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Welcome to our first flat meeting of the season.
8 races today commencing at 1.52pm until 5.22pm.
Important points to note today are: Due to our extensive Owners and Trainers refurbishment (visuals within this Racecard) our Club Room and 1st floor boxes are closed today so for our Owners and Trainers, we have provided the Paddock Pavilion for dining plus Premier Rooms 1 and 2 where you will find large televisions, a bar, complimentary tea and coffee and a two course meal plus private betting facilities and you may also use the Club Terrace area should you so wish. For our Annual badge holders, you have the Paddock Marquee and The Club Terrace. Should any member of the public wish to dine in the warmth then we do have space available to dine in the Nelson restaurant so please simply pop up should you wish to enquire. (menu within this Racecard)
We are pleased to announce the opening of our new public Paddock Bar where you will also find a Tote kiosk and there is also a further Tote kiosk near the turnstiles and Paddock Pavilion.
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Today’s Officials
Stewards
Mr T EVETTS(Chief Steward)
Ms H KEMP
(Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Mr A KIRKLAND
(Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Ms B DOWSWELL
Ms A JOHNSON
Ms G THOMAS
Starters
Mr L JONES
Mr M SHERIDAN
Judge
Mr M ROBERTS
Clerk of the Scales
Mr M ROBERTS
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Ms R BARNETT
Ms K WEST
Ms L COOK
Veterinary Officer
Ms A BROWN
Veterinary Surgeons
Mr W BEVIN
Dr H CUNNINGHAM
Medical Officers
DR C REYNOLDS
DR S RAYNER
Nurse
MRS G LESTER
Farrier
MR D WILLIAMS
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Mr J S STEVENSON
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Mr D MAYKELS
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Mr N PATEMAN
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Mr M CATTERMOLE
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How to Read Your Racecard
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Star Ratings Explained:
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Jockey
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below: ★★★★★ Selected to win the race.
Good chance of being placed.
By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
Unlikely to win but not totally without hope
Can be given little or no chance
Official BHA Ratings
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.
The British Stallion Studs “Confined” Novice Stakes (Class 4) (for horses which have not run more than three times) (GBB Race)
for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400)
1 AIGEAS (FR) (155) 10- D 3 9-11 (3)
Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Bonita Queen (FR) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr M. Shiacolas Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T
B Salabi Racing, Pearl Champs Elysees & Et P. F. I. Cole Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon a newcomers race on polytrack at Deauville (6.5f;made all) last October and might have been unsuited by very testing ground when well held in a Listed race on turf back in France 17 days later First outing for 5
2 WESTPORT (IRE) (19) 1 D
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Lady Livius (IRE)
BHA-
3 9-11 (10)
Jack Callan (5) J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Ballylinch Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising winning start to his career in 9-runner novice at Lingfield (6f, all-weather) 19 days ago, pushed out. Useful prospect. TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 CRIMSON ROSE (IRE) (277) 31- D
Br Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Ideal Beauty (IRE)
3 9-6 (6)
Connor Planas (3) J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well on Chelmsford debut last June and built on that when convincing winner of a 6f Newmarket maiden 3 weeks later Off since Definitely more to come from her TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 BLAZING SAM (GB) (-)
3 9-4 (9)
Br B g Al Kazeem - Orapids William Cox J
O Ms Georgina Nicholls Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Peter & Tony Hockenhull Georgina Nicholls S
TIMEFORMVIEWAl Kazeem gelding.Half-brother to 6f-9f winner Haughmond and 2-y-o 1m winner Lady Erimus Dam,unraced, closely related to high-class 1m-1 1/2m winner Blazing Speed Probably best watched on debut. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 NEVASCA CINZA (GB) (203) 32-
3 9-4 (5)
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Blizzard Daniel Muscutt J
O Owners Group 160 James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Springcombe Park Stud Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped well when placed in 2 outings over 6f for Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore last September. Could go on to even better things for James Fanshawe this year TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 PERCY’S STAR (GB) (-)
Br Ch g Territories (IRE) - Thraya Star (FR)
3 9-4 (11)
Marco Ghiani J
O Strawberry Fields Stud Chris Dwyer, Newmarket T
B Strawberry Fields Stud Strawberry Fields Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWTerritories gelding.Brother to winner up to 1mWith Love and half-brother to 2-y-o 7f-9f winnerYoumzain Star and 7f winnerTheThird Star. Bred to have a future but a watching brief is the percentage call on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 RAILWAYMAN (IRE) (-)
Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Charlotte Rosina
3 9-4 (7)
Clifford Lee J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Woodstock Thoroughbred Breeding Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 420,000 gns Blue Point colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including high-class 5f-7f winner Oxted and smart 5f/6f winner Chipstead. Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner).Wears tongue strap A very interesting newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
8 ROMEO’S GUARDIAN (GB) (14) 00
3 9-4 (13)
Br B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Woke Media (USA) Ross Coakley J
O Cotter, Graham, Owen Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B August Farms LLP Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Down the field in a pair of 6f maidens on all-weather last month. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 SQUASHY BERRY (GB) (-)
3 9-4 (4)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Capla Berry Lewis Edmunds J
