BETTING
DISPUTES & QUERIES
RECORD TIMES
6f Mubakker (USA) (2yo) 01Nov18
6f Kachy (GB) (3yo+) 26Dec18
7f Richard R H B (IRE) (2yo) 23Nov19
1m½f Jack Hobbs (GB) (2yo) 27Dec14
1m4f Paths Of Glory (GB) (3yo+) 19Oct19
1m6f
SECOND RACE 6.00
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD FILLIES
THE DAILY PROFIT BOOSTS AT
FILLIES’ 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): C Johnston (38 wins from 317 runners, 12%) runs WADACRE GEISHA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs WADACRE GEISHA LONGEST TRAVELLER: CHURCH WEDDING trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 141 miles.
OSCAR NOMINEE deserves credit for overcoming greenness and the run of the race when overhauling the reopposing Too Hot To Tango on her C&D debut 3 weeks ago She’s selected to make it 2-2, possibly at the expense of ChurchWedding and Ribbon of Sea, once-raced fillies from top yards who should have more to offer
1 OSCAR NOMINEE (GB) (20) 1 CD
B f Frankel - Danza Cavallo (FR)
Qatar Racing Limited
9-9 (10)
Oisin Murphy
James Ferguson, Newmarket
Br Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising type Won 7-runner C&D maiden (13/2) on debut 20 days ago by length from Too Hot To Tango, overcoming pace bias. Should progress and can make a bold bid to follow up under Oisin Murphy. TFRHHHHH BHA-
2 AL AMIRAH (GB) (49) 60-5
Ch f Masar (IRE) - Al Hayette (USA)
9-2 (7)
Sean Dylan Bowen
Mr Ismail Mohammed Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Dubai Racing Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Fifth of 9 in maiden at Kempton (11f, 80/1) 49 days ago. Open to further improvement but possibly won’t be of real interest until handicapping. TFRHHIII BHA61
3 ALICE DE CLARE (IRE) (33) 0 9-2 (9)
B f Space Blues (IRE) - Elegant Maxime (FR)
Mr Paul Whight
Br Deerpark Stud
Jack Doughty
James Fanshawe, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, ninth of 12 in novice (22/1) at Kempton (1m) on debut 33 days ago, slowly away Needs to leave that well behind TFRHIIII BHA-
4 CHURCH WEDDING (IRE) (54) 3 BF
Ch f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Isabel de Urbina (IRE)
Merriebelle Irish Farm Limited
9-2 (3)
Rossa Ryan
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br Merriebelle Irish Farm Ltd R M Beckett Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPromising type Third of 13 in maiden at Kempton (1m) on debut 54 days ago. The fact she went off a short-priced favourite suggests she’s well regarded by her leading stable TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 EZE SUR MER (IRE) (93) 4-
Gr f New Bay - Hollywood Lights (IRE)
(5)
Hollie Doyle
Chris Stedman and Ballylinch Stud Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Ballylinch Stud Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 17/2, fourth of 7 in C&D novice on debut in December, running on Should have more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 FRUSTRATION (GB) (213) 00-
B f Ulysses (IRE) - Ozone Kindly
9-2 (4)
Marco Ghiani
Mr Mohammed Ali Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd
Equine Products UK Ltd, Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 turf outings at Newmarket for James Owen last summer Can only watch on first outing for new trainer. TFRHIIII BHA-
7 ITSONLYROCKANDROLL (GB) (14) 0 9-2 (1)
B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Dame Malliot
The Tactful Dreamers
Robert Havlin
John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket
Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, seventh of 9 in maiden (8/1) at this course (8.6f) on debut 14 days ago. In top hands so she’s likely to do better at some point TFRHHHII BHA-
1-2-3: 1.OSCAR NOMINEE 2.CHURCH WEDDING (IRE) 3.RIBBON OF SEA (IRE)
8
RIBBON OF SEA (IRE) (213) 5-
B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Oriental Magic (GER)
Godolphin
(6)
Billy Loughnane
Charlie Appleby, Newmarket
Br Kildaragh Stud Emirates Fly Better
TIMEFORMVIEW 5/2, fifth of 8 in maiden at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on debut last August Open to improvement on her return to action TFRHHHHI BHA-
9 TOO HOT TO
TANGO (GB) (20) 0232-32
B f Too Darn Hot - Last Tango Inparis
Helena Springfield Ltd
(8)
Rob Hornby
Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley
Br Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden. Cheekpieces on first time, creditable length second of 7 to Oscar Nominee over C&D 20 days ago, although she had the run of the race from the front. Unlikely to be far away but suspicion she’ll prove vulnerable for win purposes again. TFRHHHII BHA72
