RACEDAY Saturday 25th APRIL, 2026
Welcome to our April 25 Race meeting.
WELCOME TO OUR MOLSON COORS RACEDAY FLAT MEETING WITH 7 RACES TODAY, FEATURING THE PRESTIGIOUS CAFFREYS BLACK STOUT KING RICHARD III CUP HANDICAP OVER 1 MILE, THE FIRST OF WHICH IS AT 1.30PM AND THE LAST AT 5.05PM. PLUS SPECIAL GUEST DENISE VAN OUTEN
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Important points to note today are:
Denise Van Outen will be performing her own special DJ set within the Picnic area from 5.15pm until 6.45pm. Public bars and food stands will close today immediately following Denise’s performance and the racecourse will close immediately after. We will have taxi’s available outside the public rank, however we do advise you book your taxi in advance.
The Club Room hosts the public restaurant today, however it is sold out.
Please take a look at the racecourse map within your racecard to familiarise yourself with our facilities and in particular the location of our first aid unit. We have 6 active first-aiders plus a crowd doctor and a paramedic ambulance available for your safety.
For our loyal Owners and Trainers we have provided the Paddock Pavilion today for your food plus the Club Terrace, and Premier Rooms 1 and 2 where you will find televisions, a bar plus complimentary tea and coffee.
Annual badge holders have use of the Paddock Marquee plus use of the Club Terrace. Please note blue badge holders can also gain access to the Club Terrace for viewing purposes.
Please be aware that we are now cashless on all bar and food outlets accepting only debit or credit cards. Please be assured that turnstiles and betting facilities will continue to accept cash for the time being. For those customers who either forget their cards or do not possess a debit card or credit card, we have special vouchers within the main office where you will be able to exchange your cash for vouchers and should you not spend your vouchers on the day you will be able to exchange them back for cash before you leave (up to 30 minutes after the last race), or use them on a future meeting. Today these are situated at the Main Office. Please remember to purchase your Ladies Day tickets soon as they are selling fast and once gone it is unlikely that there will be any available to purchase on the day.
HAVE A GREAT DAY, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING US AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN FOR THE NEXT MEETING WHICH IS OUR FIRST EVENING MEETING OF THE YEAR ON SATURDAY EVENING 9TH MAY.
Today’s Officials
Stewards
Mr S DROWNE (Chief Steward)
Ms C NASH
(Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Ms B DOWSWELL
Mr T EVETTS
Ms G THOMAS
Starters
Mr R SUPPLE
Ms S UPTON
Judge
Mr D CLARK
Clerk of the Scales
Mr J LIND
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Ms E BUDDEN
Ms J SOUTHAM
Mr M KNIGHT
Veterinary Officer
Ms A BROWN
Veterinary Surgeons
MR P DALY
MRS E HECKING
Medical Officers
DR C REYNOLDS
DR O RINTOUL-HOAD
DR J SAVANTH
Nurse
MRS N GODDARD
Farrier
MR D WILLIAMS
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TheJuddmonteEBFRestrictedMaidenStakes(Class2)(ForHorses InBandsB,CAndD)(EBFRestrictedRaceQualifier)(GBBRace)
for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £30000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381. (Penalty Value £15462)
1 FROM ME TO YOU (IRE) (8) 0
(1)
Br Ch c Persian Force (IRE) - Aunt Anny (IRE) Joe Leavy J
O RC Syndicate XX Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Gerry Flannery Developments racingclub.com S
TIMEFORMVIEW Sent off 7/2 but coltish and hung badly under pressure when seventh of 9 in maiden at Newbury (5f, good) on debut 8 days ago Can do better with that experience behind him. TFRHHHII BHA-
2 ALPHA LEGEND (IRE) (-) (3lb)
Br B c Dubawi Legend (IRE) - Alpha Lyrae (IRE)
O Heart Of The South Racing 146 & Partner
(2)
Marco Ghiani J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Sile Hayes Heart Of The South Bloodstock S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 18. €32,000 foal, £24,000 yearling, Dubawi Legend colt. Dam unraced sister to useful 10.2f-14.5f winner Rhythmic Intent TFRHHHII BHA-
3 MR MACARTNEY (GB) (15) (3lb) 4
9-4 (5)
Br B c Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Blue Moonrise Jonny Peate J
O Barham Masterton Sweeting Severn Eddis Oli Rix, Newmarket T
B Mickley Stud & Mr Tony Jones M3 Media S
TIMEFORMVIEW 3/1 and green, encouraging fourth of 7 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5f) on debut 15 days ago Open to progress TFRHHHII BHA-
4 PARADING (GB) (-) (3lb) 9-4 (3)
Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Punting (IRE) Finley Marsh J
O Mr M. H. Dixon Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B M. H. Dixon
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 8. Ardad colt. Dam, winner up to 1 1/4m who stayed 12.5f, is a half-sister to smart winner up to 8.3f (stayed 10.3f) Staying On.A considered newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SKY SECRET (GB) (-) (3lb) 9-4 (10)
Br B c A’Ali (IRE) - Swiss Affair Rob Hornby J
O Miss J. Deadman & Mr S. Barrow Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Newsells Park Stud & A’Ali Partnership Clive Cox Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 7. 15,000 gns foal, €42,000 yearling,A’ali colt Half-brother to 6f winner Black Cab Yard took this 12 months ago so he enters calculations TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 TURNSTILE (GB) (15) (3lb) 4
