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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
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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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MONDAY 09 FEBRUARY
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward), CHRISTOPHER BENNETT (Stewards’ Panel Chair) NATHAN GREEN, ANNABELLE JOHNSON, LAWRENCE JORDAN
STARTERS
ROBERT SUPPLE
CIARAN MCKEE
JUDGE
MICHAEL ROBERTS
CLERK OF THE SCALES
PAUL CHAMPION
VETERINARY OFFICER
KATE MAXWELL
SENIOR VETERINARY
SURGEON
SUE TAYLOR
VETERINARY SURGEON
JONATHAN WITHERS
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Dr STUART COWEN
MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr DAVE DAVIES
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HILARY BODEN
EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS
MELANIE SWARBRICK
JOANNA VICKERS
RACHEL BARNETT
LISA COOK
COMMENTATOR
STEWART MACHIN
BETTING RING MANAGER
MIKE STEVEN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DAVID IDESON
GENERAL MANAGER & DESIGNATED
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
ANTHONY GLEDHILL
CLERK OF THE COURSE
FERGUS CAMERON
RACEDAY
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 3.55
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BET £10 GET £40 WITH BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £9000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Evans (55 wins from 478 runners, 12%) runs KNIGHTMARE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S England (4 wins from 16 runners, 25%) runs GENBU
WEIGHTWATCHER: AMAYSMONT won off a handicap mark of 62, his rating is now down 6lb to 56.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BOOMTOWN LAD trained by M G Quinn, Ireland.
MIGHTY RULER has found some form of late and can go well again. Bomb Squad ran a cracker when second at this C&D just 6 days ago and should remain competitive. Invincible Melody should also be thereabouts once more.
1 INVINCIBLE MELODY (IRE) (16) 05-4224
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Roger Sez (IRE)
Jack Dace (5)
Mrs J. Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Melchior & Select Bloodstock Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to win but has run respectably at times, including when second over 7f at Southwell in early January. Fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (5/1) 16 days ago, dived left from stalls and could only run to a similar level as before Back up to 7f. Engaged 2.37 Chelmsford
2 APPETISER (IRE) (21) 40-0
4 9-7 (7)
B f Hello Youmzain (FR) - Entree Callum Hutchinson
Mrs Eimear Grant Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Br Awbeg Stud Unlimited ABM Catering Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced filly making handicap debut, seventh of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (12/1) 21 days ago on return from 9 months off and shaped as if needing the run. Back up in trip should help. TFRHHIII BHA58
3 MIGHTY RULER (IRE) (16) 0005-14 D
4 9-7 (10)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Macau (FR) Paddy Bradley
The Attwater Partnership
Br Con Marnane
Michael Attwater, Epsom
TIMEFORMVIEWWon for the first time at Lingfield 28 days ago, taking advantage of being able to drop into a 0-55 handicap. Fourth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (9/2) 16 days ago, bumped at the start and left poorly placed but remains in good form and finished strongly Player TFRHHHHH BHA58
4 PESSOA (GB) (24) 4260-54 CD
B g Ardad (IRE) - Firebelly
Mr Adrian Wintle
Br Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd
7 9-7 (1)
Taryn Langley (5)
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
TIMEFORMVIEWHas won 4 times at this C&D but without success in 251 days, fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14/1) 24 days ago when taking strong hold and proving one paced. Better suited by AW TFRHHHII BHA58
5 GENBU (GB) (244) 20/0050-
4 9-7 (6)
B g Kameko (USA) - Gypsy Carnival George Wood
URSA Major -England
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Newhall Estate Farm Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has been campaigned over hurdles recently without success and was eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Catterick Bridge (14/1) 19 days ago. Returns to the flat but looks to be going the wrong way. TFRHIIII BHA58
6 KNIGHTMARE (IRE) (19) 0064-20
B g Mehmas (IRE) - French Battle (USA)
4 9-6 (3)
Billy Loughnane
Dave & Emma Evans David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Phoenix Thoroughbred Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWYet to win from 9 starts but ran creditably when runner-up at Kempton (17/2) on first outing since leaving Dylan Cunha. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (8/1) 19 days ago, unable to lead on this occasion First-time visor. TFRHHHII BHA57
7 BOMB SQUAD (IRE) (6) 6236-42 C D
8 9-6 (11)
Gr g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dutch Destiny Hollie Doyle
Derbyshire Racing III
John Mackie, Church Broughton
Br Tally-Ho Stud John Mackie Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent performer at this level with two runner-up efforts in last five starts Second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 6 days ago, ran a cracker with a clearer run through. Should remain competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA57
B m Make Believe - More Lies Ahead (IRE)
Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd
Edmunds
David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Br Mr David Hyland Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed promise when fifth at Newcastle over 8f in January but fifth of 6
(12/1) 27 days ago, failed to build on that, racing freely and weakening final 1f
9 AMAYSMONT (GB) (11) 05500-4 CD
B g Mayson - Montjen (IRE)
Goucher (7)
Mrs A. Frost Kevin Frost, Newark
Br Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t won since November 2024 but looked back in form when fourth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford (8/1) 11 days ago, travelling well and challenging over 1f out before not seeing race out. Better on AW and has won at this C&D previously. TFR
10 MY MATE BEATTIE (IRE) (83) 002340-
B f Kodiac - Wearing Wings Kieran O’Neill Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Ms Debbie O’Shea
TIMEFORMVIEW Left Ed Dunlop having run well on three occasions during autumn but was below form when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (12/1) 83 days ago. Without a win in 19 races. Plenty to prove TFRHHIII BHA49
11 BOOMTOWN LAD (IRE) (89) 0000-
B g Elzaam (AUS) - Place That Face Cam Hardie
Bluecrew Syndicate M. G. Quinn, Ireland
Br Three Sisters Syndicate TIMEFORM VIEW Again ran to a poor level when down the field in a maiden at Dundalk most recent Off a short break and yet to show much, but now starts out in handicaps TFRHIIII BHA35
2025: KING OF SPEED (IRE) 6 9 8 Billy Loughnane 13-8 (Mark Loughnane) 9 ran
Visor worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 10.
