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Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee
Andy Hornby (Chairman)
Simon Philip
Julie Kapsalis
Rt Hon Sir Hugh Robertson
Rishi Persad
Peter Stanley
General Manager
Jim Allen
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Operations Manager
Michael Drake
Estates Manager
Ashley Critcher
Deputy Estates Manager
Peter Mitchell
Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager
Amy Bone
Safety Officer
Gareth Richardson
Commentator
Simon Holt
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Stewards
Fergus Sweeney (Chief Steward)
Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Steve Drowne, Lyndsay Glynn, Margaret Groves
Starters
Robert Supple
Ciaran McKee
Judge
Emily Jones
Clerk Of The Scales
Chris Hill
Veterinary Officer
Amy Hawthorn
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S
Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
Medical Officers
Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin, Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Rizwan Ghani
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
Suzanne Feltham
Helena Warbrick
Vince McKevitt
Sir David Prosser Trophy to
be awarded to most successful Epsom trainer
The Sir David Prosser Trophy celebrates the achievements of the most successful Epsom-based trainer from the 2026 racing season.
The trophy was named in Sir David Prosser’s honour on his retirement from the non-executive board of Epsom Downs in 2013. Sir David made an enormous contribution to the development of the racecourse over many years and remained a loyal supporter of Epsom Downs and the local training community until his passing in March 2020.
The current standings can be seen below and are correct as of 27th April.
The presentation for the winning trainer will be made at the Epsom Trainers Association Ball in November. The Sir David Prosser Trophy championship for 2026 runs from 5th November 2025 to 4th November 2026.
Epsom Downs is home to nearly 180 horses in training. These horses have access to six miles and 250 acres of top quality training surface along the Surrey Downs. We are very proud of the training grounds here on Epsom Downs. Racing is part of our heritage and we want to ensure that we keep the Downs as a prestigious training ground and encourage further business from trainers and owners in the future.
For more information on the trainers and training facilities at Epsom Downs please visit: www.jockeyclubestates.co.uk/epsom
Race preview from Weatherbys
We are delighted to be sponsoring two races across the card at Epsom this afternoon, including the opening Weatherbys Racing Bank Novice Stakes.
The contest looks to be a good opportunityforJohn&ThadyGosden’s Runman to remain unbeaten, having scoredinmightilyimpressivestyleon racecourse debut at Salisbury last October. The form of that race looks strong,therunner-upandthirdrated 82 and 84 respectively, and a repeat ofthatperformancewillmaketheson ofFrankeltoughtobeat.
His main danger may come in the form of Charlie Johnston’s Vitality who shaped well for a long way on debutearlierthismonthatSouthwell.
The New Bay filly is a half-sister to Listed winner Cristal Fizz and smart handicapper Persuasion and will receiveweightallroundhere.
Hattie’s Comet is the sole debutant set to line up in the field and Jim Boyle’s Starman gelding is out of a Footstepsinthesandmarewhowonat ListedlevelatBroParkinSweden.
Later on the card, a strong and competitivefieldoffivearesettoline upintheWeatherbysGlobalStallions App Great Metropolitan Handicap overamile-and-a-half.
Last year’s winner Asgard’s Captain is back to defend his crown and
is 6lbs higher than 12 months ago, when readily clearing away to an impressive four-and-a-half length victory. Dylan Cunha’s six-year-old also scored at York from a 2lb lower mark in August and has race fitness on side after a good third at Meydan inMarch.
Andrew Balding has won the race twicesince2013andhisfour-year-old Topteam has been well supported in the market. The Oasis Dream gelding made all to score at Kempton on return earlier this month and really impressed with how he asserted strongly close home. He has been raised just 3lbs for that success by the handicapper and remains open tofurtherimprovement.
Ralph Beckett’s Sing Us A Song won twice from four starts in handicaps lasttermandsignedoffthecampaign with a determined victory over the longertripof1m6fatHaydock.Having shown plenty of pace to win over ten furlongs at Sandown, this drop back in trip should pose no issues and he remainsunexposedonjusthiseighth careerstart.