Br Ch c Territories (IRE) - Poppy Pivot (IRE)
9-4 (8)
Harry Russell J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Limited Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, encouraging fourth of 8 in maiden at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) on debut 15 days ago This Territories colt should improve. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 DONEGAL ROSE (IRE) (-)
Br B f Kodiac - My Kathleen (IRE)
9-2 (9)
David Probert J
O Cannon Morris Owen Wilson Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 6. €35,000 foal, £44,000 yearling, Kodiac filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 7f winner Dynamite Katie Dam unraced half-sister to useful 1 1/4m-1 3/4m winner Balaythous Noteworthy debutante TFRHHHII BHA-
8 ALLABOUTTHELUNCH (GB) (-) (6lb)
9-1 (7)
Br B c Mohaather - Faughill (IRE) Georgia Dobie J
O E S-O Racing-Rowan & Partner Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn T
B Whitwell Bloodstock racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 6. 30,000 gns foal, 4,000 gns yearling, Mohaather colt. Half-brother to useful 7f winner Bill Silvers Dam, maiden (stayed 1 1/2m), out of half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Belardo The market can guide TFRHHIII BHA-
9 EVERATEASE (GB) (15) (6lb) 6 9-1 (12)
Br Ch c A’Ali (IRE) - Displaying Amber Callum Hutchinson J
O Ever Equine Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Andrew Ford ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW 11/1, sixth of 7 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5f) on debut 15 days ago, slowly away. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 INDIAN LAND (GB) (-) (6lb)
(11)
Br B c Land Force (IRE) - Snoqualmie Star Rossa Ryan J
O Mr J. C. Smith Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Littleton Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled February 29 Land Force colt Half-brother to several winners, including smart 1 1/4m-1 3/4m winnerTribal Craft and winner up to 1 1/4m Seattle King. Dam 1m-1 1/4m winner. Interesting debutant for leading yard. TFRHHHHH BHA-
11 TOP COTE (IRE) (-) (6lb)
Br Ch c Cotai Glory - Amber Kite (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Broderick and Everist Jack Morland, Newmarket T
B Mr Paraic Lyons Private Jet Media Limited S TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 12 €7,000 foal, €15,000 yearling, Cotai Glory colt. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 9.5f TFRHHHII BHA-
12 POSTCARD (GB) (20) (6lb) 0 8-10 (6)
Br B f Earthlight (IRE) - Graceful (IRE) Sam Hitchcott J
O Adam Kirby Racing Club Adam Kirby, Kirtling T
B Pineapple Stud Ltd racehorse-ownership.com S
TIMEFORMVIEW 16/1, eighth of 10 in novice at Bath (5f, good) on debut 20 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: COPPULL 2 9 7 David Probert 14-1 (Clive Cox) 15 ran
Stewards Note: TURNSTILE: Following its run on 10/4/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Mr Macartney (GB), Indian Land (GB), 8-1 Turnstile (GB), 9-1 Sky Secret (GB), 10-1 Donegal Rose (IRE), 11-1 Parading (GB), 12-1 From Me To You (IRE), 14-1 Alpha Legend (IRE), 20-1 Top Cote (IRE), 28-1 Postcard (GB), 33-1 Allaboutthelunch (GB), Everatease (GB)
Little form to go on here and it could pay to side with Ralph Beckett’s Land Force colt INDIAN LAND to make a winning start given he is bred to be well above average and the yard has started the season well with its juveniles Clive Cox captured this prize a year ago so his Sky Secret could emerge as the chief threat, while Donegal Rose and Parading are other debutants to consider
Second Race 2.05
The Caffreys Black Stout King Richard III Cup Handicap Stakes (Class 2)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (Penalty Value £25770)
1 ANNAF (IRE) (28) 0001-00 D
Br Br h Muhaarar - Shimah (USA) Harry Davies J
O Fosnic Racing Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Trade Access Panels Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Back to his best when taking Ascot Group 3 on final start last term but below par in Group 2 Turf Sprint at Riyadh and Doncaster Listed event this year
2 TEN POUNDS (IRE) (99) 0341-40 C D
9-10 (11)
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Lady Fashion Finley Marsh J
O Valmont Joey Ramsden, Newark T
B Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW A smart 6f/7f winner (including here) for Harry Charlton. Failed to build on a solid Southwell fourth for new yard when only eighth in 6f Newcastle handicap. More is needed after a break TFRHHIII BHA103
3 PRINCE OF INDIA (IRE) (9) 1130-50 D 4 9-9 (10)
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Bright Eyed (IRE)
O Walter Moraes & Renato Bruni
Marco Ghiani J
Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Westerberg Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful 4 times over 6f/7f last year when also a good third inYork Listed race Yet to hit top form inWolverhampton Listed event andAbernant Stakes at Newmarket this spring though. Needs to step forward back in handicap company. TFRHHIII BHA102
4 KYLIAN (IRE) (18) 2644-55 D
5 9-7 (5)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hikmaa (IRE) Rossa Ryan J
O Middleham Park Racing XII & Mrs G Cowell
Robert Cowell, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Middleham Park Racing, Robert Cowell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW A fairly useful 5f/6f scorer in 2025 forArchieWatson. Back from 6 months off with solid efforts in a pair of 5f handicaps at Southwell and Pontefract for his new yard recently. Considered from an easing mark. TFRHHHII BHA100