O Strawberry Fields Stud
Chris Dwyer, Newmarket T
B Strawberry Fields Stud Strawberry Fields Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEW Territories gelding. Dam 7f winner out of useful 2-y-o 5f winner (would probably have stayed 1m) Salsa Brava. One of 2 newcomers for connections. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 SUN OF DOLLY (GB) (156) 06-
3 9-4 (12)
Br Ch g Twilight Son - Quench Dolly Joe Leavy J
O Andrew Bell and John Gallagher John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T
B Mrs R. J. Gallagher
TIMEFORMVIEW Signs of ability in 2 turf outings last season but likely more one for handicaps after this TFRHHIII BHA-
11 WILD ACT (GB) (103) 53-
Br B g Oasis Dream - Grecian Light (IRE)
3 9-4 (1)
John Egan J
O Mr Dean Ivory Dean Ivory, Radlett T
B Godolphin Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Only modest form in 2 all-weather outings for Charlie Appleby in December Sold for 14,000 gns in February. Best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA-
12 DREAMADERA (GB) (-)
Br B f Dream Ahead (USA) - Al Janadeirya
O Mr Ambrose Turnbull & Partner
3 8-13 (2)
David Allan J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mr A J Davenhill & Mrs A L Davenhill Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWDreamAhead filly.Sister to useful winner up to 6fAntonella and half-sister to several winners,including useful winner up to 7f Excellent Times Dam 5.5f winner Most from the stable are better for a run. TFRHHIII BHA-
13 MOONLIGHT ANGEL (IRE) (296) 0-
Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Headliner (IRE)
O J & A Young (Racing) Limited
3 8-13 (8)
Callum Shepherd J
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jayplas S TIMEFORMVIEW 28/1, last of 7 in maiden atAyr (6f, good to firm) on debut last June Returns for a new after leaving Mick Appleby. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 13
2025: SUPER SOLDIER (IRE) 2 9 7 Clifford Lee 11-10 (K R Burke) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No 7. Hood worn by No 11. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4, 5, 6, 9. Stewards Note: MOONLIGHT ANGEL: Following its run on 21/6/2025 it was reported that the horse returned lame on its left fore
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Crimson Rose (IRE), 7-2 Nevasca Cinza (GB), 4-1 Westport (IRE), 7-1 Railwayman (IRE), 10-1 Aigeas (FR), 33-1 Dreamadera (GB), 50-1 Percy’s Star (GB), Wild Act (GB), 80-1 Sun of Dolly (GB), 100-1 Squashy Berry (GB), Moonlight Angel (IRE), 150-1 Romeo’s Guardian (GB), 300-1 Blazing Sam (GB)
CRIMSON ROSE hasn’t been seen since her Newmarket maiden win last July but appeals as one who can make up for lost time and is preferred to Westport, who created a good impression when scoring on his all-weather debut last month. Nevasca Cinza also has the form to figure, while very well-bred newcomer Railwayman would also firmly enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he’s fancied.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
CINZA
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Novice Stakes (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for novice three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped with plenty of promise in a good maiden at Newbury last spring and showed himself to be over whatever kept him off the track after as he landed the odds in straightforward fashion at Chelmsford (7f) last month.There should be more to come TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 CLOUGH (IRE) (6) 0 4 10-2 (3)
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tantalising (IRE)
Aidan Keeley J
O Matt Broughton, Chris Hughes & D.Cunha Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Bundaberg Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW €15,000 Mastercraftsman gelding.Dam, 1 1/2m winner who stayed 2m, closely related to useful 1m winner Silky Dawn. 33/1, showed nothing on debut on the back of a breathing operation at Pontefract (1m) last week. TFRHIIII BHA-
3 DUMUJI (GB) (159) 1- D
3 9-9 (12)
Br Gr c Havana Grey - Kalfu Rob Hornby J
O Jacobs Holdings & Aura Racing Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Clive Cox Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW 90,000 gns yearling, 60,000 gns 2-y-o, Havana Grey colt. Dam lightly raced half-sister to useful winner up to 1 3/4m Whirling Dervish. Belied biggish odds as he made a winning start in professional style in 7f Kempton novice in November Open to improvement. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 I’LL BE BACK (IRE) (156) 1-
Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Hastalavistababy (FR)
3 9-9 (2)
Sam James J
O Ballylinch Stud K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Ballylinch Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Sent off at 10/11 for his Doncaster (6f, heavy) debut last November and made no mistake. Evidently well regarded and can progress for leading yard. TFRHHHHI BHA-
5 COURT ALERT (IRE) (191) 5520-
Br Br g Inns of Court (IRE) - Misfortunate (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing XXXIV
3 9-2 (10)
Charles Bishop J
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B M. Mullen & Cloneymore Farm Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWTook another step forward when an excellent second in 20-runner 6f valuable sales contest at Newmarket inAugust,staying on well Well beaten in similar event over 7f there in October and gelded since.Surely up to winning races this year TFRHHHHI BHA81
6 ERUDITION (GB) (-)
Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Straight Thinking (USA)
O Jamie Perkins & Partner
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
3 9-2 (8)
Jack Callan (5) J
George Boughey, Newmarket T
George Boughey Racing Ltd, Star Sports Bet S
TIMEFORMVIEW 26,000 gns 3-y-o, Mehmas gelding. Half-brother to 11f winner Utile and useful winner up to 8.5f
Straight Answer Yard can ready a newcomer and he’s worth a look. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 FLOR DE GUERRA (IRE) (-) 3 9-2 (6)
Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Azahar (FR) Joe Leavy J
O Wild Horses Racing Brian Meehan, Manton T
B B. Avenel & C. Briere de La Hosseray Sirecam Europe S
TIMEFORMVIEW €55,000 yearling,Mehmas gelding.Dam French maiden half-sister to useful winner up to 8.5fAltea out of useful maiden Ensis TFRHHHII BHA-
8 GOLDEN HARVEST (GB) (-) 3 9-2 (4)
Br B c Washington DC (IRE) - Big Sky
O Mr M. Johnson
Dougie Costello J
Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T
