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RACEDAY OFFICIALS
Chairman
Nick Mustoe Directors of the Racecourse Committee
Emma Banks
Vikki Dunn
Brian Finch
Charles Hemphill
Guy Henriques
Anna Mackenzie
General Manager
Sarah Drabwell
Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course
Andrew Cooper
Estates Manager
Craig Williamson
Deputy Estates Manager
Steve Mills
Safety Officer
Gareth Richardson
Commentator
Mark Johnson
Betting Ring Manager
Andrew Boardley
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Sarah Drabwell
Deputy Safeguarding Leads
Andrew Cooper &
Gareth Richardson
Stewards
Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)
Lyn Williams (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Joseph Chan, Kirsty Ray, Gwen Thomas
Starters
James Stenning
Sam Avis
Judge
David Hicks Clerk Of The Scales
Graham Ford
Veterinary Officer
Howard Robinson
Veterinary Surgeons
Simon Knapp, C.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.
Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Spotter
Melvin Stafford M.A., Vet.M.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Medical Officers
Dr Lucy Free
Dr Rob Cullen
Dr Peter Johnson
Dr Mark Gorvin
Dr Graeme Robertson
Dr Rizwan Ghani
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Christine Hannaford
Kelly Corke
Suzanne Feltham
TODAY’S RACING
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SECOND RACE
2:05pm The Betmgm Fillies’ Handicap Stakes- 1m 18-19
THIRD RACE
2:42pm The Betmgm Scurry Stakes - 5f 10y 22-23
FOURTH RACE
3:17pm TheReadMegNicholls’BlogAtbetmgm.co.ukHandicapStakes-1m 26-27
FIFTH RACE
3:55pm TheBet£10Get£40WithBetmgmHandicapStakes- 7f 32-33
SIXTH RACE
4:32pm The Darley British EBF Maiden Stakes - 1m 1f 209y 36-37
SEVENTH RACE
5:07pm The Gamble Responsibly At Betmgm Handicap Stakes - 1m 6f 40-41 FIRST RACE
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
4 DELACROIX (IRE) (28) 212-110 D BF
B c Dubawi (IRE) - Tepin (USA) (Bernstein (USA)) Ryan Moore
(8)
Mr D. Smith, Mrs J. Magnier, Mr M. Tabor Aidan O’Brien, Ireland
Orpendale Chelston & Wynatt
TIMEFORMVIEWSentofffavouritefortheDerbyafter2impressiveLeopardstownwinsthisspringbutlittlewentrightforhimatEpsom,meetingtroubleearly andneverreallygoing.ThatwastoobadtobetrueandMoorestickswithhimoverFrenchDerbywinnerCamillePissarro.
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
17. Sponsor (if applicable) 1. FORM
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.
JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £15000 Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (PenaltyValue £7731)Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (29 wins from 141 runners, 21%) runs QUARTERMASTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (9 wins from 46 runners, 20%) runs LAW COURT
LONGESTTRAVELLERS: THE JOKER trained by J Chapple-Hyam, LOBLOLLY trained by S Woods, ARBAAWY trained by J Butler & QUARTERMASTER trained by J & T Gosden, all Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 LAW COURT (IRE) (16) 43-221 C
(5)
Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Naadrah (Muhtathir) Faleh Bughenaim J
O Al Shaqab Racing Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Herbertstown House Stud Haras De Bouquetot S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovingsonofBluePointwhoconfirmedpromiseofhisNewburyhandicapdebutsecondandrantoaborderlineusefullevel whenscoringover1mhere16daysago,by11/2lengthsfromTheJoker.Ratesaplayeragainonthebackofa4lbrise. TFR
2 MOHAARAJ (GB) (35) 4-11
Br Br g Mohaather - Publicise (Dream Ahead (USA)) Finley Marsh J
O Jastar Capital, K Lawrence & P Merritt Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Jastar Capital Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmeddebutpromisewhenwinning8-runner1mmaidenatKemptoninFebruaryandfurtherprogresswhenmakingawinninghandicapdebutat Haydock(1m)lastmonth,edgingaheadfinal1fandkeepingonwell.Lookstohaveplentyabouthimphysicallyandofinterestuppedintrip TFRHHHHH BHA86
3 QUARTERMASTER (IRE) (29) 1-4 BF
Br B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Quebee (Sir Percy)
9-7 (6)
Robert Havlin J
O Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Deerpark Stud Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEWSeaTheMooncoltwhomadeawinningstartwithsomethingtospareatChelmsford(7f)inDecember.Hoodedforreturn(retained),hisinexperiencewasstillevidentwhenfourthunderapenaltyatNewmarket(1m)4weeksagoandheremainswithpotentialnowhandicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA84
4 THE JOKER (FR) (16) 420-332 BF
9-4 (3)
Br B c Zarak (FR) - Shaiyma (FR) (Golden Horn) Billy Loughnane J
O Mr P. W. Harris Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B Marford Group Pty Ltd Woodstock English Honey S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulcoltwhoisrunningconsistentlywell,findingonlyre-opposingLawCourttoostrongover1mhere16daysago. Meetsthatrivalon3lbbettertermsbuthelookstolackthesamepotentialasacouplenowgoingbackupintrip TFRHHHII BHA81
5 LOBLOLLY (IRE) (16) 2216-63
9-3 (1)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Cork Harbour (IRE) (Harbour Watch (IRE)) Tom Marquand J
O Mrs Nicola Thomas S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T
B T. Molan
TIMEFORMVIEWWona7fall-weathermaidenatLingfieldlastSeptemberandmuchsharperforhisreappearancerunatLingfieldwhena runningonthirdbehindLawCourtover1mhere16daysago Stepupintriplooksagoodmoveonthatevidence. TFRHHHII BHA80
6 ARBAAWY (GB) (28) 533-433 BF
9-2 (2)
Br B c Palace Pier - Crying Lightening (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Ray Dawson J
O Adnan Bahbahani John Butler, Newmarket T
B Ben Sangster Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWConsistentratherthanprogressiveasa2-y-obutbettereffortsswitchedtohandicapsthisspring,fittedwithcheekpieceswhen thirdof10atNewbury(1m)4weeksago Increaseintriplooksworthexploringonbalanceandhe’sanotherholdingclaims. TFRHHHHI BHA79
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: GLADIUS (IRE) 3 9 9 Oisin Murphy 6-4 (Andrew Balding) 7 ran Hood worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Mohaaraj (GB), 4-1 Law Court (IRE), Quartermaster (IRE), 6-1 The Joker (FR), 13-2 Arbaawy (GB), 15-2 Loblolly (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
MOHAARAJ continued histheme ofrace-by-race progresswhen following up his Kempton maiden victory on handicap debut at Haydock 5 weeks ago and, appealing as the type to go on improving, he looks an obvious player now his stamina is tested further There is plenty ofdepth to this handicap though, with recent course winnerLaw Court, low mileage Quartermaster and Arbaawy others fancied to be on the premises.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MOHAARAJ 2.LAW COURT (IRE) 3.QUARTERMASTER (IRE)
SATURDAY 4 JULY
for three yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (29 wins from 141 runners, 21%) runs HATOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hannon (9 wins from 46 runners, 20%) runs GUITAR SOLO LONGESTTRAVELLER: KARVALA trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 240 miles.