5 FAST TRACK HARRY (GB) (28) 200-110 D
Br Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Olympic Runner
4 9-6 (9)
Rob Hornby J
O Mr J. C. Smith Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Littleton Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWLooked on the up when bagging 6f handicaps at Lingfield and Newcastle early this year but only seventh of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) last time Not best drawn there though and this strong traveller shouldn’t be written off TFRHHHII BHA99
6 BERKSHIRE WHISPER (IRE) (22) 4024-03 D
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Samaah (IRE)
O Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd No1 Fanclub
4 9-5 (7)
Jason Watson J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Yeomanstown Stud Berkshire Parts & Panels Ltd, Solo Refinish Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade a fine start tohis career when completing a hat-trick at Newcastle last spring.Quite lightlyraced since but right back on track (after being gelded) when a running-on third of 14 in 6f Newcastle handicap 22 days ago Not without interest returned to turf TFRHHHHI BHA98
7 ROMAN DRAGON (GB) (23) 02-0500 D 7 9-5 (4)
Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Trixie Malone
David Probert J
O Nick Hughes & Owen Promotions Ltd Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Owen Promotions Ltd Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Enhanced a fine Chester record when bagging 6f Listed event lastAugust. Comes here on the back of a below-par seventh in handicap at Sakhir (6f) 23 days ago though so more is needed. TFRHHIII BHA98
8 DARK CLOUD RISING (GB) (18) 00515-0 CD
(13)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Aristocratic Jason Hart J
O Jinky Farms David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Jinky Farms S
TIMEFORMVIEW A three-time winner in 2025 (including over C&D). Looked rusty after 4 months off when tenth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (5f) 18 days ago and can take a step forward here. TFRHHHII BHA92
9 RUSSET GOLD (GB) (204) 000006-
Br Ch g Al Kazeem - Affluent
O Mr D. J. Deer
(1)
Kevin Stott J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B D. J. and Mrs Deer Oakgrove Stud S
TIMEFORMVIEWUseful at his best but he failed to fire in 2025 for RogerVarian,too free in blinkers when sixth in 6fAscot handicap final run. Starts out for another good yard here on the back of a breathing operation. TFRHHHII BHA91
Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Courteous Crown
O Llewelyn,Runeckles and Wetumpka Racing
B Wayne Clifford
TIMEFORMVIEW Deservedly resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (6f) in November and not disgraced
third in 6f Lingfield handicap in January. Consistent.
11 FIVETHOUSANDTOONE (IRE) (22) 60-0322 D
Br B g Frankel - Promised Money (IRE)
O King Power Racing Co Ltd
B Yeomanstown Stud King Power International Co Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW On a losing run but he is knocking on the door, clear of the rest when
at Newcastle (6f) 22 days ago Not discounted back on turf.
12 STRIKE RED (IRE) (12) 00000-3 D
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Capulet Monteque (IRE)
Fentiman (3) J
O Mr Peter Timmins Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Yeomanstown Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up in the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood inAugust.Ended 2025 in a lull but resumed with a promising third of 10 in 6f Newcastle handicap 12 days ago.Weighted to go close off an unchanged mark.
13 BETSEN (GB) (22) 1-44340 D
8-6 (2)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Martini Magic Ray Dawson J
O KHDRP
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Cranford Bloodstock & Irish NationalStud Mill House Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Southwell on his stable debut in November and has continued in decent nick, seventh in 6f Lingfield handicap 22 days ago.
BHA85
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2025: COMPLETELY RANDOM 4 9 1 Trevor Whelan 9-2 (Harry Charlton) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 7, 11.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 9.
Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Fast Track Harry (GB), 13-2 Zoulu Chief (GB), 15-2 Strike Red (IRE), 9-1 Fivethousandtoone (IRE), 10-1 Ten Pounds (IRE), Berkshire Whisper (IRE), 14-1 Annaf (IRE), Dark Cloud Rising (GB), 16-1 Prince of India (IRE), Kylian (IRE), 22-1 Russet Gold (GB), Betsen (GB), 33-1 Roman Dragon (GB)
STRIKE RED is on a losing run but last year’s Stewards’ Cup runner-up signalled he is ready to strike when returning with a promising Newcastle third and can now capitalise on a handy-looking mark. Berkshire Whisper also looks primed for a bold showing here and is next on the list, although Dark Cloud Rising, Fast Track Harry and Kylian also need factoring into this highly competitive sprint.
The Rekorderlig Premium Fruit Cider Handicap Stakes (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234)
1 JUSTCALLMEPETE (GB) (8) 1-45451
Br B g Bated Breath - Firenze
Dougie Costello J
O Peter Clarke Racing Partners Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Jan & Peter Hopper
TIMEFORMVIEW Back to winning ways in 11-runner handicap at Bath 8 days ago Back up
to take another step forward.