The consistent Night Breeze has a quick turnaround to overcome after finishing fourth at Musselburgh on Sunday, whilst Nunc Est Bibendum searches for a first turf victory after a successful spell on the All-Weather overthewinter.
THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK NOVICE STAKES
(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for novice three and four yrs old x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (PenaltyValue £5400)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle
(16 wins from 179 runners, 9%) runs HATTIE’S COMET TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (11 wins from 35 runners, 31%) runs RUNMAN LONGESTTRAVELLER: VITALITY trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.
1 HENGEST (GB) (17) 0-6
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Contribution (Champs Elysees) Aidan Keeley J
O Gee Gees Racing, P. Gleeson & N. Barnes Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Advanced Access Platforms Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWModestgeldingwhoofferedlittleondebutfornewyardinsimilarraceatYarmouth(1m,good)onUK flatbow17daysago
2 PUREIS KING (FR) (27) 00 4 10-2 (2)
Br B g Persian King (IRE) - Extra Charge (IRE) (Siyouni (FR)) Rob Hornby J
O Mr Darren Lewis. Faye Bramley, Lambourn T
B S.A.R.L. Haras Du Mont Dit Mont Highborn Global Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWonbumperatMarketRasenondebutinOctoberbuthasstruggledsince,includingonbothFlatstarts thisyear
3 RUNMAN (GB) (208) 1-
BHA-
3 9-7 (1)
Br B c Frankel - Bella Nouf (Dansili) Oisin Murphy J
O Mr D. P. Howden John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B The Bella Nouf Partnership TIMEFORMVIEWMadeappealonpedigreeanddulywon11-runnernoviceatSalisbury(1m,goodtosoft,4/1)ondebutin October,wellontopfinish.Shouldbemoretocomethistermandwilltakeallthebeatinghere. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 FIZZY BEAR (IRE) (10) 50
Br B g Kodiac - Champagne Or Water (IRE) (Captain Rio)
O Eclipse Barn Racing Syndicate 1
3 9-1 (7)
Hollie Doyle J
George Baker, Epsom T
B Mr J & Mrs L Scott Charles Tyrwhitt LLP S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabitmorethanondebutbutultimatelywellheldinmaidenatNewbury(1m,good,80/1)10days ago Likelyoneforhandicapsdowntheline. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 GET OUTTA HERE (FR) (20) 0-0
Br B g Zelzal (FR) - Artifix (IRE) (Lawman (FR))
O Jayar Investments
3 9-1 (6)
Rossa Ryan J
David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Mme C. Vitse, Mr G. Vitse, Mme V. Vitse Shinco Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBackfrom8monthsoffwhenseventhof10inmaiden(6/1)atKempton(1m)onUKdebut20daysago. Entitledtoimproveandholdseach-wayclaims. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 HATTIE’S COMET (IRE) (-) 3 9-1 (4)
Br Ch g Starman - Hateya (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)
O Top Hat Racing Club
B Hateya Partnership
Kieran Shoemark J
Jim Boyle, Epsom T
Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEW62,000gnsyearling,Starmangelding.Dam7f/1mwinner.Marketcheckadvisedondebut.
7 MICK THE HAT (IRE) (20) 50
Br B g New Bay - Feileacain (IRE) (Awtaad (IRE))
HHIII BHA-
9-1 (5)
Hector Crouch J
O The Obank Partnership Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B P. Motherway R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW105,000gnsyearling, NewBaygelding.Haslookedoneforthelongertermbased onhis2startsthus far.
8 THOMAS PICTON (IRE) (10) 0
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Scarlet Plum (Pivotal)
O Box 41 Racing II
B Thomas Whelan & Amanda Brudenell
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 9-1 (8)
Tom Marquand J
Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
Jack Channon Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Once-raced maiden. 66/1, eighteenth of 25 in maiden at Newbury (1m, good) on debut 10 days ago. Likelytoneedmoretime. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 VITALITY (IRE) (26) 3 3 8-10 (9)
Br Ch f New Bay - Effervesce (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Miss D Finkler, A Herd, Dr P Holloway 1
Harry Davies J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Norelands Bloodstock Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWPromisingsortwhopostedfairthirdof5inmaidenatSouthwell(1m)ondebut26daysago Shouldhave learntplentyfromthat. TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Running for the first time since Gelding No 6.