Racegoers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until ‘WEIGHED IN’ has been announced over the loud speaker
SECOND RACE 4.25
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD THE READ MEG NICHOLLS’ BLOG AT betmgm.co.uk 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): G Boughey (72 wins from 440 runners, 16%) runs UTMOST GOOD FAITH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Cox (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs HORWICH LONGEST TRAVELLERS: LOMA EXPRESS trained by T Kent & UTMOST GOOD FAITH trained by G Boughey - both Newmarket, 125 miles.
UTMOST GOOD FAITH continued his progress starting out for a new yard at Kempton and can complete a quick hat-trick Dagger Strike has improved since being gelded and came clear of the others when second at Southwell so is feared most ahead of the unbeaten Horwich.
1-2-3: 1.UTMOST GOOD FAITH 2.DAGGER STRIKE (IRE) 3.HORWICH
1
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lovers’ Gait (IRE)
Billy Loughnane Middleham Park Racing CXIII & Partner
George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Aston Mullins Stud & S. Barrow Esq Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive gelding who has won last 2 starts, including handicap at Kempton Park (8/11) 26 days ago on debut for this yard, doing so without fuss despite taking a grip Up 10lb but open to improvement and looks the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA82
2 DAGGER STRIKE (IRE) (37) 6501-2 D
Ch g Starman - Merci Layan (IRE)
(4)
Hollie Doyle
Victorious Forever Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Thomas Hassett JS Bloodstock Consultancy
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved when gelded and got off the mark in nursery at Newcastle in December Ran well under penalty when second of 5 in handicap at Southwell (7/2) 37 days ago, coming clear of the others Up 3lb but open to further improvement TFRHHHHI BHA79
3 HORWICH (GB) (13) 1-1 CD 9-4 (5)
B g Mayson - Hilldale
Mr David W. Armstrong
Br Highfield Farm LLP
Rob Hornby
Clive Cox, Hungerford
Highfield Farm LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWUnbeaten in two starts at this C&D. Successful in novice here (13/8) 13 days ago, putting experience to good use and never facing a serious challenge. Handicap debut represents a stiffer test but remains with potential. TFRHHHHI BHA77
4 LOMA EXPRESS (IRE) (2) 625-32
Ch f Lucky Vega (IRE) - Whisper Dance (USA)
T. J. Kent
Br Stonecross Stud
8-13 (2)
George Wood
T. J. Kent, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Left James Ferguson in December and has had two runs for new stable, finishing second of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (2/1) 2 days ago. Handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA72
5 DOUWANTITRIGHTNOW (IRE) (123) 554-
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Taliyna (IRE)
8-12 (1)
Sam James J Blackburn & Partner 1
Br Tally-Ho Stud
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Sheridan Ny Llp
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced filly making handicap debut Fourth of 9 in novice at Newcastle (20/1) 123 days ago on AW debut, shaped well after dwelling and kept on under pressure from 1f out. Open to further improvement TFRHHHII BHA71
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT 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): J Tate (36 wins from 169 runners, 21%) runs BLUE DEVERON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs TIMESCAPE LONGEST TRAVELLER: TIMESCAPE trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 150 miles.
BLUE DEVERON showed plenty to work on amidst greenness when second at Southwell 10 days ago, diving left from the stalls and hanging in the closing stages but keeping on well He should be better for the experience and is preferred to Timescape, who has a 16-month absence to defy.
