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Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj) O Simon Mulvany & Partner B Ballyhane Stud

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9-2

(1)

Paul Hanagan J John Quinn, Malton T JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 20. €15,000 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Capla Dancer. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 8.3f Donncha. TFRHHIII BHA-

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First Race 6.20

THE BET365 RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS C AND D) (GBB RACE)

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for maiden three, four and ﬁve yrs old ﬁllies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

CITY SELECTIONS Heaven Knows did well to ﬁnish in the money in four of her six previous starts and sets the standard at this stage. However, MARAJITO showed some improvement to ﬁnish second to a now 74-rated opponent in a class 3 novice stakes over 5f at Southwell last week and could be worth chancing back up in trip. Little She and Ellbryn are others capable of a decent showing. MARAJITO

Heaven Knows

Leading course trainer (20-25): D Evans (18 wins from 154 runners, 12%) runs DOCTOR DAUILA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): T Easterby (13 wins from 76 runners, 17%) runs GENIUS MISTAKE & MARAJITO Longest Traveller: MARAJITO & GENIUS MISTAKE trained by T Easterby, Malton, 216 miles.

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DOCTOR DAUILA (IRE) (12) 00

9-2

(6)

ELLBRYN (GB) (43) 53

9-2

(1)

Br Gr f Dream Ahead (USA) - Slope O Mr Pierce Gerard Molony B Pierce Molony

Sean Levey J David Evans, Abergavenny T Emma Evans Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW DreamAheadﬁlly.Half-sisterto6fwinnerBedtimeBellaand1mwinnerMabre.Unabletomakeanimpactonsecondstart, ninth of 12 in maiden (100/1) at Doncaster (7f, good to ﬁrm) 12 days ago. One for handicaps. TFRHHIII BHABr B f Massaat (IRE) - Ellcon (IRE) O Mr M. K. P. Turner B Michael Turner

Daniel Muscutt J J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

TIMEFORM VIEW Massaatﬁllyrantoasimilarlevelasondebutwhenthirdof6innovice(150/1)atKempton(6f)43daysago, left poorly placed how the race panned out. Will see the best of her in handicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-

HEAVEN KNOWS (GB) (199) 035223-

9-2

(7)

MARAJITO (GB) (7) 4-02

9-2

(4)

YOUR LOVE (GB) (-)

9-2

(5)

Br B f Showcasing - Map of Heaven O Mr Derek J. Willis B Stanley House, ORS Ltd, Whitsbury Manor

Callum Shepherd J Rae Guest, Newmarket T Tattersalls S TIMEFORM VIEWFair ﬁlly lookedunsuited by the drop to 5fwhen third of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton when lastseen. Has been beaten at short odds last twice but return to 6f is in her favour on return and this looks a good opportunity. TFRHHHHH BHA70 Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Midnight Mojito O Mr D. A. West & Partner B Habton Racing

Cam Hardie J Tim Easterby, Malton T Easthorpe Hall Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWRanherbestracetodatewhen80/1,secondof6innoviceatSouthwell(5f)7daysagobutthatlooks TFRHHHII BHA65 modest form. Back up in trip but her future lies in handicaps. Hollie Doyle J Br B or Gr f Rajasinghe (IRE) - Odyssey Girl (IRE) Richard Spencer, Newmarket T O Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S B Emma Cunningham

TIMEFORM VIEW Rajasinghe ﬁlly. Dam 6f/7f winner (including at 2 yrs) who stayed 1m. Respected with Hollie Doyle TFRHHHII BHAaboard for debut.

EDIVA THE FAIR (GB) (-) (2lb)

Br B f Australia - Miss Lahar O Strawberry Fields Stud B Barry Walters

9-0

(9)

Silvestre De Sousa J Chris Dwyer, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW 5,000 gns yearling, Australia ﬁlly. Half-sister to 1m winner Shamlahar and 4f-1m winner Imperial Dawn. May see the best of her over further. TFRHHIII BHA-

GENIUS MISTAKE (GB) (33) (2lb) 2423-0

Br B f Land Force (IRE) - So Hoity Toity O Dr T. Fielding B Robin Mathew

9-0

(2)