10 WADACRE GEISHA
(GB) (-) 9-2 (2)
B f Study of Man (IRE) - Wadacre Gogo Callum Shepherd
Wadacre Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Wadacre Stud Johnston Racing Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW Study of Man filly Dam 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Check the betting with this newcomer from a leading stable TFRHHHII BHA2025: MY TURN NOW (IRE) 5 9 9 Paddy Bradley 12-1 (Michael Attwater) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Stewards Note:
AL AMIRAH: Following its run on 19/1/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Oscar Nominee (GB), 3-1 Church Wedding (IRE), 5-1 Ribbon of Sea (IRE), 6-1 Too Hot To Tango (GB), 14-1 Wadacre Geisha (GB), 16-1 Eze Sur Mer (IRE), 18-1 Itsonlyrockandroll (GB), 80-1 Al Amirah (GB), 100-1 Alice
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THIRD RACE 6.30
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WIN £250,000 WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS 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): G Boughey (75 wins from 438 runners, 17%) runs POWDER MONKEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (5 wins from 22 runners, 23%) runs CROWN RELIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: CROWN RELIC trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 150 miles.
CROWN RELIC is hard to oppose on the back of a taking debut victory here a fortnight ago The newcomers Powder Monkey and I’m Just Ken are worth a look
no horse
B f Cracksman - Inspiriter
Pompey Ventures 9
Sean Dylan Bowen
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br Godolphin Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW 32,000 gns Cracksman filly. Showed only greenness when a well-beaten seventh of 8 to Crown Relic in maiden at this C&D on debut 14 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 CROWN RELIC (AUS) (14) 1 CD
3 9-7 (4)
B c Kingman - Trinket Shane Foley
Forz Europe Ltd
Br Yulong Investments Yulong Stud , Vic
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
TIMEFORMVIEW Well-bred Kingman colt made a fine impression when winning an 8-runner maiden at this C&D on debut 14 days ago, asserting quickly from a rival with experience. Will be hard to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 I’M JUST KEN (GB) (-)
3 9-0 (1)
Gr or Ro g Havana Grey - Two In The Pink (IRE) Oisin Murphy Pink Ladies Executive Ltd Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Br Theta Holding I, Inc Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW75,000 gns foal, £78,000 yearling, Havana Grey gelding Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner You Are Beautiful and 2-y-o 7f/1m winner Lambert. Wears tongue strap. Yard have good record with newcomers and is worth a betting check. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 KAKIRRA (IRE) (10) 6
B c Australia - Moonlife (IRE)
3 9-0 (2)
Nicola Currie Red Post Racing Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br Loughtown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 50,000 gns yearling Australia colt Missed the break and always detached in a 6-runner maiden at this C&D (40/1, hooded) on debut 10 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 POWDER MONKEY (IRE) (-)
Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Edna O’Brien (IRE)
Jacobs Holdings & Aura Racing
Br Mr Frank Fahy
Billy Loughnane
George Boughey, Newmarket
Jacobs Construction (Holdings) Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW 82,000 gns 2-y-o, No Nay Never colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 7f King of Bavaria. Respected newcomer, though may have work cut out against Crown Relic TFRHHHII BHA-
2025: PRINCE OF INDIA (IRE) 3 9 1 Rossa Ryan 4-6 (Marco Botti) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn by No. 1, 4.
Stewards Note:
STREET DANCER: Following its run on 23/2/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 4-9 Crown Relic (AUS), 11-2 I’m Just Ken (GB), Powder Monkey (IRE), 28-1 Street Dancer (IRE), 33-1 Kakirra (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 7.00
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE ALWAYS GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM 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): R Hughes (44 wins from 226 runners, 19%) runs SPIRIT LEAD ME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hughes (6 wins from 15 runners, 40%) runs SPIRIT LEAD ME LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRAZILIAN ROSE trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 180 miles.