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1 PEREGRINE FALCON (IRE) (63) 423336-
B f Showcasing - Fascinating Falcon (IRE)
Billy Loughnane
The Franny Norton Racing Club Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden 12/1 and hooded for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 63 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA64
2 TIMESCAPE (GB) (495) 52/-
4 9-11 (2)
Gr f Havana Grey - Kermouster Sam James Clipper
Br D. R. Tucker
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
TIMEFORMVIEW Much better for debut when second of 3 in novice at Musselburgh (5f, good, 14/1), rallying. That form has worked out well so big shout if ready to go after a long absence TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 ALVIN (IRE) (37) 56-4
B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Boston Beauties (IRE)
3 9-2 (1)
Callum Shepherd
Valmont & Mr M Blencowe George Scott, Newmarket
Br Denis McDonnell George Scott Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Fourth of 8 in novice (9/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 37 days ago, unable to sustain effort Should progress TFRHHHII BHA68
4 BLUE DEVERON (GB) (10) 2
3 9-2 (5)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Deveron (USA) Hector Crouch James Tate Racing Limited James Tate, Newmarket
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW7,000 gns 2-y-o, Blue Point gelding Closely related to 2-y-o 7f winner Dffar and winner up to 7f Hope Cove and half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 9.5f Lamar. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner Close second of 6 in novice at Southwell (5f, 4/1) on debut 10 days ago. Likely to improve TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 SEVEN OF HEARTS (GB) (11) 6
3 8-11 (3)
Ch f Showcasing - Hand On My Heart Rob Hornby Mr C. J. Harper Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Showcasing filly. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f winner Heartache out of useful winner for Clive Cox up to 5f (including at 2 yrs) Place In My Heart. Sixth of 8 in maiden (10/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) on debut 11 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA2025: MEGAPHONE 3 9 9 Billy Loughnane EVENS (George Boughey) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5
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FOURTH RACE 5.30
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CREATE YOUR BET BUILDERS AT MIDNITE 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 (112 wins from 1156 runners, 10%) runs HINT OF HUMOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (6 wins from 54 runners, 11%) runs HINT OF HUMOUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: MINI MAGNA trained by A Brittain, Warthill, 138 miles.
This is wide open and it could pay to side with C&D scorer GENERAL ASSEMBLY to resume winning ways having been ridden too aggressively when sixth at Chelmsford City last time out. Alondra made a positive start for Scott Dixon when third at Newcastle and heads the list of dangers, although Gustav Graves, Thecoffeepoddotco and Hint of Humour all need factoring in too.
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in November 5/2, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 30 days ago, suited by strong pace In the mix once more. TFRHHHII BHA70
2 GENERAL ASSEMBLY (IRE) (32) 01100-6 CD 5 9-9 (6)
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Black Rodded
Marco Ghiani Clare Hobson Racing Partnership
Br J. Hanly
Clare Hobson, Royston
Clare Hobson Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D scorer Latest win at Chelmsford City in November 9/2, sixth of 8 in handicap there (5f) 32 days ago but did too much too soon there. A player off an easing mark here. TFRHHHHH BHA70
3 THECOFFEEPODDOTCO (GB) (11) 422-231 D 4 9-8 (5)
B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Limelite (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing CXVIII & Partner1
Sean Levey
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Mrs E. Roberts Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when getting off the mark in 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 9/4) 11 days ago. Up 4lb but not taken lightly in her current mood. TFRHHHII BHA69
4 ALONDRA (GB) (66) 240533- D
B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Weisse Socken (IRE)
4 9-7 (8)
Kieran O’Neill
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Olly Batchelor Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW On a losing run but not discredited for her new yard (formerly with Charles Hills) when third of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 66 days ago. Can give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA68
5 BEAUMADIER (IRE) (26) 255-362 CD
B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Bird of Light (IRE)
Mr Ben Parish
Br James Foley
6 9-7 (2)
Billy Loughnane
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Three wins from 19 runs last year Got back on track when second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 7/2) 26 days ago. Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA68
6 SPEED OF MAAJID (GB) (32) 2422-20 D
4 9-5 (7)
Ch g Mayson - Jumeirah Star (USA) George Wood
Bottisham Heath Stud Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Br Mr K. Dasmal & Bottisham Heath Stud Robert Cowell Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2025 and never able to land a blow after a poor start when seventh of 8 in handicap (2/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) 32 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA66
7 BASHOLO (IRE) (27) 4101-54 CD 7 9-4 (4)
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
TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged a sixth C&D success in November but below par both runs since, just fourth of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 50/1) 27 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA65
8
GUSTAV GRAVES (GB) (11) 041-446 CD 8 9-1 (1)
B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Bondesire
Big Lachie Syndicate
Br Elwick Stud
Joanna Mason
Derek Shaw, Sproxton
A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSignedofffor2025withaseventhC&Dvictory.Notseentoidealeffectwhensixthof8toThecoffeepoddotco in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 11 days ago, caught wide. One to consider back here eased 1lb. TFRHHHII BHA62
9 STREET LIFE (GB) (2) 44-1325 CD
Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Atheera (IRE)
The Pat Morris Racing Club
Br Lordship Stud
9 8-13 (9)
Ethan Tindall (7)
Patrick Morris, Prescot
TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time C&D winner Three wins from 19 runs last year Latest win at Southwell in January. 9/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) on Saturday Usual cheekpieces left off. TFRHHHII BHA60
10 MINI MAGNA (IRE) (13) 00550-6 D
B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Purple Glow (IRE)
5 8-9 (3)
Tom Kiely-Marshall (5)
Mrs C. Brittain Antony Brittain, Warthill
Br W. Maxwell Ervine
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since his last win in 2023 and only sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA56
2025: COUNSEL 7 9 13 Luke Morris 15-8 (Michael Appleby) 8 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Speed of Maajid (GB), 11-2 Thecoffeepoddotco (GB), 13-2 Hint of Humour (GB), 15-2 Beaumadier (IRE), 8-1 Alondra (GB), 17-2 General Assembly (IRE), 9-1 Street Life (GB), 14-1 Gustav Graves (GB), 33-1 Mini Magna (IRE), 50-1 Basholo (IRE)
FIFTH RACE 6.00
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)
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): D M Simcock (38 wins from 267 runners, 14%) runs BELLE AMIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D M Simcock (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs BELLE AMIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL trained by I Furtado, Easingwold, 144 miles.