2 WRECK IT RYLEY (IRE) (12) 0010-01 CD
Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Bucks Frizz (IRE)
(5)
Ray Dawson J
O Mr A J Smith Alan Brown, Malton T
B Doc Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEW Landed a gamble (headgear change) in 9-runner handicap over C&D 12 days ago, forging clear last 1f Hiked up 9lb here but he’s not taken lightly in his current mood
3 ORMOLULU (IRE) (173) 050603- CD 6 9-9 (3)
Br B m Havana Gold (IRE) - Camdora (IRE)
Billy Loughnane J
O The Mammoth Pack Ltd & Partner Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Lemington Grange Stud Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner who ended 2025 in good nick, not ideally placed when third of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6f) in November Not out of things after a break with Billy Loughnane now up TFRHHHHI BHA80
4 DASHING DICK (IRE) (175) 050351- C D
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Raggiante (IRE)
O Miss Caroline Scott
8 9-7 (7)
Marco Ghiani J
William Stone, West Wickham T
B Kildaragh Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Dug deep to end a long losing run in 9-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f) in November This course winner needs to hit the ground running off a 4lb higher mark on his return. Headgear change TFRHHHII BHA78
5 DAPPER VALLEY (IRE) (42) 10-0003 D
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Colgin
O Deva Racing JH
5 9-6 (2)
David Probert J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Gce Farm Ltd Deva Racing Group, Vault Money S
TIMEFORMVIEW A three-time 6f winner last autumn for James Owen who rejoined the yard after a good third of 13 in handicap at Abu Dhabi (6f) last month.Weighted to go very well here. TFRHHHHH BHA77
6 UNDER THE TWILIGHT (GB) (27) 40000-6 D
Br B m Twilight Son - Rococoa (IRE)
O Mr Roger Gould
B Elaine Chivers
8 9-6 (1)
Rossa Ryan J
Michael Blake, Trowbridge T
TIMEFORMVIEW Resumed with a solid sixth of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (7f) 27 days ago This fair 6f scorer must enter calculations from an easing mark. TFRHHHII BHA77
7 MR LIGHTSIDE (IRE) (8) 005340 4 9-3 (6)
Br B g Earthlight (IRE) - L’Explora (USA)
Jason Watson J
O Fosnic Racing Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Yeomanstown Stud Trade Access Panels Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW It’s sixteen runs since his last win in 2024 and he came in last of 11 to Justcallmepete in handicap at Bath 8 days ago Tried in different headgear now. TFRHHIII BHA74
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025:TWILIGHT ROMANCE 4 9 9 Oisin Murphy 7-4 (John & Sean Quinn) 10 ran Blinkers worn by No 1, 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Stewards Note: MR LIGHTSIDE: Following its run on 17/4/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Wreck It Ryley (IRE), 7-2 Dapper Valley (IRE), 11-2 Justcallmepete (GB), 13-2 Dashing Dick (IRE), 17-2 Under The Twilight (GB), 10-1 Ormolulu (IRE), 12-1 Mr Lightside (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
James Owen continues to bang in the winners and his DAPPER VALLEY is fancied to add to the tally given he comes here fit from a spell in the UAE and figures on a handy-looking mark. The returning Ormolulu is next on the list with Billy Loughnane up ahead of Wreck It Ryley and Under The Twilight.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DAPPER VALLEY (IRE) 2.ORMOLULU (IRE) 3.WRECK IT RYLEY (IRE)
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 3.19
The Alpacalypse Session IPA Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155.(Penalty Value £3140.40)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
1 DARK SUN (GB) (59) 0-62025
Br B m Dark Angel (IRE) - Solar Gold (IRE)
O Miss J. C. Blackwell
B Cayton Park Stud Ltd
9-9 (7)
Laura Coughlan (3) J
James Bennett, Wantage T
James Bennett Racehorse Transport S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when runner-up at Wolverhampton (6f) but she failed to build on it when fifth at Lingfield (6f) later in February. Needs to get back on track in her bid for a maiden victory.
2 CAMELEY DAYS (GB) (171) P42110- D
Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Arcanista (IRE)
O Mr & Mrs J Harris
59
4 9-8 (10)
Marco Ghiani J
Chris Dwyer, Newmarket T
B Mr and Mrs John Harris Cameley Lodge S
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Yarmouth and Bath in October but ended 2025 with a modest eighth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) following month. Could bounce back after a break.
3 PROFITEER (IRE) (175) 054050-
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Whispering Lady (IRE)
HHHII BHA58
5 9-7 (8)
Jason Hart J
O Racing Knights & PTNR Tim Easterby, Malton T
B David Doyle & Edward Doyle Jnr
TIMEFORMVIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2024 and tried in cheekpieces for 1st time when eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 175 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA57
4 CALL GLORY (IRE) (10) 432634 D
5 9-7 (1)
Br B g Soldier’s Call - La Perla (SPA) Ryan Kavanagh (5) J
O Mr Ian James Christelow
Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Wallhouse Slu Actioncoach S
TIMEFORMVIEW Kept busy in 2026 and he posted another solid effort when fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 10 days ago, faring best of those held up Well in the mix.