1 CITY QUEEN (IRE) (26) 5-2213 D 9-11 (4)
Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Alkandora (Nathaniel (IRE)) Toby Moore (7) J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivefillywhomadeawinninghandicapdebutatSouthwellunderthisriderbeforeclosethirdatWolverhamptonlastmonth,veeringoffatruelinelateon.Probablyhasn’treachedherceilingyetgivenpedigree. TFR
2 FLASH OF FIRE (GB) (250) 142- 9-8 (2)
Br B f Wootton Bassett - Lightening Quick (Frankel) Oisin Murphy J
O Qatar Racing Limited James Ferguson, Newmarket T
B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBeatasubsequentwinnerondebutatDoncasterlastsummer.Betterformindefeatsince,shapingup wellupagainstasmartprospectinamatchraceatYarmouthwhenlastseeninOctober
3 HATOUR (IRE) (15) 4-33 9-6 (5)
Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Za’hara (IRE) (Raven’s Pass (USA)) Robert Havlin J
O Mr George Strawbridge John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Sarah Kennedy
TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseall3startsandworthanothergooverthissortoftriphavingpulledtoohardinamuddlingaffair atWolverhampton2weeksago Makeshandicapdebut.
BHA77
4 VALKYRIE STORM (GB) (21) 523-115 D 9-6 (1)
Br Ch f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Hail Shower (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE)) Charles Bishop J
O Hunscote Stud Limited Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Hunscote Stud Limited ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWImproved on juvenile form switched to handicaps this season, winning back-to-back at Nottingham. Formofmostrecentwinhasbeenfrankedsoprobablyworthforgivingasub-parrunatWindsor TFRHHHII BHA77
5 KARVALA (GB) (42) 5-1 9-5 (3)
Br B f Pinatubo (IRE) - Cloak of Spirits (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Kevin Stott J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWLeftdebutformwellbehind8monthsonwhennarrowwinnerofThirsknovice6weeksago.She’sgota classypedigreeandlookssuretogoonimprovingnowhandicappingoveratripshewillstay. TFRHHHHI BHA76
6 QUEEN’S COMPANION (GB) (29) 43-3
9-4 (10)
Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Magnetic Charm (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Hector Crouch J
O HM The King & HM The Queen Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B King Charles III
TIMEFORMVIEWBredtobesmartandshowedpromiseall3outings,includingwhenthirdinawarmNewmarketnovice onreturn.Headgeargoesonforthishandicapdebutandsheremainswithpotential. TFRHHHHI BHA75
7 DISTANT SHORE (GB) (14) 1-35
9-4 (12)
Br Ch f New Bay - Farzeen (Farhh) Ray Dawson J
O Helena Springfield Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Meon Valley Stud Meon Valley Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to dead heat at Salisbury (6f) in July. Better form in defeat both starts this season,includingwhenfifthonhandicapbowatCarlisle2weeksago TFRHHHII BHA75
8 GUITAR SOLO (GB) (15) 563
9-3 (11)
Br B f Showcasing - Amplifier (Dubawi (IRE)) Pat Dobbs J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORMVIEWGreen on debut and leftthat formwell behindwhen sixth of15 in 7fnovice at Newbury. Soon onthe backfootatChepstowsince,though. TFRHHIII BHA74
9 FORBIDDEN COLOURS (IRE) (49) 4-54
Br B f Kingman - Lady Macbeth (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Kieran Shoemark J
O TBT Racing Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T
B Mountain View Stud James Hambro & Partners Llp S
TIMEFORMVIEW750,000gnspurchasewhoshowedabilitydespitecleargreennesswhenfourthinaNewmarketmaiden(7f)inSeptember Thatformlargelyworkedoutwellbutshefailedtobackthatupin2startsthisseason.Makeshandicapdebut.
10 MOONLIT SURF (GB) (15) 6-65
(9)
Br B f Oasis Dream - Surfseeker (Golden Horn) Callum Rodriguez J
O Mr P. Winkworth Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Merton Place Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWLookstohavebeenbroughtalongwithhandicapsinmindsoexpectedtodobetter,thoughwillprobably wantfurtherthanthistoreachfullpotential.