B Bearstone Stud Tattersalls S TIMEFORM VIEW 13,000 gns yearling, Washington DC colt Brother to winner up to 8.4f Doze and half-brother to winner up to 6f Rocket Money. TFRHHIII BHA-
9 KING’S CAVALRY (GB) (164) 6-
Br B c Kingman - Wadaa (USA)
O Mr Saeed Manana
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Clifford Lee J
James Tate, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEWKingmancolt.Closelyrelated touseful7fwinnerWeddingDanceandhalf-brothertosmart6f-9fwinnerRoyalDressanduseful1m/9fwinnerIbraz.50/1, promising start when sixth of 15 in 7f Newmarket novice on debut in October.That race has worked out really well and he’ll improve. TFRHHHHH BHA-
10 LANDSLIDE (GB) (-)
Br Ch c Territories (IRE) - Seramindar
3 9-2 (5)
Edward Greatrex J
O The Fairy Story Partnership Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T
B Deepwood Farm Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWTerritories colt.Half-brother to 6f-8.6f winnerVoltaic.Dam once-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1 3/4m Quiz Mistress. TFRHHHII BHA-
11
MERTOUN (FR) (171) 60-
Br B g Oasis Dream - Dubious Affair (IRE)
O Mr P. W. Harris
3 9-2 (9)
Rossa Ryan J
Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Woodstock English Honey S TIMEFORMVIEW Down the field in minor event/maiden in October Gelded and could do better when handicapping over longer trips this year TFRHHIII BHA-
12
SOCIETY CHARM (GB) (12) 60
Br B f Charming Thought - Society Star
O Mr W. Prosser
3 8-11 (7)
Marco Ghiani J
Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B William Prosser Sally Wall S TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in all-weather minor event/maiden in recent weeks, pulling hard on latest outing. TFRHIIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2025: ROGUE DIPLOMAT (IRE) 3 9 2 Harry Davies 9-4 (James Owen) 8 ran
Running for the first time since Gelding No 5, 6, 7, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 I’ll Be Back (IRE), 7-2 King’s Cavalry (GB), 4-1 Beagle Bay (FR), 6-1 Court Alert (IRE), 9-1 Dumuji (GB), 28-1 Erudition (GB), 33-1 Flor de Guerra (IRE), Landslide (GB), 100-1 Golden Harvest (GB), Mertoun (FR), 300-1 Clough (IRE), Society Charm (GB)
SMARTER
KING’S CAVALRY made a promising start in a Newmarket novice that has worked out really well and with improvement on the cards this year, he can get the better of penalised winners Beagle Bay and I’ll Be Back. Court Alert was second in a valuable sales race last summer and surely won’t remain a maiden for much longer
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The Monday 25th May ‘Picnic At The Races’ Bank Holiday Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
O Chris Housego & Dylan Cunha Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Bloomsbury Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 1 3/4m Nottingham handicap last autumn Encouraging reappearance third of 15 over 1 1/4m at Doncaster last month.Will be at least as effective back over further Should go well TFRHHHHH BHA70
2 SERVICEMAN (IRE) (19) 04/-0
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Elizabethofaragon (IRE) Jason Watson J
O Brook Farm Bloodstock Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Elizabethofaragon Partnership ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWSon ofWootton Bassett who displayed fair form in turf/all-weather maidens at up to 1 1/4m for Owen Burrows in 2024.Not seen again until well held in 1 1/2m Kempton novice 19 days ago but should come on for the outing and retains potential now handicapping in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA70
3 JOHNNY BOOM (IRE) (6) 50/1-062 CD 8 9-6 (7)
Br Ch g New Bay - Moody Blue (IRE)
Clifford Lee J
O L & M Atkins Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T
B Oghill House, Sledmere Stud & D. Hyland Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner last autumn Good second of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (1 1/2m, soft) last Tuesday, worn down only near the finish. Same mark today. TFRHHHHI BHA67
4 ALTA RICA (GB) (61) 450-305
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Alta Moda
4 9-6 (5)
Rob Hornby J
O Miss K. Rausing Marcus Tregoning, Whitsbury T
B Miss K. Rausing
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden. Visored first time, respectable fifth of 10 in 11f Kempton handicap in February. The cheekpieces return now back on turf Yet to prove she stays this far TFRHHIII BHA67
5 SERAPHIC (IRE) (26) 210261 D
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Elle Galante (GER)
6 9-6 (6)
Callum Hutchinson J
O Spencer-Herbert, Herbert & McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B Al Asayl France Pragnell S
TIMEFORMVIEW TwoAW wins this year, latterly over 11f at Kempton last month. Equally effective on turf and should remain competitive off 3lb higher TFRHHHII BHA67
6 SEA OF CHARM (FR) (24) 5116-13 D
8 9-3 (3)
Br B m Charm Spirit (IRE) - Sea Meets Sky (FR) William Cox J
O Ms Georgina Nicholls Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B The Niarchos Family Georgina Nicholls S TIMEFORMVIEW Had a productive 2025 and resumed winning ways back on all-weather after 6 months off at Lingfield (1 1/2m) in February. Good third of 10 atWolverhampton (1 1/2m again) last month,doing too much too soon. Respected back on turf TFRHHHHI BHA64
7 HIBERNATE (IRE) (16) 22440-0
9-0 (2)
Br B g Kodiac - Easy Times Rossa Ryan J
O La Grange Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Miss Debbie Kitchin Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made all over 1 1/4m at Chepstow last summer Respectable seventh (Expressionless third) of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (1 1/4m, good to soft) 16 days ago. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA61
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2025: FIREBLADE 4 9 4 James Doyle 11-1 (Dylan Cunha) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Expressionless (GB), 4-1 Johnny Boom (IRE), 9-2 Sea of Charm (FR), 6-1 Seraphic (IRE), 9-1 Hibernate (IRE), 10-1 Serviceman (IRE), 14-1 Alta Rica (GB)
EXPRESSIONLESS shaped well over a shorter trip on his recent Doncaster reappearance and is taken to build on that promise now. Sea of Charm arrives on the back of 2 good runs on the all-weather and is second choice ahead of last week’s Pontefract runner-up Johnny Boom.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EXPRESSIONLESS 2.SEA OF CHARM (FR) 3.JOHNNY BOOM (IRE)
Notices
Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names Descriptions, Performances and Values of Races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing.
