) 10262-1 CD
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Fregate First
Mr T. Faulkner
6 9-1 (11)
Robert Havlin
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Yeomanstown Stud Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Racked up his fourth course success with a career best on return from 9 weeks off here earlier in the month, nailing one that set a modest pace on the line 3lb rise shouldn’t prove insurmountable TFRHHHHI BHA72
9 KING’S HAND (GB) (12) 5-03124
B g Kingman - Entity
Mr J. E. Parr
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
4 8-12 (7)
Luke Morris
Joseph Parr, Newmarket
Joseph Parr Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Lingfield over 1 1/4m in January, then improved when second there 30 days ago on first run for new yard Too free but showed enough to suggest he remains in form when fourth of 8 at Kempton (11/4) 12 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA69
10 NEDITA (IRE) (30) 50000-0
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Adaptation
5 8-12 (13)
Paul Mulrennan
Queensbury racing Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Ballyhane
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran no sort of race on return/yard debut at Southwell last month. TFRHIIII BHA69
11 BOUBYAN (IRE) (9) 05-6015
B g Churchill (IRE) - Double Fantasy (GER)
Mr Matthew Taylor
4 8-10 (5)
Jason Watson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Rockfield Farm Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPatchy form since joining this yard but returned to form to win a muddling event here over 1 1/4m at Newcastle earlier in the month. Backed up that effort returned to 1m when fifth of 11 there 9 days ago so certainly not out of things TFRHHHII BHA67
12 ERNIE’S VALENTINE (GB) (10) 525504 CD BF 7 8-10 (9)
Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Eastern Destiny Phoebe Edwards (7)
The Bumblebees and Partners Ross Burdon, Newmarket
Br Worksop Manor Stud RB Racing Syndicate, Kwiff - Spryme Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to meet market expectations when fourth of 9 here 10 days ago, keeping on having been forced wide entering straight Below last winning mark though and not one to write off. TFRHHHII BHA67
13 ANNEXATION
(FR) (12) 0-05565 D
10 8-5 (2)
B g Wootton Bassett - Scarlet Sonnet (IRE) Jack Doughty
Northway Lodge Racing Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Ecurie Skymarc Farm Patrico Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won back to back over 1 1/4m on turf last autumn but hasn’t really threatened on all-weather in recent months.
TFRHHIII BHA62
2025: MR BALOO (IRE) 4 9 8 Joe Leavy 11-8 (Richard Hannon) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11. Stewards Note:
KING’S HAND: Following its run on 18/3/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
NEDITA: Following its run on 28/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Al Durry (GB), 11-2 Arcturus Flame (IRE), 7-1 Lordsbridge Blu (GB), 15-2 Serious Look (IRE), 14-1 Tribal Wisdom (IRE), King’s Hand (GB), 16-1 Boubyan (IRE), 18-1 Ernie’s Valentine (GB), 20-1 Patrol (IRE), 33-1 Criminal (GB), 40-1 Dawn of Liberation (IRE), 50-1 Annexation (FR), 100-1 Nedita (IRE)
RECORD TIMES
5f Quatrieme Ami (GB) (2yo) 13Nov15
6f Mubakker (USA) (2yo) 01Nov18
1m6f Tribal Art (IRE) (3yo+) 19Apr22
FOURTH RACE 7.00
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS FOR THREE YRS OLD
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): J Owen (48 wins from 234 runners, 21%) runs CAUSING PROBLEMS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs CAUSING PROBLEMS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BERGAMO GOLD trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
The switch to handicaps/longer trips is likely to see CAUSING PROBLEMS in a much better light and he can deny Bergamo Gold a hat-trick Risk Averse Rebel has been shaping well here and shouldn’t be discounted.