11 LADY MILTON (GB) (33) 6411-12 D
Br B f A’Ali (IRE) - Rosalie Bonheur (Siyouni (FR))
(8)
Rob Hornby J
O Mrs Judy Maitland Jones & Partners Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B Mrs Judy Maitland-Jones Pump Technology Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressiveform,completinghat-trickatLingfieldonreturnbeforejustdeniedatWolverhamptonlast month.Thistougher,though,andhastoproveshe’saseffectiveonturf
12
IF I COULD DREAM
(GB) (47) 32303-0
Br B f Oasis Dream - Fleet Street (Pivotal)
9-1 (7)
Benoit de la Sayette J
O Mr C. J. Murfitt George Scott, Newmarket T
B Pantile Stud George Scott Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWYettoscoreafter7attemptsandranpoorlyonherreturnatLingfield47daysago
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: CHIRINGITA 3 9 9 Jamie Spencer 10-3 (David Simcock) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 6. Hood worn by No 7.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Queen’s Companion (GB), 11-2 Karvala (GB), 6-1 City Queen (IRE), 10-1 Hatour (IRE), 11-1 Lady Milton (GB), 12-1 Flash of Fire (GB), Distant Shore (GB), 16-1 Valkyrie Storm (GB), 18-1 Forbidden Colours (IRE), 20-1 Moonlit Surf (GB), 25-1 Guitar Solo (GB), 33-1 If I Could Dream (GB)
CITY QUEEN was only just edged out in a 3-way photo at Wolverhampton and she can once again benefit from her rider’s useful claim re-united with Toby Moore. Plenty of these fillies are going the right way so the competition looks strong, headed by well-bred pair Karvala and Queen’s Companion. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CITY
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THIRD RACE
1) (LISTED RACE)
for three yrs old x Total prize fund £60000
Owners Prize Money 1st £26736, 2nd £10974, 3rd £5490, 4th £2742, 5th £1374, 6th £684. (PenaltyValue £34026)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (21 wins from 89 runners, 24%) runs MILITARY CODE AND WORDS OF TRUTH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (9 wins from 47 runners, 19%) runs MANATEE MEHMAS LONGESTTRAVELLER: LADYYOUMZAIN trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 240 miles.
1 WORDS OF TRUTH (GB) (155) 01113-2 9-9 (7)
Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Beyond Reason (IRE) (Australia) Oisin Murphy J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonGroup2MillReefasa2-y-o.BelowparwhenbeatenatshortoddsatMeydan(6f)inJanuary Offsince.Dropsto5f forthefirsttimeonreturntoBritain.A5lbpenaltyshouldn’tpreventaprominentshowingifclosetohisbest. TFRHHHHI BHA110
2 MANATEE MEHMAS (IRE) (30) 14 D
9-4 (9)
Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Sarasota Bay (Coach House (IRE)) Daniel Tudhope J
O S Ryan & Baker & Longden David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B G. H. S. Bloodstock & J. C. Bloodstock Santry Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedpotentiallysmartinlandingtheoddsinimpressivefashionin5fnoviceatDoncasterondebutinApril.Signs ofinexperienceandacquittedhimselfwellwhenfourthof10in5fYorklistedsince.Remainscapableofbetter TFRHHHHI BHA95
3 MILITARY CODE (GB) (294) 110202- D 9-4 (4)
Br B c Wootton Bassett - Wishfully (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual5fnovicewinnerlastyearandalsoaclosesecondinlistedracesoverC&D(good)andatYork(5f, goodtofirm;formboosted)laterinthecampaign.Leadingformclaimsonreturn. TFRHHHHH BHA105
4 POATAN (IRE) (275) 3513- 9-4 (6)
Br B g Lucky Vega (IRE) - Alkhawarah (USA) (Intidab (USA)) David Egan J
O Amo Racing Limited George Scott, Newmarket T
B Castlefarm Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedbackfrombreathingoperationwhenwinning6fWindsornovicelastsummer.Betteredthatformwhenthirdof21invaluablesalesraceatthe DoncasterStLegermeeting(6.5f,good)onfinal2-y-ostart.Shortertriptocontendwithonreturnbuthe’sopentofurtherprogress.Gelded. TFRHHHII BHA97
5 SIRIUS A (IRE) (28) 2432-15 9-4 (1)
Br Br c Palace Pier - Night of Light (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Tom Marquand J
O Team Valor LLC & Gary Barber James Horton, Newmarket T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Horton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulcoltwhowasplacedina6fGroup3atKemptonand5flistedraceatDundalkonpolytracklastautumn.Matchedthatformwhenmakingawinning returninconditionsraceatWolverhampton(6f)butonlyarespectable5lengthsfifthof10inNewburylistedracebackonturfsince. TFRHHIII BHA100
6 ARGENTINE TANGO (GB) (21) 630-446 D 8-13 (5)
Br B f Mattmu - Showdanse (Showcasing) Rob Hornby J
O Bearstone Stud Limited Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Holdcroft Motor Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWWonaNewmarketlistedevent(6f,goodtofirm)lastJune.Hasn’twonsincebutsheranacrackerbackat5f when 31/4lengthssixthof12toNightRaiderinGroup2TempleatHaydock(goodtosoft)21daysago TFRHHHII BHA98
7
LADYYOUMZAIN
(IRE) (22) 1-13 D
8-13 (3)
Br B f Hello Youmzain (FR) - Leading Queen (IRE) (Harbour Watch (IRE)) Kevin Stott J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWHelloYoumzainfillywhowonnovicesatBeverley(5f,soft)andPontefract(6f,good)onfirst2starts.Lostunbeatenrecordbutdidwellincircumstances (hadworstofdraw)when4lengthsthirdof15toRosyAffairin6fHaydocklistedrace(goodtosoft)22daysago Opentofurtherprogress. TFRHHHHI BHA96
8 OUR CODY (IRE) (16) P4520-3 D 8-13 (2)
Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Dubai Sunset (IRE) (Pivotal) Finley Marsh J
O Mr R. P. Gallagher Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Ballyphilip Stud Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWExcellent1/2-lengthsecondinlistedraceatAyr(5f,soft)lastautumn.Showedshe’strainedonwellwhenthirdof8inC&D handicap(good)onreappearance16daysagobutshe’llneedtostepupagaintomakeherpresencefelthere. TFRHHIII BHA87
9 PALMEIRA (GB) (30) 0603-65
8-13 (8)
Br Ch f Havana Grey - Miss Villanelle (Ivawood (IRE)) Charles Bishop J
O Mr C. J. Harper Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Kentford Farm Stud/Whitsbury Manor Stud ABM Catering Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulmaidenwhohasrecordedcreditableeffortswhensixththenfifthin5flistedeventsatBath andYorkthisspringbutitunderlinessheneedsmoretogetheavilyinvolvedatthislevel. TFRHHIII BHA84
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025:TOWNAND COUNTRY (IRE) 3 8 13 Colin Keane 5-2 (Henry de Bromhead) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No 4.