Stewards Note:
PUREIS KING: Following its run on 1/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
Probable S.P’s: 1-2 Runman (GB), 8-1 Vitality (IRE), 14-1 Get Outta Here (FR), Thomas Picton (IRE), 25-1 Hattie’s Comet (IRE), 40-1 Hengest (GB), Fizzy Bear (IRE), Mick The Hat (IRE), 150-1 Pureis King (FR)
It’s hard to get away from RUNMAN, who looked potentially useful when make a winning debut at Salisbury last autumn. Vitality and Get Outta Here can also make their presence felt.
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THE BETFRED BLUE RIBAND TRIAL STAKES
(CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £60000
Owners Prize Money 1st £26736, 2nd £10974, 3rd £5490, 4th £2742, 5th £1374, 6th £684. (PenaltyValue £34026)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs SAXON STREET
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (11 wins from 35 runners, 31%) runs SAXON STREET
FANCYTHAT: J & T Gosden won this race in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2023. The stable runs SAXON STREET today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: NEW ZEALAND trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.
1 BALZAC (GER) (27) 3-1
Br B c Japan - Brit Wit (High Chaparral (IRE))
SECOND RACE
2.40
(1)
Hollie Doyle J
O Mrs Jane Chapple-Hyam Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Gunther Schmidt
TIMEFORMVIEW30,000gnsfoal.Half-brotherto3winners,includingconnections’smartwinnerupto11/2mClaymore.ShowedplentywhenthirdinstrongNewmarket maidenintheautumnanddidn’thavetoimprovetomakewinningreturninKemptonnovice.Willstayandremainswithpotential. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 MENZIES (IRE) (45) 513 9-3 (4)
Br Ch c Australia - Voice of Truth (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Tom Marquand J
O OTI Racing & Edward M Walsh Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Mr Gary Mullins Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWEUR95,0002-y-obyAustralia.Closelyrelatedtosmart9f-11/2mwinnerEternalHope.Steppedupondebuttowin KemptonnoviceinFebruarybutfailedtoimproveunderapenaltywhenthirdatSouthwellfollowingmonth. TFRHHIII BHA81
3 NEW ZEALAND (IRE) (184) 0145-
9-3 (3)
Br B c Frankel - Different League (FR) (Dabirsim (FR)) Ryan Moore J
O Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/P M Brant Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
B Coolmore & White Birch Farm Sc
TIMEFORMVIEWFrankelcoltwholeftdebutbehindtowinCurraghmaidenlastsummer.Betterforminpatterneventsnext2starts, 3lengthsfifthof7inGroup1atSaint-CloudinOctober Stepupintripwillsuitandhesetsaclearstandard. TFRHHHHH BHA106
4 PEARL RIVER
(GB) (202) 65431- D 9-3 (2)
Br B c Cotai Glory - Safiyna (FR) (Sinndar (IRE))
Alec Voikhansky J
O Lord Carnarvon Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Safiyna Partnership Highclere Enterprises Llp S TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatthefifthattemptwhenmakingawinningnurserydebutatNottinghaminOctoberbut othersprobablyhavemorepotential. TFRHHHII BHA82
5 REBEL ROCKER (GB) (160) 1- 9-3 (6)
Br B c Cityscape - Miss Minuty (Verglas (IRE))
Rob Hornby J
O Miss Jennifer Dorey Faye Bramley, Lambourn T
B Miss Jennifer Dorey Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWCityscapecolt.Brothertouseful1m-11/2mwinnerMissDollyRockerandhalf-brothertowinnerupto11/4mSilverscape.Madeawinning startwithabitinhandinKemptonmaideninNovemberThatformlooksordinary,however,sobigstepforwardisrequired. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SAXON STREET (IRE)
(131) 1-
Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Sea Is Gold (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE))
9-3 (5)
William Buick J
O Marcstown Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Sunderland Holdings Inc