1.CAUSING PROBLEMS (IRE) 2.BERGAMO GOLD (IRE) 3.RISK AVERSE REBEL (IRE)
1 LUX AETERNA (GB) (98) 600-
B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Sassy Dresser
The Trip to Syndicate and Partners
Br Chasemore Farm
David Egan
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
Ed Dunlop Racing Ltd, Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWSon of Sergei Prokofiev (90,000 gns yearling) failed to match form shown for Kevin Philippart De Foy (having been sold for 15,000 gns) when well held eighth of 12 at Lingfield on stable debut in December Gelded since but opening mark looks stiff. TFRHHIII BHA65
2 BERGAMO GOLD (IRE) (17) 54-5211 CD 9-8 (4)
B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Bergamask (USA)
Kingsley Park 41
Jason Hart
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br V. Tymoshenko & A. Milovanov Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWImproving filly followed up her Lingfield success with a cosy C&D victory (under a penalty) last time Should be well positioned given how this is likely to unfold and sure to make a bold bid for the hat-trick TFRHHHHI BHA64
3 CAUSING PROBLEMS (IRE) (130) 660-
B g New Bay - Stage Call (IRE)
The Gredley Family
9-8 (5)
Luke Morris
James Owen, Newmarket
Br China Horse Club International Ltd Unex Group
TIMEFORMVIEWSon of New Bay (120,000 gns 2-y-o) settled better under a considerate ride on qualifying run at Lingfield (7f) in November and having been gelded since (also wears first-time hood), he could prove a different proposition upped markedly in trip for handicap debut TFRHHHHH BHA64
4 WIND SUMMER (IRE) (18) 0023-02
9-7 (1)
Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Dawning (IRE) Pat Cosgrave
Mr Ismail Mohammed Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket
Br Mr B. O’Neill Dubai Racing Club
TIMEFORMVIEW No Nay Never gelding ran well behind an easy winner in Chelmsford maiden (1m) last time, and while his mark looks fair, he does have stamina to prove over this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA63
5 FRUSTRATION (GB) (21) 00-0
9-4 (3)
B f Ulysses (IRE) - Ozone Kindly George Wood
Mr Mohammed Ali Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
Equine Products UK Ltd, Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Ulysses filly only ran to a modest level for James Owen and offered little on stable debut/ reappearance (200/1) at this track last time Improvement needed on handicap bow. TFRHHIII BHA60
6 PANGBOURNE (GB) (21) 0502
9-1 (6)
B f Planteur (IRE) - Gold Ribbon Jack Nicholls (5)
Mr Jordan Souster
Br Mark Goggin
Roger Teal, Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEWRidden more positively when improved second of 11 on handicap debut here last time, and while she was well positioned, this extra distance should only benefit (dam a half-sister to smart winner for this yard Ocean Wind). TFRHHHII BHA57
7 RISK AVERSE REBEL (IRE) (17) 0006-33
8-8 (2)
B c Starman - Cin Cin (IRE) Gina Mangan
MAP ROOM Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
Br Parc Partnership Far Logistics Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWBacked up a promising handicap debut here when 1 length third behind Bergamo Gold over C&D last time, carried head awkwardly but finished to good effect from a less-than-ideal position Now 3lb better off with that rival and needs considering TFRHHHHI BHA50
2025: ROMANTIC SPIRIT (FR) 3 9 1 Harry Davies 14-1 (David Menuisier) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 3.
Stewards Note:
CAUSING PROBLEMS: Following its run on 20/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bergamo Gold (IRE), 7-2 Causing Problems (IRE), 9-2 Risk Averse Rebel (IRE), 13-2 Pangbourne (GB), 15-2 Wind Summer (IRE), 16-1 Lux Aeterna (GB), 28-1 Frustration (GB) RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
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FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS]
FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Watson (47 wins from 370 runners, 13%) runs LAYLA LIZ TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Dr R Newland & J Insole (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs ANGEL NUMBERS LONGEST TRAVELLERS: OPHELIA GRACE trained by K P De Foy, SAM’S HOPE trained by M Dunne, SAUCY JANE trained by J Morland - all Newmarket, 125 miles.