Stewards Note:
LADYYOUMZAIN: Following its run on 22/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Words of Truth (GB), 4-1 Military Code (GB), 7-1 Manatee Mehmas (IRE), 9-1 LadyYoumzain (IRE), 10-1 Argentine Tango (GB), 12-1 Poatan (IRE), 18-1 Sirius A (IRE), 22-1 Our Cody (IRE), 40-1 Palmeira (GB)
MILITARY CODE split subsequent Group and listed winners when runner-up in the Roses at last year’s York Ebor meeting and is probably the one to beat if resuming in similar form. His stablemate Words of Truth should be capable of a bold bid despite having to shoulder a 5lb Group 2 penalty Promising northern raiders Lady Youmzain and Manatee Mehmas are open to further improvement.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MILITARY CODE 2.WORDS OFTRUTH 3.LADYYOUMZAIN (IRE)
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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £35000
Owners Prize Money 1st £14221, 2nd £7112, 3rd £3556, 4th £1778, 5th £889, 6th £445. (PenaltyValue £18039)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): W Haggas (23 wins from 104 runners, 22%) runs HIGH DEGREE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (8 wins from 27 runners, 30%) runs HIGH DEGREE LONGESTTRAVELLER: JOOLIANOSS trained by J Evans, Kinnersley, 146 miles.
1 CASH (IRE) (273) 3/64662- D
(9)
Br Gr g Shamardal (USA) - Lady Rosamunde (Maria’s Mon (USA)) Jamie Spencer J
O Honorable Earle I Mack International David Simcock, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWWinlesssincedebutbackin2021buthasstillreachedasmartlevel,gettingbackontrackmakingabelatedhandicapdebutwhen runner-upatDoncasterwhenlastseeninSeptemberWillneedthingstodroprightonreturngivenhisusualhold-upstyle. TFRHHHII BHA101
2 CIRCUS OF ROME (GB) (42) 01146-5 4 10-0 (5)
Br B g Circus Maximus (IRE) - Sea Meets Sky (FR) (Dansili) Finley Marsh J
O Mr Alex Smith Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Agetur (UK) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMadegoodprogressin2025,winninghandicapsataround11/2matNewburyandNewcastlelastsummer.Withhoodapplied(nowdiscarded), caughttheeyefromapoorpositionwhenfifthof9atGoodwoodonreturn,thoughthefurtherdropbackintripmightnotbeideal. TFRHHIII BHA98
3
HARD ENDEAVOR
(FR) (28) 3315-0 D 4 10-0 (11)
Br Ch c New Bay - Crisolles (FR) (Le Havre (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Mr P. W. Harris Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B China Horse Club International Woodstock English Honey S
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmedpreviouspromisewhenlandingtheoddsinaKemptonnovice(1m)inNovember.Advancedhisformuppedtolistedlevelwhenfifth of7atDeauville(9.5f)laterthesamemonth,thoughwaswellheldmakingseasonal/handicapdebutatNewburylastmonth. TFRHHIII BHA98
4 RAAMMEE (GB) (16) 11-4 D BF 4 9-11 (1)
Br Ch g Persian King (IRE) - Qabala (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA)) Ray Dawson J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Al Shahania Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWLookedsmartprospectwhenwinningpairofall-weathernoviceslastyear.After9monthsoff,racedtoofreelywhen fourthof7onhandicapdebutoverthisC&D16daysago,sohe’sworthanotherchancewithhoodnowadded. TFRHHHHI BHA95
5 HIGH DEGREE (GB) (29) 21546-2 D BF
4 9-8 (4)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Sealife (IRE) (Sea The Stars (IRE)) Tom Marquand J
O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWOpenedaccountatthethirdtimeofaskingatFfosLas(1m)lastsummer.Didn’tmanagetokickoninhandicapsnext3starts,butafter 7monthsoff(gelded)hegotbackontheupwhensecondof11atNewbury(11/4m)inMay.Respectedbackdownintrip TFRHHHHI BHA92
6 SEAN (GER) (99) 0-01000 D
Br B h Excelebration (IRE) - Sharin (GER) (Areion (GER))
9 9-8 (6)
Saffie Osborne J
O Ozmac Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Mr Gestut Rottgen
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a falling markwhen getting backtowinningways at Meydan (9.5f) inJanuary. Excuses atthe same coursenext2outingsbutranpoorlytherewhenlastseeninMarch.FittedwithtonguestrapforreturntoBritain. TFRHHIII BHA92
7 SHAFDAR (IRE) (35) 312010 D
4 9-5 (10)
Br B g Make Believe - Shafia (FR) (Le Havre (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J
O The Green Bar Owners Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.