Having slipped to a workable mark, BEAMING LIGHT put in a good shift when going down narrowly to the in-form Mr Nugget over 8.6f here last time and he is taken to go one better back at this trip Champion
Again Ole still has low mileage and is greatly respected on the back of his breakthrough success at Kempton in September, which was his first start since being gelded Pressure’s On could also have a say if he puts his best foot forward.
1 PRESSURE’S ON (FR) (136) 001300- D
B g Land Force (IRE) - Olvia (IRE)
Hector Crouch
The Coleuses Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket Br S.C.E.A. Marmion Vauville et al
TIMEFORMVIEWSixteenth of 18 in handicap at Newbury (6f, heavy, 16/1) when last seen in October, left poorly placed Only 2lb above the mark off which he shared the spoils in a big-field York handicap last summer and will be a threat if on-song. TFRHHHII BHA79
2 BRAZILIAN ROSE (IRE) (10) 115134 D 5 9-9 (3)
B m Calyx - Miss Brazil (IRE) Kaiya Fraser
JPR Investments Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Old Carhue Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Three wins from 20 runs last year Latest win at Southwell in February. Good fourth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Lingfield (7f) 10 days ago. Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA79
3 CHAMPION AGAIN OLE (IRE) (175) 43261- D 4 9-7 (6)
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Royal Intervention (IRE)
King Power Racing Co Ltd
Oisin Murphy
Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Watership Down Stud and W. S. Farish SNR King Power International Co Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/5, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) on latest start in September. 7lb rise looks manageable (that race has worked out well) and he may have more to offer for his top yard TFRHHHHI BHA77
4 MONSIEUR KODI (IRE) (30) 2332-31 D 7 9-7 (1)
B g Kodiac - Babylonian
Middleham Park Racing XVI
Br Molony Bloodstock & Tally-Ho Stud
Warren Fentiman (3)
Richard Fahey, Malton
Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Won 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, 7/2) 30 days ago but this 4lb higher mark may prove too much of an ask in this stronger race TFRHHHII BHA77
5 CANDONOMORE (FR) (31) 4125-30 D
Br g Almanzor (FR) - Tikitiki (FR)
Mrs J. Morley
9-7 (2)
Marco Ghiani
Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Haras D’Etreham Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Three wins from 13 runs last year Latest win at Newcastle in September Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (8/1) at the same course (1m) 31 days ago but dangerous to discount all the same off this 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA77
6 SPIRIT LEAD ME (IRE) (34) 0114-06 CD
B g Calyx - Fern (IRE)
Mr Eamon Kelly
9-4 (7)
Finley Marsh
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Ms Alice Fitzgerald Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Southwell in September 40/1, last of 6 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 34 days ago. Back down in trip and he looks set for another struggle TFRHHIII BHA74
7 KIT GABRIEL (IRE) (11) 10-04U0 C D 7 8-13 (5)
B g Kodiac - Maleha (IRE)
Tyler Heard MAGG Management & Con Ltd & Partner
Simon Pearce, Newmarket
Br Tally-Ho Stud MAGG Management and Consultancy Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner. Latest win at Kempton in October. Last of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 28/1) 11 days ago. Others make more appeal TFRHIIII BHA69
8 BEAMING LIGHT (GB) (35) 3604-42 6 8-10 (4)
B g Harbour Law - Beaming William Pyle (3) Mrs S. L. Loughnane
Br RG & RD Robinson
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 12 runs last year Good second of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 13/2) 35 days ago. 2lb nudge fair enough and he’s a must for the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA66
2025: QUICK AWAY 4 9 9 Rossa Ryan 2-1 (Kevin Frost) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 2, 3, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: SPIRIT LEAD ME: Following its run on 3/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Champion Again Ole (IRE), 4-1 Beaming Light (GB), 5-1 Monsieur Kodi (IRE), 11-2 Brazilian Rose (IRE), 7-1 Candonomore (FR), 8-1 Pressure’s On (FR), 25-1 Spirit Lead Me (IRE), 40-1 Kit Gabriel (IRE)
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[5F ABT 21YDS]
MIDNITE, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BETTING 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): S Dixon (50 wins from 758 runners, 7%) runs ALONDRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Furtado (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs THE BELL CONDUCTOR WEIGHTWATCHER: THE BELL CONDUCTOR won off a handicap mark of 87, his rating is now down 6lb to 81. LONGEST TRAVELLER: AMERICAN BAY trained by P Midgley, Westow, 149 miles.