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Horse Welfare at Leicester Racecourse
At every meeting at Leicester Racecourse there are two specially-qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action. During the race one vet will be following the runners and can attend to a horse in the same response time as the Paramedic Teams responsible for treating injured jockeys The second vet is based below the stewards box in the grandstand, is in radio contact with his colleague following the runners, and can respond immediately to any uncovered emergency. In addition there is a third vet, a British Horseracing Authority Veterinary team and the stewards
The Racecourse also employs a specialist Horse Ambulance Team, equipped with a modern equine ambulance to enable injured horses to be transported safely to a veterinary hospital for treatment. It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the course This does not reflect on the severity of an injury, but allows the vet some privacy in which to administer treatment and provides the horse with a calm environment in which to make a recovery. Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse
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Fourth Race 3.22
The Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Stakes (Class 5) (DIV I)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
B Fittocks Stud Rb Racing Syndicate, Kwiff - Spryme Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Former C&D winner who got his head back in front at Chelmsford (6f) in January. Disappointed at Kempton 10 days later and freshened up ahead of this return to turf
2 AL BAREZ (GB) (26) 000-403 D
9-8 (5)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Jet Setting (IRE) Rossa Ryan J
O Mr Raed El Youssef Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B China Horse Club Global Equine Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2024 Creditable third of 7 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 26 days ago, faring best of those held up One to consider back on turf TFRHHHHH BHA74
3 WRECK IT RYLEY (IRE) (17) 00010-0 CD
6 9-7 (2)
Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Bucks Frizz (IRE) Ray Dawson J
O Mr A J Smith Alan Brown, Malton T
B Doc Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner on good last autumn. Not beaten far when ninth of 11 in 7f Newcastle handicap on reappearance and should be sharper now Blinkers back on. TFRHHHII BHA73
4 JUST QUEEN HIGH (IRE) (15) 55101-0 D
4 9-7 (8)
Br Ch f Calyx - Lucy Lou (IRE) Jason Watson J
O Mr D. Mooney & Mr D. Gibbons Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Barronstown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of 6f Nottingham wins last year but well beaten on recent 7f Doncaster reappearance. Needs to have come on a lot. TFRHHIII BHA73
5 THUNDEROUS LOVE (GB) (201) 121520- D
5 9-7 (4)
Br B m Lightning Spear - Air Stricker (FR) Rob Hornby J
O Whitcoombe Park Racing Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Charlie Dee & Christina Dee Pump Technology Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Five wins in a very productive 2025.That included a reappearance success last spring so a 6-month absence isn’t a concern. Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA73
6 LODGE (IRE) (73) 12-50 D
4 9-6 (9)
Br Ch f Churchill (IRE) - Emerald Isle (FR) Joe Leavy J
O Mr Martin Hughes Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Robert Tierney & Andrew Bondarenko Old Oak Holdings Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning debut over 6f at Ffos Las inAugust.Creditable start to his handicap career when fifth of 9 in 7fWolverhampton handicap on reappearance in January but well beaten at Southwell 11 days later Freshened up ahead of return to turf Still early days TFRHHHII BHA72
7 SPRING BLOOM (GB) (122) 3U5030- D
9 9-3 (6)
Br Ch g Power - Almond Branches Darragh Keenan J
O Mrs Pam Aitken
John Butler, Newmarket T
B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFifteenrunssincelastwinin2024.Below-formseventhof13inhandicapatSouthwell(5f)whenlastseeninDecember(finalstartforDarryllHolland). New stable in good form and a market move would be interesting having dipped to a mark in the 60s for the first time TFRHHHHI BHA69
8 BAY BREEZE (GB) (172) 050020- D
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Midnight Mojito
7 9-2 (7)
David Allan J
O Mr D. A. West & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Habton Farms Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Reappears on a workable mark but there’s got to be a chance he’ll need this first outing for 6 months TFRHHIII BHA68
9 LIOSA (IRE) (172) 654330- D
Br B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Sally Is The Boss (IRE)
6 9-1 (3)
Hector Crouch J
O Mrs P. E. Hawkings Zoe Hawkins, Cullompton T
B Thomastown Farm Ltd Goldenhill Pet Supplies Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW All 4 wins for Suart Kittow came on all-weather but he does act on turf Off for 6 months ahead of this reappearance for a new trainer. TFRHHHII BHA67
(IRE)
Br B m Unfortunately (IRE) - Silicon Star (FR)
Callum Hutchinson J
O Grace Harris Racing Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B Kildaragh Stud Grace Harris Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of 5f turf wins last year Below par when last seen in the autumn but has gone well fresh before. TFRHHHII BHA65
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: CHARLIE MASON 4 9 9 Clifford Lee 11-4 (Tony Carroll) 7 ran
Hood worn by No 10. Blinkers worn by No 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 8, 10.