David Simcock has his string in excellent nick so his new recruit BELE AMIE, who is favoured at these weights, looks the way to go in her bid for a breakthrough victory Stintino Sunset is on a losing run but rates much the biggest threat on these terms. Endofastorm and Deferred Interest appeal as the pick of the rest in the battle for minor honours
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little after 12 months off when eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 66/1) 36 days ago. Hard to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA50
2 DEFERRED INTEREST (GB) (26) 006-4 5 9-9 (2)
Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Silver Samba Sean Dylan Bowen
The Enchanted Syndicate Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br R. G. & T. E. Levin
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat 50/1, first form when fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 26 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs considering if building on that effort TFRHHHII BHA42
3 ENDOFASTORM (IRE) (14) 135-066 CD 7 9-9 (8)
B m Galileo Gold - Red Fuschia Kieran O’Neill
Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Thomas Foy
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Bath in September 12/1, fair sixth of 10 in minor event at this C&D 14 days ago, doing too much too soon Not ruled out in a change of headgear TFRHHHII BHA47
4 STINTINO SUNSET (GB) (20) 2300-33
6 9-9 (4)
B m Twilight Son - Sunset Kitty (USA) Dylan Hogan
The Stevedores Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket
Br S. Clarke, G. Parsons & A. Wideson Birkett Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since her last win in 2024 but he posted a good third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 15/2) 20 days ago, making her effort earlier than ideal. Can go well at these weights TFRHHHHI BHA48
5 THE PUG (IRE) (28) 1650-04
6 9-9 (1)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Alumni Award Aiden Brookes
Mr Anthony Bithell Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Lynch Bages Ltd & Glenvale Stud Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Ffos Las in August Good fourth of 9 in minor event at this course (9.5f, 18/1) 28 days ago, well positioned Back up in trip Unreliable type overall though TFRHHIII BHA46
6 BELLE AMIE (SWE) (75) 504223-
Br f Belardo (IRE) - Corpus Chorister (FR)
Happy Energy Solutions Ltd
Br Staffansson Therese
9-7 (5)
Callum Shepherd
David Simcock, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW Still a maiden but she signed off with David Menuisier with a good third of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 75 days ago. A likely player on these terms after a break for her in-form new handler TFRHHHHH BHA50
7 HIGHLAND HARVEY (IRE) (61) 000000-
B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Perfecimperfection (IRE)
4 9-7 (9)
William Carson
Mr Chris Housego Denis Quinn, Newmarket
Br Shane & Michael O’Brien
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor ex-Irish maiden Cheekpieces on for 1st time when ninth of 14 in handicap (33/1) at Dundalk (10.7f) 61 days ago on his final start for Tony Martin Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA45
8
RESILIENT LADY (GB) (11) 5400-66
Ch f Bated Breath - Red Shelley
Mr David Roseby
Br Mr J. W. Mitchell
4 9-7 (3)
Gina Mangan
Gary Brown, Swindon
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to come on for recent run when sixth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 11 days ago. Significantly back up in trip with work to do TFRHHIII BHA50
9 WEST WICKHAM (GB) (20) 6665-05
Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Note Taken
New Vision Bloodstock & Steel A Win
4 9-7 (6)
Lewis Edmunds
Jessica Macey, Doncaster Br Corps Commerce Ltd
Jessica Macey Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to register a victory and he came in a below-form fifth of 8 in handicap (25/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 20 days ago. Visor goes back on with more needed TFRHHIII BHA46
2025:RACE ABANDONED DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Belle Amie (SWE), 4-1 Stintino Sunset (GB), 17-2 The Pug (IRE), 10-1 Resilient Lady (GB), 12-1 Endofastorm (IRE), 20-1 Another Beautiful (GB), Deferred Interest (GB), Highland Harvey (IRE), 22-1 West Wickham (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD
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ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION
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APP CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)
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): D M Loughnane (82 wins from 746 runners, 11%) runs STARFIGHTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Hammond (2 wins from 14 runners, 14%) runs ARRANMORE LONGEST TRAVELLER: SENIOR SITUATION trained by M G Quinn, Ireland.