TIMEFORMVIEW€170,000yearling,SaxonWarriorcolt.Damunracedsistertosmartwinnerupto13/4mRaheenHouse.Overcamegreennesswhenmakingawinning debutinChelmsfordnoviceinDecemberThatformyettobeseriouslytestedbutmustberespectedforyardwithexcellentrecordinthis. TFRHHHHI BHADECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: EVENS New Zealand (IRE), 4-1 Saxon Street (IRE), 5-1 Balzac (GER), 16-1 Pearl River (GB), Rebel Rocker (GB), 22-1 Menzies (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
NEW ZEALAND was beaten only 3 lengths in a Group 1 at Saint-Cloud on his final start so appeals as the most likely winner back down in class. Saxon Street justified market confidence at Chelmsford in December and rates the main threat for a yard that has won this a record 7 times.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NEW ZEALAND (IRE) 2.SAXON STREET (IRE) 3.BALZAC (GER)
THE LILLEY PLUMMER RISKS CITY & SUBURBAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBBPlus RACE)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £45000 Owners Prize Money 1st £18284, 2nd £9144, 3rd £4572, 4th £2286, 5th £1143, 6th £572. (PenaltyValue £23193)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Beckett (10 wins from 76 runners, 13%) runs AUREL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (11 wins from 35 runners, 31%) runs DANGERMAN
FANCYTHAT: R Varian won this race in 2018 and 2019
The stable runs SALLAAL today.
LONGESTTRAVELLER: DUKE’S COMMAND trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 239 miles.
1 SALLAAL (IRE) (191) 1/51135-
Br Ch g Frankel - Nahrain (Selkirk (USA))
THIRD RACE 3.15
(7)
Ray Dawson J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Godolphin
TIMEFORMVIEWWellbredandtookabigstepforwardwhenaddinganotherwintohistallyonhandicapdebutatHamiltonlastsummer Matchedthatformwhenthirdto subsequentGroup1winnerCicero’sGiftinListedraceatSandownbutdisappointedatLeopardstownfinalstart.Bredtostaybutcanbekeen. TFRHHHHI BHA102
2 DUKE’S COMMAND (GB) (25) 413-006 D 5 9-2 (5)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - How (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
O Mr J. C. G. Chua
James Doyle J
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Highview Bloodstock Ltd Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 times last season, including at Lingfield in December off 1lb lower. Excuses all 3 starts on the all-weatherthisyearandnottakenlightlyonreturntoturf TFRHHHII BHA93
3 AUREL (GER) (311) 1/410- D 4 9-2 (6)
Br B g Soldier Hollow - Achinora (Sleeping Indian) Rossa Ryan J
O The M Team Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Gestut Auenquelle R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit2winsfrom3startswhenshadingatightfinishoveranowusefulsortinLeicesternovicelastMay.Betterthanhecouldshowwhen mid-fieldinRoyalAscothandicapfollowingmonth,losingmomentumatcrucialstage.Offsincebutremainswithpotential. TFRHHHHH BHA93
4 PARLANDO (GB) (7) 1-20303 D
7 8-12 (4)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Discourse (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Mr Spencer Coomes & Partner Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Godolphin Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBacktoformwithabangwhenscoringtwiceonall-weatherinDecember.Justasgoodwhenplaced3 timesthisyear,includingbackonturfatPontefractlastweek.Headgearon.
TFRHHHII BHA89
5 RATHGAR (GB) (10) 2300-41 D 6 8-12 (1)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Why We Dream (IRE) (Al Kazeem) Tom Marquand J
O Crest Racing XVIII Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Jon and Julia Aisbitt Crest Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Has resumed in top form, stepping up on return when narrow winner at Newbury 10 days ago, just holdingoffthewell-backedfavourite.Goodsecondinthislastyearoffsimilarmark.
