FIRST RACE 4.23
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD
DAILY PROFIT BOOSTS AT betmgm.co.uk 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) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): G Boughey (76 wins from 442 runners, 17%) runs WORLINGTON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Scott (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs LADY OF CLOVER LONGEST TRAVELLER: LASER LUCK trained by G Tutty, Northallerton, 155 miles.
WORLINGTONwaswellheldinatrioofquick-firerunsinmaiden/novicecompany last year but this well-bred sort firmly appeals as the type to do better now handicapping following a break (also gelded) so he gets the nod, with confidence behind him in the betting bolstering the view. QuickTurn and Lapidarist are others expected to be in the mix.
1-2-3: 1.WORLINGTON 2.QUICK TURN (FR) 3.LAPIDARIST
1 KARMACY (IRE) (146) 000-
B f Supremacy (IRE) - Karmadal (IRE)
Scott Turner & Partner
Hollie Doyle
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Coseda Ltd Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWSupremacy filly who offered a little more than previously when eighth on qualifying run in 12-runner novice at Kempton (1m) in October. Will hold more chance now handicapping and worth monitoring in the betting for positive vibes TFRHHHII BHA55
2 QUICK TURN (FR) (20) 060-464
B g Profitable (IRE) - Atlantic Edge (IRE)
9-9 (3)
Rossa Ryan
Hankers and Maccas Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Haras Du Mont Dit Mont Retraining of Racehorses
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced sort who again ran well on form whilst again leaving the impression he might not be completely straightforward when fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 3 weeks ago. However, mark has eased a little more and he’s not discounted. TFRHHHHI BHA55
3 LASER LUCK (GB) (8) 530-605
B f Expert Eye - Oydis
9-8 (5)
Connor Beasley
The Mammoth Pack Ltd Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Br Littleton Stud Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd, Kambi Services Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWExpert Eye filly who found herself tapped for toe when the gallop lifted when a respectable fifth in 10-runner C&D handicap 8 days ago. Looks worthy of a crack at 1 1/4m on that evidence TFRHHHII BHA54
4 WORLINGTON (GB) (102) 000-
Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Nessina (USA)
9-8 (9)
Billy Loughnane Ed Ware, Ed Babington & Partners George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Branton Court Stud LLP Star Sports Bet, George Boughey Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWGreen and well held all 3 starts in novice/maidens during second half of last year but this well-related sort appeals as the type to do better now handicapping having been gelded. Market confidence behind him would look significant TFRHHHHH BHA54
5 MUSICAL SOLDIER (IRE) (55) 005-56
B g Soldier’s Call - Harmonic Note
J Angell,S Hillier & Partner
Br Harmonic Note Syndicate
9-6 (7)
David Egan
Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who failed to build on earlier promise in a first-time tongue tie when sixth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (1m) in January. Needs to bounce back TFRHHHII BHA52
6 LADY OF CLOVER (IRE) (31) 0-00
B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lucky Sister (IRE)
9-4 (1)
Darragh Keenan Fellowship Racing Ltd
Br Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty
George Scott, Newmarket
George Scott Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWWell held in maiden/novice events but she did at least offer a little more than previously without threatening at Chelmsford (7f) last month. Type her yard do well with in handicaps so another to monitor in the market for clues.
7 LAPIDARIST (GB) (11) 55-6352
B f Expert Eye - Kaleidoscopic
9-2 (4)
Taryn Langley (5) Tick Tock Partnership David Simcock, Newmarket
Br Jastar Capital Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden who showed enough to think she’s got
B f Massaat (IRE) - Ceedwell
Richard Kent & Richard & Pam Dawson
Br Miss Nell Kent & Miss Sophie Bates
Saffie Osborne
David Evans, Abergavenny
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held all 3 starts in maiden/novice events last summer and she will need to step up a good deal to feature now handicapping on return TFRHHIII BHA43
9 LADY BIRGMA (IRE) (12) 66-0000
9-0 (8)
B f Shaman (IRE) - Best New Show (IRE) Tyler Heard
The Mark Usher Racing Club
Mark Usher, Lambourn Br Grangemore Stud Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Of little account.
TFRHIIII BHA42
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Quick Turn (FR), 4-1 Worlington (GB), 5-1 Lapidarist (GB), 8-1 Karmacy (IRE), Musical Soldier (IRE), 10-1 Laser Luck (GB), 14-1 Lady of Clover (IRE), 33-1 Alice’s Influence (GB), 100-1 Lady Birgma (IRE)
POSITION OF STALLS
All Races: Inside
RECORD TIMES
6f Mubakker (USA) (2yo)
6f Kachy (GB) (3yo+)
7f Richard R H B (IRE) (2yo) 23Nov19
7f Mister Universe (GB) (3yo+) 12Mar16
1m½f Jack Hobbs (GB) (2yo) 27Dec14
1m½f Keystroke (GB) (3yo+) 26Nov16
1m1½f Emissary (GB) (2yo) 12Oct19
1m1½f Storm Ahead (IRE) (3yo+) 18Nov19
1m4f Paths Of Glory (GB) (3yo+) 19Oct19
1m6f Tribal Art (IRE) (3yo+) 19Apr22 2m 57.16s 2m 58.50s
2m½f Aircraft Carrier (IRE) (3yo+) 14Jan19 3m 31.18s 3m 34.50s
SECOND RACE 4.55
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD THE DAILY PROFIT BOOSTS AT betmgm.co.uk 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) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (118 wins from 1197 runners, 10%) runs CAPE TORONADA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs CAPE TORONADA LONGEST TRAVELLERS: NAUTICAL SKY trained by J Ferguson, LEXINGTON EXPRESS trained by M Botti & REGAL AND REAL trained by Jack Morland - all Newmarket, 125 miles.