STARFIGHTER signalled he is ready to go in again when a resurgent second over C&D recently so looks the way to go in his bid for a fifth C&D victory Arranmore appeals as the one to chase home Mark Loughnane’s veteran ahead of Spaceage Love Song and Belle Of Kt.
1 ARRANMORE (GB) (24) 05156-4
B g Oasis Dream - Ceisteach (IRE) Aiden Brookes
The Rat Pack Racing Club
Micky Hammond, Middleham
Br Newsells Park Stud Micky Hammond Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Latest win at Newcastle in August. 28/1, respectable fourth of 8 in minor event at this C&D 24 days ago. Enters calculations TFRHHHHI BHA48
2 BELLE OF KT (GB) (24) 6530-0
9-9 (5)
Ch m Postponed (IRE) - So Belle Taylor Fisher (3)
Mr H Maye J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Br Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden 28/1, raced too freely when last of 8 in minor event at this C&D 24 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort TFRHHHII BHA47
3 PETRA GREY (GB) (38) 00405-0
Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Prufrock (IRE)
Rich Clothier & Jennifer Gray
5 9-9 (2)
Ben Ffrench Davis (5)
Kathy Turner, Sherborne
Br Mr Rich Clothier & Miss Jennifer Gray Wyke Farms Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 38 days ago. Back up in trip Cheekpieces on 1st time with work to do TFRHHIII BHA47
4 STARFIGHTER (GB) (14) 0505-02 CD
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Starlit Sands
Laurence Bellman
Br Miss K. Rausing
10 9-9 (6)
Billy Loughnane
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEW A 4-time C&D winner who got right back on track when second of 10 in minor event at this C&D (11/2) 14 days ago, clear of rest Holds leading claims on these terms. TFRHHHHH BHA50
5 INVINCIBLE STORM (IRE) (10) 040-060
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Stormy Echo
4 9-7 (7)
William Cox
Lilly Hall Syndicates Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Br Cyril Ryan Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 21 runs and only ninth of 10 in minor event at this course (8.6f) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip Tongue strap is reached for now with more required. TFRHHIII BHA40
6 NAKATOMI (IRE) (77) 000006- 4 9-7 (1)
B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Misty Dawn (IRE)
Mr F Reay, Mr S McMillan & Mr S Pedersen
Br Padraig Williams
Sean Kirrane
Alan Brown, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEW18/1 and blinkered for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 77 days ago. Plenty more is needed if he’s to get off the mark here TFRHHIII BHA47
7 SENIOR SITUATION (GB) (101) 00000-
B f Arizona (IRE) - Grey Sky Blue (IRE)
Bluecrew Syndicate
Br Stephen Morris
9-7 (8)
Sean Levey
M. G. Quinn, Ireland
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Last of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) 101 days ago. Significantly up in trip Makes tapeta debut Hooded for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA41
B g Arizona (IRE) - Latina Reach (IRE)
M. L. W. Bell Racing Ltd
Joe Bradnam (7)
Michael Bell, Newmarket
Br Robert De Vere Hunt Michael Bell Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fifth of 10 in minor event (10/3) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 19 days ago. Back up in trip and needs considering in his bid to get off the mark. TFRHHHII BHA47
2025:RACE ABANDONED
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
PETRA GREY: Following its run on 2/1/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Starfighter (GB), 5-1 Arranmore (GB), Spaceage Love Song (IRE), 20-1 Nakatomi (IRE), 22-1 Belle of Kt (GB), 25-1 Petra Grey (GB), Senior Situation (GB), 40-1 Invincible Storm (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
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7.00 ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)
Total prize fund
£6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): I Williams (56 wins from 438 runners, 13%) runs BEAUZON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Dixon (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs SHE WENT WHOOSH
WEIGHTWATCHER: BEAUZON won off a handicap mark of 68, his rating is now down 16lb to 52.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BACK TOMORROW trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 230 miles.