MOE’S LEGACY made a winning return over C&D 10 days ago and a 3lb higher mark shouldn’t prove insurmountable She gets the nod over Layla Liz, who has a lengthy absence to overcome but was progressive when last seen in early-2025. Angel Numbers took her form up a notch when runner-up on reappearance earlier in the month and she can edge out Saucy Jane for minor honours
1 LAYLA LIZ (IRE) (406) 121/2- CD
B f Inns of Court (IRE) - War Bride (GER)
Mr C. R. Hirst
Luke Morris
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Brendan Kearney Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive in novices, winning twice, latterly comfortably over C&D on Boxing Day 2024 Ran well making handicap debut under a typically positive ride when finding one too strong over C&D a couple of months later and not seen since Remains capable of better despite the absence. TFRHHHHI BHA87
2 NAD ALSHIBA GREEN (IRE) (192) 312060- D
Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Royal Rose (IRE)
Rob Hornby
J & A Young (Racing) Limited Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jayplas
TIMEFORMVIEWNottingham winner last June but wasn’t up to the task stepping out of handicaps in Listed event at Ayr (12/1) when last seen in September Has since switched yards and makes all-weather debut TFRHHHII BHA86
3 SAM’S HOPE (GB) (16) 5-11502 C D 6 9-8 (4)
B m Awtaad (IRE) - Delightful Belle (USA)
Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Mr D. Morgan and Mr K. J. Parris Martin Dunne, Newmarket
Br Minster Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice in January at Southwell over 5f before finishing second of 6 at the same track (7/1) 16 days ago, bouncing back to best Returns to Wolverhampton where she won twice last season TFRHHHII BHA77
4 MOE’S LEGACY (GB) (10) 44365-1 CD 5 9-6 (5)
Gr m Havana Grey - Powerful Dream (IRE)
Cdm Media Usa Inc
Br Sue Bradley
Jason Watson
Ronald Harris, Chepstow
TIMEFORM VIEW Proved at least as good as ever as she made a winning return after 5 months off over C&D (25/1) 10 days ago. She ought to remain competitive following a 3lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA75
5 OPHELIA GRACE (IRE) (147) 2124- D
B f Starman - Herb of Grace (IRE)
Amo Racing Limited
Br Ballyvolane Stud & Tally Ho Stud
3 9-2 (8)
David Egan
Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed debut promise when successful at Southwell in August but failed to match that level on nursery debut over C&D in November Makes return after 5 months off and it remains very early days TFRHHIII BHA83
6 SAUCY JANE (GB) (26) 46266-4 D
B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Sea Horn (FR)
Nick Bradley Racing 16 and JMR Partners
8-13 (1)
Sam James
Jack Morland, Newmarket
Br Sea Horn Partnership Indication Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWBlitzed her rivals from the front in a Beverley maiden (5f) last May and matched that form after 6 months off when fourth of 8 in a Kempton handicap recently (all-weather debut) Entitled to come on from that here TFRHHHII BHA80
7 ANGEL NUMBERS (IRE) (17) 52503-2 D 3 8-9 (3)
Gr f Profitable (IRE) - First Smile (IRE)
Jack Doughty The Tempest Grey Partnership Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed improved form after 4 months off when second of 9 over C&D (18/1) 17 days ago, the key being her ability to settle better than on her final few 2025 starts Nudged up 1lb and fancied to be in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA76
LIZ (IRE)
NUMBERS (IRE)
8 NIFTY (IRE) (153) 311653- 3 8-6 (7)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Law Keeper (IRE) Jack Nicholls (5)
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Cherry Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn Br Ballyphilip Stud
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Won twice last June and back to form when third of 9 in a handicap here (6f) last October. Betting should guide expectations on return TFRHHHII BHA73
2025: ORCHID (IRE) 3 9 7 Billy Loughnane 2-1 (George Boughey) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Layla Liz (IRE), 13-2 Sam’s Hope (GB), 15-2 Nad Alshiba Green (IRE), 8-1 Moe’s Legacy (GB), Angel Numbers (IRE), 17-2 Ophelia Grace (IRE), 9-1 Nifty (IRE), 14-1 Saucy Jane (GB)
THE ALWAYS GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM CLASSIFIED 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 (120 wins from 1207 runners, 10%) runs NUTCRACKER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (9 wins from 68 runners, 13%) runs NUTCRACKER
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOOMTOWN LAD trained by M G Quinn, Ireland.