This should set up perfectly for MOULIN BOOJ and Thecoffeepoddotco, the former narrowly preferred following an encouraging comeback in better company last month.
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Saffian Hollie Doyle
Alfa Site Services Ltd Ivan Furtado, Easingwold
Br Mr Denis B. McCarthy Alfa Site Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Drops in grade with Hollie Doyle aboard first time, and while likely needing the run on first start following 4 months off/breathing operation at Newcastle in January, he had been out of form prior to that TFRHHIII BHA81
2 MOULIN BOOJ (IRE) (16) 51354-4 CD
9-10 (2)
B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Enliven Callum Shepherd
The Pals George Scott, Newmarket
Br Enliven Partnership George Scott Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner who made a fairly encouraging return when fourth of 9 at Chelmsford (20/1) 16 days ago. That looks solid form and he has plenty in his favour back down in grade. TFRHHHHH BHA81
3 ALMATY STAR (IRE) (17) 0234-24 CD 6 9-8 (7)
B g Kodiac - Sante (IRE)
Mrs B. Berresford
Jack Mitchell
Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Br Gigginstown House Stud Bermar
TIMEFORMVIEWHas been running consistently well without winning, and while more severe headgear is unlikely to harm his chances, he may not be able to dominate from a wide draw with Sam’s Xpress in the field TFRHHHII BHA79
4 ALONDRA (GB) (21) 533-112 CD
B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Weisse Socken (IRE)
4 9-7 (6)
Kieran O’Neill
Mr K. Louch Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Olly Batchelor Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving filly who won twice prior to finishing second under a double penalty over C&D last month but now finds herself in a deeper race TFRHHHII BHA78
5 AMERICAN BAY (GB) (167) 010026- D 5 9-6 (3)
Ch g New Bay - All I Need (IRE)
mike taylor & partner
Billy Loughnane
Paul Midgley, Westow
Br D. J. and Mrs Deer Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWSolid second penultimate start of turf season and though he struggles for consistency, it’s encouraging to see Billy Loughnane booked on return from 5 months off. TFRHHHII BHA77
6 MIDDLETON VIEW (IRE) (11) 2001-05 D
B g Bated Breath - Tested
9-2 (5)
Marco Ghiani
Mr Glenn Thompson and Partner Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t kicked on since a successful stable debut over 5f at Chelmsford in December, seemingly having no excuses over same track/trip last time TFRHHIII BHA73
7 THECOFFEEPODDOTCO (GB) (11) 231314 D
B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Limelite (IRE) Joe Leavy Middleham Park Racing CXVIII & Partner1 Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br Mrs E. Roberts Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWBagged two wins at Lingfield either side of C&D third (behind Alondra) and this should set up better than at Chelmsford last time, likely to be tracking a stronger pace from a plum draw Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA73
B g Fulbright - Cool No More (IRE)
Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club
Dylan Hogan
Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket
Br Ms Barbel Reiss Birkett Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWZestful front-runner who won 4 times at end of last year (twice over C&D) and though still in form following back-to-back thirds, this is the highest grade he’s contested in a long while. TFRHHHII BHA73
2025: PARADOXICAL (IRE) 4 9 1 Warren Fentiman 11-4 (Jennie Candlish) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Visor worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Moulin Booj (IRE), 9-2 Thecoffeepoddotco (GB), 6-1 Almaty Star (IRE), 7-1 American Bay (GB), 15-2 Alondra (GB), Sam’s Xpress (IRE), 9-1 Middleton View (IRE), 14-1 The Bell Conductor (IRE)
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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): D M Loughnane (82 wins from 745 runners, 11%) runs NANDO’S PRIDE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Cox (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs ANALEESA LONGEST TRAVELLER: THEPENDLEBURYFOX trained by G Tutty, Northallerton, 155 miles.
CRIMSON RAMBLER opened his account at Southwell last week and provided this doesn’t come too soon, George Scott’s charge can defy a penalty at the expense of City of Dreams, who is seemingly being brought along gradually and should be seen in a better now light now handicapping up in trip Nicolai and Time To Sparkle are a couple others to consider, too.
