Wolverhampton Racecard - Tuesday 27th January by Arena Racing Company

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I wish you all an enjoyable and successful time here at Wolverhampton Racecourse and a safe journey home.

David

Ideson

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

RACEDAY TEAM

David

Ideson Executive Director

Anthony Gledhill General Manager

Fergus Cameron Clerk of the Course

Tim Radford Estates Manager

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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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TUESDAY 27 JANUARY

(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)

STEWARDS OF THE MEETING

GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward), PETA EVETTS (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

DANIEL ANDREWS, CHARLOTTE ARMITAGE, LAWRENCE JORDAN

STARTERS

LEE JONES

PHILLIP DENNIS

JUDGE

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

MICHAEL ROBERTS

VETERINARY OFFICER

MARK TABACHNIK

SENIOR VETERINARY

SURGEON

SUE TAYLOR

VETERINARY SURGEON

JONATHAN WITHERS

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr STUART COWEN

MEDICAL OFFICER

Dr SIMEON RAYNER

NURSE

HILARY BODEN

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JOANNA VICKERS

JANE SOUTHAM

JEREMY WILLIS

MEL BAKER

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 4.28

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE ALWAYS GAMBLE

RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)

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): T Carroll (108 wins from 1143 runners, 9%) runs HOMME DE FER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 70 runners, 10%) runs HOMME DE FER LONGEST TRAVELLER: TOOTSIE trained by P McEntee, Newmarket, 125 miles.

HOW’S THE GUVNOR gained reward for a string of consistent efforts when doubling his tally at Southwell 7 days ago, impressing with the ease in which he went through the race in the process He’s fancied to make a bold bid to defy a penalty and shades preference over fellow in-form 5-y-o Homme de Fer. Fistral Beach may do best of the others 1-2-3:

1.HOW’S THE GUVNOR (IRE) 2.HOMME DE FER 3.FISTRAL BEACH (IRE)

1 HOW’S THE GUVNOR (IRE) (7) 0533-21 5

B g Calyx - Blessing (USA)

Set Barabbas Free

Br Sir Robert Ogden

George Wood

Jennie Candlish, Leek

Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRunning consistently well in recent months and gained reward when landing 12-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 7 days ago. Manner of that success suggests he ought to be highly competitive again under a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA54

2 BUNGLE BAY (IRE) (61) 506010- CD

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Jenny’s Dancer

Mrs J. Evans

Br Mr Michael Burke

7 9-9 (1)

Joe Leavy

James Evans, Kinnersley

The Little Jet Company Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW5-time C&D winner, the latest in October. Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 14/1) 61 days ago but a return to this venue can likely see him back to form from a handy draw TFRHHHII BHA55

3 MYTHICAL ISLE (IRE) (23) 43002-0

4 9-8 (6)

Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Sophie P Paddy Bradley

Mr Herbert Bourchier Patrick Morris, Prescot

Br D. Pearson B&B Hygiene

TIMEFORMVIEWPosted best effort yet when runner-up over 6f here in December However, that form didn’t work out and he ran modestly when eighth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 23 days ago, weakening approaching ﬁnal 1f Steps back up in trip now TFRHHHII BHA54

4 HOMME DE FER (GB) (13) 23141-3 CD BF 5 9-8 (8)

B g Oasis Dream - Femme de Fer

William Carson Wedgewood Estates

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Liza Judd Wedgewood Estates

TIMEFORMVIEWWent the right way on all-weather in 2025, opening account over C&D in December and going in again at Lingﬁeld later in the month. Ran another solid race when close-up third at Kempton (1m) 13 days ago and the return to 7f looks a good move now. TFRHHHHI BHA54

5 FISTRAL BEACH (IRE) (24) 40605-4 CD

B m New Bay - Lamsa (IRE)

Jack Doughty Derbyshire Racing John Mackie, Church Broughton

Br Don Commins & New Bay Syndicate John Mackie Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Three wins from 16 runs last year 6/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 24 days ago. Becoming well treated. TFRHHHII BHA51

6 BUTTERCROSS FLYER (IRE) (36) 621300- D

B m Inns of Court (IRE) - Bonne

Amphitheatre Racing Limited

Br Limetree Stud

Kieran O’Neill

Scott Dixon, Rolleston

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingﬁeld in August Below form 6 1/4 lengths seventh of 12 to Homme de Fer in handicap at Lingﬁeld (7f, AW, 18/1) 36 days ago. Needs to cut out the tardy starts if she’s to play a prominent role TFRHHHII BHA50

7 TOOTSIE (IRE) (5) 00-0434 4 9-1 (7)

B f Footstepsinthesand - Guanina (IRE) Billy Loughnane Raceﬁeld Racing Club Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Br Ballyphilip Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 8 in minor event (18/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 5 days ago. Visor on 1st time Others have achieved more. TFRHHIII BHA47

8 EYE OF THE WATER (IRE) (50) 230464- CD

B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Desert Location Rob Hornby

Ridge House Stables Ltd Ronald Harris, Chepstow

Br M. Fahy

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran C&D winner but it’s now 31 runs since his last one back in 2023 Turned in a creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (1m) 28 days ago but others appeal more on balance for win purposes. TFRHHHII BHA45