TFRHHHHI BHA89
6 ASMEN WARRIOR (IRE) (18) 12262-2 D BF 4 8-11 (2)
Br Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Fair Sailing (IRE) (Docksider (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J
O Mr Scott Turner James Owen, Newmarket T
B Airlie Stud TIMEFORMVIEWHoldingformbutatthesametimeprovingratherexpensivetofollowin5startssincejoiningthisyard, againfindingonetoogoodatThirskonreturn.
TFRHHHHI BHA88
7 DANGERMAN (GB) (200) 401130- D 4 8-11 (3)
Br Ch g Cracksman - Plucky Lass (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) William Buick J
O Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Emirates S TIMEFORMVIEWMostprogressivesincefittedwithblinkerslastsummer,winningback-to-backatSandownbywidemargins.Acquittedhimselfwellwhenthirdoff revisedmarkbackatthatvenuebeforestaminastretchedfinalstart.Muchrespectedbackdownintriponreturnwithyardwellforward. TFRHHHHI BHA88
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 7. Visor worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 3.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Sallaal (IRE), 9-2 Asmen Warrior (IRE), Dangerman (GB), 11-2 Rathgar (GB), 6-1 Aurel (GER), 9-1 Duke’s Command (GB), 12-1 Parlando (GB)
AUREL and Sallaal are the 2 who look capable of better still with narrow preference for the former with his stamina proven. This does look competitive, though, with Dangerman and Rathgar also considered.
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000
Owners Prize Money 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635. (PenaltyValue £12885)
FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (20 wins from 111 runners, 18%) runs TOPTEAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs TOPTEAM LONGESTTRAVELLER: NIGHT BREEZE trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 124 miles.
1 SING US A SONG (IRE) (214) 31/1001- 4 9-9
Br B g Camelot - Quiritis (Galileo (IRE)) James Doyle J
O Wathnan Racing Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Gce Farm Ltd Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotbackontrackafterageldingoperationwhenwinningatHaydockonfinal3-y-ostart,thestepupintripsuitinghimwell. Dropbackindistanceisaslightconcernaroundherebutlay-offisn’t(madeawinningreappearancelastseason). TFRHHHII BHA95
2 TOPTEAM (IRE) (22) 11140-1 D 4 9-4 (3)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Countess de Vega (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O King Power Racing Co Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Roundhill Stud King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivesinceswitchingtohandicaps,completingthehat-trickwithagrittydisplayfromthefrontina4-runneraffairatThirsklast summerDisappointedfinalstartbutresumedprogress/winningwaysatKemptononreturnandshouldprovehardtopassagain. TFRHHHHH BHA90
3 ASGARD’S CAPTAIN (IRE) (46) 5132-53 CD 6 9-4 (4)
Br B g Make Believe - Twiggy’s Girl (IRE) (Manduro (GER)) John Egan J
O Quest Thoroughbreds - Asgard’s Captain Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Miss Eileen Farrelly Yellow Lodge Ltd. S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwicelastyear,includingwhenawide-marginwinnerofthisrace12monthsagooff6lblower.Placed twiceatMeydaninrecentmonthsandboldbidanticipatedbackatthisvenue. TFRHHHHI BHA90
4 NIGHT BREEZE (IRE) (2) 054034 D 6 9-1 (1)
Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Right Direction (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Midtech 2 Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Godolphin Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWShowedimprovedformlastseason,winningtwiceatAscot.Hasgraduallyworkedhiswaybacktohisbestthistime around,notbeatenfaratLingfieldandagainatMusselburghonSunday(fittedwithtonguetiebothoccasions). TFRHHHII BHA87
5
NUNC EST BIBENDUM (IRE) (96) 031-115 BF 5 8-4 (2)
Br B m Masar (IRE) - Selfara (Oasis Dream) Hollie Doyle J
O The Stop Being Nosey Partnership
Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mount Coote Stud and Anthony Warrender KM Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWHitarichveinofformoverthewinter,completingahat-trickinstayinghandicapsontheall-weather.Winning runendedunderapenaltylasttime,however,andlooksvulnerableatthislevelbackdownintrip TFRHHHII BHA75
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Tongue Strap worn by No 4.