BURABACK is likely in better heart than his recent form figures suggest and he may be able to capitalise on a falling mark. He’s narrowly preferred to Beauzon who has won his last 2 races in conditions company, making all and going with zest when following up at this C&D 17 days ago. He ought to make a bold bid for the hat-trick now returning to a handicap, while Piperstown won this race last year but wasn’t in quite the same form when third here last time
1.BURABACK (IRE) 2.BEAUZON 3.PIPERSTOWN (IRE)
1 BURABACK (IRE) (13) 304-045 CD
B g Buratino (IRE) - Gailes First (IRE) Lewis Edmunds D & J Racing Partnership Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br Mrs C. Burns A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWExperienced C&D winning sprinter without a win since April but has fallen to a handy mark, fifth of 7 in handicap at this track over 5f (9/2) 13 days ago and likely in better heart than figures suggest though wasn’t seen to best effect Down in grade for this return to 6f and looks interesting TFRHHHHH BHA54
2 PIPERSTOWN (IRE) (17) 0004-13 CD BF
Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Razzmatazz
5 9-8 (2)
Oliver Stammers
Ekster Engineering Ltd & K Frost Kevin Frost, Newark
Br Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner 24 days ago having returned to form on a basement mark. Third of 9 in conditions race at this C&D (5/4 fav) 17 days ago but wasn’t in quite the same form, not helping his cause by failing to keep straight under pressure Won this race last year but 2lb higher this time around TFRHHHHI BHA53
3 PORFIN (IRE) (5) 531235 CD
B g Belardo (IRE) - Tropical Mist (IRE)
8 9-8 (1)
Connor Planas (3)
Racefield Racing Club Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br Denis McDonnell
TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Lingfield 23 days ago for first success in almost 12 months and ran well when narrowly beaten at this C&D next time but that good form came to a halt when fifth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (7/1) 5 days ago, racing freely and weakening from 1f out TFRHHIII BHA53
4 BEAUZON (GB) (17) 560-311 CD
7 9-7 (7)
B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Pepper Lane Billy Loughnane
Beaunus Hunters Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Kevin Nicholson
TIMEFORMVIEWHas won last 2 races in conditions company, dominating at Lingfield before following up here Won 9-runner conditions race at this C&D (5/2) 17 days ago, made all and went with zest Returns to handicap and hat-trick can’t be ruled out in this sort of nick TFRHHHHI BHA52
5 BACK TOMORROW (GB) (18) 0000-40 CD 6 9-3 (6)
B m Rajasinghe (IRE) - Wonderful Life (IRE) Greg Fairley
N J Dalgarno & W R Ellis Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br Phil Cunningham Eildon Hill Stables, Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable sort who hasn’t won in 17 starts since, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (25/1) 18 days ago as she quickly reverted to type, slowly into stride and always behind Tongue strap removed but isn’t one for maximum faith. TFRHHIII BHA48
6 SHE WENT WHOOSH (IRE) (17) 060-042
B f Profitable (IRE) - Lady Tipperary (FR)
Amphitheatre Racing Limited
Br Framont Ltd
9-1 (4)
Kieran O’Neill
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains with sole career win but bounced back to finish second of 9 (behind Beauzon) in conditions race at this C&D (28/1) 17 days ago. Back in handicap company and needs to prove that wasn’t a one-off TFRHHHII BHA46
7 DESERT MASTER (GB) (31) 6002-50
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Al Fareej (IRE)
John and Tony Jarvis and Partner
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
(9)
Cam Hardie
Antony Brittain, Warthill
TIMEFORM VIEW Second at Newcastle 52 days ago with visor refitted but isn’t straightforward and winless in 18 races. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (20/1) 31 days ago, below form back in handicap company. Needs things to fall right. TFRHHHII BHA45
B g Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) - Drawing Gina Mangan
Mr S Gardiner Gary Brown, Swindon
Br Norman Court Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWWinless in 13 career starts and out of sorts in recent months Tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (80/1) 26 days ago, did too much in front when tried in blinkers and weakened quickly. First-time cheekpieces replace blinkers now reverted to sprinting Bit to prove
9 MUSAYTIR (IRE) (13) 000/-006 D
Gr g Showcasing - Top of The Art (IRE) Nicola Currie
Paul & Ann de Weck Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Powerstown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWReturned from 19-month break in January but has offered little in three runs since, sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (200/1) 13 days ago and never involved Over 3 years since only career win, now 21 races without success, and plenty to prove TFRHIIII BHA40
2025: SCARLET SUNSET 3 9 9 Benoit de la Sayette 6-4 (Ismail Mohammed) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6. Stewards Note:
BACK TOMORROW: Following its run on 22/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
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ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S Dixon (49 wins from 737 runners, 7%) runs COAST TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Dixon (3 wins from 22 runners, 14%) runs COAST
WEIGHTWATCHER: RAMON DI LORIA won off a handicap mark of 65, his rating is now down 14lb to 51. LONGEST TRAVELLER: RAMON DI LORIA trained by E Whillans, Hawick, 230 miles.