SORTED has improved switched to handicaps in recent weeks, just failing having been forced wider than the winner when runner-up over C&D 8 days ago He can confirm recent promise and open his account. Angry Ant fared better than previously here last time and along with Lexington Express, heads the dangers
1.SORTED (IRE) 2.ANGRY ANT (USA) 3.LEXINGTON
(IRE)
1
B f Toronado (IRE) - It’s Complicated
William Carson Wedgewood Estates
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Mme Liza Judd Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Minor promise on second of 3 starts in maiden/novice company last summer and she’s the type her stable do well with in low-grade handicaps. Betting can point the way following 6 months off. TFR
2
B f Prince of Lir (IRE) - Bean Uasal (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing LXI
BHA55
Marco Ghiani
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Br Philip & Orla Hore Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Winless in 11 starts though latest fifth at Southwell (1m) on latest outing 3 weeks ago was creditable Should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA55
3 ANGRY ANT (USA) (15) 6-60005
Gr f Nyquist (USA) - Silver Dollar Diva (USA)
Jim and Claire Limited
Br Fifth Avenue Bloodstock
Saffie Osborne
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show first 6 starts but did at least show more having been given a chance by the assessor when fifth in a C&D handicap 2 weeks ago, running on having not been ideally placed Not ruled out having eased a further 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA54
4 BUCKLAND BELLE (GB) (25) 450-505
B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Federation David Egan
Mr P McNally and Partners Ollie Sangster, Marlborough
Br The Federation Partnership The Injured Jockeys Fund
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who attracted support when a respectable fifth of 11 in 6f handicap here 25 days ago, not getting clearest of passages but no better than the result. Steps back up markedly in trip now TFRHHHII BHA53
5 NAUTICAL SKY (GB) (29) 040
9-6 (7)
Ch f Twilight Son - Blue Beacon Jonny Peate
Champion Of The Thames Racing
James Ferguson, Newmarket
Br Whitwell Bloodstock James Ferguson Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Twilight Son filly who looks to have been brought along with handicaps in mind, again not threatening over 6f here 4 weeks ago. Marked step up in trip could unlock progress and market confidence behind her would need to be viewed positively TFRHHHII BHA52
6 SORTED (IRE) (8) 000-42
B g Mayson - Untapped
Laurence Bellman
Br Lodge Park Stud
9-3 (4)
Billy Loughnane
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEWDown the field in 3 runs last year but much more encouraging signs switched to handicaps, just touched off in a C&D contest 8 days ago having been forced wider than the winner Rates the one to beat on the back of that TFRHHHHH BHA49
7 WARM WATERS (IRE) (12) 0036
9-1 (3)
B g Too Darn Hot - Affluent John Egan Radlett Racing Dean Ivory, Radlett
Br D. J. and Mrs Deer Dean Ivory Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPoor form in handful of starts to date, failing to improve for switch to handicaps when sixth over 7f at Chelmsford 12 days ago. Return to further needs to have positive effect TFRHHIII BHA47
8
REGAL AND REAL (GB) (15) 060-0
9-0 (1)
Br g Showcasing - Regal Hawk Callum Shepherd
Mrs Roz Lloyd Jack Morland, Newmarket
Br Theta Holding I, Inc Far Westfield Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWWell beaten on all 3 starts in novice company and fared no better equipped with a tongue tie when well held on C&D handicap debut following a break 2 weeks ago. Visor now reached for. TFRHHIII BHA45
2025:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Visor worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Sorted (IRE), 9-2 Lexington Express (IRE), 6-1 Angry Ant (USA), 7-1 Buckland Belle (GB), 8-1 Nautical Sky (GB), 11-1 Warm Waters (IRE), 14-1 Regal And Real (GB), 18-1 Cape Toronada (FR)
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THIRD RACE 5.30 ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT 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) 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (118 wins from 1197 runners, 10%) runs KENTO, MIDNIGHT CALL, MY GENGHIS & WASHINGTON HEIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs KENTO, MIDNIGHT CALL, MY GENGHIS & WASHINGTON HEIR
WEIGHTWATCHER: BLUEBELLS BOY won off a handicap mark of 63, his rating is now down 9lb to 54. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HENERY HAWK trained by Miss L Perratt, East Kilbride, 275 miles.