Sean Kirrane J Tim Easterby, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Land Force ﬁlly twice a runner-up in maidens and shaped as if needing the run (after 5 months off) when 20/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 33 days ago. Entitled to improve for that. TFRHHHHI BHA63 12

LITTLE SHE (FR) (23) (2lb) 43-4 BF

9-0

(8)

SCENARIO (GB) (257) (2lb) 00-

9-0

(3)

Br B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Second Glance (IRE) O Whitsbury IX B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Trevor Whelan J Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T Marcus Tregoning Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-racedﬁllyisyettomatchherdebutform.Wasagainwellbackedwhenfourthof13inmaiden(13/8)atKempton (7f) 23 days ago but failed to come on for the longer trip. Drops back to 6f and looks one of the likelier types. TFRHHHHI BHA69 Dylan Hogan J Jack Jones, Newmarket T Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWCheappurchasewhoperformedmodestlyatLeicesterondebutpriortobeingoutclassedinavaluable TFRHHIII BHAstakes races at Newmarket last August. Others preferred.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Heaven Knows (GB), 4-1 Little She (FR), 5-1 Genius Mistake (GB), 9-1 Marajito (GB), 12-1 Your Love (GB), 16-1 Ediva The Fair (GB), 25-1 Ellbryn (GB), 28-1 Doctor Dauila (IRE), Scenario (GB) HEAVEN KNOWS was knocking on the door last year and the return to 6f may see her make a winning return. Genius Mistake is entitled to come on for her latest run and Tim Easterby PLAY SMARTER has his string in ﬁne fettle, while Little She has been well-backed on her last two starts and should again be in the mix. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HEAVEN KNOWS 2.GENIUS MISTAKE 3.LITTLE SHE (FR)

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Second Race 6.55

THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60)

CITY SELECTIONS The in-form pair Bint Havana Gold and Jesse Luc should be key players in this company. However, the former is arguably better over 7f these days, while the latter needs another personal best from a new career-high rating. Therefore, a chance is taken on three-time 6f winner BILL PLUMB making the most of being 7lb below his last winning mark, with a tongue-tie added for just the second time. Bint Havana Gold

BILL PLUMB

Leading course trainer (20-25): R Hughes (42 wins from 206 runners, 20%) runs BINT HAVANA GOLD Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (5 wins from 49 runners, 10%) runs MUSCIKA Weightwatcher: TEMPLE BRUER won off a handicap mark of 75, his rating is now down 9lb to 66. Longest Traveller: ULTRAMARINE trained by D Evans, Abergavenny, 214 miles. Br Breeding O Owner

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ULTRAMARINE (IRE) (50) 6-35365 CD

9-9

(1)

BINT HAVANA GOLD (GB) (20) 43-3121 C D

9-9

(3)

JESSE LUC (GB) (18) 111321 CD

9-9

(4)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Onyali (IRE) O Mrs E. Evans B Newtown Anner Stud

Jordan Williams (5) J David Evans, Abergavenny T Emma Evans Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerhasplacedtwicethisyearbuthadnoexcuseswhenﬁfthof7inhandicap(9/2)atSouthwell (6.1f) last time. Has been given a break and no surprise to see him bounce back to form. TFRHHHHI BHA70

Ethan Jones (5) J Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T Agetur (UK) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentﬁllyjustiﬁedsupporttorecordhersecondsuccessoftheyearwhenwinninga7fhandicapatthiscourse20daysago, deserving extra credit for overcoming the widest stall. Up 5lb but should remain competitive back at 6f. TFRHHHII BHA70 Br Gr f Havana Gold (IRE) - Wings Ablaze (IRE) O Alan & Christine Bright and John Henwood B The Wings Ablaze Partnership

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Be Amazing (IRE) O Mr Philip Banﬁeld B Ellis Stud Partnership

Callum Shepherd J Mike Murphy, Westoning T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner has been improving on the all-weather and was better than ever when winning 7-runner TFRHHHHH BHA70 handicap (5/4) at Southwell (6.1f) 18 days ago. Seems sure to go well again.