9 MUSAYTIR (IRE) (4) 0000/-00

9-0 (4)

Gr g Showcasing - Top of The Art (IRE) Nicola Currie

Paul & Ann de Weck Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge Br Powerstown Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Boasts just the one win from 49 Flat runs and he again offered very little for new yard when seventh of 9 in minor event (150/1) at this course (6.1f) 4 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHIIII BHA40

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 How’s The Guvnor (IRE), 11-4 Homme de Fer (GB), 7-1 Fistral Beach (IRE), 8-1 Bungle Bay (IRE), 14-1 Mythical Isle (IRE), Buttercross Flyer (IRE), Eye of The Water (IRE), 18-1 Tootsie (IRE), 100-1 Musaytir (IRE)

POSITION OF STALLS

7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside

ADMISSION

The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone and to remove any person from the racecourse, without assigning a reason for so doing and do not accept responsibility for loss or damage to persons or their property

RETAIN YOUR BETTING TICKETS

Racegoers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until ‘WEIGHED IN’ has been announced over the loud speaker

CHECK YOUR BETTING TICKETS

Customers of the Boards and Rails bookmakers should check their itemised tickets upon receipt as mistakes cannot be rectiﬁed after the “off”. Customers are reminded to retain all betting tickets until after the weigh-in, as immediate payment will only be made on production of the original ticket. Tickets remain valid for one month.

PACE YOURSELF

ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK

SECOND RACE 5.00

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE ALWAYS GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)

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): T Carroll (108 wins from 1143 runners, 9%) runs RIVER WHARFE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 70 runners, 10%) runs RIVER WHARFE LONGEST TRAVELLER: KOJI trained by N Wilson, Leyburn, 150 miles.

C&D winner BAD HABITS shaped as though a return to this trip would suit ideally when fourth at Newcastle (6f) 2 weeks ago and he shades preference over Bandello, who was knocking firmly on the door when last seen back in the autumn. Court of Session is another to keep an eye on under Billy Loughnane

1-2-3: 1.BAD HABITS (IRE) 2.BANDELLO 3.COURT OF SESSION

1 RIVER WHARFE (GB) (15) 1506-50 CD

Ch g Showcasing - Wahylah (IRE)

Mr A. W. Carroll

9-9 (3)

Myla Coppins (7)

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Shutford Stud Mill House Racing Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Four wins from 18 runs last year, the latest here in October. 20/1, again never ﬁgured kept to this trip when eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 15 days ago. Return to 1m may suit ideally. TFRHHHII BHA55

2 KOJI (IRE) (140) 061640- CD 5 9-8 (8)

B m Kodiac - Yaddo

Group Equine Racing IX

Br Tally-Ho Stud

Sean Kirrane

Noel Wilson, Leyburn

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Latest win at Thirsk in August. Eighth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) in September, racing off the pace and never involved Absent/switched yards since and likely the market can guide as to expectations TFRHHHII BHA54

3 COURT OF SESSION (GB) (14) 5004-25

Br g Iffraaj - Sibilance

Michelle Hancox

7 9-8 (5)

Billy Loughnane

Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Br Aylesﬁeld Farms Stud Back2Back Printwear Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back when second at Southwell before finishing fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (18/1) 14 days ago, stayed on final 1f Now 24 runs without a win TFRHHHII BHA54

4 BAD HABITS (IRE) (14) 3351-44 CD

4 9-7 (1)

B g Kodiac - Key To Power James Sullivan

Mrs Ruth A. Carr

Br Tally-Ho Stud

Ruth Carr, Stillington

William Hill

TIMEFORMVIEW Opened his account over C&D in December and respectable efforts both starts since, shaping as if this step back up in trip will help when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago. One to consider TFRHHHHH BHA53

5 BANDELLO (GB) (85) 023242-

B g Twilight Son - Juliet Capulet (IRE)

5 9-3 (6)

George Wood

WeDo Business Jennie Candlish, Leek

Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Equine Products UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 20 Flat runs but knocking ﬁrmly at the door during second half of last year, just touched off in 12-runner C&D handicap 85 days ago. Big shout back from a break. TFRHHHHI BHA49

6 PAPS OF JURA (GB) (15) 600-0 5 9-1 (7)

B g Mountain High (IRE) - Haidees Reﬂection

Charles Bishop

Mr Sam Thomas Sam Thomas, Cardiff

Br Sam Thomas

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden Tenth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 16/1) 15 days ago, always behind on the back of 7 months off. This can reveal more but likely best watched unless market vibes proved particularly positive. TFRHHIII BHA47

7 ROGUE THUNDER (GB) (4) 00566-5 C D

6 9-0 (2)

Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Represent (IRE) Ryan Kavanagh (5) The Bright Start Partnership Patrick Morris, Prescot

Br Whatton Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW

8 OLDBURY LAD (IRE) (4) 0545-56 4 9-0 (4)

B g Kodiac - Bungee Jump (IRE)

Stevie Donohoe

Ms Michelle Harris Grace Harris, Shirenewton

Br Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 50/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at this course (6.1f) 4 days ago, merely closing up late. More needed if he’s to break his duck here. TFRHHIII BHA42

2025: (See Div 1)