Three-time C&D winner NORDIC GLORY isn’t the most straightforward but he’s taken to prevail in a race that could be run to suit. Some Nightmare is in good recent form with three third-place finishes from his last four starts including at this C&D last month and the return to 6f looks ideal, while Mythical Isle went close over C&D in December and would be interesting if bouncing back
Ch g Cotai Glory - Norwegian Highness (FR) Kieren Fox Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Kangyu International Racing daretodreamracing.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’twonsinceSeptemberbutranrespectablywhenfourthof10as11/4favouriteatthisC&D14daysago,thoughgavetheimpressionhedidn’tgofully through with things once in the firing line His quirks are well established but this could be run to suit and he’s a 3-time
2 SOME NIGHTMARE (IRE) (7) 003-343 CD
B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Isolde’s Return
9 9-8 (1)
William Carson
Mrs S M Maine & Mr Roger Gould & Partner John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Pat Beirne & Dream Ahead Syndicate
TIMEFORMVIEWThree thirds from last four starts including at this C&D last month. Third of 9 in 5f handicap at Wolverhampton (7/2 fav) a week ago, doing his best work late on Returns to 6f and looks sure to go well TFRHHHHI BHA53
3 MYTHICAL ISLE (IRE) (13) 3002-00
Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Sophie P Paddy Bradley
(7)
Mr Herbert Bourchier Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br D. Pearson B&B Hygiene
TIMEFORMVIEWRan best race to date when second at this C&D 65 days ago but has run poorly since, finishing last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (28/1) 13 days ago. Yet to win in 8 starts but fairly treated if he can bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA52
4 RAMON DI LORIA (IRE) (20) 345-335 CD 8 9-6 (4)
Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pria Bona (IRE)
Greg Fairley
Ewan Whillans Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick
Br G. T. A. SRL Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form in early January with two thirds but wasn’t in the same form when fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (9/2) 20 days ago. Cheekpieces removed but has claims if back on song TFRHHHII BHA51
5 SISTERS IN THE SKY (GB) (14) 000-351 CD
Ch g Showcasing - Sunny York (IRE)
Paul & Ann de Weck
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
Billy Loughnane
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Has a good record at this C&D with 3 previous wins here. Bounced back to form when successful in handicap at this track (13/2) 14 days ago. Yet to string back-to-back successes together though TFRHHHII BHA48
6 ELDEYAAR (IRE) (17) 360-450 CD
Br g Slade Power (IRE) - Wardat Dubai
Northgate Lodge Racing Club
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
(8)
Cam Hardie
Antony Brittain, Warthill
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless in 21 starts since September 2024 success. Creditable fifth here last month but ran poorly when seventh of 9 in conditions race at this C&D (11/4) 17 days ago. Needs to leave that form well behind TFRHHIII BHA45
7 SYMBOL OF HOPE (GB) (17) 500-654 D
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Catalina Bay (IRE)
(6)
Finley Marsh
2 Counties Racing Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br South Acre Bloodstock Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Lengthy losing run of 19 races since August 2024 and fourth of 9 in conditions race at this C&D (50/1) 17 days ago, managed to make the frame but others more interesting. TFRHIIII
8 COAST (GB) (14) 4006-05 CD 7 9-0
B m Aclaim (IRE) - Rio’s Cliffs Kieran O’Neill
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Manton Park Racing & Jane Newett
TIMEFORMVIEWOut of form mare who hasn’t won in 20 races since August 2024, fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 14 days ago having gone off quite hard in front but had little left when headed over 1f out. Hard to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA42
2025:(See Div 1) DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 6, 7. Stewards Note:
MYTHICAL ISLE: Following its run on 27/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
ELDEYAAR: Following its run on 23/1/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Some Nightmare (IRE), 4-1 Nordic Glory (IRE), 9-2 Sisters In The Sky (GB), 7-1 Ramon di Loria (IRE), 8-1 Mythical Isle (IRE), 11-1 Eldeyaar (IRE), 20-1 Symbol of Hope (GB), Coast (GB)
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MIDNITE, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BETTING 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 (112 wins from 1156 runners, 10%) runs MY GENGHIS AND SECOND COLLECTION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (6 wins from 54 runners, 11%) runs MY GENGHIS AND SECOND COLLECTION LONGEST TRAVELLER: MY TURN NOW trained by M Attwater, Epsom, 138 miles.