Stewards Note: WAISTCOAT: Following its run on 21/1/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too soon after its last trip THUNDEROUS LOVE: Following its run on 24/9/2025 it was reported that the jockey felt something amiss
LIOSA: Following its run on 23/10/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Al Barez (GB), 6-1 Spring Bloom (GB), 8-1 Thunderous Love (GB), 9-1 Waistcoat (GB), 10-1 Lodge (IRE), Bay Breeze (GB), 11-1 Just Queen High (IRE), 12-1 Wreck It Ryley (IRE), Liosa (IRE), 25-1 Savannah Smiles (IRE)
AL BAREZ arrives on the back of a good run on the all-weather and might be able to snap a losing run. John Butler has his team in form so his new recruit Spring Bloom is a potentially dangerous opponent having dipped to a career-low mark. The shortlist is completed by Thunderous Love, whose tremendous 2025 included a reappearance success
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The Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Stakes (Class 5) (DIV II)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
O Mr J. A. Osborne Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B J. A. Osborne
TIMEFORMVIEWProduced a career best when winning a 7-runner handicap at Kempton in March,proving 3/4-length too strong for Brazen Idol, but below form when attempting to follow up there last time Needs to bounce back reverting to turf
2 TENBOB TOMMY (GB) (91) 22200-1 D 5 9-9 (3)
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Swinging Jean Charles Bishop J
O The Affordable Partnership Sheena West, Lewes T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t need to improve when winning 6-runner minor event at Lingfield last time by neck from Alasrae. Runner-up has franked the form since and still unexposed as a sprinter TFRHHHHI BHA74
3 BEYOND BORDERS (IRE) (189) 100006- D 5 9-8 (1)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Beyond Limits (IRE) Oliver Stammers J
O Cragg Wood Racing Kevin Frost, Newark T
B Promenade Bloodstock Limited Kevin Frost Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWStruggled after winning atYarmouth last June but has come back down the handicap as a result and now finds himself on his last winning mark. Has tended to need a run or 2 to get up to speed in the past,though, so absence a concern. TFRHHIII BHA73
4 SHAZANI (FR) (15) 01020-0 D BF
4 9-8 (9)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Sonjeu (FR) Alistair Rawlinson J
O Mr Lester Patrick Keane Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe T
B Beauvoir, Michenot, Demailly
TIMEFORMVIEW Career-best when second over 7f at Doncaster last October but flopped badly on return, finishing last of 15. Needs to bounce back in first-time blinkers and back down to 6f TFRHHHII BHA73
5 INVINCIBLE SPEED (IRE) (26) 064-144 D 5 9-7 (8)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Making Memories (IRE) Paddy Bradley J
O Melissa Cooke and Laurence Bellman Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark at Lingfield in January and has remained in form since, but his turf record is less convincing. TFRHHHII BHA72
6 ROGUE ALLEGIANCE (IRE) (80) 03000-6 D
Br B g Kodiac - Dame Judi (IRE)
4 9-6 (5)
Hector Crouch J
O The Rogues Gallery Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Caroline & Stephanie Hanly Rogues Gallery Racing, Essex 4X4 Centre S
TIMEFORMVIEW Won minor event at Newcastle sole start in 2024 but has been disappointing since Starts out for new connections here and has plenty to prove at present TFRHIIII BHA71
7 THE COFFEE POD (IRE) (223) 3/56360- D 5 9-4 (2)
Br B g Acclamation - Ethel Lewis Edmunds J
O Bob & Anne Patrick William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T
B O’Connor International Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Hasn’t been seen since bleeding from the nose in 5f handicap at Goodwood in September (last of 8). Bought for 4000gns since and makes debut for new connections with first-time hood applied TFRHHHII BHA69
8 MAGIC MUSIC (GB) (203) 6366-
9-2 (6)
Br B f Al Kazeem - Magic Destiny Clifford Lee J
O Mr Ray Bailey Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T
B Ray Bailey Alfa Aggregates Products Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to improve for switch to handicap company at Leicester last September,but steps back in trip here and,from a late-maturing family her yard has enjoyed success with,remains one who could do better as a 4-y-o.Market support would be noteworthy. TFRHHHII BHA67
9 AL HOFZAN (IRE) (27) 3-30423 4 9-1 (7)
Br B g Kodiac - Hawafez (IRE) Harry Vigors (7) J
O Mr H Maye
Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Tally-Ho Stud Georgina Nicholls, The Injured Jockeys Fund S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas held his form well on the all-weather,making the frame on 4 of his 5 starts this year and shaping on his last 2 as though a first win is near.Turf is an unknown,but there is no obvious reason why he should not prove at least as effective on this surface. TFRHHHHH BHA66
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn first time by No 7. Blinkers worn first time by No 4. Hood worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9.