TIMEFORMVIEWMaidenwinneronsecondstartforcurrentyardinFebruaryandquicklyleftbehindalessereffortwhenlandinganEpsomhandicap inApril.MettroubleinrunningwhendownthefieldinVictoriaCupatAscotlasttime,sohecouldbounceback. TFRHHHII BHA89
8 BEAGLE BAY (FR) (31) 2-141
4 9-5 (2)
Br B g New Bay - Volunteer Point (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) Hector Crouch J
O Valmont & Ballylinch Stud Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B James Wigan R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedtheoddsatChelmsfordonreturnandshowedimprovedformwhendoublinghistallyonhandicapdebut atYarmouth(7f)lastmonth,wellontopatthefinish.Majorplayerwithmorestilltoofferbackupintrip TFRHHHHH BHA89
9 HOT CASH (GB) (8) 654-022 D
4 9-3 (3)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Spirit of Appin (Champs Elysees) Callum Rodriguez J
O Six or Sticks (TDH) Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Wellsummers Farm Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneroftheCarlisleBelllastsummerbutendedtheyearonalow-keynote However,he’sreturnedto formwithgoodrunner-upeffortsthelasttwice,bumpingintoanimproveratEpsom8daysago. TFRHHHII BHA87
10 TILTED KILT (FR) (43) 3020-10 D
4 9-3 (12)
Br Ch g Persian King (IRE) - Loire (FR) (Gleneagles (IRE)) Neil Callan J
O Rathmoy Racing William Knight, Newmarket T
B Sun Bloodstock S.A.R.L William Knight Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWBenefitedfromadropbackingradeafter6monthsoffwhensuccessfulatSouthwellinApril,enhancing hisgoodrecordfresh.However,wasn’tinthesameformbackinstrongercompanyatAscotsince. TFRHHIII BHA87
11 COGITATE (IRE) (16) 42-2003 D
5 9-2 (8)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Damaniyat Girl (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Charles Bishop J
O Mr H. Frost Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Lynch Bages Ltd ABM Catering Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratSalisburylastspringandreturnedtothatformwhenmakingtheframein4consecutivestartsatKempton,runner-upinMarchonreturn. Notdisgracedin3subsequentoutings,thirdof7overthisC&D16daysago.HassinceleftCharlesHillswithcheekpiecesnowadded. TFRHHHII BHA86
12 JOOLIANOSS
(IRE) (43) 1105-21 D 5 8-12 (7)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Elusive Beauty (IRE) (Elusive Pimpernel (USA))
Toby Moore (7) J
O Mr B. Preece James Evans, Kinnersley T B Yeomanstown Stud The Little Jet Company Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon on all-weatherfirst 3 starts lastyearand, after3 months off,was suited bya strong pacewhen resumingwinningwaysin11-runnercontestatAscot6weeksago Remainslightlyracedonturf TFRHHHII BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: URBAN LION 4 9 8 Edward Greatrex 9-4 (Jack Channon) 5 ran Hood worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10 Stewards Note: SHAFDAR: Following its run on 9/5/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Beagle Bay (FR), 9-2 Raammee (GB), 5-1 High Degree (GB), 11-1 Cogitate (IRE), 14-1 Cash (IRE), Shafdar (IRE), Hot Cash (GB), 16-1 Joolianoss (IRE), 22-1 Circus of Rome (GB), Hard Endeavor (FR), 28-1 Tilted Kilt (FR), 40-1 Sean (GER)
BEAGLE BAYmade it 2 wins from 3 starts this yearwhen making a successful handicap debut at Yarmouth a month ago, form which has been working out well, and he can continue his progress with this longer trip expected to suit. He is taken to see off the challenge of Raammee, who remains capable of better on the back of his recent run, with High Degree also considered.