MY GENGHIS boasts a strong course record with multiple C&D wins and arrives in good form having scored at this track just a week ago with cheekpieces back on. He could be the answer, though Colors of Freedom is a three-time C&D winner who was in excellent order before doing too much on the front end last time. Sir Benedict has cheekpieces reinstated after running respectably without them 13 days ago
1-2-3: 1.MY GENGHIS 2.COLORS OF FREEDOM 3.SIR BENEDICT (IRE)
B g Mukhadram - Assertive Agent
Marco Ghiani
Wedgewood Estates Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Lunways Farm Stud Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Strong course record including multiple C&D wins, the latest of them a week ago, taking full advantage of a basement mark with cheekpieces back on Major player in this company. TFRHHHHH BHA47
2 COCO HILL (IRE) (148) 462P34-
B m Anjaal - Clifton Dancer Finley Marsh
Mr S. R. Whistance Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Rathasker Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t won in 27 starts since October 2022, though ran one of her better races when second at Bath in August. Fourth of 9 in handicap at that venue the following month. First run after wind-op TFRHHHII BHA43
3 COLORS OF FREEDOM (GB) (7) 2-22225 CD 6 9-9 (8)
Ch m Mayson - Scarborough (IRE)
Billy Loughnane
Lynn Cullimore Joe Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW In good form prior to latest start having recorded five runner-up finishes in succession Fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) a week ago, unable to settle on the front end and dipped below recent form Three-time C&D winner and she can bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA49
4 GLOBAL EFFORT (IRE) (25) 000-036 CD 6 9-9 (2)
Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Irish Madam Grace McEntee
Mrs Rita Baker Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate II
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since August with poor recent form. Sixth of 7 at Chelmsford (8/1) 25 days ago, was too free and pulled hard with no extra in the final furlong TFRHHIII BHA47
5 KIPP KELLY (GB) (7) 4522-50 5 9-9 (4)
B g Time Test - Tahlia Ree (IRE)
Joanna Mason
Mr Paddy Barrett Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br P. E. Barrett Askew & Barrett (Pulses) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden without a win from 22 starts Seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) a week ago, again wasn’t seen to best effect, forced deep after being awkward leaving stalls. Hard to recommend
6 LION RING (IRE) (11) 2554-30 D BF
9-9 (6)
B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Bling Ring (USA) Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Mr Andrew J. Martin
Andrew Martin, Chipping Norton
Br Miss Breda Jones Andy Martin Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW19 races without success and followed a good run with a below-par effort last of 7 at Chelmsford (3/1 favourite) 11 days ago. Had been third of 9 at this C&D (15/2) previous time but no previous wins at this track and distance
7 MY TURN NOW (IRE) (13) 60045-6 CD 6 9-9 (9)
B m Belardo (IRE) - Rio’s Pearl Kieren Fox
Dare To Dream Racing
Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Philip & Orla Hore daretodreamracing.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW Has won twice at this C&D but sixth of 8 only here (11/2) 13 days ago, possibly needing the run after 13 weeks off having also gone off hard enough in front. Should last longer this time TFRHHHII BHA45
8 SECOND COLLECTION (GB) (11) 040-433 CD 10 9-9 (3)
B m Delegator - Quelle Affaire
Mr Ian Furlong & Partner
Matthew Lloyd Slater (7)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Mr Anthony Byrne Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who has returned to form in handicaps, though without a win in last 20 races. Third of 8 at Chelmsford City (16/1) 11 days ago, only one to make any impact from off the pace Expected to be sticking to her task again. TFRHHIII BHA43
9 SIR BENEDICT (IRE) (13) 2526-64 D 8 9-9 (5)
Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Kingdomforthebride (IRE)
Village Racing & Stella Barclay
George Wood
Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Andrews Syndicate Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Hamilton winner in September and several sound efforts since Fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 13 days ago without usual headgear, wasn’t disgraced having dwelt, no extra in final half-furlong. Cheekpieces back on and he should be a factor TFRHHHHI BHA50
2025: OUTREACH 5 9 6 George Bass 10-1 (Mark Usher) 11 ran
Visor worn by No. 4, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 My Genghis (GB), 13-2 Sir Benedict (IRE), 7-1 Colors of Freedom (GB), Lion Ring (IRE), 9-1 Kipp Kelly (GB), 11-1 My Turn Now (IRE), 14-1 Coco Hill (IRE), 20-1 Global Effort (IRE), Second Collection (GB)
RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 3.55 - THE BET £10 GET £40 WITH BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 31st, 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. 19 entries at £45. - Closed February 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 4.25 - THE READ MEG NICHOLLS’ BLOG AT betmgm.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4972 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1165, the fourth £583 and the fifth £290. for three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 31st, 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. 7 entries at £47. - Closed February 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3923; Second £1962; Third £980; Fourth £490; Fifth £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.00 - THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT 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, February 3rd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb 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 February 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 5.30 - THE CREATE YOUR BET BUILDERS AT MIDNITE 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. February 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 31st, 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 at £35. - Closed February 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.00 - THE MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) 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 0-50. Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 9st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 12 entries at £30. - Closed February 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 6.30 - THE MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) 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 0-50. Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Weights: 4-y-o 9st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 12 entries at £30. - Closed February 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 7.00 - THE MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) 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. February 7th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 31st, 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, 1 at £6 and 12 at £30. - Closed February 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner £2477; Second £1239;Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 7.30 - THE MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) 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. February 7th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 31st, 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. 12 entries, 1 at £6 and 11 at £30. - Closed February 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2477; Second £1239;Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Ninth Race 8.00 - THE MIDNITE, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BETTING CLASSIFIED 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 0-50. Enter by noon, February 3rd and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 7th. Weights: 9st 9lb each Penalties, after January 31st, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. Midnite has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 18 entries at £30. - Closed February 3rd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