HENERY HAWK wasn’t able to reel in Kento in a C&D handicap earlier this month but he enjoys a 3lb pull at the weights with Tony Carroll’s charge and is taken to emerge on top this time Kento should again be in the mix but if My Genghis gets away on terms he may prove to be the main danger
1.HENERY HAWK 2.MY GENGHIS 3.KENTO
1 BURABACK (IRE) (4) 045220 CD
B g Buratino (IRE) - Gailes First (IRE)
D & J Racing Partnership
Br Mrs C. Burns
7 9-9 (8)
Jack Callan (5)
Derek Shaw, Sproxton
A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time course winner who was runner-up in a couple of 5f Chelmsford handicaps prior to encountering traffic problems back here on Friday. Could have a say granted a clear passage this time TFRHHHII BHA55
2 MIDNIGHT CALL (IRE) (29) 1-13115 CD 5 9-9 (4)
B m Caravaggio (USA) - Sneaky Snooze (IRE)
Mr D. J. Oseman
Matthew Lloyd Slater (7)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Richie Galway & Justin Carthy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 4 of her last 5 starts here, 3 of which were gained in classified company. Found life tougher back in a handicap over 6f last time but dropping back to the minimum trip could work in her favour Engaged 7.30 here Monday. TFRHHHII BHA55
3 HENERY HAWK (GB) (17) 345-632 CD 7 9-8 (1)
B g Heeraat (IRE) - Rosecomb (IRE)
Miss L. A. Perratt
Rhys Clutterbuck
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Richard Kent & Finbar Kent North Allerton Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who put in a good shift back here following a 2-month break when 3/4-length second of 7 to Kento 17 days ago. Now meets that rival on 3lb better terms and expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA54
4 BLUEBELLS BOY (GB) (27) 235-440 CD
B g Outstrip - Pompeia
Mr R. A. Popely
Br Hever Stud Farm Ltd
7 9-8 (7)
Luke Morris
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who has slipped to an attractive mark but was well held on debut for new yard at Lingfield last month. Blinkers/tongue strap refitted TFRHHIII BHA54
5 AUNTIE JO (GB) (12) 555561 D
Gr f Havana Grey - Mary Stewart (IRE)
Mr D. O’Meara
4 9-7 (9)
Mark Winn
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Withernsea Thoroughbred GAIN Equine Nutrition
TIMEFORMVIEWVisored for the first time when opening her account in a 9-runner classified race at Newcastle (5f) 12 days ago, comfortably More on her plate back in handicap company. TFRHHHII BHA53
6 MY GENGHIS (GB) (39) 05-0104 CD BF
B g Mukhadram - Assertive Agent
7 9-7 (5)
William Carson Wedgewood Estates
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Lunways Farm Stud Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Got the better of re-opposing Kento over C&D in February and finished 2 1/4 lengths fourth of 7 to another who renews rivalry, Kipp Kelly, in a classified race back here 39 days ago. Each-way shout, particularly if he’s quicker off the blocks this time TFRHHHHI BHA53
7 KENTO (GB) (8) 06-2213 CD BF
5 9-4 (10)
Gr g Kuroshio (AUS) - Jillolini Rossa Ryan
LPOG22 & Partner Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br D. R. Botterill & E. Boumans racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Notched second C&D success on penultimate start. 6/4, respectable third of 8 in a classified event over C&D 8 days ago and merits respect back in handicap company. TFRHHHII BHA50
8
KIPP KELLY (GB) (8) 031032 CD
B g Time Test - Tahlia Ree (IRE)
5 9-3 (6)
Joanna Mason
Mr Paddy Barrett Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br P. E. Barrett Askew & Barrett (Pulses) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest strike rate (2-27) but he’s been in good form in recent months. Wasn’t seen to best effect (caught widest of all turning for home) when second in a C&D classified event 8 days ago. Couldn’t rule out. TFRHHHII BHA49
9 COLORS OF
FREEDOM
Ch m Mayson - Scarborough (IRE)
(GB) (17) 255253 CD 6 9-2 (3)
Billy Loughnane
Lynn Cullimore Joe Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner who was a creditable length third of 7 to Kento in handicap here 17 days ago. Meets that rival on 4lb better terms and should make her presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA48
10 WASHINGTON HEIR (GB) (17) 535-5
4 9-0 (2)
Ch g Washington DC (IRE) - Aerosphere Jack Doughty Williams & Partners Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd racehorse-ownership.com
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who came home 4 3/4 lengths fifth of 7 to Kento in a C&D handicap last time Needs to raise his game now tried in a hood. TFRHIIII BHA45
11 ISLA BELLA
(GB) (4) 543400 4 9-0 (11)
B f Land Force (IRE) - High Luminosity (USA)
Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd
Br Highclere Stud
Lewis Edmunds
Joey Ramsden, Newark
TIMEFORM VIEW Going through the motions in classified events this year and struggled back in a handicap at Lingfield on Friday TFRHIIII BHA45
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Hood worn first time by No. 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Kento (GB), 6-1 Henery Hawk (GB), My Genghis (GB), 13-2 Midnight Call (IRE), 7-1 Colors of Freedom (GB), 8-1 Kipp Kelly (GB), 10-1 Buraback (IRE), 12-1 Auntie Jo (GB), 28-1 Bluebells Boy (GB), 33-1 Isla Bella (GB), 40-1 Washington Heir (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
FOURTH RACE 6.00
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE CREATE YOUR BET BUILDERS AT 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): A Balding (36 wins from 223 runners, 16%) runs ROYAL STANDARD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (7 wins from 19 runners, 37%) runs ROYAL STANDARD LONGEST TRAVELLER: STEPANOV trained by E Bethell, Middleham, 140 miles.