5 VON KROLOCK (IRE) (19) 013231 D
HHHHI BHA57
(5)
Br B g Morpheus - Maria Montez Christian Howarth (3) J
O Deva Racing SE James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mrs Claire Doyle Deva Racing Group, Vault Money S
TIMEFORMVIEW Got back on the up with a ready victory in 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6f) 19 days ago Up 6lb but remains unexposed at this trip and holds leading claims TFRHHHHH BHA57
6 DRAGON GOD (GB) (20) 460-500
Br B c Territories (IRE) - Afrodita (IRE)
9-6 (6)
Kevin Stott J
O Stoneleigh Racing lll Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T
B Fiona Gordon Parkdesigned Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t look the most straightforward in 4 starts for Charlie Hills and yet to fire in 3 runs for his current yard More is required. TFRHHIII BHA56
7 STARSONG (IRE) (20) 1200-20 D
Br B m Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Meetyouatthemoon (IRE)
O Mick Appleby Racing Club
7 9-5 (3)
Harry Davies J
Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Deer Forest Stud Trade Access Panels Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to build on reappearance second at Southwell when last of 9 in 6f handicap there 20 days ago Cheekpieces go back on now TFRHHHII BHA55
8 INSTANT BOND (GB) (26) 636133 D BF
5 9-5 (2)
Br B g Intrinsic - Misu Billy John Egan J
O David Tate Danny Lawson Kevin Broadley
B David Tate
Michael Wigham, Newmarket T
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark at Newcastle (6f) in March and not disgraced when third there and at Wolverhampton since. Ought to be thereabouts again. TFRHHHII BHA55
9 SHARK TWO ONE (GB) (199) 213330- C D
Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Touching (IRE)
O Mayflower Racing Club
8 9-0 (9)
Jack Dace (5) J
Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B Killashee House Limited Jessica Macey Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who was in good form last autumn until only seventh of 13 in handicap at Nottingham (6f) final run. Needs to hit the ground running on his return. TFRHHHII BHA50
10 MICKEY MONGOOSE (GB) (14) 0-05155
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Midnight Crossing (IRE)
O Mr Danny Ablott Mr Olly Williams
6 9-0 (11)
Warren Fentiman (3) J
Olly Williams, Market Rasen T
B Pursuit of Success LLC Olly Williams Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended a losing run in classified event at Southwell (7f) in February and in good form since, fifth of 11 in 7f handicap there 14 days ago. Possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA50
11 JUST KING HIGH (IRE) (14) 00-0220
Br B g Kodiac - Hard Forest (IRE)
O Stable Silks Investments Limited
4 8-12 (4)
Rhys Clutterbuck J
Ross Burdon, Newmarket T
B Tally-Ho Stud Rb Racing Syndicate S
TIMEFORMVIEW Ended his time forThomas Faulkner with a goodWolverhampton second in March but only eighth of 9 for his new yard in 7f handicap at Southwell 14 days ago when very slowly away. Blinkers go back on now TFRHHHII BHA48
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2025:WAISTCOAT 4 9 4 Sean Levey 8-1 (Dylan Cunha) 11 ran Blinkers worn by No 10. Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 7, 9. Stewards Note: CAMELEY DAYS: Following its run on 5/11/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
JUST KING HIGH: Following its run on 11/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Von Krolock (IRE), Instant Bond (GB), 10-1 Call Glory (IRE), 11-1 Cameley Days (GB), Shark Two One (GB), Just King High (IRE), 12-1 Mickey Mongoose (GB), 16-1 Dark Sun (GB), 18-1 Profiteer (IRE), 22-1 Dragon God (GB), 25-1 Starsong (IRE)
VON KROLOCK proved suited by the drop to 6f when a ready winner at Wolverhampton recently and can make light of a 6lb rise in the weights The consistent Call Glory is next on the list with in-form duo Instant Bond and Mickey Mongoose also in the picture
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.