ProbableS.P’s: 11-4Topteam (IRE), 3-1Asgard’s Captain (IRE), 4-1 Sing UsASong (IRE), 5-1 Nunc Est Bibendum (IRE), 13-2 Night Breeze (IRE)
The progressive TOPTEAM is likely to get the run of things in this small field so shades the vote over last year’s impressive winner Asgard’s Captain.
PLAY SMARTER
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TOPTEAM (IRE) 2.ASGARD’S CAPTAIN (IRE) 3.SING US A SONG (IRE)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (20 wins from 111 runners, 18%) runs MONTAGUE MENACE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs MONTAGUE MENACE LONGESTTRAVELLER: TIMBER TWELVE trained by M Bell, Newmarket, 83 miles.
FIFTH RACE
1 TIMBER TWELVE (GB) (38) 1-1
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Wood Chorus (Singspiel (IRE)) Hector Crouch J
O Mr Justin Dowley and Partner Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Worksop Manor Stud Michael Bell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerof1mnovicesonall-weatheratKemptonandSouthwell5monthsapart.Switchestoturfforhis handicapdebut.Shouldhavemoretooffer
2 MONTAGUE MENACE (GB) (32) 400-1
(6)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Tower of Pisa (FR) (Golden Horn) Oisin Murphy J
O Mr Michael Blencowe Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Sun Bloodstock Sarl Moretons Investments Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedpromisein3turfoutingslastyearandputhisexperiencetogoodusetomakeasuccessfulreappearanceinmaidenatLingfield (7f,polytrack)32daysago Opentofurtherimprovementnowhandicappingforaleadingstablewhichwonthisin2024 TFR
3 ON MESSAGE (GB) (204) 451- 9-9 (5)
Br B f Camelot - Wiener Valkyrie (Shamardal (USA))
Rossa Ryan J
O The Eclipse Partnership Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Car Colston Hall Stud Car Colston Hall Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeapromisingstarttohercareerlastyear,gettingoffthemarkinstraightforwardfashionatWolverhampton(7f)inOctober Ingoodhandsandthereshouldbemoretocomeinhandicapsthisyear TFRHHHHH BHA80
4 MAYAADA (IRE) (31) 21300-0 C
9-3 (1)
Br B f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Young Special (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Pierre-LouisJamin J
O Nick Bradley Racing 15 & Partner Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Michael G. Holden Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWWona7fcoursemaidenlastAugustbuthasfailedtoreproducethatformsince,includingwellheldon Southwellreappearance31daysago Canonlywatchafterthat. TFRHHIII BHA74
5 ASSARANCA (IRE) (30) 32016-6
(2)
Br B f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Hansiya (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) Sean Levey J
O The Diamond Partnership Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B McCracken Farms Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWCamegoodin1mNottinghamnursery(goodtosoft)lastautumn.Off5months,mighthaveneededtherunwhen10lengthssixth of8in11/4mDoncasterhandicap(goodtosoft)30daysago Backdownintrip Probablyvulnerabletoless-exposedsorts. TFRHHIII BHA71
6 TERRANOBLE (GB) (88) 0-31 D 8-13 (4)
Br B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Carmenere (Dawn Approach (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J
O Ms Imelda Coakley Denis Coakley, West Ilsley T
B Llety Farms Denis Coakley Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWHad threestartsonall-weatheroverthewinter,showingimprovedformtowinanoviceover8.6fatWolverhamptonwhenlastseenattheendofJanuary Makeshandicapandturfdebutafternearly3monthsoff TFRHHHII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Timber Twelve (GB), 11-4 Montague Menace (GB), 10-3 On Message (GB), 11-1 Terranoble (GB), 16-1 Assaranca (IRE), 25-1 Mayaada (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
ON MESSAGE was a ready winner of an all-weather novice when last seen in the autumn and looks on a good mark for her handicap debut. Montague Menace and Timber Twelve may give her most to do in that order
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ON MESSAGE 2.MONTAGUE MENACE 3.TIMBER TWELVE
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Boyle (16 wins from 179 runners, 9%) runs AMUSED & CARNIVAL DAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (7 wins from 46 runners, 15%) runs KALEIDO LONGESTTRAVELLER: KALEIDO trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 239 miles.