ROYAL STANDARD ought to have more to offer yet and hails from a yard in fine form He can get off the mark. Chelmsford runner-up Montevetro looks the obvious danger
colours no horse
1 CRIBBINS (CAN) (22) 0
B g Bernardini (USA) - Morilles Saffie Osborne
Jim and Claire Limited Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Sean Fitzhenry
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in 2 bumper starts and was a similar story on Flat debut at Kempton earlier this month. TFRHIIII BHA-
2 MONTEVETRO (IRE) (17) 2
Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Halla Na Saoire (IRE)
Godolphin
Br J. S. Bolger
3 8-11 (4)
Billy Loughnane
Charlie Appleby, Newmarket
Emirates Fly Better
TIMEFORMVIEW800,000 gns yearling who offered something to work on when second of 6 in maiden at Chelmsford City on debut 17 days ago, albeit no match for winner Should have more to offer. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 ROYAL STANDARD (IRE) (189) 54-
B or Br c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Main Edition (IRE)
Mr M Blencowe & Valmont
3 8-11 (1)
Hector Crouch
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Moretons Investments Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort who left his debut form well behind when fourth of 9 in maiden at Yarmouth (1m, good, 25/1) in September Likely more to come yet.
4 STEPANOV (IRE) (95) 6-
Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Shining Bright (IRE)
Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shehhi
Br Yulong Investments
TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 8-11 (2)
Connor Beasley
Edward Bethell, Middleham
TIMEFORM VIEW Held back by inexperience when sixth of 7 in novice at Newcastle on debut in December. Ought to improve but will likely need more time. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 ECHO VALLEY (GB) (35) 00
3 8-6 (5)
B f Kameko (USA) - Table Mountain Tyler Heard
DahlBury Racing
Tom Symonds, Hentland
Br DahlBury Gun Dog Gin Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW No impact in a couple of maidens this winter and looks one for handicaps down the line TFRHHIII BHA2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
ECHO VALLEY: Following its run on 17/2/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed off the bend.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Montevetro (IRE), 6-4 Royal Standard (IRE), 10-1 Stepanov (IRE), 20-1 Echo Valley (GB), 25-1 Cribbins (CAN)
WolvesRaces
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE MIDNITE, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF
BETTING 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): T Carroll (118 wins from 1197 runners, 10%) runs AUTUMN ANGEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs AUTUMN ANGEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHATIN VENTURE trained by Miss L Perratt, East Kilbride, 275 miles.
OPTIMISTIC has taken his form up a notch this year and, with the potential of more still to offer after only 5 starts, he could be ready to open his account this time around Flicka’s Girl arrives in good heart and is feared most, ahead of Autumn Angel.