Stewards Note: SHAZANI: Following its run on 29/3/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. THE COFFEE POD: Following its run on 2/9/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Tenbob Tommy (GB), 9-2 Al Hofzan (IRE), 5-1 Em Four (GB), 6-1 Shazani (FR), 13-2 Invincible Speed (IRE), 14-1 Magic Music (GB), 16-1 The Coffee Pod (IRE), 18-1 Beyond Borders (IRE), 50-1 Rogue Allegiance (IRE)
AL HOFZAN has been knocking on the door and is fancied to take the switch to turf in his stride, with Tenbob Tommy feared most. Magic Music is also respected as a 4-y-o who may yet do better
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The Join Racing TV Today Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
O R Lane, L Watson & J Langridge Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B S.A.S.Haute Vallee & Charlotte Hutchinso Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran his most encouraging race since 3-y-o days when second of 9 at Lingfield in January. Has failed to back that up in 2 starts since, though, and first-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. TFRHHHII
2 TACTICAL PLAN (GB) (15) 33042-0 D 4 9-7 (5)
Br Gr g Kodiac - Game Plan Rossa Ryan J
O Mr R Murfitt and Partner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Pantile Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced 4 times in 2025 and probably needed the run when last of 16 on return.Should fare better with that outing under his belt, though it’s worth noting that all his wins have come on a soft/heavy surface TFRHHIII BHA73
3 MISSION COMMAND (IRE) (6) 0-34533
4 9-7 (1)
Br B g Acclamation - Point Reyes (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O Miss C. Dolan Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Castletown Bloodstock Ltd Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’twonsincehis2-y-odaysbuthasbeeningoodformoflateandshapedabitbetterthantheresultwhen2lengthsthirdof9toSailthisshipalone at Pontefract last time (caught further back than ideal and had to weave way through).Should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA73
4 RED MIRAGE (IRE) (15) 04264-3 D
Br Ch g Showcasing - Duchess Dora (IRE)
O RaceShare - Red Mirage
8 9-6 (6)
Harry Vigors (7) J
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Kingsley Park Ltd JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentgelding,whopostedanothersolideffortwhen13/4lengthsthirdof15toMelvinUdallinhandicapatDoncaster (7f, good to soft) 15 days ago Yard in form and a reproduction of his latest effort will see him go close TFR
5 THIS FARH (GB) (24) 000-646 D 4 9-3 (3)
Br B g Far Above (IRE) - This Girl
Daniel Muscutt J
O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
B The Lowe Family Dave Loughnane Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Lingfield winner in 2025 who has struggled in 3 starts this year, but he is back on his last winning mark and, with the yard going well, is respected on this return to turf TFRHHHII BHA69
6 FOREVER MY PRINCE (GB) (15) 40301-5 CD 4 9-3 (7)
Br B g Showcasing - One Kiss
O Steve Trim
Marco Ghiani J
Michael Blake, Trowbridge T
B Llety Farms SB Racehorse Rehoming S
TIMEFORMVIEW Doubled his tally dropped into claiming company at Leicester back in October. Shaped as if better for the run on stable debut/return last time, but will need to be at his very best to figure TFRHHHII BHA69
7 ALBESEEINGYER (GB) (15) 40300-0 CD 7 9-2 (2)
Br B m Al Kazeem - Magic Destiny
Clifford Lee J
O Mr Ray Bailey Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T
B Ray Bailey Alfa Aggregates Products Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Doncaster off this mark in 2023 but has been largely disappointing since. Leap of faith required. TFRHHHII BHA68
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: MIDNIGHT’S DREAM (IRE) 4 9 6 Jack Mitchell 10-3 (Roger Varian) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. @H14: Stewards Note: THIS FARH: Following its run on 20/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Red Mirage (IRE), 3-1 Mission Command (IRE), 13-2 Tactical Plan (GB), 15-2 This Farh (GB), 8-1 Forever My Prince (GB), 14-1 Albeseeingyer (GB), 16-1 Brunel Nation (FR)
PLAY SMARTER
RED MIRAGE arrives in good order after a solid effort at Doncaster and is fancied to resume winning ways Mission Command, who is similarly in form, is feared most, with This Farh also worthy of respect.
Saturday
The Leicester Races
Saturday 25th
April Book Now Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2890, 2nd £1446, 3rd £722, 4th £361, 5th £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
1 ENGROSS (IRE) (18) 004-1
Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Guardia (GER)
O Mr Ben CM Wong
(4)
Daniel Muscutt J
James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Guardia Partnership Pegasus Stables LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEW Continued improvement when landing a gamble on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1 1/4m) on return, going away at the line having taken a while to hit top stride Up 4lb and more to come switched to turf,with this even longer trip sure to be in his favour
2 GAELIC APPROACH (GB) (28) 525-2 9-7 (3)
Br B g Masar (IRE) - Faughill (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing XXIII & Mr M Hulin
Callum Shepherd J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Whitwell Bloodstock Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Gelded over the winter and improved stepped up to 1 1/2m for handicap/all-weather debut when second of 5 atWolverhampton (7/4) 28 days ago, headed close home Back on turf and surely up to winning races. TFRHHHHI BHA70
3 EMMA’S LETTER (GB) (106) 221224- 9-6 (2)
Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Letterfromamerica (USA)
Rossa Ryan J
O Mrs Edward Dunlop Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Plantation Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWIt was all mostly positive at 2 yrs (went down narrowly when 400/1 on second start here),winning a 1m Newcastle novice in November Returns after 106-day absence with cheekpieces replacing blinkers and faces significant step up in trip TFRHHHII BHA69
4 FIVE MOONS (IRE) (28) 0-444
Br Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Lady Peoria (IRE)
9-5 (5)
Ross Coakley J
O Mr Alan Byrne Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Stephen Sullivan & Sunderland Holding In Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly raced filly who shaped with some promise in maidens but failed to improve upped to 1 1/2m when fourth of 5 on handicap debut atWolverhampton (8/1) 28 days ago, never a threat First run on turf and more needed. TFRHHHII BHA68
5 HENGIST POD (IRE) (35) 0406 8-8 (1)
Br Ch c Waldgeist - Vuela Sean Dylan Bowen J
O Mr James Michael Duggan Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Farm Cove Thoroughbreds Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBest effort when having the run of the race and fourth in 8.5fWolverhampton novice in January.Easy to back and beaten over 1f out on handicap debut there upped to 1 1/2m 5 weeks ago. First run on turf TFRHHIII BHA57
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2025: JUNGLE RUN (IRE) 6 9 5 Jack Mitchell 10-1 (Tom Clover) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Engross (IRE), 7-2 Gaelic Approach (GB), 6-1 Five Moons (IRE), 10-1 Emma’s Letter (GB), Hengist Pod (IRE)