1.CRIMSON
2.CITY OF DREAMS (IRE) 3.NICOLAI
1 CRIMSON RAMBLER (GB) (5) 06-2221 10-1 (in6lbex) (6)
Ch g Bated Breath - Infanta Isabella
The Chriselliam Partnership
Br Stratford Place, Minster & Willow Bldstk
Liam Wright (5)
George Scott, Newmarket
Stratford Place Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up three times in handicaps before finally getting off the mark over 1m at Southwell (15/8f) 5 days ago, the step up in trip proving the catalyst Should go well again under a penalty TFR
2 PANGBOURNE (GB) (16) 050 9-9 (8)
B f Planteur (IRE) - Gold Ribbon
Jack Nicholls (5)
Mr Jordan Souster Roger Teal, Lambourn
Br Mark Goggin
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in all-weather novice/maidens so needs this switch to a handicap to be transformative. TFRHHIII BHA55
3 CITY OF DREAMS (IRE) (81) 640-
B g Cotai Glory - Jane Doe (IRE)
RaceShare - City Of Dreams
9-9 (5)
Callum Rodriguez
Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br Sean Maguire RaceShare
TIMEFORM VIEW Seemingly being brought along gradually, seventh of 8 in novice at Southwell over 6f (50/1) in December. Upped in trip and could well prove a different proposition now handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA55
4 ANGRY ANT (USA) (14) 06-6000
Gr f Nyquist (USA) - Silver Dollar Diva (USA)
9-9 (9)
Saffie Osborne
Jim and Claire Limited Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Fifth Avenue Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in 6 starts Handicapper drops her a chunk but needs to show much more TFRHHIII BHA55
5 TIME TO SPARKLE (GB) (26) 000-4
B f Time Test - Sparkle
9-9 (11)
Jack Mitchell The Adventurers James Keane, Newmarket
Br Fernham Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a bold showing for her rookie trainer (left Eve Johnson Houghton 5,000 gns) on handicap debut following a 4-month absence when fourth of 12 at Kempton (12/1) 26 days ago. In the mix with a repeat TFRHHHHI BHA55
6 THEPENDLEBURYFOX (IRE) (22) 0-06
B f Elzaam (AUS) - Fitrah (IRE)
9-6 (12)
William Pyle (3) Yorkshire Moors Racing II Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Br Fabio Vicente Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran best race upped in trip last time but that was still just below par form Makes handicap debut and big step forward needed. TFRHHHII BHA52
7 RISK AVERSE REBEL (IRE) (121) 0006-
B c Starman - Cin Cin (IRE)
9-4 (1)
Gina Mangan Map Room
Br Parc Partnership
Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to show any ability in 4 starts Makes handicap/all-weather debut TFRHIIII BHA50
1-2-3:
8
RESALAH (IRE) (49) 54600-0 9-4 (2)
Ch f Starman - Ishimagic
Nikki Evans Racing
Kieran O’Neill
Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br Golden Vale Stud Radnor Hills
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who has made no impact in 2 runs for current trainer, latest when seventh of 10 at this track in January. TFRHIIII BHA50
9
NICOLAI (GB) (30) 0-00
B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Walkill (USA)
Hot to Trot Racing 1 & Andrew Bengough
Br Mr A. N. C. Bengough
9-3 (4)
George Bass
Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Hot To Trot Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed first form when eighth of 12 in a novice at Southwell (250/1) last month. Handicap debut with first-time visor on and may improve further. TFRHHHII BHA49
10 REGAL AND REAL (GB) (91) 060-
Br g Showcasing - Regal Hawk
Mrs Roz Lloyd
9-0 (10)
Jonny Peate
Jack Morland, Newmarket
Br Theta Holding I, Inc Far Westfield Farm
TIMEFORMVIEW Well beaten on all 3 starts to date Could show more now handicapping upped in trip with tongue tie fitted (has had a breathing operation) TFRHHHII BHA46
11 ANALEESA (GB) (34) 0-56
Gr f Tasleet - Analytical
9-0 (3)
Rob Hornby The Silver Surfers
Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Clive Cox Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in terms of both form and enthusiasm all 3 starts Makes handicap debut with first-time visor applied/stepped up in trip and she could improve
12 NANDO’S PRIDE (IRE) (26) 00-40
B g Nando Parrado - La Sibilla