1-2-3: 1.OPTIMISTIC 2.FLICKA’S GIRL 3.AUTUMN ANGEL (IRE)
1 ALYARA (GB) (14) 540540
Br m Cable Bay (IRE) - Norway Cross Jack Mitchell Lynn Cullimore Pete Ponting Joe Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Bartisan Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Losing run is mounting up but produced her best effort for a while when 1/4-length fourth of 10 in minor event over C&D early this month. However, she wasn’t in the same form back here 2 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA45
2 AUTUMN ANGEL (IRE) (28) 0-24306 CD
B m Dark Angel (IRE) - Elshabakiya (IRE) Rossa Ryan Cropthorne Syndicate
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual C&D winner who made the frame here on first 2 starts this year (wore blinkers on each occasion). Below form in cheekpieces in 7f minor event at Southwell last time, but she’s interesting back here with the blinkers reapplied TFRHHHHI BHA47
3 BENEFICIARY (GB) (13) 002202 D 7 9-9 (6)
B g Profitable (IRE) - La Roumegue (USA)
Oakfield Racing
Billy Garritty
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Br La Roumegue Partnership Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHas benefited from being ridden more positively of late, runner-up for the third time in last 4 starts when beaten by an improver in 11-runner handicap at Southwell 13 days ago. There looks to be other pace angles in this contest, though TFRHHHII BHA50
4 FLICKA’S GIRL (GB) (14) 414323 C
4 9-9 (9)
Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Queenoftheclyde (IRE) Kieren Fox Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud daretodreamracing.co.uk
TIMEFORMVIEWMade only her second start at this level a winning one at Chelmsford (5f) in January. Has run well when placed on her last 2 starts, third of 9 over C&D 2 weeks ago, and she enters calculations TFRHHHHI BHA49
5 GIMMIEMINNIE (IRE) (97) 020000-
B m Kuroshio (AUS) - Scrumptious
5 9-9 (2)
Shane Gray Hodgson & Fox Racing
Br Peter & Hugh McCutcheon
Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
Stephex Trucks UK
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after fifteen starts but went close when second in 17-runner handicap at Navan in October. Ran poorly in her subsequent 4 outings last year, though she’s worth a market check with hood reapplied on first outing since leaving M. M. Rice TFRHHHII BHA36
6 I WAS THINKING (IRE) (140) 06050-
B g Make Believe - Goldenzye (IRE)
Mr Adrian Wintle
Br Mark Landers,Tim Dineen & Patrick Blake
5 9-9 (4)
Finley Marsh
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced for his age and finished closer than previously when fifth of 11 on handicap debut at this course (7f) in October. However, he was well held upped to 1m at Lingfield the following month. TFRHHIII BHA46
7 MISTER MCGREGOR (IRE) (22) 4640-52 4 9-9 (8)
Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Pulcinella (IRE) Faye McManoman
Mr Keith Jones Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
Br Pulcinella Partnership Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Back up to 6f, ran better than on last couple of outings when second of 9 in minor event over C&D 22 days ago. He’s still looking for his first victory after twenty-one starts, though TFRHHHII BHA50
8
OPTIMISTIC (GB) (22) 045-32
4 9-9 (5)
Gr or Ro g Havana Grey - Nabat Sultan Darragh Keenan
Mrs Lyndsey Shaw
Br Mrs Lyndsey Shaw
Derek Shaw, Sproxton
A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFitted with a visor, has shown improved form in a pair of minor events this year, only narrowly denied when second of 10 over C&D 22 days ago despite racing freely Major player with the potential for plenty of pace in the race TFRHHHHH BHA47
9 SHATIN VENTURE (IRE) (18) 3-04250
B g Profitable (IRE) - Circleofinfluence (USA)
John Murphy & Jackton Racing
Br Oghill House Stud & Joseph M. Burke
5 9-9 (12)
Connor Beasley
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
North Allerton Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWSole win came in this grade at Newcastle (5f) a year ago. Ran well when second in handicap at the same C&D last month, before breaking slowly when last of 9 in minor event there 18 days ago. Still needs to prove his effectiveness at this trip TFRHHIII BHA46
10 SHE WENT WHOOSH (IRE) (14) 042400
B f Profitable (IRE) - Lady Tipperary (FR)
Amphitheatre Racing Limited
Br Framont Ltd
4 9-9 (11)
Kieran O’Neill
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains with only the one win in twenty-eight starts Bounced back to form when runner-up in minor event over C&D in January, but has gone backwards from that effort in 3 outings since TFRHHIII BHA44
11
TOP BILLER
(GB) (14) 2650-66 CD
B g Due Diligence (USA) - Balancing Act (IRE)
Miss J. Feilden
4 9-9 (7)
Dylan Hogan
Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Birkett Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful in 2 handicaps last year, over C&D on the first occasion However, he ended the campaign on a low-key note and failed to come on for recent run when sixth of 9 in minor event here 2 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA48
12 TOP STAR (IRE) (17) 564/-520 4 9-9 (1)
Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Adelante (FR)
David Egan
Mr K. T. Ivory Dean Ivory, Radlett
Br Loughtown Stud Dean Ivory Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWStepped up on his return when second of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f) last month. With the headgear left off, was unable to lead when last of 8 at Chelmsford 17 days ago, but he may find competition up front again as he tries this trip for the second time TFRHHHII BHA50
2025: DEVILWALA (IRE) 7 9 9 Joanna Mason 100-1 (Derek Shaw) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 5, 12. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 3. Visor worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Stewards Note: SHATIN VENTURE: Following its run on 6/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Optimistic (GB), 5-1 Flicka’s Girl (GB), 7-1 Mister McGregor (IRE), 9-1 Autumn Angel (IRE), 10-1 Beneficiary (GB), 11-1 Top Biller (GB), 14-1 Alyara (GB), 16-1 Gimmieminnie (IRE), Shatin Venture (IRE), Top Star (IRE), 22-1 I Was Thinking (IRE), 40-1 She Went Whoosh (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 7.00 ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE MIDNITE, BUILDING THE FUTURE OF BETTING 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): T Carroll (118 wins from 1197 runners, 10%) runs PORT HEDLAND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs PORT HEDLAND LONGEST TRAVELLER: BERNIE THE BEAR trained by Miss L Perratt, East Kilbride, 275 miles.