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Owners Prize Money 1st £6095, 2nd £3048, 3rd £1524, 4th £762, 5th £381, 6th £191. (PenaltyValue £7731)Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (29 wins from 141 runners, 21%) runs ARCHER ROYAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (8 wins from 27 runners, 30%) runs CROWN OFFICE LONGESTTRAVELLERS: IRONWILLtrained by S C Williams, CROWN OFFICE trained by W Haggas, ARCHER ROYAL trained by J & T Gosden, WEZZEER trained by R Varian, SOVEREIGN OCEAN trained by M Botti & UTMOST GOOD FAITH trained by G Boughey, all Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 ARCHER ROYAL (IRE) (14) 130-00 D
(7)
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Ahd (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Robert Havlin J
O Godolphin John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Old Carhue Stud Emirates S
TIMEFORMVIEWShowedsharpturnoffoottowinonhisChelmsforddebutlastsummerBetterformindefeatinGroupracesatNewmarketintheautumnbuthasgonewithvery littleencouragementonbothoutingsthisyear,againfoldingtamelyonhandicapdebutlasttime.Hassomethingtoproveinchangeofheadgear
2 SOVEREIGN OCEAN (IRE) (169) 161- D 9-8 (6)
Br B c Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Sea of Reality (IRE) (Born To Sea (IRE)) Benoit de la Sayette J
O Mr Fabio Manservigi Marco Botti, Newmarket T
B Sandra Russell Marco Botti Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon2offirst3starts(trainedbyIainJardinefirst2).Decisivewinnerof7fWolverhamptonnurseryonBoxingDayfornewyard. Freshenedupsinceandyardtickingovernicelyatpresentsoit’llbeasurpriseifwe’vealreadyseenthebestofhim. TFRHHHII BHA91
3 UTMOST GOOD FAITH
(GB) (37) 1-11460 D 9-5 (3)
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lovers’ Gait (IRE) (Gleneagles (IRE)) BillyLoughnane J
O Middleham Park Racing CXIII & Partner George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Aston Mullins Stud & S. Barrow Esq Tattersalls S
TIMEFORMVIEWLandedaFairyhouseclaimeronfinaloutinginIrelandandenhancedhisformfurtherontheall-weatherfornewyard,winningback-to-back handicapsatupto1minJanuaryandFebruaryHasfailedtobeatarivalinlast3outings,however,andtonguestrapnowreachedfor. TFRHHIII BHA88
4 STICKTOYOURGUNS (GB) (266) 12- CD 9-4 (2)
Br B c Without Parole - Servilia (Lethal Force (IRE)) Callum Rodriguez J
O Paul & Clare Rooney Owen Burrows, Lambourn T
B Mrs F. S. Williams
Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWCreatedagoodimpressionwhenwinning10-runner7fmaidenatthiscourseondebutandlostlittleindefeatwhenattemptingtodefyapenaltyina13-runner noviceatNewburynexttime,beaten3/4lengthbyNightPatrol.Thisismorecompetitive,though,andhe’sgivingupafitnessedgetomost. TFRHHHII BHA87
5 MALACHY’S WISH (GB) (246) 5110- D 9-3 (9)
Br B g Showcasing - Charline Royale (IRE) (Zebedee) Saffie Osborne J
O Dominic Griffiths and David Kavanagh Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerasajuvenile,notablyinanextended7fmaidenatFfosLasanda7fnoviceatNewcastle,beatingPowerForPowerby2lengthsonthe latteroccasion.DisappointingwhenlastseeninOctoberandwillneedtorediscoverhisprogressivethreadtofeature.Hasbeengelded. TFRHHIII BHA86
6 WEZZEER (IRE) (26) 312
9-3 (10)
Br B c Sioux Nation (USA) - Westfalica (GER) (Areion (GER)) Ray Dawson J
O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Gestut Hony-Hof
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive3-y-owhobuiltondebutpromisewhenlandinganoviceatSouthwellinAprilandtookanotherstepforwardwhenrunner-uptoFreddie SteadyGoinasimilareventatCarlislelastmonth.Opentofurtherprogressnowtacklingahandicapandverymuchonetobeinterestedin. TFRHHHHH BHA86
7 IRONWILL (IRE) (21) 311-55
9-2 (4)
Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Dancin Inthestreet (Muhaarar) John Egan J
O Ms Emma McIntosh Stuart Williams, Newmarket T
B Attlehill Ltd T/A Ridge Manor Stud Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWWonatBrighton(6f)andBeverley(5f)asa2-y-o.Shapedasifretainingallofthatabilityonreturnbut lookedunsuitedbythestepuptothistripatGoodwoodlasttime. TFRHHHII BHA85
8 SPIRIT OF SAXONY (IRE) (24) 3-2551 D
9-0 (1)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Power’s Dream (IRE) (Power) Charles Bishop J
O Whitesock Racing Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
B Kilfeacle Stud Hr Inspire Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWSaxonWarriorgeldingwhomademostofagoodopportunitywhencosilylandinga9-runnernoviceatKemptoninMay. Thatformisworkingoutwellandhe’sentitledtobeinthemixifabletobuildonthateffortnowbackinahandicap TFRHHHII BHA83
9
CROWN OFFICE (GB) (57) 251-0
9-0 (5)
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Antonia de Vega (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Tom Marquand J
O Mr Saeed Suhail William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Stone Roses Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEWComfortablylandedshortoddsin6fLeicestermaiden(soft)inOctoberbutwasbelowthatlevelwhenfailingtomeet expectationsinhandicapatNewburyonreturn.Geldedsinceandcouldhardlybeinbetterhandstobounceback. TFRHHHHI BHA83
10 CASHBOX (IRE) (60) 24011-0 D
8-9 (8)
Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Moody Blue (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Rob Hornby J
O The Whispering Angels Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Oghill House, Sledmere Stud & D. Hyland Wishanger Estates Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedfortheswitchtonurserieslastyear,successfulatLingfield(6f)andNewmarket(7f)onfinal2 starts.However,after6monthsoff(gelded)heranpoorlyinhandicapbackatNewmarketinApril. TFRHHIII BHA78
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: DANCE IN THE STORM 3 8 10 Oisin Murphy 5-2 (Andrew Balding) 5 ran Blinkers worn first time by No 1, 10 Tongue Strap worn first time by No 3. Hood worn by No 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No 5, 9.