MUSCIKA (GB) (12) 332604 CD

9-7

(2)

TEMPLE BRUER (GB) (34) 000-100 CD

9-5

(6)

Br B g Kyllachy - Miss Villefranche O Gallop Racing I B Dukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd

Cian Horgan (5) J David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T GAIN Equine Nutrition, Burn Fencing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran3-timeC&Dwinnerranbetterthanpreviouslywhenfourthof17inhandicapatHaydock(6f,goodtoﬁrm,14/1) 12 days ago. Capable of hitting the frame from his falling handicap mark. TFRHHHHI BHA68 Br B g Showcasing - Kendal Mint O Mr R. Moore B Glebe Stud

Daniel Muscutt J Mike Murphy, Westoning T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in February but well below form in two subsequent starts, running too badly to be true TFRHHIII BHA66 back on turf last time. Needs to bounce back.

BILL PLUMB (IRE) (7) 14/-0462 D

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Provence O Michelle Hancox B Hyde Park Stud

9-4

(5)

Silvestre De Sousa J Phil McEntee, Newmarket T Back2Back Printwear Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW3-timeall-weatherwinnerin2023andtookastepbackintherightdirectioninﬁrst-timetonguestrap(after10weeksoff)whensecondinaC&D handicapaweekago,slowlyawayandnomatchforwell-handicappedwinner.Remainstobeseenifhecanbuildonthat. TFRHHHII BHA65

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: TEMPLE BRUER: Following its run on 4/4/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Jesse Luc (GB), 5-2 Bint Havana Gold (GB), 11-2 Bill Plumb (IRE), 17-2 Ultramarine (IRE), 9-1 Muscika (GB), 12-1 Temple Bruer (GB) 18

The improving and consistent JESSE LUC gets the vote ahead of Ultramarine, who would be a threat if bouncing back to form following a break, while the veteran Muscika isn’t ruled out from his falling handicap mark. The consistent Bint Havana Gold arrives in great heart and PLAY SMARTER should give another good account. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.JESSE LUC 2.ULTRAMARINE (IRE) 3.MUSCIKA

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Third Race 7.25

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THE BET365 EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS C AND D) (GBB RACE)

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for maiden three, four and ﬁve yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

CITY SELECTIONS MARAAHEB was giving weight away when he ﬁnished second to a previous winner over 1m4f at Lingﬁeld last month and appeals the most after that encouraging effort. Dropping back in trip shouldn’t be an issue for the Andrew Balding-trained colt, who is taken to shed the maiden tag at the third time of asking. Cayman Dancer’s Beverley debut wasn’t without promise, while Roger Varian’s newcomer Empress Of All is another interesting option. Cayman Dancer

MARAAHEB

Leading course trainer (20-25): R Varian (30 wins from 128 runners, 23%) runs EMPRESS OF ALL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (5 wins from 53 runners, 9%) runs CAYMAN DANCER Longest Traveller: CAYMAN DANCER trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

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colours

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LIGHTNING TIGER (IRE) (42) 5

9-1

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MARAAHEB (IRE) (28) 42

9-1

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THORNBUSH (GB) (10) 50

9-1

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WAR SUPREMO (IRE) (149) 455-

9-1

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CAYMAN DANCER (GB) (14) (2lb) 3

8-13

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ITHACAN (GB) (64) (2lb) 00

8-13

(7)

EMPRESS OF ALL (IRE) (-)

8-10

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Br B g Waldgeist - Bubble And Squeak O Christopher Wright and Emma Banks B C. N. Wright

Callum Shepherd J Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T Stratford Place Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced gelding. 66/1, fifth of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut 42 days ago, TFRHHHII BHAfaring best of those held up. Open to improvement and he could have a part to play. Silvestre De Sousa J Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T Green Team Racing Stable S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. Second of 6 in novice (6/4) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 28 days ago, not ideally placed. TFRHHHII BHAIn the mix. Br Ch c Sottsass (FR) - Silver Rain (FR) O Green Team Racing B Lynch - Bages & Longfield Stud

Br Ch g Australia - Rosie Briar O Gregson, Jenkins, Lee & Royle B Dr J. A. E. Hobby

Dylan Hogan J Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T Tattersalls S TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 10 days ago. This stiffer test is likely to help but TFRHHIII BHAhe will be of greater interest when handicapping. Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Melliferous (IRE) O Maurice Manasseh Et Al B Whisperview Trading Ltd