The Madri Excepcional Maiden Stakes (Class 3) (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80)
no horse
1 ACT OF GENEROSITY (GB) (-)
Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bighearted Ray Dawson J
O Godolphin Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Michael E Perlman&Sunderland Holding Inc Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEW 875,000 gns yearling, SeaThe Stars colt. Dam, 1m/8.4f winner who stayed 10.5f, half-sister to useful 13f winner
Bite ofThe Cherry Holds an Irish Derby entry and has to be afforded plenty of respect on racecourse bow. TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 ASTRACORNUS (GB) (170) 0- 3 8-13 (3)
Br B g Golden Horn - Astragal David Probert J
O Lady Blyth David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Lemington Grange Stud Shinco Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability amid greenness when down the field in a 1m Chelmsford novice on debut last November Since gelded and while this is a much stronger race, he’s open to improvement over a more suitable trip. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 HEYZOOM (IRE) (168) 3-
3 8-13 (5)
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Alaflaak (USA) Rossa Ryan J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWBred to be useful but couldn’t quite live up to market strength on debut,finishing third in aWolverhampton novice that has worked out well Sure to improve for that experience,and with high hopes this longer trip will suit,he’s probably the one to be with. TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 KING OF THEBES (GB) (14) 3 3 8-13 (2)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Molly Malone (FR) Billy Loughnane J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B The Molly Malone Partnership Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEW 1,500,000 gns Dubawi gelding Hardly a positive that cheekpieces were fitted on for his debut, finishing third of 7 at Southwell (1 1/2m), though he’s in excellent hands and is entitled to progress given his pedigree TFRHHHII BHA-
5 SUPERIOR CHOICE (GB) (185) 4- 3 8-13 (6)
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Loving Dream
Benoit de la Sayette J
O Forz Europe Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Lordship Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW1,100,000gnsDubawicolt.DamwontheRibblesdale StakesandPrixdeRoyallieuforJohnGosden.Showeddistinctpromiseamidgreenness when fourth in a 1m Newmarket novice on debut last October and with improvement expected,he merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA-
6 YAFREH (GB) (-)
3 8-13 (4)
Br B c Frankel - Muffri’Ha (IRE) Harry Russell J
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWFrankel colt.Brother to smart winner up to 1 1/4mAl Mubhir and half-brother to 3 winners,including useful winner up to 1 1/2mYabher and 1m winner DubawiWarrior Makes appeal on paper ahead of this racecourse debut and warrants a market check. TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: SKIMMER 3 8 13 Oisin Murphy 2-1 (Harry Charlton) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Heyzoom (IRE), 3-1 Superior Choice (GB), 4-1 King of Thebes (GB), 11-2 Act of Generosity (GB), 14-1 Astracornus (GB), 16-1 Yafreh (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
The form of HEYZOOM’s debut third has plenty of substance, and he looks the percentage call in an interesting maiden. Superior Choice could prove a different proposition second time up, though, while Act of Generosity is a newcomer to note
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HEYZOOM (IRE) 2.SUPERIOR CHOICE 3.ACT OF GENEROSITY
First Second Time Third Fourth Distance
Today’s Race Result
The Aspall Suffolk Cyder Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £6000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40)
1 HE’S OUR CRACKER (IRE) (19) 50-6315 D
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Na Zdorovie
(5)
Billy Loughnane J
O Paul & Clare Rooney Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Sean McCormack Equine Products UK Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Unable to back up his Chelmsford success when fifth of 10 at Wolverhampton last time, but this lightly-raced 4-y-o is worth another chance, returning to turf with Billy Loughnane taking over. TFRHHHHH BHA60
2 NOT SO SOBERS (GB) (21) 500-036
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Ruby Rambler
9-9 (13)
Rob Hornby J
O Spencer-Herbert, Herbert & McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B The Dennis Family & Partners Pragnell S TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful bumper winner who was a well-backed third at Chelmsford (1 3/4m) before being unsuited by the drop back in trip at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last time. Makes first turf start on the Flat. TFRHHHII BHA60
3 YOKKELL (IRE) (46) 05000-6
Br B m Fast Company (IRE) - Makheelah
7 9-9 (7)
Finley Marsh J
O Seamus Devlin Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T
B R. Hyland, J. T. Heffernan & P. Hyland
TIMEFORMVIEW Continues to operate a long way below her best but did at least stop the slide, to an extent, when sixth of 9 at Wolverhampton on latest start TFRHHIII BHA60
4 PORTER’S SONG (GB) (35) 5-56
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Reem (AUS)
4 9-7 (1)
Kevin Stott J
O All The Ridings Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B Essafinaat UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Sold out of theAndre Fabre stable for 22,000 gns following a modest debut and was still finding his feet for new yard when last of 7 on qualifying run at Newcastle (7f).Unexposed over this markedly longer trip on handicap debut, though TFRHHHHI BHA58
5 BEAUTY GENERATION (IRE) (46) 050-053 BF
5 9-6 (11)
Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - Banana Split Rossa Ryan J
O Crest Racing XVII
Ross Burdon, Newmarket T
B Arrow Farm & Stud/Miss A. Gibson Fleming Rb Racing Syndicate, Kwiff - Spryme Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Isn’t one for maximum faith but did finish a well-backed third of 9 atWolverhampton last time, and he’s a likely player eased further in grade. TFRHHHHI BHA57
6 CELTIC SPIRIT (GB) (124) 455-
Br B g Al Kazeem - Penmaen Spirit (IRE)
O Smarden Thoroughbreds
4 9-6 (10)
David Probert J
Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T
B H. J. Fitzsimons & Smarden Thoroughbreds Karen Jewell Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWAl Kazeem gelding wasn’t given a hard time when fifth of 7 on qualifying run at Lingfield in December, and it’s not out of the question he improves for the switch to a markedly longer trip/handicap TFRHHIII BHA57
7 SILKIES SIB (IRE) (20) 221363 D
Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Vasoni (IRE)
O Mr Paul L. Drinkwater
6 9-6 (6)
Christian Howarth (3) J
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mrs Claire Doyle D & D Industrial Coatings Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGained reward for his consistency when winning at Chelmsford in February and again ran creditably when third in this grade at Southwell on latest start. TFRHHHII BHA57
8 MISS CHESTER (IRE) (17) 000-000
Br Ch f Ribchester (IRE) - International Love (IRE)
O Ushers Court
4 9-4 (8)
George Bass J
Mark Usher, Lambourn T
B D. G. Iceton Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWHasn’t been seeing out her races on the all-weather of late and remains with stamina to prove back over a markedly longer trip TFRHHIII BHA55
9 EVELYN’S PHOENIX (FR) (7) 60000-1 D
Br B g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Pebbles Place
O Mr John R. Saville
5 9-3 (14)
Jason Hart J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mr Sam Sangster Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a much-reduced mark to make a winning return at Nottingham, and though in a slightly higher grade here, he remains well treated on the best of his form.