ENGROSS made an impressive start to his handicap career at Chelmsford and can follow up with this longer trip likely to see him in an even better light. Gaelic Approach was much improved himself when losing out close home on his return at Wolverhampton and is surely up to winning races
B Mr Tom Hennessy Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in a pair of nurseries to end her 2-y-o campaign. Improvement will be needed on reappearance TFRHHIII BHA60
2 FULLSTOP (IRE) (12) 030-0
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - The Singing Hills
O Foxhills Racing Limited
9-9 (10)
Ray Dawson J
Grace Harris, Shirenewton T
B Knocktartan House Stud Grace Harris Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest form Tongue strap on first time, raced too freely when ninth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 7/1) on reappearance 12 days ago.A hood is also added now TFRHHIII BHA60
3 CASTLEKEELY (IRE) (183) 006-
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Lumos Maxima (IRE)
O Mr J Owen
B Dubois Holdings Ltd
9-9 (2)
Mason Paetel (5) J
James Owen, Newmarket T
James Owen Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWNo more than hinted at ability in 3 outings over 6f for Eve Johnston Houghton last season but more chance now handicapping on return for the excellent James Owen yard. One to keep a close eye on in the betting. TFR
4 SPACE MOON (IRE) (23) 3-065 9-7 (9)
Br Ch f Space Blues (IRE) - Lady Mona (IRE) David Allan J
O Mr Keith Brown Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Forenaghts Stud Farm Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Close fifth of 9 on 1m Newcastle handicap debut 23 days ago, no extra late on as if the trip just stretched her The drop to 7f looks a good move now tackling turf for the first time Considered TFRHHHHI BHA58
5 SHIMMERING SPIRIT (IRE) (25) 446 9-6 (6)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Shimmering Moment (USA) Faye McManoman J
O The Olliers & D Jenkins & Partner Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Mr M. Gittins Alexanders York S
TIMEFORM VIEW Qualified for handicaps with 3 outings on Newcastle’s tapeta in recent month. Opening mark demands improvement now switching to the turf TFRHHIII BHA57
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden who has failed to make a significant impact in a trio of 6f all-weather handicaps this year but shapes as if the return to 7f could suit now back on turf TFRHHHII BHA57
7 GIVE ME SUN (GB) (208) 005-
(3)
Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Give Me Breath Benoit de la Sayette J
O Mrs Denis Haynes & Mrs Rebecca Smith Patrick Owens, Newmarket T
B Wretham Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Only minor promise in 3 maidens last year but handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance Been off for 6 months. TFRHHIII BHA56
8 MAXIMUM VELOCITY (IRE) (18) 600-30
9-5 (4)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Remember Alexander Charles Bishop J
O Mr Y. T. Szeto Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Mountarmstrong Stud Alexanders York S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved on reappearance/handicap debut when promising third of 12 over 7f at Newcastle Things didn’t really go his way at Southwell since and he’s better judged on the Newcastle effort now back on turf TFRHHHHH BHA56
9 HURRICANE ANN (GB) (18) 0-6650
Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - La Arcadia (FR)
9-5 (1)
Marco Ghiani J
O Mr W. Prosser Peter Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Mr W. J. S. Prosser Sally Wall S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form. Seventh of 9 in handicap (11/1) at Chelmsford (6f) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA56
10 SHE’S CRAFTY (IRE) (104) 542500- 9-4 (16)
Br Ch f Starman - Simply Awesome (IRE)
O Miss K. A. Bartlett
B Mr S. Gorman
Callum Shepherd J
George Margarson, Newmarket T
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden who was operating a long way below her best when last seen at the end of 2025. First run for yard after leaving Jack Morland. TFRHHIII BHA55
11 TICKETTOTHESTARS (IRE) (18) 66-0054
Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Ranallagh Rocket (IRE)
O Middleham Park Racing XXXIX
B N. Hartery
9-0 (14)
Jack Doughty J
Rod Millman, Cullompton T
Middleham Park Racing, Rod Millman Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ten-race maiden but did run well tackling 7f for the first time when fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell 18 days ago Claims if able to back that up returned to turf TFRHHHHI BHA51
12 STARAKOVA (GB) (32) 00400-5 9-0 (11)
Br B f Starman - Abbakova (IRE)
O Howard Bolly Sutton Molony Weller Cowles
B Mr & Mrs J. Davis & P. Mitchell B’stock
Edward Greatrex J
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn T
Warren Greatrex Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW First sign that he might be able to get competitive when fifth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) on reappearance 32 days ago Needs to build on that now. TFRHHHII BHA51
13 DIAMOND ALI (GB) (122) 004200- 8-13 (15)
Br Ch c A’Ali (IRE) - Birthstone
O Sk & J Developments Ltd & partners
Dylan Hogan J
Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket T
B Amanda Rawding Birkett Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Good second in a C&D nursery (soft) last October Failed to reproduce that on all-weather on her final 2 outings last year but claims if a return to turf sparks a bounce back to form on reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA50
14 MONK’S HILL (IRE) (25) 630-402 8-13 (5)
Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - All Star Cast (IRE)
Clifford Lee J
O Alfa Site Services Ltd & Graeme Curnow Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Rathbarry Stud B & H Motors Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden but bit of promise in his 3 handicap runs Respectable second of 10 at Newcastle (7f) 25 days ago Enters calculations back on turf. TFRHHHHI BHA50
15 PETES DIAMOND (GB) (80) 055-650 8-12 (12)
Br Br g Dream Ahead (USA) - So Claire Finley Marsh J
O Hill Top Equestrian Centre Ltd Joey Ramsden, Newark T
B Kassala Ltd & Charlock Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Yet to better modest form in 6 starts on all-weather,finishing last of 8 at Southwell latest.It remains to be seen whether he fares any better now switching to turf. TFRHHIII BHA49
16 CALABRIAN SOLDATO (IRE) (58) 002-046
8-9 (8)
Br B g Soldier’s Call - Tartufo Dolce (IRE) Warren Fentiman (3) J
O Eclipse Sports Racing & LDS Bloodstock Lemos De Souza, Newmarket T
B Ballyhane Class1Personnel S
TIMEFORMVIEW Was second in 5f Chelmsford nursery in December but well below that level in his 3 outings this year TFRHHIII BHA44
17 NANDO’S PRIDE (IRE) (35) 00-400
8-9 (13)
Br B g Nando Parrado - La Sibilla Joe Leavy J
O S & A Mares and Gentech Products Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T
B E. Phelan
TIMEFORMVIEW Has offered little in 5 all-weather starts, including 2 handicaps First-time cheekpieces and a switch to turf need to spark improvement.