1 ORGAN (GB) (220) 111500-
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Rock Choir (Pivotal) Harry Davies J
O Hadleigh Timber Group Martyn Meade, Manton T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Hadleigh Real Property Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWCompleteda7f/1mhat-trickongood/goodtofirmlastMay/June.Losthiswayonhisfinal3outingsbut possiblehecouldbouncebackafterabreak.
2 KNIGHTS GOLD (IRE) (30) 0010-00
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Samira Gold (FR) (Gold Away (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr A. J. Spratt Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Coulthursts Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFivewinsatupto1mlastyearbutnoimpactin2comebackoutingslastmonth.Remains3lbabovehis lastwinningmarkandothersarepreferred.
3 SHAFDAR (IRE) (25) 0/5-3120 4 9-8 (3)
Br B g Make Believe - Shafia (FR) (Le Havre (IRE)) Edward Greatrex J
O The Green Bar Owners Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. TIMEFORMVIEWEasilylandedtheoddsin1mChelmsfordmaideninFebruaryonsecondstartforIanWilliams.Goodsecondonhandicapdebuttherenexttime.Bitdisappointing atNewcastleonGoodFridaybutitwasacompetitiveClass2eventandheretainspotentialwithhissightslowerednowbackonturf TFRHHHHI BHA84
4 KALEIDO (GB) (271) 2/3310-
4 9-6 (8)
Br B g Make Believe - Contradict (Raven’s Pass (USA)) James Doyle J
O Mr J. C. G. Chua
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Nawara Stud Limited Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW7ffast-groundmaidenwinnerfortheGosdenslastJuly.Absentsincefinishingninthof15inaGloriousGoodwoodhandicapattheendofthatmonthbut retainsunexposedpotentialhavingjoinedanothergoodyard Hasbeengelded.It’llbeinterestingtoseewhatthebettingmakesofhim. TFRHHHII BHA82
5 MR BALOO (IRE) (14) 6-64021 C D 5 9-5 (5)
Br B h Kodi Bear (IRE) - Manaahil (Dubawi (IRE))
Sean Levey J
O SDM Partnership & Partner Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Rathbarry Stud Fitzdares Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysatLingfield(1m)infirst-timecheekpieces(retained)14daysago.Allofhisrecent winshavebeengainedonall-weatherbuthewassuccessfulover7fherebackin2023.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA81
6 CARNIVAL DAY (IRE) (182) 134624- C 5 9-3 (1)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mardie Gras (Galileo (IRE))
Hector Crouch J
O M&O Plant Ltd Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jim Boyle Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWAllthreewinsover11/4m,thelatesthereongoodtosoftlastJuly.Remains4lbabovethemarkhedefied onthatoccasionandmightbebestwatchedonreappearance. TFRHHIII BHA79
7 SWEET REWARD (IRE) (185) 036550- C D 9 9-0 (9)
Br B g Acclamation - Dangle (IRE) (Desert Style (IRE))
O Mr J. G. B. Portman
B S. V. Schilcher
Olivia Tubb (5) J
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
Pump Technology Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner.Successfuloff2lbhigheronhisNewburyreappearancelastspring.Alsorunner-uponhis 2024reappearancesogoeswellfreshandhastoentercalculations.