Hood worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Bandello (GB), 7-2 Bad Habits (IRE), 13-2 River Wharfe (GB), 8-1 Court of Session (GB), 9-1 Koji (IRE), 10-1 Rogue Thunder (GB), 12-1 Paps of Jura (GB), 22-1 Oldbury Lad (IRE)

RACE

FOOD & DRINK

THIRD RACE 5.30

SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR NOVICE THREE YRS OLD

THE READ MEG NICHOLLS’ BLOG AT

NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £10000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Evans (57 wins from 479 runners, 12%) runs BIG MOONRISE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 53 runners, 9%) runs LUCKY SEVENS

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: KOKUSHOKU trained by S & E Crisford, LUCKY SEVENS trained by J Owen, both Newmarket, 125 miles.

Last month’s course winner HORWICH can be expected to improve and is taken to follow up Sole newcomer Kokushoku appeals on breeding and may provide the chief threat.

SEVENS

1 HORWICH (GB) (43) 1- CD

B g Mayson - Hilldale

Rob Hornby

Mr David W. Armstrong Clive Cox, Hungerford

Br Highﬁeld Farm LLP Highﬁeld Farm LLP

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort who made a winning start in 8-runner maiden over C&D 43 days ago.

Likely more to come and holds obvious claims. TFRHHHHH BHA-

2 BIG MOONRISE (GB) (31) 46-

9-4 (1)

B g Massaat (IRE) - Song To The Moon (IRE) Sean Levey

Mr R. Kent David Evans, Abergavenny

Br Mickley Stud & Mr Tony Jones Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden 125/1, sixth of 7 in novice at this C&D 31 days ago, slowly away Up against it. TFRHIIII BHA-

3 KOKUSHOKU (IRE) (-)

9-4 (5)

Ro g Dark Angel (IRE) - Colour of Light (IRE) Harry Davies

Rabbah Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket

Br Godolphin

TIMEFORMVIEW Dark Angel gelding. Dam, 7.4f winner, half-sister to very smart 1m-9.5f winner Impulsif and useful 1m-1 1/4m winner Veil of Shadows. Must be of interest on debut TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 LUCKY SEVENS (GB) (8) 0

9-4 (4)

B g A’Ali (IRE) - Fairy Slipper Pat Cosgrave

Four Winds Racing Partnership James Owen, Newmarket

Br Wood Farm Stud (Waresley) Racing Welfare TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 9 in maiden at this course (6.1f, 17/2) on debut 8 days ago, slowly away Likely to need more time TFRHHIII BHA-

5 QUICK QUASAR (IRE) (6) 5-0

B c Palace Pier - Mehronissa

Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

NON-RUNNER

9-4 (2)

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

9-4(2) on,

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA-

2025: THE WATCHER (IRE) 3 9 11 Clifford Lee 1-5 (K R Burke) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

LUCKY SEVENS: Following its run on 19/1/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 4-6 Horwich (GB), 2-1 Kokushoku (IRE), 14-1 Lucky Sevens (GB), 50-1 Big Moonrise (GB)

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

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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

UNAUTHORISED BOOKMAKING

It is a condition of entry to this Racecourse that only individuals in possession of a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets on the course of their business. Betting with Bookmakers other than those operating from an authorised pitch is strictly prohibited Offenders will be escorted from the Racecourse and render themselves liable to prosecution

RECORD TIMES

5f Quatrieme Ami (GB) (2yo) 13Nov15

5f Lomu (IRE) (3yo+) 03Dec19

6f Mubakker (USA) (2yo)

7f Richard R H B (IRE) (2yo)

7f Mister Universe (GB) (3yo+) 12Mar16

1m½f Jack Hobbs (GB) (2yo)

Emissary (GB) (2yo)

1m4f Paths Of Glory (GB) (3yo+) 19Oct19

BORN BRED &

LADY WULFRUNA STAKES AFTERNOON LA

FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

MIDNITE ARE UPPING THE BETTING GAME 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 (108 wins from 1143 runners, 9%) runs MIDNIGHT CALL & MY GENGHIS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 70 runners, 10%) runs MIDNIGHT CALL & MY GENGHIS LONGEST TRAVELLER: THE DEFIANT trained by L Dace, Billingshurst, 159 miles.

MIDNIGHT CALL has been in terrific form this winter and can record her fourth course victory Sultan of Oj and The Defiant can also make their presence felt

1 MIDNIGHT CALL (IRE) (4) 331-131 CD

B m Caravaggio (USA) - Sneaky Snooze (IRE)

Mr D. J. Oseman

Br Richie Galway & Justin Carthy

Tyrese Cameron (7)

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

TIMEFORMVIEWPosted career best when winning 9-runner minor event at this course (6.1f) 4 days ago, always holding on Drop back in trip no issue and looks sure to go well again. TFRHHHHH BHA50

2 CAUSIN A COMMOTION (IRE) (68) 000006- CD 4 9-9 (4)

B g Cotai Glory - Malea (IRE)

Group Equine Racing IX

Br Michael O’Mahony

Sean Kirrane

Noel Wilson, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 16/1) 68 days ago. Best watched. TFRHHIII BHA45