TFRHHHII BHA54
10 SHABU SHABU (IRE) (19) 0020-60
Br Ch g Australia - Saturday Girl
4 9-1 (3)
Jonny Peate J
O Middleham Park Racing XXII & Da Bin Lo James Ferguson, Newmarket T
B Mr R. J. C. Wilmot-Smith Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEW Failed to stay under a rather aggressive ride at Wolverhampton (1 3/4m) last time and he’s entitled to be more competitive back down in trip. TFRHHHII BHA52
11 BLACKWATER LILLY (GB) (28) 540-006
Br B m Casamento (IRE) - Cuckoo’s Calling
O Mr Joseph Bell & Partner
B Straightline Bloodstock
6 8-13 (2)
Harry Russell J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWRan better than for a while when sixth of 15 in a better race at Doncaster on latest Flat start and confirmed she’s in fine heart with a pair of placed efforts over hurdles at Sedgefield earlier this month. TFRHHHII BHA50
12 HAPPY CHANDLER (GB) (20) 05564-2
Br Ch g Al Kazeem - Kentucky Belle (IRE)
5 8-12 (9)
Marco Ghiani J
O Mr Roger Gould Michael Blake, Trowbridge T
B Elaine Chivers
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden set a sound pace when runner-up on reappearance at Bath last time and looks well worth a go over this longer trip TFRHHHII BHA49
13 IFTIKHAAR (IRE) (59) 000-256
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Intisaar (USA)
7 8-10 (4)
Harry Davies J
O Mr M. K. P. Turner J. R. Jenkins, Royston T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Well held in classified company on the all-weather in late-February and his overall strike rate (1-36) makes it easy to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA47
14 SHIFRA (IRE) (200) 0/000-
Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Aurora Borealis (IRE)
4 8-9 (12)
Georgia Dobie J
O Miss Liz Tilley Pat Phelan, Epsom T
B Noralla Stud Farm Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little in either code, shaping as though amiss when pulled up in a Plumpton maiden hurdle in February. TFRHIIII BHA42
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2025: GUENDOLEN 4 9 6 Oisin Murphy 16-5 (Harry Eustace) 10 ran
Hood worn by No 2. Blinkers worn by No 10, 12. Visor worn by No 7, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 9, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 He’s Our Cracker (IRE), Beauty Generation (IRE), 8-1 Evelyn’s Phoenix (FR), 9-1 Porter’s Song (GB), Happy Chandler (GB), 10-1 Not So Sobers (GB), 14-1 Silkies Sib (IRE), 16-1 Shabu Shabu (IRE), Blackwater Lilly (GB), 33-1 Yokkell (IRE), Celtic Spirit (GB), 50-1 Miss Chester (IRE), Iftikhaar (IRE), 150-1 Shifra (IRE)
Successful in this grade on the all-weather last month, low-mileage 4-y-o HE’S OUR CRACKER may regain the winning thread with Billy Loughane aboard for the first time Beauty Generation is on a handy mark but comes with risks attached, while Porter’s Song could improve upped in trip on handicap debut.
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Seventh Race 5.05
The Carling Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £8000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)
Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable
1 HORWICH (GB) (18) 1-13000 D
(12)
Br B g Mayson - Hilldale Ray Dawson J
O Foxtrot Racing Horwich Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Highfield Farm LLP William Hill, Foxtrot Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-going sort was a dual winner for Clive Cox and while there was some promise on his latest start for current yard on the all-weather, he continues to race inefficiently
BHA69
2 PRETTY DANIELLE (IRE) (29) 34345-3 9-9 (5)
Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Nataleena (IRE) Finley Marsh J
O Khalifa Dasmal & Bryan Payne
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Macha Bloodstock/Meridian International Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden, ran her best race for a slight ease in grade when close third on reappearance at Lingfield. She’s consistent for one at this level and should be in the mix again. TFRHHHHI BHA69
3 GREAT SUCCESS (GB) (127) 304-
9-8 (6)
Br B g Iffraaj - Beautiful News Harry Russell J
O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well when a close third of 4 on debut at Pontefract and while unable to build on that in a pair of all-weather starts last winter, he may do better switching to turf/handicaps on first start since being gelded. TFRHHHII BHA68
4 SPRINTING SPEED (IRE) (18) 560-0
9-7 (10)
Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Put On A Show Jason Hart J
O Mr George Houghton
Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed a bit on turf for Richard Hannon last summer (subsequently sold for 8,000 gns) though he looked short of peak fitness when well held on stable/all-weather debut at Southwell on latest start. TFRHHIII BHA67
5 CIRCLE OF TRUST (IRE) (221) 4652-
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Reality of Dreams (USA)
O Mrs R G Hillen & Partner
9-7 (11)
Kevin Stott J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B D. & E. Phelan K. A. Ryan Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved for the step up to 7f when going close on nursery debut atYarmouth last September, and he’s not discounted if taking another step forward in first-time cheekpieces TFRHHHII BHA67
6 VENETIAN ROMANCE (IRE) (17) 305-0
Br Ch f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Dazzling Beauty
9-7 (8)
Harry Vigors (7) J
O Ben Weston Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich T
B D. J. Weston
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t kicked on from a promising debut on the all-weather last summer, failing to improve on handicap/stable debut at Nottingham, and connections quick to reach for cheekpieces TFRHHIII BHA67
7 YACHTSMAN (GB) (29) 4005-34
Br B g Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Yolo Star (IRE)
O Plastimet Ltd
9-7 (1)
Jonny Peate J
Jack Morland, Newmarket T
B Llety Farms & Whitsbury Manor Stud Private Jet Media Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWCemented a positive start for new connections when fourth of 7 on first try over this trip at Lingfield last time That performance can be marked up, and he could go close if building on that with a hood refitted. TFRHHHHI BHA67