Harry Davies J Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, ﬁfth of 9 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) when last seen in December. Shapes as though he’ll relish TFRHHHII BHA70 this stiffer test and he has to enter calculations. Br B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Cay Dancer O Kingsley Park Owners Club B W. & R. Barnett Ltd

Joe Fanning J Charlie Johnston, Middleham T Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual. 15/2, third of 10 in novice at Beverley (9.9f, good to ﬁrm) on debut 14 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHAOpen to progress and bold show could be on the way. Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Fellbeck O Mrs K. T. Carter B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Molly Gunn (7) J Mark Pattinson, Epsom T Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW 250/1, last of 11 in maiden at Kempton (12f) 64 days ago. Readily passed over. TFRHIIII BHABr B f King of Change - Ambivalent (IRE) O Mr Ali Saeed B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Aidan Keeley J Roger Varian, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWKingofChangeﬁlly.Half-sisterto3winners,includingverysmartwinnerupto11/2mTeonaandusefulwinnerupto11/2mAlHilalee. Slightly disconcerting that she’s equipped with a hood for this debut but she otherwise makes plenty of appeal on paper. TFRHHHHH BHA24

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: TABLETALK (IRE) 3 9 1 Rossa Ryan 13-8 (Tom Clover) 8 ran Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Empress of All (IRE), 3-1 Maraaheb (IRE), 10-3 Cayman Dancer (GB), 11-2 War Supremo (IRE), 8-1 Lightning Tiger (IRE), 33-1 Thornbush (GB), 250-1 Ithacan (GB) Though she’s the only one of these without experience to draw upon, EMPRESS OF ALL looks the part on paper and the hint should be taken if she’s strong in the betting. Cayman Dancer is entitled to come on for this recent debut spin at Beverley and he is feared most ahead of PLAY SMARTER Maraaheb, while Lightning Tiger and War Supremo have both shown enough to suggest that there are races to be won with them. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EMPRESS OF ALL (IRE) 2.CAYMAN DANCER 3.MARAAHEB (IRE)

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Fourth Race 7.55

THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT BET365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPlus RACE)

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for three yrs old x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4542, 2nd £2272, 3rd £1135, 4th £568, 5th £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40)

CITY SELECTIONS Now that the penny has dropped for CRISTO after a taking success over C&D last time out, the son of Havana Grey is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming off 6lb higher. An easy winner at Wolverhampton on her racecourse debut, Opera Score struggled under a penalty at Kempton but is respected on her handicap bow. Nanny Park got off the mark with a determined success over 1m at Kempton in December and appears best of the remainder. Opera Score

CRISTO

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Botti (28 wins from 165 runners, 17%) runs EPIMETEO Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (7 wins from 56 runners, 12%) runs CRISTO Longest Traveller: LADY CHARTWELL trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

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CRISTO (GB) (20) 6302-21 CD

9-11

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LADY CHARTWELL (IRE) (23) 204-15 CD

9-11

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Br Ch c Havana Grey - Puzzled Look O Middleham Park Racing LXVII and Partner B Whitsbury Manor Stud

Sean Levey J Richard Hannon, Marlborough T Middleham Park Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (10/3) at this C&D 20 days ago, well on top ﬁnish. TFRHHHII BHA80 Up 6lb for that but he should make his presence felt once again. Joe Fanning J Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Kofariti (IRE) Charlie Johnston, Middleham T O Newsells Park Stud-Ardiles/Brazil/Hoddle Newsells Park Stud Limited, Johnston Racing Ltd S B Grange Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 5 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to soft, 10/3) 23 days ago. That was too bad to be true and she remains of interest in view of her C&D reappearance success in March. TFRHHHHH BHA80

EPIMETEO (GB) (29) 351-6 CD

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LAZIEELUNCH (GB) (31) 11156-5

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OPERA SCORE (IRE) (29) 10

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KILLENAULE (IRE) (26) 3-36

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NANNY PARK (GB) (148) 521-

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Br B c Time Test - Capla Ishtar (IRE) O Mr Manfredini & Partner B Mrs Lucie Botti

Hollie Doyle J Marco Botti, Newmarket T Marco Botti Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced C&D winner. 11/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 29 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA77 Something to ﬁnd on form. Br B g Without Parole - Silver Link (IRE) O Ignited B The Pocock Family & Mr J. Gunther