Stewards Note: CROWN OFFICE: Following its run on 17/4/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
ProbableS.P’s: 3-1 Wezzeer (IRE), 9-2 Spirit of Saxony (IRE), 6-1 Sovereign Ocean (IRE), 8-1 Sticktoyourguns (GB), 17-2 Crown Office (GB), 12-1 Ironwill (IRE), 16-1 Archer Royal (IRE), 22-1 Cashbox (IRE), 25-1 Malachy’s Wish (GB), 33-1 Utmost Good Faith (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
WEZZEER arrives on a marked upward trajectory and is taken to resume winning ways here, likely en route to better company. Crown Office can be forgiven a disappointing return effort given his connections and rates a danger if able to get quickly back on track, while Spirit Of Saxony, now 2lb lower than for his handicap debut despite winning a novice in the interim, also enters calculations.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WEZZEER (IRE) 2.CROWN OFFICE 3.SPIRIT OF SAXONY (IRE)
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Record Time: 1m 55.64 - Connemara Coast - 17th June 2017, Good to Firm
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Owners Prize Money 1st £16252, 2nd £8128, 3rd £4064, 4th £2032, 5th £1016, 6th £508. (PenaltyValue £20616) SIXTH
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (29 wins from 141 runners, 21%) runs HUMPHREY AND TROPBIEN
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (10 wins from 53 runners, 19%) runs TURTYTREE
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TROPBIEN & HUMPHREY trained by J & T Gosden, Newmarket, 81 miles.
1 HUMPHREY (GB) (-)
Br Ch c Pinatubo (IRE) - Gretchen (Galileo (IRE))
(4)
Robert Havlin J
O Normandie Stud Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Normandie Stud Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWPinatubocolt.Closelyrelatedtosmart11fwinnerLionelandhalf-brothertoverysmart11f-13/4mwinnerGregory Averyinterestingcontenderfromatop-classfamilytheseconnectionshavehadplentyofsuccesswith.
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2 KINETIC IMPACT (GB) (15) 4 3 9-3 (1)
Br B c Zelzal (FR) - Kitkitty (FR) (Olympic Glory (IRE))
Billy Loughnane J
O Mr D M James & Partner Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B C&S Bloodstock Ltd & KT Bloodstock Wishanger Estates Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW45,000gnsfoal,90,000gnsyearling,Zelzalcolt.Showedplentytoworkonwhenfourthof8innovice(22/1)at Chepstow(11/4m,goodtofirm)ondebut15daysago,keepingonlateinsidethefinal1f Shouldimprove TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 KUDOS TOO (GB) (-)
3 9-3 (6)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Specific Dream (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Daniel Tudhope J
O Mrs R F Greener and North Farm Stud William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T
B Miss G. Muir & Mrs R. Greener
TIMEFORMVIEWAclaimgelding.Half-brotherto2-y-o1mwinnerProntamenteand6f/7fwinnerJohnnyReb.Damunraced sisterto1000GuineaswinnerSpeciosa.Makesdebutinahot-lookingraceandothersmakemoreappeal. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 TROPBIEN (GB) (29) 0
3 9-3 (3)
Br B c Frankel - Tropbeau (Showcasing) Oisin Murphy J
O Lady Bamford John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Lady Bamford
TIMEFORMVIEWFrankelcolt.Damwinnerupto1m(2-y-o7fwinner),wonPrixdelaGrotteandsecondinPrixMauricedeGheest.Shapedasifneedingtheexperience whenninthof11inmaidenatNewbury(11/4m,good,16/1)ondebut29daysago,butthissmartly-bredcoltislikelytoimprove TFRHHHII BHA-
5
TURTYTREE
(IRE) (28) 2-334
Br B c New Bay - Mystical Beauty (IRE) (Camelot)
3 9-3 (5)
Tom Marquand J
O Ecurie Ama.Zingteam Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B China Horse Club International Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWNewBaycoltshowedfairlyusefulformwhenplacedonhisfirst3startsbutdidn’tparticularlyseemtohandlethetrackverywellwhen fourthof5innovice(3/1)atNewmarket(11/2m,goodtofirm)28daysago Playerifabletobouncebackinfirst-timecheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA82
6 UPPER EAST (IRE) (8) 4
3 9-3 (2)
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Al Dawodiya (IRE) (Gutaifan (IRE)) David Egan J
O Amo Racing Limited Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Pier House Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW300,000gnsyearling,Mehmascolt.Producedafairlypromisingfirsteffortwhenfourthof5innoviceat Doncaster(1m,firm)ondebut8daysagoandheshouldprogressplentynowuppedintrip TFRHHHHH BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: WAVE RIDER 3 9 3 TrevorWhelan 9-4 (Harry Charlton) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Upper East (IRE), 10-3 Turty Tree (IRE), 7-2 Humphrey (GB), Kinetic Impact (GB), 11-1 Tropbien (GB), 50-1 Kudos Too (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
UPPER EAST cost plenty as a yearling and made encouraging start when fourth in a strong novice at Doncaster last week. He gets the nod over the regally-bred Gosdentrained newcomer Humphrey and Kinetic Impact.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.UPPER EAST (IRE) 2.HUMPHREY 3.KINETIC IMPACT
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Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (PenaltyValue £6280.80)
RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (29 wins from 141 runners, 21%) runs MARNIER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (9 wins from 46 runners, 20%) runs PERCY SHELLEY
LONGESTTRAVELLER: TROJAN STORM & FREE WORLD trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 118 miles.