3 JUNO STAR (IRE) (7) 564-305 D 4 9-9 (7)

B or Br f Bated Breath - Corinthian Girl (IRE)

The Ten Fools & A Horse Partnership

Br Clearwater Stud

Billy Loughnane

Philip McBride, Newmarket

The Highﬁeld Event Group Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWModest ﬁlly. One win from 21 Flat runs. 17/2 and blinkered for 1st time, below form ﬁfth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 7 days ago, unable to sustain effort Enters calculations TFRHHHII BHA48

4 LA LUNITA (GB) (25) 0/00-0 4 9-9 (8)

B f Mohaather - Button Moon (IRE)

Lewis Edmunds

Mr Paddy Barrett Derek Shaw, Sproxton

Br P. E. Barrett

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 13 3/4 lengths last of 9 to Midnight Call in minor event (200/1) at this C&D 25 days ago. Hard to fancy. TFRHIIII BHA20

5 MY GENGHIS (GB) (19) 2P005-0 CD

B g Mukhadram - Assertive Agent

Wedgewood Estates

Br Lunways Farm Stud

7 9-9 (2)

William Carson

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Wedgewood Estates

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest gelding. C&D winner Eighth of 12 in minor event (17/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces back on Not out of things. TFRHHHII BHA47

6 MY TURN NOW (IRE) (89) 160045- CD

9-9 (1)

B m Belardo (IRE) - Rio’s Pearl Sean Levey Dare To Dream Racing Michael Attwater, Epsom

Br Philip & Orla Hore daretodreamracing.co.uk

TIMEFORMVIEW Modest mare C&D winner Fifth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 28/1) 89 days ago. Work to do

7 STONEACRE GIRL (GB) (133) 506/000- 5 9-9 (6)

B m Land Force (IRE) - Sheer Indulgence (FR) Kieran O’Neill Mr R. Teatum Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Shoreham Stud Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Tenth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at this course (6.1f) Off 133 days Still looking for ﬁrst success.

SULTAN OF OJ (IRE) (11) 6062-63

B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Bronte Girl (IRE)

Mr T. Faulkner

Luke Morris

Thomas Faulkner, Devauden

Br Liam Doyle Valley Water Services Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Back on track, in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces, when creditable third of 7 in handicap over C&D (9/1) 11 days ago. Visor now added for ﬁrst time and merits consideration TFRHHHHI BHA45

9 THE DEFIANT (GB) (6) 0006-20 CD

B g Morpheus - Killer Class

10 9-9 (5)

Jack Dace (5)

Mrs Linda Chester Luke Dace, Billingshurst

Br Mr Frank Brady

TIMEFORM VIEW Below form at Lingﬁeld latest but had posted good second at same course (5f) previously and could be a player here. TFRHHHII BHA48

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 6.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5, 9.

Stewards Note:

JUNO STAR: Following its run on 20/1/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference early-on.

Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Midnight Call (IRE), 6-1 Juno Star (IRE),

A Commotion

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Sultan of Oj (IRE), 13-2 The Deﬁant (GB), 7-1 My Genghis (GB), 20-1 Causin

(IRE),

Turn Now (IRE), 40-1 Stoneacre Girl (GB), 66-1 La Lunita (GB)

ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (13F ABT 219YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE CREATE YOUR BET BUILDERS AT MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund

£6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Owen (41 wins from 198 runners, 21%) runs PRINCE QUATTRO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (5 wins from 53 runners, 9%) runs PRINCE QUATTRO LONGEST TRAVELLER: SLOWDOWNBARNEY trained by John McConnell, Ireland.

DAARIS is something of a C&D specialist and with his Southwell sixth 24 days ago easy to forgive after being stuck wide throughout, he could be the answer Eagle One returns to the AW below his last winning mark so he’s a threat, while Irish runner Slowdownbarney has to be respected.

B g Notnowcato - Hillview Chloe (IRE)

Ursa Major Ltd & Hicky Parmar Racing

Mason Paetel (5)

James Owen, Newmarket

Br Philip Rothwell Newmarket Equine Salt Therapy

TIMEFORM VIEW Had 2 lesser displays before winning 9-runner handicap at Southwell (12/1) 5 days ago, bouncing back to form without headgear Effectively 3lb higher here. TFRHHHII BHA65

2 CHICAGO STORM (GB) (104) 4001/35- 7 9-13 (5)

B g Dabirsim (FR) - Hoh My Darling Jack Nicholls (5)

Simonell Racing Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne

Br Ashtown B/S, O.B SARL, E.Puerari, G.Bozo

TIMEFORMVIEW Running over jumps recently, ﬁnishing eleventh of 12 in hurdle handicap at Wincanton (17/2) 32 days ago, running modestly in ﬁrst-time visor which is removed back on the AW TFRHHIII BHA64

3 DAARIS (IRE) (24) 32431-6 CD

Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Reyaadah

7 9-12 (2)

Jack Mitchell

Miss Lauren Frost Kevin Frost, Newark

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Kevin Frost Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged third C&D win in December Sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (14/1) 24 days ago, stuck wide throughout and forced wide at home turn so best forgiven Can be relied upon around Wolverhampton and should remain competitive. TFRHHHHH BHA63