PEBBLE DASH has found his level of late, staying on well when just touched off at Newcastle (7f) 11 days ago This further step back up in trip looks a positive on that evidence and he earns the vote to come out on top. Alpine Sierra is another knocking on the door and feared along with Man Is King. Star of Atlantis also appeals for each-way purposes at forecast longer odds 1-2-3:
1.PEBBLE DASH (IRE) 2.ALPINE SIERRA (IRE) 3.MAN IS KING (IRE)
1 ALPINE SIERRA (IRE) (3) 340022 8 9-9 (10)
Br g Distorted Humor (USA) - Unaccompanied (IRE) Paul Mulrennan
Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Br Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Jim Goldie Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWOn a long losing run but returned to form when runner-up in classified company on penultimate start and even better effort when filling same spot back in handicap at that venue over 1m on Friday. A repeat should see him play a lead role
2 BOOMTOWN LAD (IRE) (49) 0000-0
50
4 9-9 (6)
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Place That Face David Probert
Bluecrew Syndicate
Br Three Sisters Syndicate
M. G. Quinn, Ireland
TIMEFORMVIEW Offered little in 4 maidens in Ireland and always behind on handicap debut over 7f here 7 weeks ago. Improvement required now tackling a longer trip in a first-time visor. TFRHHIII BHA35
3 BOSSY PARKER (IRE) (43) 5-55325 C BF 6 9-9 (3)
Br g Kodiac - Cute Zak Wheatley (3)
Tony Culhane Racing Club
Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Thomas Foy Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s now 25 runs since his last win in 2024 but he’s largely run with credit in recent months, not seeing out the trip ridden closer to the pace when fifth in 1m classified contest at Newcastle 6 weeks ago. Penultimate C&D second gives him claims. TFRHHHII BHA48
4 GALETTE (GB) (48) 560-030
4 9-9 (8)
B f Time Test - Petits Fours Rob Hornby
Mrs D Joly & Partners
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Br Mrs D. Joly, D. Powell & A. Richardson Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden who produced one of her better efforts when third over 7f here 2 starts back but most disappointing when last of 7 in classified company at Lingfield (1m) 7 weeks ago. Passed over. TFRHIIII BHA40
5 LHEBAYEB (GER) (14) 035016 CD
B m Alhebayeb (IRE) - Lady Gabrielle (IRE)
8 9-9 (5)
Jason Hart
Mr Douglas Boddy Richard Price, Hereford
Br Mount Coote Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWStruggles for consistency nowadays but with a hood reapplied, bagged a third C&D success earlier this month. Not in same form back here 2 weeks ago but definite claims if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA50
6 MAN IS KING (IRE) (13) 510332
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Mahlah (IRE)
7 9-9 (1)
Luke Morris
Mr J. Tucker David Flood, Stow-on-the-Wold
Br Ballyhane Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a winning debut for current yard at Chelmsford (1 1/4m) in February and placed on 3 of his 4 subsequent starts, latterly when runner up over 9.5f here 2 weeks ago. Likely to be in the mix again
7 NUTCRACKER (GB) (14) 04-0003
Gr g Outstrip - Sugar Plum Fairy
4 9-9 (7)
William Carson
Wedgewood Estates Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Wedgewood Estates Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Still looking for a first victory but ran one of better races without threatening when third over C&D 2 weeks ago. Likely needs to take another step forward however if he’s to break his duck
8
PEBBLE DASH (IRE) (11) 65-0642
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Zippy Rock (IRE)
4 9-9 (4)
Barry McHugh
Miss E. Johnston Gary Harrison, Langholm
Br Kilfeacle Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden who has found his level of late, seeing the trip out well when second of 11 in classified company at Newcastle (7f) 11 days ago. One of the likelier types back up further in trip TFRHHHHH BHA49
9 SPINNING DANCER
(IRE) (70) 04440-0
Ch f River Boyne (IRE) - Lovely Dancer (IRE)
4 9-9 (2)
Taylor Fisher
Jolly Boys & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Br D. G. Iceton Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who has had plenty of chances and operating below best when last seen, seventh of 11 in classified contest here (9.5f) in January. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA45
10 STAR OF ATLANTIS (IRE) (20) 5030-00 CD 5 9-9 (11)
B m Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Sibling Honour
Finley Marsh
Wintle Racing Club Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who is likely in better heart than her 2 runs suggest this year, shaping better than bare result when eighth behind Lhebayeb over C&D 3 weeks ago, not ideally placed Certainly not one to write off at this level. TFRHHHII BHA49
11 WINGSTAR (IRE) (20) 00-4464
B f Zoustar (AUS) - Sabrewing (IRE)
4 9-9 (9)
George Wood
Apollo Horses I Michael Keady, Newmarket
Br F. Killen
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced filly who produced one of her better efforts when 3 3/4 lengths fourth of 12 to Lhebayeb over C&D 3 weeks ago. However, she’ll need to step up again if she’s to play a prominent role starting out for new stable
2025: BITACORA (IRE) 5 9 9 Sean Levey 3-1 (Daragh Bourke) 11 ran
BHA46
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 11. Visor worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Stewards Note: SPINNING DANCER: Following its run on 19/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Alpine Sierra (IRE), 9-2 Man Is King (IRE), 5-1 Pebble Dash (IRE), 13-2 Bossy Parker (IRE), 7-1 Lhebayeb (GER), 14-1 Nutcracker (GB), 16-1 Wingstar (IRE), 18-1 Boomtown Lad (IRE), 22-1 Star of Atlantis (IRE), 33-1 Spinning Dancer (IRE), 66-1 Galette (GB)