Ben Sanderson J S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 18/1) 31 days ago and he looks vulnerable once more. TFRHHIII BHA77 Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Opera Society (USA) O Mr M. Tabor B Chelston Ireland

Harry Davies J Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T Ashford Stud of 5095 S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced winner. Successful at Wolverhampton in March. Seventh of 10 in novice at Kempton (8f, 8/1) 29 days ago. Up in trip for this handicap debut and improvement needed. TFRHHIII BHA77 Br B c Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Silberpfeil (IRE) O Ciaron Maher Bloodstock B William J. Kennedy

Kaiya Fraser (3) J Harry Eustace, Newmarket T Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in maiden at Newbury (8f, good, 12/1) 26 days ago. Up in trip for TFRHHHHI BHA77 this handicap debut and he merits consideration. Br B f Golden Horn - Meet Me Halfway O Mr Des Thurlby B Des Thurlby

Daniel Muscutt J James Fanshawe, Newmarket T Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner. 9/4, won 14-runner novice at Kempton (8f) when last seen in December. More will be needed now handicapping but opening mark looks fair and she may well progress now faced with a stiffer test. TFRHHHII BHA76 28

SOY LOCO (IRE) (16) 53265

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Br B c Shaman (IRE) - Starry Messenger O Mr Robert Moss B Knockainey Stud

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Paddy Bradley J Simon Dow, Epsom T Simon Dow S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.33/1,creditablefifthof13inhandicapatEpsom(8.5f,goodtofirm)16daysago. 2lb lower here and he’s not without hope. TFRHHHII BHA70 DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: PRIMO LARA (IRE) 3 9 5 Jonny Peate 9-2 (Jane Chapple-Hyam) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: LADY CHARTWELL: Following its run on 15/4/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Cristo (GB), 9-2 Nanny Park (GB), 5-1 Lady Chartwell (IRE), 6-1 Killenaule (IRE), 17-2 Soy Loco (IRE), 10-1 Opera Score (IRE), 14-1 Epimeteo (GB), 28-1 Lazieelunch (GB) Whether the conditions were to blame or it was simply a ‘bad day at the office’, LADY CHARTWELL clearly didn’t give her running in a handicap at the Newmarket Craven meeting and she is well worth another chance. Indeed, the Churchill filly was pretty impressive when getting the better of PLAY SMARTER a subsequent winner over this C&D in March and she certainly wouldn’t be the first from this yard to quickly bounce back from a low-key run. Killenaule and Nanny Park rate the main dangers. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LADY CHARTWELL (IRE) 2.KILLENAULE (IRE) 3.NANNY PARK

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CITY SELECTIONS A winner over C&D in July 2022, SON OF RED returned from a long time off the track with a determined success at Wolverhampton in December. The eight-year-old was raised 2lb for that effort and, given sufﬁcient time to recover, gets the vote at the expense of Star Legend, who won over 1m6f here in March. Wannabe Brave and Carlton are capable of being in the shake-up as well. SON OF RED

Star Legend

Leading course trainer (20-25): J Jones (11 wins from 66 runners, 17%) runs SON OF RED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (5 wins from 39 runners, 13%) runs CARLTON & STAR LEGEND Longest Traveller: BEGGARMAN trained by H Morrison, East Ilsley, 120 miles.

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SON OF RED (IRE) (145) 21/4/1//1- CD

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CARLTON (GB) (91) 11-1124 C BF

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Br B g French Navy - Tarziyma (IRE) O Old Monmothians and N Jones B Martyn J. McEnery

Jonny Peate J Jack Jones, Newmarket T Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinner.FirstrunsinceleavingHarryFrywhen12/1,didn’tneedtobeatbestwhenwinning11-runnerhandicapatWolverhampton (16.6f) in December, despite idling. 2lb nudge fair enough and he will be a danger to all if raring to go back from a break. TFRHHHHI BHA68 Br Br g Frankel - Chantra (GER) O Think Big Partnership B Gestut Haus Ittlingen

Callum Shepherd J James Owen, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-timecoursewinner.2winsfrom4runsthisyear.Fourthof9innovicehurdleatSouthwell(15.8f,good,33/1) 66 days ago. No surprise should he give a good account back in this sphere. TFRHHHHH BHA68