4 EAGLE ONE (GB) (91) 164/235- C D

8 9-10 (4)

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Gloryette Rob Hornby Willy Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson Courtiers Investment Services Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRan second of 8 in handicap at Lingﬁeld after an absence in Auguat. Fifth of 12 in handicap at Leicester (10/1) last October, ran respectably having dropped back to last winning mark and he’s been eased further 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA61

5 SLOWDOWNBARNEY (IRE) (46) 120000- CD 5 9-10 (1)

B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Dawn Choir Hollie Doyle

Mr D. Kierans John McConnell, Ireland

Br Mrs C. Holden

TIMEFORMVIEW Has struggled in recent handicaps, last of 14 at Dundalk (33/1) 46 days ago where he ran no sort of race Visor back on and down in class, this Irish raider could be interesting. TFRHHHHI BHA61

6 BILLY BATHGATE (GB) (4) 2155-34 C D

10 9-6 (3)

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Bustling Rowan Scott

Mr T Cox Ewan Whillans, Hawick

Br Godolphin Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

TIMEFORMVIEW Won at this course 52 days ago but just a fair fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (16/1) 4 days ago on latest start. Returns to the scene of his latest success but others more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA57

7 HIMSELF (IRE) (7) 05310-1 D 4 8-13 (in5lbex) (7)

B g Coulsty (IRE) - Cocohulababy (IRE) Aiden Brookes (3)

Mrs J. Porter Philip Kirby, Richmond

Br Liam Queally Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Newcastle winner who cashed in on an ease in grade to land 8-runner contest at Southwell (3/1) 7 days ago. 5lb penalty makes life harder. TFRHHHII BHA48

SIXTH RACE 7.00

ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD

THE 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (108 wins from 1143 runners, 9%) runs FORCEFUL LADY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 70 runners, 10%) runs FORCEFUL LADY LONGEST TRAVELLERS: WARRIOR QUEEN trained by J Horton, MON PETIT FRERE trained by J Parr, CALABRIAN SOLDATO trained by L De Souza, all Newmarket, 125 miles.

CALABRIAN SOLDATO showed much-improved form when second in a nursery at Chelmsford 40 days ago, the first-time cheekpieces making a positive difference so he could be the answer with this step back up in trip in his favour. There isn’t a lot of worthwhile form to go on but Oh So Perfect placed at Southwell on her return to sprinting and is a threat, along with He Bangs The Drums

1 WARRIOR QUEEN (IRE) (6) 0040-3

B f Improbable (USA) - Great Warrior (IRE)

George Wood

Mrs C. Cashman James Horton, Newmarket

Br Rathbarry Stud Horton Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Struggled in most starts but bit more like it with ﬁrst-time cheekpieces when third of 7 in handicap at Lingﬁeld 6 days ago, sticking to the task Needs to build on that TFRHHHII BHA54

2 HE BANGS THE DRUMS (IRE) (13) 60065-6

B g Bungle Inthejungle - Selﬂess

Harry Vigors (7) Middleham Park Racing LXII & Partner I

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn

Br Coolawn Stud Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to show much in handicaps, sixth of 7 in handicap (13/2) 13 days ago, found to have lost a shoe in ﬁrst-time blinkers. First-time tongue strap applied and this will reveal more. TFRHHHHI BHA50

3 CURATED (IRE) (25) 40-0

Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Private View

Nicola Currie

(7)

Mr Oxley, Mr Casse, Dr Berk & Sangsters Ollie Sangster, Marlborough

Br Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill

TIMEFORMVIEWRegressed since debut, seventh of 8 in maiden (125/1) 25 days ago, struggling at 5f in ﬁrst-time hood Handicap debut in ﬁrst-time blinkers and 6f more suitable. TFRHHIII BHA50

4 LADY BIRGMA (IRE) (13) 0566-0

B f Shaman (IRE) - Best New Show (IRE)

The Mark Usher Racing Club

9-4 (4)

George Bass

Mark Usher, Lambourn

Br Grangemore Stud Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed modest form at best in earlier runs before finishing last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (80/1) 13 days ago. Yet to convince and this is her first go sprinting TFRHHIII BHA49

5 FORCEFUL LADY (GB) (20) 50425-0 9-4 (5)

B f Land Force (IRE) - Chittenden (USA)

Mr D. Boocock

William Carson

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

Br Boocock Trading Ltd Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless from 8 starts, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingﬁeld Park (14/1) 20 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA49

6 LUNA BEAUX (IRE) (55) 000040-

B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - The Stalking Moon (IRE)

Major Wintle Partnership

Br Mr Thomas Hore

9-3 (2)

Finley Marsh

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 14 in handicap 60 days ago before ﬁnishing seventh of 9 in maiden (28/1) back there 5 days later Cheekpieces removed. First run for new trainer TFRHHIII BHA48

7 OH SO PERFECT (IRE) (10) 50540-3

Br f Sioux Nation (USA) - Strategise (IRE)

Basher Watts Racing 3

9-3 (3)

Alistair Rawlinson

Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br Ms Alice Fitzgerald Star Sports Bet

TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (16/1) 10 days ago, placing for the ﬁrst time with the return to sprinting suiting Faces similar test and she can be competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA48