DECLARED RUNNERS 17
TFRHHIII BHA43
2025: GINCIDENT (IRE) 5 9 9 James Doyle EVENS (James Owen) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No 2, 16. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 17. Hood worn by No 14. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 13, 16. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3. Stewards Note: FULLSTOP: Following its run on 1/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free
STARAKOVA: Following its run on 12/3/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
DIAMOND ALI: Following its run on 12/12/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left handed from the stalls CALABRIAN SOLDATO: Following its run on 14/2/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Monk’s Hill (IRE), 17-2 Space Moon (IRE), Tickettothestars (IRE), 9-1 Maximum Velocity (IRE), 12-1 Castlekeely (IRE), 14-1 Starakova (GB), 16-1 Fullstop (IRE), 18-1 Euphonia (GB), She’s Crafty (IRE), 20-1 Diamond Ali (GB), 25-1 Shimmering Spirit (IRE), Hurricane Ann (GB), Nando’s Pride (IRE), 28-1 Calabrian Soldato (IRE), 33-1 Give Me Sun (GB), Petes Diamond (GB), 40-1 Creciente (GB)
An open finale in which the suggestion is MAXIMUM VELOCITY who shaped well when third on his handicap debut and had an excuse at Southwell last time The drop to 7f should suit Space Moon and she’s second choice ahead of Tickettothestars and James Owen’s new recruit Castlekeely.
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• 3 or 4 runners - all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2.
• 5-7 runners -1/4 odds a place 1-2
• 8 or more runners -1/5 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 12-15 runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3
• Handicaps with 16-21 runners - 1/5 odds a place 1-2-3-4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners - 1/4 odds a place 1-2-3-4
Rule 4. Other than ‘first past the post’ bets, all bets will be settled according to the result as announced at the ‘Weighed-In’ with the following exceptions:
(A) Single ante-post bets, being made before 10 a.m. on the day of the final declarations will be void under the following circumstances: -
i) If the race is abandoned;
ii) If the race is declared void;
iii) If the Conditions of the race entry are changed prior to the start of the race;
iv) If the venue is altered; or
v) If a horse is eliminated under the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Rules of Racing, schedule 8 of the Race Administration Manual (F).
However, in any such circumstances accumulative ante-post bets (win or place) will stand and be settled at the ante-post price(s) laid on the remaining horse(s).
Any race in which a horse is supplemented does not affect Rule 4(A).
In the event of a race being postponed to another day, ante-post bets placed before the entries have closed will stand and will only be made void if the race is abandoned or made void, if the horse is balloted out or eliminated under the previously mentioned schedule 8 of the BHA’s Rules of Racing or if the venue is changed. Ante-post bets placed after the entries have closed will be void, except when the race is run at a later date at the same venue and entries for the race are not reopened, in which case bets will stand.
(B) Bets other than ante-post bets will be void if the race is abandoned or declared void. Bets will stand if the race is postponed to another day and final declarations stand. If the final declarations do not stand, bets will be void. Bets on a horse declared by the Starter ‘not to have started’ will be void.
(C) Where a bet has been placed and a price taken on the day of the race and there is subsequently an official notification that a horse has been withdrawn or has been declared ‘not to have started’, the liability of a layer against any horse remaining in the race, win or place, will be reduced in accordance with the following scale depending on the odds current against the withdrawn horse at the time of such official notification:
Odds (or decimal equivalent
Scale of deduction (per £)
1/9 or longer odds 90 pence
2/11 to 2/17 85 pence
1/4 to 1/5 80 pence
3/10 to 2/7
75 pence
2/5 to 1/3 70 pence
8/15 to 4/9 65 pence
8/13 to 4/7 60 pence
4/5 to 4/6
20/21 to 5/6
Evens to 6/5
5/4 to 6/4
8/5 to 7/4
pence
pence
pence
pence
pence
9/5 to 9/4 30 pence
12/5 to 3/1 25 pence
16/5 to 4/1 20 pence
9/2 to 11/2 15 pence
6/1 to 9/1 10 pence
10/1 to 14/1 5 pence
Over 14/1 No deduction
In the case of two or more horses being withdrawn, the total reduction shall not exceed 90 pence in the pound. In the case of withdrawals in reformed markets, the total deduction over the two or more horses (i.e. one in the original and one in the reformed market) will be calculated on the prices applicable in the original market.
Race Conditions
First Race 1.52 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS “CONFINED” NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses which have not run more than three times) (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 and upwards, which have run no more than three times Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb 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). 23 entries at £50. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.22 - THE BEST TICKET DEALS ONLINE AT leicester-racecourse.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 and upwards Enter by noon, April 7th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb 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). 27 entries at £50. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.52 - THE MONDAY 25TH MAY ‘PICNIC AT THE RACES’ BANK HOLIDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 51-70 (also open to such horses 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. April 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 14 entries at £35. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.22 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV I) 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 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 14 entries at £35. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.52 - THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (DIV II) 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 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 14 entries at £35. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.22 - THE JOIN RACING TV TODAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 15 entries £35. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.52 - THE LEICESTER RACES SATURDAY 25TH APRIL BOOK NOW HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 three yrs old only, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 6lb 9 entries at £35.Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 5.22 - THE KUBE - LEICESTER’S PREMIER EVENTS CENTRE 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 46-60 (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. April 11th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 4th, 2026, for each race won 6lb 29 entries, 1 at £6 and 28 at £30. - Closed April 7th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