8 LION OF MALI (GB) (24) 002-112 D BF 9-7 (4)
Br B g Sands of Mali (FR) - Setantii Girl (IRE) Billy Loughnane J
O The Cool Silk Partnership James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B The Cool Silk Partnership Pegasus Stables LLP S
TIMEFORMVIEW Has proved a different model on the all-weather since being gelded, only denied a hat-trick by a big improver at Kempton last time, and he still looks well treated on just his second start on turf TFRHHHHH BHA67
9 EDUARDO CALDERON (IRE) (184) 300- 9-7 (3)
Br B g Shaman (IRE) - Deia Glory Kaiya Fraser J
O Mr David Batten Harry Eustace, Newmarket T
B Grangemore Stud Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited, Castlemylk S
TIMEFORMVIEWHandicap debutant shaped second best in a modest race at Brighton on debut,though has been off for a further 6 months since finishing well held on qualifying run at Chelmsford. TFRHHIII BHA67
10 CHELIO (GB) (129) 032-
Br B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Tulip Dress
Rossa Ryan J
O Sparkling Partners Denis Coakley, West Ilsley T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Denis Coakley Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Ran to a similar level as on previous start when runner-up in a 1m novice at Lingfield in December, though he’s not fully exposed with Rossa Ryan taking over for handicap/turf debut, and may settle better for the drop back in distance. TFRHHHHI BHA64
11 DARETOBEDIFFERENT (IRE) (11) 34300-0 9-1 (2)
Br B f Starman - Galaktea (IRE) David Probert J
O River Racing Des Donovan, Exning T
B Loughtown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden finds herself in a more realistic grade than on reappearance at Newmarket last time but still looks relatively exposed. TFRHHIII BHA61
12 CASTLEKEELY (IRE) (12) 006-0 BF
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Lumos Maxima (IRE) William Carson J
O Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket T
B Dubois Holdings Ltd
James Owen Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWHad been gelded prior to his handicap debut over C&D last time but never looked like justifying a more prominent position in the market. Isn’t one to totally dismiss on just his second start for excellent new yard, though. TFRHHIII BHA58
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: KNIGHTS GOLD (IRE) 3 9 9 Hector Crouch 5-2 (Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5, 6. Hood worn by No 1, 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3. Stewards Note: HORWICH: Following its run on 7/4/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lion of Mali (GB), 7-1 Pretty Danielle (IRE), 8-1 Chelio (GB), 10-1 Great Success (GB), Circle of Trust (IRE), Yachtsman (GB), 14-1 Eduardo Calderon (IRE), 16-1 Venetian Romance (IRE), Castlekeely (IRE), 20-1 Horwich (GB), 28-1 Sprinting Speed (IRE), 33-1 Daretobedifferent (IRE)
LION OF MALI may still be underestimated by his mark, and he can resume winning ways with Billy Loughnane taking over Pretty Danielle ran her best race in similar company on return and should go close again, while Yachtsman won’t be far away if translating his recent all-weather form to turf.
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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 1.30 - THE JUDDMONTE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, April 20th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 3lb Band D from Band C 3lb (Allowances are cumulative). JUDDMONTE has generously sponsored this race The Trustees of the British EBF have generously contributed to the prize money for this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2026 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 23 September, 2026, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 09 October, 2026. Both races will be run over seven furlongs NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final 26 entries at £150. - Closed April 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) A SS
SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.05 - THE CAFFREYS BLACK STOUT KING RICHARD III CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 78 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 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 20 entries at £250. - Closed April 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.44 - THE REKORDERLIG PREMIUM FRUIT CIDER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. 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 15 entries at £50. - Closed April 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.19 - THE ALPACALYPSE SESSION IPA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (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 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 22 entries, 3 at £6 and 19 at £30. - Closed April 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.55 - THE MADRI EXCEPCIONAL MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) 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 maiden three yrs old and upwards Enter by noon, April 20th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 8lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb 17 entries at £60.Closed April 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS
SEE PAGE 23 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.30 - THE ASPALL SUFFOLK CYDER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (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 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 20 entries at £30. - Closed April 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.05 - THE CARLING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 three yrs old only, 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. April 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 18th, 2026, for each race won 6lb 23 entries at £40. - Closed April 20th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