TFRHHHII BHA43
9-0 (7)
Billy Loughnane
S & A Mares and Gentech Products Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br E. Phelan
TIMEFORM VIEW Has offered precious little in 4 starts, including on handicap debut at Kempton last month TFRHHIII BHA43
2025: KENSINGTON AGENT (FR) 6 9 5 Rossa Ryan 16-5 (Tony Carroll) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn first time by No. 9, 11. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 12. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Crimson Rambler (GB), 4-1 Time To Sparkle (GB), 7-1 City of Dreams (IRE), 11-1 Analeesa (GB), 12-1 Nicolai (GB), 14-1 Pangbourne (GB), Thependleburyfox (IRE), 20-1 Regal And Real (GB), 33-1 Angry Ant (USA), 40-1 Risk Averse Rebel (IRE), 66-1 Resalah (IRE), Nando’s Pride (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD
BET £10 GET £40 WITH BETMGM 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): D M Loughnane (82 wins from 745 runners, 11%) runs WEDONTTELLTHETRUTH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs HENGIST POD & SWEET LOVE LONGEST TRAVELLER: CROWN INN TO WIN trained by I Furtado, Easingwold, 144 miles.
SWEET LOVE could be the answer upped markedly in distance. Crown Inn To Win looks the danger following an improved performance on his first try at this trip last month.
1 HENGIST POD (IRE) (22) 040 9-9
Ch c Waldgeist - Vuela
Mr James Michael Duggan
Br Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd
Andrew Mullen
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWaldgeist colt whose best effort came when fourth in a weak novice at this track (carried head awkwardly) and while well held on qualifying run last time, it’s not out of the question he improves for switch to handicap/markedly longer trip TFRHHHII BHA60
2 CORDUROY (GB) (13) 0500-4
B g Cracksman - Pongee
Booth, Silver, Steed and Fittocks Stud
9-8 (2)
Daniel Muscutt
James Fanshawe, Newmarket
Br Fittocks Stud Pegasus Stables LLP
TIMEFORMVIEWFound little when fourth (behind Crown Inn To Win) at Southwell on first start since being gelded, though reasonable to think he could last longer with a run under his belt/tongue strap reapplied. TFRHHHII BHA59
3 SWEET LOVE (GB) (14) 55550-6
B f Dream Ahead (USA) - Party Line
Kingsley Park 46 - Ready To Run
Br Friar Ings Stud Ltd
9-8 (5)
Callum Shepherd
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of stamina in her pedigree and having likely needed the run at this track 2 weeks ago, she could now come into her own tackling middle-distances for the first time TFRHHHHH BHA59
4 WEDONTTELLTHETRUTH (IRE) (62) 66-5
B g Camelot - Lady Lara (IRE)
Mrs C. Loughnane
Br B. V. Sangster
9-7 (3)
Billy Loughnane
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEWExpensive yearling who shaped as if in need of this sort of trip in three course novice runs and first-time headgear/booking of Billy Loughnane are both positives on handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA58
5 SONG OF THE STARS (GB) (33) 500
9-6 (7)
B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Singing Sky Jonny Peate
G Bishop and A Kirkland
James Ferguson, Newmarket
Br Pineapple Stud Ltd James Ferguson Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in three starts over 1m but steps up to a distance much more in keeping with her pedigree for handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA57
6 CROWN INN TO WIN (IRE) (13) 000-02
9-1 (6)
B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Greek Oasis Kieran O’Neill
Alfa Site Services Ltd Ivan Furtado, Easingwold
Br Mr Oliver Batchelor
Alfa Site Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved plenty for the step up in trip when (22/1) second of 8 at Southwell, coming well clear with the odds-on favourite in the closing stages. Should build on that TFRHHHHI BHA52
7 JERSEYGEORDIE (GB) (13) 00-05
Ro g Geordieland (FR) - La Verte Rue (USA)
Mr A. Taylor
Br Mr Anthony Taylor
8-9 (4)
Saffie Osborne
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t shown any ability to date, including over markedly longer trip on handicap debut at Southwell (behind Crown Inn To Win/Corduroy) TFRHHIII BHA41