WANNABE BRAVE (IRE) (37) 5212-24 CD

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STAR LEGEND (IRE) (42) 532251 C

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BEGGARMAN (GB) (190) 552244- CD

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Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Wannabe Special O Mrs G J Davey B Clarecastle Stud Ltd

Daniel Muscutt J James Fanshawe, Newmarket T Pegasus Stables LLP S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingﬁeld (13f, AW, 10/3) 37 days ago. Back up in trip and TFRHHHII BHA68 this consistent 6-y-o is likely to be in the mix. Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE) O Mr J Owen B Rockhart Trading Ltd

Joe Bradnam (7) J James Owen, Newmarket T James Owen Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f, good, 11/4) 37 days ago. Visor back on. Fair on the Flat, didn’t need to improve to win on last Flat run. Carlton is presumably the stable ﬁrst-string. TFRHHHII BHA66 Br Ch g Toronado (IRE) - Let’s Dance (IRE) O Mrs E Bickerton and Mr A Streeter B Howses Stud

Rob Hornby J Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T Bridgend Hotel S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 9/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f). Off 6 months but he will be TFRHHHII BHA61 a threat if fully tuned-up for this assignment.

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Carlton (GB), 7-2 Son of Red (IRE), 4-1 Wannabe Brave (IRE), 9-2 Star Legend (IRE), 5-1 Beggarman (GB) CARLTON hasn’t troubled the judge over hurdles the last twice but he is a solid operator on the all-weather, particularly round here where he is 4-4. The 5-y-o shades preference ahead of Son of Red, who was successful over this C&D on his ﬁnal start for Harry Fry in July 2022 and followed up back from PLAY SMARTER a lengthy absence for his new yard at Wolverhampton in December. Wannabe Brave is consistent and should be on the premises, too, but in truth cases can be made for each member of this quintet. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CARLTON 2.SON OF RED (IRE) 3.WANNABE BRAVE (IRE)

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Sixth Race 8.55

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CITY SELECTIONS OCEAN ODYSSEY could not have done it any easier when scoring over 1m at Southwell last time out, and a 5lb penalty could prove lenient as he looks to follow up over shorter. That may be at the main expense of Fat Gladiator, who bounced back to form with a comfortable success over C&D a fortnight ago, for which he has been raised 3lb. Consistent sorts of late Aspire To Glory and Heerathetrack cannot be ruled out either. Fat Gladiator

OCEAN ODYSSEY

Leading course trainer (20-25): M Usher (22 wins from 175 runners, 13%) runs HEERATHETRACK Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Baker (4 wins from 9 runners, 44%) runs FAT GLADIATOR Longest Traveller: HEERATHETRACK trained by M Usher, Lambourn, 128 miles.

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FAT GLADIATOR (IRE) (14) 44/-4661 CD

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SOUTH KENSINGTON (IRE) (14) 5/000-00

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Br B g Cotai Glory - New Magic (IRE) O The Fat Gladiators B Kevin Lyons

Pat Cosgrave J George Baker, Epsom T Vortex Shipbroking S TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. 3lb rise no great TFRHHHII BHA59 hardship and he’s a credible each-way candidate. Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Moonvoy O Mr M Dunne B George Kent

Jonny Peate J Martin Dunne, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW 21 1/2 lengths last of 11 to Fat Gladiator in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 14 days ago. Faces a TFRHIIII BHA57 difﬁcult task here.

MITIGATOR (GB) (14) 21/16-00 C

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NUBOUGH (IRE) (31) 202-610 C

9-7

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Br B g Delegator - Snake Skin O Mr W. Prosser B Adweb Ltd & Mrs R. J. Gallagher

Sienna Shepard (7) J Martin Dunne, Newmarket T Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. 12 1/2 lengths ninth of 11 to Fat Gladiator in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 14 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA57 Clearly has work to do. Br B g Kodiac - Qawaasem (IRE) O M I Pattinson Racing 3 B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Hollie Doyle J Mark Pattinson, Epsom T

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.Creditableeighthof13inhandicapatWolverhampton(6.1f,25/1)31daysago.Cangive a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHIII BHA57

WINDSOR PASS (IRE) (20) 213543 CD

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Br B m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Carte de Visite (USA) O Mr J. Butler B Newtown Anner Stud

Callum Shepherd J John Butler, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner.Onewinfrom34Flatruns.Goodthird of15 in handicap(13/2) back here 20daysago, TFRHHHII BHA57 nearest ﬁnish. Booking of Shepherd a plus and not without each-way hope.