CALABRIAN SOLDATO (IRE) (40) 0002- 9-0 (8)

B g Soldier’s Call - Tartufo Dolce (IRE)

Lewis Edmunds

Eclipse Sports Racing & LDS Bloodstock Lemos De Souza, Newmarket

Br Ballyhane Class1Personnel

TIMEFORMVIEWOffered little in ﬁrst three starts but much more like it when second of 7 in nursery at Chelmsford City (16/1) 40 days ago, improved for ﬁtting of cheekpieces and kept on well after racing prominently Back up in trip with cheekpieces retained and he could be the answer TFRHHHHH BHA45

9 MON PETIT FRERE (IRE) (10) 006-6 9-0 (1)

B g Supremacy (IRE) - C’Est Ma Souer (IRE)

Darragh Keenan 7 Under Parr

Joseph Parr, Newmarket

Br Mr P. Turley Joseph Parr Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 10 in handicap (20/1) 10 days ago after 5-month break, shaping as if needing the run. Still early days with him. TFRHIIII BHA44

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8.

Stewards Note:

HE BANGS THE DRUMS: Following its run on 14/1/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Calabrian Soldato (IRE), 9-2 He Bangs The Drums (IRE), 11-2 Oh So Perfect (IRE), 13-2 Warrior Queen (IRE), 17-2 Luna Beaux (IRE), 10-1 Forceful Lady (GB), 14-1 Curated (IRE), 16-1 Lady Birgma (IRE), 28-1 Mon Petit Frere (IRE)

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THE BETMGM SUPPORTS SAFER GAMBLING FILLIES’ 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): G Boughey (72 wins from 439 runners, 16%) runs LEESON STREET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs ABILA & PINK SOCKS LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ROSE COTTON trained by T Clover, RAJINOORA trained by M Bell, LEESON STREET trained by G Boughey, all Newmarket, 125 miles.

RAJINOORA couldn’t pick up quickly enough when well supported at Kempton 20 days ago but is fancied to get back to winning ways up against her own sex. Pink Socks completed a quickfire hat-trick in conditions company at Southwell 10 days ago and is feared most on her return to handicaps.

1-2-3: 1.RAJINOORA (IRE) 2.PINK SOCKS (IRE) 3.LEESON STREET (IRE)

1 RAJINOORA (IRE) (20) 00412-4 BF

B f Mehmas (IRE) - Intaglia

Jastar Ltd & Partner

Br Tally-Ho Stud

4 9-11

Hector Crouch

Michael Bell, Newmarket

Michael Bell Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWSecond of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (16/1) on return after winning last July Fourth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (13/8 fav) 20 days ago, couldn’t pick up quickly enough despite being well supported. Should remain competitive. TFRHHHHH BHA70

2 ROSE COTTON (GB) (113) 630- 4 9-10 (2)

Ch f New Bay - Aim To Please (FR)

Hasmonean Racing, C Fahy and Marchants

Jack Mitchell

Tom Clover, Newmarket

Br Coverdale Stud T Clover Racing Limited, Hasmonean Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced with 3 novice runs, seventh of 9 at Yarmouth (33/1) last October when ran green and never landed a blow. Type to do better in handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA69

3 GHAIYYATH PARK (IRE) (13) 60020-0 4 9-4 (6)

Ch f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Sand Zabeel (IRE)

Finley Marsh

Mrs Donna Hopkins Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 8 at Kempton (33/1) 13 days ago, ran modestly on ﬁrst start since trainer change TFRHIIII BHA63

4 ABILA (FR) (62) 0600-

4 9-3 (4)

B f Camelot - Fast Game (FR) Ryan Kavanagh (5) Steel A Win Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Wertheimer Et Frere

TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (80/1) 62 days ago, offering little on handicap debut TFRHIIII BHA62

5 PINK SOCKS (IRE) (10) 53-4111

B m Vadamos (FR) - Jumbo Romance (IRE)

Deva Racing (DB)

7 9-2 (3)

Paddy Bradley

Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Br Mrs Claire Doyle Deva Racing Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a quickﬁre hat-trick when ﬁrst of 9 in conditions race at Southwell (8/11) 10 days ago and must be considered back in a handicap.

6 LEESON STREET (IRE) (13) 5230-4

B f Street Sense (USA) - Mango Diva

TFRHHHHI BHA60

4 9-1 (1)

Billy Loughnane

Ed Babington, Eddie O Leary and Partner George Boughey, Newmarket

Br Lynn Lodge, Pier House&Springhouse Farm Star Sports Bet, George Boughey Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 8 in handicap debut before fourth of 8 at Kempton Park (14/1) 13 days ago, effort ﬂattened out. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

TFRHHHII BHA60

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: EVENS Pink Socks (IRE), 9-4 Rajinoora (IRE), 9-1 Rose Cotton (GB), 10-1 Leeson Street (IRE), 40-1 Ghaiyyath Park (IRE), 100-1 Abila (FR)

RACE SEVEN

FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS]

FOUR YRS OLD AND

THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT 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): T Carroll (108 wins from 1143 runners, 9%) runs SON OF ASTAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (7 wins from 70 runners, 10%) runs SON OF ASTAR

WEIGHTWATCHER: NORDIC GAMES won off a handicap mark of 63, his rating is now down 9lb to 54. LONGEST TRAVELLER: PHIL’S DREAM trained by John McConnell, Ireland.