76
8 TRIBAL RHYTHM (GB) (23) 10060-2 CD 5 8-13 (6)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Russian Punch (Archipenko (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O Mrs U. M. Loughrey Denis Coakley, West Ilsley T
B Mrs D. O’Brien Denis Coakley Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Won this race on good to firm last year and looks sets for another bold bid in this race after an encouragingsecondon1mBathreappearance23daysago ObviousclaimsunderMurphy. TFRHHHHH BHA75
9
AMUSED (IRE) (139) 102555- 4 8-9 (4)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Happy Face (IRE) (Kingman) Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O Mr P and Mrs L Rowe and Mr John Turner Jim Boyle, Epsom T
B Framont Ltd Jim Boyle Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWWona7fclaimerinFrancelastsummerAlsowentcloseina7fLeicestersellerforcurrentyardlastautumnandcreditablefifth of12in7fKemptonhandicapwhenlastseeninDecember First-timecheekpiecesreplacevisoronreappearance. TFRHHHII BHA71
10 TRONIDO (GB) (39) 140-005 CD 5 8-4 (10)
Br B m Aclaim (IRE) - Vezere (USA) (Point Given (USA)) Hollie Doyle J
O CW Racing Club Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow S
TIMEFORMVIEWWontwiceonsoftattheendoflastsummer,latterlyoverC&D Hasn’tfiredin3all-weatherstartsthis yearbuthermarkhascomedownasaresult. TFRHHHII BHA66
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9. Hood worn by No 10
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4.
Stewards Note:
KALEIDO: Following its run on 31/7/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
TRIBAL RHYTHM: Following its run on 5/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
TRONIDO: Following its run on 20/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Tribal Rhythm (GB), 9-2 Mr Baloo (IRE), 8-1 Shafdar (IRE), Kaleido (GB), 12-1 Sweet Reward (IRE), 14-1 Carnival Day (IRE), Amused (IRE), 16-1 Organ (GB), 18-1 Knights Gold (IRE), 20-1 Tronido (GB)
TRIBAL RHYTHM can land this race for the second year running. Recent Lingfield scorer Mr Baloo has also tasted Epsom success before and is second choice ahead of Shafdar, who should find this a bit easier than the Newcastle class 2 he contested on Good Friday. The unexposed Kaleido needs monitoring in the betting on his first run for David O’Meara. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TRIBAL RHYTHM 2.MR
PLAY SMARTER
TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 2.05 - THE WEATHERBYS RACING BANK 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 and four yrs old only Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 6lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded forthe purposes of penalties) WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race 14 entries at £50 - Closed April 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (PenaltyValue £5400) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.40 - THE BETFRED BLUE RIBAND TRIAL STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34026 to the winning horse The second to receive £12900, the third £6456, the fourth £3216, the fifth £1614 and the sixth £810 for three yrs old only Enter by noon, April 22nd and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties, afterAugust 31st, 2025, a winner of a Group 3 Listed race 3lb Of a Group 1 Group 2 race 5lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BETFRED The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. The winning horse in this race, if not a gelding or already entered, will receive an automatic entry to this year’s Betfred Derby at Epsom Downs. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in the Betfred Derby after the May Scratching stages and the Confirmation stage, the owner will be liable to meet the corresponding payments of £5750, £5750 and £4500 respectively Please also note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the Betfred Derby and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) ofthe Rules of Racing. In the event of a dead-heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the Betfred Derby. 17 entries at £300. - Closed April 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684. (PenaltyValue £34026) A SS
SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.
ThirdRace3.15-THELILLEYPLUMMERRISKSCITY&SUBURBANHANDICAPSTAKES(CLASS2)(GBBPLUSRACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £23193 to the winning horse The second to receive £10876, the third £5440, the fourth £2718, the fifth £1359 and the sixth £679 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £225 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lowerwith £180 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb LILLEY PLUMMER RISKS LTD has generously sponsored this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 18 entries at £225. - Closed April 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £18284; Second £9144; Third £4572; Fourth £2286; Fifth £1143; Sixth £572. (PenaltyValue £23193) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.50 -THEWEATHERBYS GLOBALSTALLIONSAPPGREATMETROPOLITAN HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 3) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510 and the fifth £755. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £125 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lowerwith £100 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race 11 entries, 1 at £25 and 10 at £125 - Closed April 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635. (Penalty Value £12885) SS SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.23 - THE BETFRED ‘NIFTY 50’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for three yrs old only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 6lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 14 entries at £60 - ClosedApril 22nd, 2026.Owners Prize Money.Winner£4955; Second £2478;Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.58 - THE BETFRED ‘IN CELEBRATION OF MARK FRIAR’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 26th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, afterApril 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 20 entries at £60 - Closed April 22nd, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