LILKIAN (GB) (20) 004100 CD

Br Ch g Sepoy (AUS) - Janie Runaway (IRE) O Harraton Court Stables Ltd B Biddestone Stud Ltd

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Sam Hitchcott J Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner, the latest gained last month. Respectable ninth of 15 in handicap (12/1) at TFRHHIII BHA55 this C&D 20 days ago. Others preferred for win purposes.

SHOT OF LOVE (GB) (14) 0-50400 CD

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Dufay (IRE) O Mr Martyn Cruse & Mrs Lynda Cotton B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd

9-4

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Kaiya Fraser (3) J Michael Attwater, Epsom T Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. 11 3/4 lengths eighth of 11 to Fat Gladiator in handicap at this C&D (18/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA54 42

ASPIRE TO GLORY (IRE) (18) 041012 D

9-4

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HEERATHETRACK (GB) (17) 0-33152 CD

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10 OCEAN ODYSSEY (IRE) (8) 000-451

9-3 (in 5lb ex)

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11 TILSWORTH MAX (GB) (18) 0-66600

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Br B g Cotai Glory - Green Boulevard O Coral Racing Club B Tally-Ho Stud

Kieran O’Neill J Alice Haynes, Newmarket T Coral Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in March. 8/1, good second of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 18 days ago. Strong each-way chance. TFRHHHII BHA54 Br Gr g Heeraat (IRE) - Jessica Ennis (USA) O High Five Racing B Kylie Manser-Baines

Tyler Heard J Mark Usher, Lambourn T Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win here in March. 10/1, good second of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton TFRHHHII BHA54 (7.2f) 17 days ago. Br B g Iffraaj - Fawaayed (IRE) O Odds Odyssey Partnership B Joanne Lavery

Rhys Clutterbuck J Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Murty McGrath when 2/1, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 8 days ago, impressively. Will prove tough to beat under a penalty (ofﬁcially 6lb ‘well-in’). TFRHHHHH BHA48 (+11) Cam Hardie J J. R. Jenkins, Royston T Tilsworth Stud Farm S TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 18 days ago and he’s hard to warm to. TFRHIIII BHA43 Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Lady Bonanova (IRE) O Mr M. Ng B Michael Ng

2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 1, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9. Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Ocean Odyssey (IRE), 13-2 Aspire To Glory (IRE), 7-1 Heerathetrack (GB), 8-1 Windsor Pass (IRE), 17-2 Fat Gladiator (IRE), 22-1 Nubough (IRE), 25-1 Lilkian (GB), 40-1 Shot of Love (GB), 80-1 Mitigator (GB), 100-1 South Kensington (IRE), 150-1 Tilsworth Max (GB) If OCEAN ODYSSEY is in the same form as when scoring on debut for new connections at Southwell last week, his 10 rivals will all be playing for places. The 4-y-o is a step ahead of the handicapper under a penalty here and this drop back to 7f is unlikely to be an issue. PLAY SMARTER Aspire To Glory is marginally preferred to Windsor Pass for forecast purposes, while recent C&D scorer Fat Gladiator and Heerathetrack are others with place possibilities. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.OCEAN ODYSSEY (IRE) 2.ASPIRE TO GLORY (IRE) 3.WINDSOR PASS (IRE)

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Second Race 6.55 - THE IT’S NEVER ORDINARY AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race. 9 entries at £40. - Closed May 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 7.25 - THE bet365 EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for maiden three, four and five yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race. 14 entries at £40. - Closed May 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 7.55 - THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5757 to the winning horse The second to receive £2701, the third £1349, the fourth £675 and the fifth £336. for three yrs old only, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each race won 6lb. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £50. - Closed May 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 8.25 - THE BET BOOST AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 4lb; 4-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 4-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race. 11 entries, 1 at £8 and 10 at £40. - Closed May 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 8.55 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. 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. May 6th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 26th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race. 13 entries at £30. - Closed May 2nd, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.

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