ROGUE DE VEGA has won his last two starts at this course and distance, settling better last time and always looking in control He attempts a hat-trick off 3lb higher at a favoured venue and is taken to complete the treble. Son of Astar finished well at Lingfield despite another slow start and could prove a threat if sharper from the stalls Alafdhal won here 45 days ago but ran below form since.

B g Tasleet - Toni’s A Star Jack Doughty

A Star Recruitment Ltd

Br A Star Recruitment

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne

A Star Recruitment Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up at Chelmsford 40 days ago before third of 8 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (11/4 fav) 6 days ago, ﬁnishing well despite another slow start. Player TFRHHHHI BHA60

2 ALAFDHAL (IRE) (13) 12110-5 CD 8 9-9 (5)

Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Afdhaad

Billy Loughnane

Ruby Red Racing & Phil McEntee Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Pula Aircraft Sales

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at this C&D 45 days ago but ran below form when ﬁfth of 6 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (22/1) 13 days ago. Handicapper seemingly in charge after productive end to 2025. TFRHHHII BHA60

3 THANK THE LORD (GB) (5) 00632-0 D 7 9-7 (7)

Ch g Coach House (IRE) - Lady Phill

Mrs M. S. Teversham

Br Mrs Monica Teversham

Jamie Gormley

Gary Harrison, Langholm

TIMEFORMVIEW Second of 11 at Newcastle 49 days ago but eighth of 10 in handicap (14/1) 5 days ago, disputed lead then weakened. Blinkers back on TFRHHIII BHA58

4 SPENDMORE LANE (GB) (36) 254606-

4 9-6 (8)

B f Mayson - Capesthorne (IRE) Finley Marsh

Mrs S. L. Loughnane

David Loughnane, Tern Hill

Br Highﬁeld Farm LLP Dave Loughnane Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden after 12 runs, sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 36 days ago, slowly into stride before plugging on First-time eyeshields applied. TFRHHHII BHA57

5 ROGUE DE VEGA (GB) (11) 0606-11 CD

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE)

Mrs C. Brittain

Br Chasemore Farm

9-5 (1)

Cam Hardie

Antony Brittain, Warthill

TIMEFORMVIEWWon classiﬁed stakes at this C&D on penultimate start. First of 7 in handicap at this C&D (7/4 fav) 11 days ago, following up while settling better and always looking in control. Up 3lb for hat-trick attempt at a favoured venue.

6 NORDIC GAMES (GB) (62) 250000- D 4 9-3 (3)

B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Powder Snow (USA)

Group Equine Racing IX

Br Godolphin

Harry Russell

Noel Wilson, Leyburn

TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (33/1) 62 days ago, refused to settle, now wears cheekpieces TFRHIIII BHA54

7 SOME NIGHTMARE (IRE) (11) 10003-3 C D

B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Isolde’s Return William Carson

Mrs S M Maine & Mr Roger Gould & Partner John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn

Br Pat Beirne & Dream Ahead Syndicate

TIMEFORMVIEW Third in last two starts, latest third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (13/2) 11 days ago, led approaching ﬁnal furlong but headed and no extra. Has shown return to form

1-2-3: 1.ROGUE DE VEGA 2.SON OF ASTAR 3.ALAFDHAL (IRE)

8 PHIL’S

Br g Mehmas (IRE) - Luna Rosa (IRE)

Mr D. Kierans

Br Cn Farm Ltd

Hollie Doyle

John McConnell, Ireland

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelfth of 14 in handicap (66/1) 4 days ago, slowly into stride and always behind TFRHIIII BHA42

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Eyeshields worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 3. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Stewards Note:

SON OF ASTAR: Following its run on 21/1/2026 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls. SPENDMORE LANE: Following its run on 22/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed off the bend.

Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Rogue de Vega (GB), 5-2 Son of Astar (GB), 6-1 Some Nightmare (IRE), 14-1 Alafdhal (IRE), Thank The Lord (GB), 18-1 Spendmore Lane (GB), 33-1 Nordic Games (GB), Phil’s Dream (IRE)

[5F ABT 21YDS]

THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)

Total prize fund

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Evans (57 wins from 479 runners, 12%) runs FOREST GUNNER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Herrington (3 wins from 16 runners, 19%) runs AMERJEET

WEIGHTWATCHER: AMERJEET won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 19lb to 58.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SHALAA ASKER trained by C Wallis, Ardleigh, 177 miles.

AMERJEET is better judged on his recent C&D form and can capitalise on this mark with a clean run. Buraback wasn’t seen to best effect at Chelmsford and has won twice at this C&D previously and rates the main threat ahead of Shalaa Asker.