DR ALI wasted no time getting back to form and went down fighting when runner up over C&D 2 weeks ago Well drawn, he can make another bold bid in this groove Port Hedland, Tommytwohoots and Black Cab are a trio of others to consider.
1
B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Para Siempre Luke Morris
Mr R. A. Popely Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
Br Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time 5f winner in 2024 who largely failed to fire last year Never figured after 6 months off following another yard switch here 2 weeks ago and he’s best watched at present. TFRHHIII BHA45
2
THE BEAR (IRE) (14) 060234 CD
Ch g Elzaam (AUS) - Raeseeya
Jackton Racing Club
Rhys Clutterbuck
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Mrs Marion Ryan North Allerton Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWOn a long losing run but managed to hit the frame for third consecutive race when fourth in a C&D classified stakes here last time However, widest stall to operate from on this occasion Engaged 5.25 here Monday. TFRHHHII BHA46
3 BIG TIME RASCAL (GB) (176) 360505- D 5 9-9 (8)
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Guerriere (IRE)
Mr Luke Oliver Vallance
Br V. I. Araci
Charles Bishop
Michael Attwater, Epsom
TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a surprise when shedding maiden tag at Brighton (6f) in May but proved more miss than hit on turf thereafter Drops in class on return from 6 months off. TFRHHHII BHA49
4 BLACK CAB (FR) (14) 00400-2 CD
Br g Showcasing - Swiss Affair
Mr J. P. G. Hamilton
5 9-9 (5)
Saffie Osborne
Alison Hamilton, Denholm
Br Ecurie Des Monceaux & Lordship Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner on final start for Jamie Osborne last spring and posted easily best effort since (after 4 months off) when second in a C&D classified contest 2 weeks ago. Now his task is to back that up TFRHHHII BHA49
5 DR ALI (IRE) (14) 00-4102 D
4 9-9 (3)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Pure Symmetry (USA) Jonny Peate
Mr B Dowling & Mr R Stevens J. R. Jenkins, Royston
Br Roundhill Stud Dyslexicare
TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at eighteenth attempt at Kempton in January and quickly put a lesser effort behind when runner-up over C&D 2 weeks ago, not going down without a fight once headed. A repeat gives him sound claims from a handy draw TFRHHHHH BHA50
6 LYNWOOD LAD (GB) (26) 00-6500 CD
9-9 (4)
B g Mayson - Faithful Promise Paddy Bradley
Mr D. Tierney Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham
Br Petches Farm Ltd KM Elite Products Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t kicked on from a respectable reappearance at Chelmsford in January and others arrive with more pressing claims.
7 MY MATE BEATTIE (IRE) (29) 2340-60 4 9-9 (10)
B f Kodiac - Wearing Wings Kieran O’Neill
Amphitheatre Racing Limited Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Ms Debbie O’Shea
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 21 runs but best not judged on last month’s run over 7f here, clearly not 100% and heavily eased off. Still, a minor role probably best she can hope for. TFRHHIII BHA46
8
PORT HEDLAND (GB) (17) 000-034
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - In Secret
Mark Wellbelove & Partner
9-9 (9)
Jack Doughty
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br The Earl Cadogan Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWStepped up markedly on comeback run when third over C&D and not disgraced when staying on fourth over 5f here on latest outing 17 days ago. Return to further will hold no fears and he’s one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA48
9 STROXX (IRE) (12) 003066 9 9-9 (7)
B g Camacho - Labisa (IRE)
Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Br Labisa Partnership
Billy Garritty
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Third in a classified contest over 5f at Newcastle in January but below form all 3 starts since. Blinkers back on TFRHHIII BHA43
10 TOMMYTWOHOOTS (GB) (54) 0-20062 CD 8 9-9 (1)
B g Bated Breath - Lady Lube Rye (IRE)
Mr J. Morris
Br D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd
Alistair Rawlinson
John Mackie, Church Broughton
TIMEFORMVIEWInfrequent winner who posted one of his better efforts in a refitted visor when second of 7 in classified stakes at Chelmsford (6f) in January. Consistency not his strong point but joined a yard who have been enjoying a good spell TFRHHHII BHA47
11 WALKING ON CLOUDS (IRE) (28) 000-000 CD
B g Gale Force Ten - Aglaia (IRE)
Power Geneva (Equine) Ltd
Br Irish National Stud
7 9-9 (2)
Joey Haynes
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced on the back of his C&D victory in December 2024 and struggled to make an impact in recent months Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA50
2025: NORDIC GLORY (IRE) 6 9 4 Ryan Kavanagh 9-2 (Michael Attwater) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 7, 11.