1-2-3: 1.AMERJEET 2.BURABACK (IRE) 3.SHALAA ASKER

1 STREET LIFE (GB) (4) 3144-13 CD 9 9-10 (in4lbex) (1)

Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Atheera (IRE)

Ethan Tindall (7)

The Pat Morris Racing Club Patrick Morris, Prescot

Br Lordship Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWon at Southwell (11/2) 7 days ago before third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (15/2) 4 days ago under penalty, ran at least as well in defeat Running under penalty again but knows track well

BHA56

2 MINI MAGNA (IRE) (46) 400550- D 5 9-9 (8)

B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Purple Glow (IRE)

Mrs C. Brittain

Br W. Maxwell Ervine

Cam Hardie

Antony Brittain, Warthill

TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t won in over 2 years (17 races) and was 11th of 13 in handicap at Southwell (16/1) 46 days ago, running one of his lesser races. Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA59

3 AMERJEET (GB) (8) 40522-0 D

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Gumra (IRE)

Mr C Ward & Mr B Valentine

4 9-8 (7)

Billy Loughnane

Michael Herrington, Willoughton

Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Ward Homes Yorkshire

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up twice at this C&D in December, without a win in 16 races. Seventh of 10 in handicap over 6f (9/1) 8 days ago, better judged on recent form prior to that Up to capitalising on this mark with a better break. TFRHHHHH BHA58

4 BURABACK (IRE) (12) 4304-04 CD

B g Buratino (IRE) - Gailes First (IRE)

D & J Racing Partnership

Br Mrs C. Burns

7 9-6 (3)

Lewis Edmunds

Derek Shaw, Sproxton

A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWon twice at this C&D previously Fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford (16/1) 12 days ago, wasn’t seen to best effect on the back of a wide trip and challenged 2f out but no extra ﬁnal 1f Rates a fair chance back at this C&D. TFRHHHHI BHA56

5 SHALAA ASKER (GB) (7) 32261-3 D

B g Shalaa (IRE) - Miracle Seeker

Mr John Joseph Smith

Br East Bloodstock Ltd & Deveron Ltd

9-6 (2)

Rob Hornby

Charlie Wallis, Ardleigh

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Chelmsford 40 days ago, then third of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5/1) 7 days ago, going well when no room from 2f out, ran on late. Will remain of interest in this grade. TFRHHHHI BHA56

6 FOREST GUNNER (IRE) (13) 064-651 D 5 9-4 (4)

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Uae Queen

Stuart Banks & David Evans

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Sean Levey

David Evans, Abergavenny

Emma Evans Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHad been operating below best in handicaps before winning ﬁrst of 6 in conditions race (9/4) at Lingﬁeld 13 days ago. Returns to handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA54

7 SIR BENEDICT (IRE) (11) 62526-6 D

Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Kingdomforthebride (IRE)

Village Racing & Stella Barclay

8 9-2 (6)

Stevie Donohoe

Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay, Garstang

Br Andrews Syndicate Lancashire Racing Stables Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran at this C&D previously but sixth of 7 in handicap (9/2) 11 days ago, short of room last 1/2f Cheekpieces removed. TFRHHHII BHA52

8 GLOBAL EFFORT (IRE) (12) 000-036 CD 6 8-11 (5)

Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Irish Madam

Grace McEntee

Mrs Rita Baker Phil McEntee, Newmarket

Br Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate II

TIMEFORM VIEW In modest form, sixth of 7 in conditions at Chelmsford (8/1) 12 days ago, pulled hard TFRHHIII BHA47

2025: (See Div 1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Visor worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Stewards Note:

BURABACK: Following its run on 15/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

SHALAA ASKER: Following its run on 20/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

SIR BENEDICT: Following its run on 16/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Street Life (GB), 7-2 Forest Gunner (IRE), 5-1 Shalaa Asker (GB), 7-1 Sir Benedict (IRE), 9-1 Amerjeet (GB), 10-1 Buraback (IRE), 16-1 Mini Magna (IRE), Global Effort (IRE)

RACE RESULT: TIMEDISTANCE 1ST

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 4.28 - THE ALWAYS GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) 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 46-55 (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. January 25th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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. 12 entries, 1 at £9 and 11 at £45. - Closed January 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS

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Second Race 5.00 - THE ALWAYS GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) 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 46-55 (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. January 25th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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. 12 entries, 1 at £9 and 11 at £45. - Closed January 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 5.30 - THE READ MEG NICHOLLS’ BLOG AT betmgm.co.uk 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. Enter by noon, January 21st and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; ﬁllies 8st 13lb 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). BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 11 entries at £50. - Closed January 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 6.00 - THE MIDNITE ARE UPPING THE BETTING GAME 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, January 21st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Weights: 9st 9lb each Penalties, after January 17th, 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). 17 entries at £30. - Closed January 21st, 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.

Fifth Race 6.30 - THE CREATE YOUR BET BUILDERS AT MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the ﬁfth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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. 11 entries at £30. - Closed January 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS

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Sixth Race 7.00 - THE BET £10 GET £40 WITH BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the ﬁfth £183. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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. 14 entries at £30. - Closed January 21st, 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 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 7.30 - THE BETMGM SUPPORTS SAFER GAMBLING FILLIES’ 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such fillies and mares rated 50 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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. 10 entries at £35. - Closed January 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 8.00 - THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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 January 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Ninth Race 8.30 - THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 25th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 17th, 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. 11 entries, 1 at £6 and 10 at £30. - Closed January 21st, 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

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