Stewards Note:
BIG TIME RASCAL: Following its run on 29/9/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Dr Ali (IRE), 5-1 Port Hedland (GB), 11-2 Black Cab (FR), 6-1 Tommytwohoots (GB), 8-1 Big Time Rascal (GB), 11-1 Bernie The Bear (IRE), 22-1 Lynwood Lad (GB), Stroxx (IRE), 28-1 My Mate Beattie (IRE), 33-1 Walking On Clouds (IRE), 50-1 Bernard Spierpoint (GB)
RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE
SEVENTH RACE 7.30 ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE MIDNITE: BUILT FOR 2026 NOT 2006 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): D M Loughnane (82 wins from 746 runners, 11%) runs BEAUMADIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M & D Easterby (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs STORM CALL LONGEST TRAVELLER: AMERICAN BAY trained by P Midgley, Westow, 149 miles.
AMERICAN BAY made a pleasing return to action over C&D recently and is the percentage call to come out on top from the same mark. Smooth Silesie and Mr Lightside head the opposition.
1 COUNSEL (GB) (79) 30014-0 CD
Ch g Frankel - Honorina Luke Morris
Value Racing - Counsel
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br The Honorina Partnership Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who was below form in a refitted tongue strap at Southwell (5f) in January. Drops back in grade following a break. TFRHHHII BHA79
2 MR LIGHTSIDE (IRE) (20) 006-005 D
4 9-9 (5)
B g Earthlight (IRE) - L’Explora (USA) Rossa Ryan
FOSNIC RACING
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Yeomanstown Stud Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2024 but has dropped a long way in the weights and hinted at a revival in a change of headgear (first-time blinkers) at Kempton on most recent outing, ridden too aggressively Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA79
3 AMERICAN BAY (GB) (15) 10026-3 D
Ch g New Bay - All I Need (IRE)
mike taylor & partner
5 9-7 (6)
Billy Loughnane
Paul Midgley, Westow
Br D. J. and Mrs Deer Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Rather in and out last season but made a pleasing return when third in 7-runner handicap over C&D earlier in the month and excellent chance if building on that TFRHHHHH BHA77
4 SMOOTH SILESIE (IRE) (162) 144301- D
Ch m Smooth Daddy (USA) - Silesie (USA)
5 9-5 (1)
Pat Cosgrave
Dominic Orange & Jonathan Williams Lisa Williamson, Tarporley
Br Christopher Johnston Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWProduced a career best back at the minimum trip when making all in 8-runner handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good to firm) in October. Off since but solid chance from a 5lb higher mark if picking up where she left off. TFRHHHHI BHA75
5 BEAUMADIER (IRE) (4) 245140 CD
B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Bird of Light (IRE)
9-3 (2)
Jack Callan (5)
Mr Ben Parish Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br James Foley
TIMEFORM VIEW Produced a career best when making all over C&D in February. Below form both outings subsequently, though TFRHHHII BHA73
6 STORM CALL (IRE) (150) 404410- D 4 9-1 (3)
B f Soldier’s Call - Wind Storm Billy Garritty
Bernard Hoggarth Racing
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Ballyhane Stittenham Farms
TIMEFORMVIEW Finally off the mark for this yard in first-time blinkers at Redcar in October. However, not in the same form over C&D just over a week later and could well need this first outing in 2026 TFRHHHII BHA71
2025: CINQUE VERDE 5 9 11 Hector Crouch 4-1 (Tony Carroll) 8 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: BEAUMADIER: Following its run on 20/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 American Bay (GB), 11-4 Smooth Silesie (IRE), 11-2 Mr Lightside (IRE), 7-1 Beaumadier (IRE), 17-2 Storm Call (IRE), 12-1 Counsel (GB)
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HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £747,380 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 27th March 2026
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RACE
MIDNITE AINT YOUR GRANDADS BOOKIE 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): A Watson (46 wins from 370 runners, 12%) runs MERLIER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (2 wins from 12 runners, 17%) runs MERLIER LONGEST TRAVELLER: TIME TO TAKE OFF trained by J Tate, Newmarket, 125 miles.
TIME TO TAKE OFF left the impression she will go on to better things when making a winning debut at Nottingham in October and looks the one to beat. Newcastle scorer Merlier is feared most.
1 BURDETT ESTATE (IRE) (101) 31- CD
B c Bungle Inthejungle - Pop Art (IRE)
3 9-9 (2)
Callum Shepherd
Mr Harry Redknapp Brian Toomey, Chalfont St. Giles
Br Herbertstown House Stud Harringtons Builders PLC
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from debut when taking 10-runner novice over C&D (12/1) in December and it’s likely we haven’t seen the best of him yet. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 MERLIER (IRE) (13) 21 D
3 9-9 (3)
B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Implicit (IRE) Hollie Doyle
S.A.S. Thoroughbreds
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Elwick Stud Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on fair debut effort when winning 5-runner maiden (7/4) over this trip at Newcastle 13 days ago, running on May well do better yet. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 TIME TO TAKE OFF (IRE) (173) 1- D
3 9-6 (1)
B f Starman - Tschierschen (IRE) Rossa Ryan
Mr Jaber Abdullah James Tate, Newmarket
Br China Horse Club International Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well supported and duly made winning debut in 7-runner maiden over this trip at Nottingham in October. Sets the standard on that form and she remains with potential. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 DOLO’S STAR (IRE) (13) 5
B f Starman - Eccellente Idea (IRE)
Miss C. Dolan
Br Mrs Liz O’Leary
NON-RUNNER
3 8-13 (4)
Grant Tuer, Northallerton
TIMEFORMVIEW Finished well behind Merlier in maiden (22/1) at Newcastle on debut 13 days ago and looks more one for handicaps down the line TFRHIIII BHA-
) Merlier ago down the TFR
2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Time To Take Off (IRE), 15-8 Merlier (IRE), 7-2 Burdett Estate (IRE)
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
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NINTH RACE 8.30
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WIN £250,000 WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS 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 (118 wins from 1197 runners, 10%) runs FRANCESI
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (6 wins from 38 runners, 16%) runs FRANCESI
WEIGHTWATCHER: FARASI LANE won off a handicap mark of 89, his rating is now down 14lb to 75.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: AISLING OSCAR trained by A P Keatley, Malton, 145 miles.
PANAMA BLACK’s latest third at Southwell was arguably a career-best effort so he could be ready to strike Helm Rock should strip fitter for his comeback run, while Farasi Lane can be expected to bounce back.
B g Pivotal - Nibbling (IRE)
CAPTURE THE MOMENT VII
Jack Mitchell
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Br Mrs James Wigan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of reduced mark at Haydock last summer Not disgraced after 6 months off at Kempton 3 weeks ago and entitled to build on that TFRHHHHI BHA80
2 SPACEPORT (IRE) (46) 10040/-0
Gr g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Moon Empress (FR)
RaceShare - Spaceport
5 9-9 (6)
Rob Hornby
Tom Lacey, Woolhope
Br Roger O’Dwyer RaceShare
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner at up to 1 3/4m for William Muir & Chris Grassick in summer 2024 but seen only twice for this yard, shaping as if amiss after 12 months off here 46 days ago. Hooded for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA80
3 MOLLIE FOSTER (IRE) (41) 3301-66
B f Acclamation - Dutch Dream (GER)
The Horse Watchers 11
4 9-8 (8)
Joanna Mason
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Kildaragh Stud Timeform
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded time for Ed Walker with a win at Southwell in October but hasn’t found the same level in 2 outings for new yard this year, her most recent effort particularly poor TFRHHIII BHA79
4 AISLING OSCAR (IRE) (12) 112044
5 9-7 (4)
B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Goodnightsuzy (IRE) Oisin McSweeney
Barry and the Chuckles
Br Eoin O’Morain
Adrian Keatley, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Matched a 30-year modern-day record of 8 straight handicap wins when scoring at Southwell last month. Kept busy since and posted a solid fourth 6f Newcastle handicap last time Engaged 8.30 here Monday TFRHHHHI BHA78
5 PANAMA BLACK (IRE) (24) 660-453
4 9-5 (3)
B g Tamayuz - Positive Vibration (IRE) Joe Leavy
Mr B. J. Meehan
Brian Meehan, Manton
Br Ringfort Stud Ltd Sirecam Europe
TIMEFORM VIEW Only win came over 1m at Southwell over a year ago but was clear of the rest when good third there last month and player with headgear back on TFRHHHHH BHA76
6 FARASI LANE (IRE) (40) 0063-26
8 9-4 (7)
B g Belardo (IRE) - No Such Zone Rossa Ryan
Urloxhey Racing
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Wicklow Bloodstock Ireland Ltd Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t won for a while but has been shaping up well, travelling fluently when 3/4-length second over C&D in January. Dropped below his usual standard at Lingfield next time but type to bounce back. TFRHHHHI BHA75
7 FRANCESI (IRE) (18) 222150
Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Show Me The Music
9-3 (2)
Billy Loughnane
SF Racing Club Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Ennistown Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Has enjoyed a fine spell since joining current yard, recording a fourth win this winter when scoring at Newcastle last month. Keeping busy but ran one of his lesser efforts at Newcastle 18 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA74
8 MR NUGGET (GB) (3) 112120 CD
B g Oasis Dream - Surcingle (USA)
Amo Racing Limited
Br Lofts Hall Stud
5 9-3 (1)
David Egan
David Simcock, Newmarket
Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW In excellent form this year with 3 wins but found run of good form coming to a halt at Newcastle on Saturday TFRHHHII BHA74
2025: NO CORRESPONDING LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Hood worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.
Stewards Note:
SPACEPORT: Following its run on 6/2/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
MOLLIE FOSTER: Following its run on 11/2/2026 it was reported that the horse showed signs of being in season.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Panama Black (IRE), 9-2 Aisling Oscar (IRE), 5-1 Mr Nugget (GB), 11-2 Farasi Lane (IRE), 6-1 Francesi (IRE), 10-1 Helm Rock (GB), 16-1 Spaceport (IRE), 22-1 Mollie Foster (IRE)