1 MARNIER (IRE) (29) 251-026 4 9-9 (5)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Manzanilla (Muhaarar) Robert Havlin J
O Normandie Stud Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Normandie Stud Ltd Normandie Stud Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWGotoffthemarkinLingfieldmaideninNovember Betterformsinceinhandicapsthisseason,runner-up atSouthwell(11f)beforeasolidsixthof8atNewmarket(11/2m)lasttime.Considered. TFR
2 SQUIRE DANAGHER (GB) (610) 035011/- 6 9-8 (6)
Br B g Australia - Sunday Bess (JPN) (Deep Impact (JPN)) Ray Dawson J
O Owners Group 143 Emma Lavelle, Marlborough T
B Chasemore Farm Owners Group S TIMEFORMVIEWA4-timewinner(atupto11/2m)inIrelandforAndrewOliverin2024.FailedtoprogressoverhurdlesforBenPauling lastyear(pulledupatWincantoninNovember)butcouldbouncebackreturnedtothissphereforhisnewyard TFRHHHII BHA84
3 PERCY SHELLEY (GB) (42) 22222-4 BF 7 9-8 (9)
Br B g Sir Percy - She’s Gorgeous (IRE) (Acclamation) Oisin Murphy J
O Johnstone Partnership James Owen, Newmarket T
B Johnstone Partnership Keylocks (Ltd) S
TIMEFORMVIEWReliabledual-purposeperformerwhoscoredoverhurdleslastautumn.BackwithasolidfourthatGoodwood(2m)inMaybeforefollowing itupwithaverygoodhurdlingsecondatUttoxeter20daysago VerymuchonetoconsiderwithOisinMurphynowup TFRHHHHI BHA84
4 MACARI (GB) (18) 310-462 CD 6 9-5 (8)
Br B g Sixties Icon - Potternello (IRE) (Captain Marvelous (IRE)) Rose Dawes (5) J
O R Vaughan, R Bisiker, M Jones and S West Sheena West, Lewes T
B Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited Southdowns Unleashed S TIMEFORMVIEWAthree-timewinner(including overC&D) in 2025. Got back ontrackwith second of4 in handicap at Lingfield(13/4m)18daysago Enterscalculationsoffthesamemark. TFRHHHII BHA81
5 PERSONAL BEST (GB) (12) 5422-43 D 4 9-2 (7)
Br B f Time Test - Spring Run (Nathaniel (IRE))
Rob Hornby J
O Hot To Trot 1 & Mrs R Pease Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T
B The Hon Mrs R. Pease Hot To Trot Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWLikeablefillywhodeservedlydoubledhercareertallyatFfosLas(13/4m)lastsummer.Hasreturnedingoodnick,notenjoyingthe smoothestofpassageswhenthirdof8inhandicapatNewbury(2m)12daysago Wellinthemixoffanunchangedmark. TFRHHHHI BHA78
6 DOUBLE MEANING (GB) (29) 11245-3 D 4 9-2 (2)
Br Ch g Farhh - Carriwitchet (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))
Tom Marquand J
O Mr Tony Fordham John Berry, Newmarket T
B Godolphin Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive4-y-owhoscoredtwiceonall-weatherlastautumn.Resumedfrom7monthsoffwithapromisingthirdof8inhandicap atNewmarket(11/2m)29daysago,runningonlatehavingbeenhampered3fout.Majorclaimsifbuildingonthat. TFRHHHHH BHA78
7 TROJAN STORM (GB) (21) 0-00000 D
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Mystic Storm (Pivotal)
(4)
Charles Bishop J
O The Green Bar Owners Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Fernham Farm Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWScoredover13/4matAscotlastsummer.However,hehasn’tbeeninthesameformsince,refittedwith atonguestrapwhenabelow-parseventhof10inhandicapatSalisbury(11/2m)21daysago TFRHHIII
8 PYLEATES (GB) (26) 423-3
(1)
Br B f Kingman - La Pyle (FR) (Le Havre (IRE)) Saffie Osborne J
O La Pyle Partnership William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T
B La Pyle Partnership K & W Bloodstock Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWAhalf-sistertothestable’shigh-class11/2mwinnerPyledriver.Tookastepforwardonherhandicapdebutwiththirdof5in handicapatWolverhampton(11/2m)26daysago Lookstohavemoretoofferonherturfdebutafterjust4runs. TFRHHHHI BHA67
9 FREE WORLD (GB) (31) 04/0-0
Br Ch g Australia - Magic Image (Dubawi (IRE))
O The Freeworld Partnership
5 8-5 (3)
John Egan J
Ian Williams, Alvechurch T B Godolphin Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWRantoafairlevelon2ofhis3startsinMeydanbutofferedpreciouslittleonfirstoutingforhisnewyardafter16 monthsoffatYork(11/2m)recently.Handicappereaseshisgripfurtherbutcanonlybewatchedafterthat. TFRHHIII BHA67
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025: YOUTHFUL KING 6 9 2 Jack Dace 17-2 (Luke Dace) 10 ran Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1. Stewards Note: SQUIRE DANAGHER: Following its run on 20/11/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Percy Shelley (GB), 9-2 Double Meaning (GB), 5-1 Pyleates (GB), 13-2 Personal Best (GB), 9-1 Marnier (IRE), 11-1 Macari (GB), 14-1 Trojan Storm (GB), 20-1 Squire Danagher (GB), 28-1 Free World (GB)
A case can be made for a few ofthese but DOUBLE MEANING teed himself up well for a profitable 2026 with a promising reappearance third at Newmarket so looks the way to go The likeable Personal Best is next on the list on the back of a good recent Newbury third, although Percy Shelley and Pyleates also can play a prominent role in this intriguing handicap
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Record Time: 3 mins, 1.08 secs - Just Hubert - 25th July 2019, Good To Firm
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.32 - THE DOWNLOAD THE BETMGM APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625, the third £1813, the fourth £906, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. forthree yrs old only, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and beloware also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake ifthe horse is rated 71 or higher, or £15 stake ifthe horse is rated 70 or lowerwith £60 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each race won 6lb BetMGM has generously sponsored this race 13 entries at £75. - Closed June 8th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (Penalty Value £7731) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.05 - THE BETMGM FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for three yrs old fillies only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £12 stake ifthe horse is rated 60 or lowerwith £48 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, afterJune 6th, 2026, for each race won 6lb BetMGM has generously sponsored this race 24 entries at £60 - ClosedJune 8th, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£4955; Second £2478;Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
ThirdRace2.42-THEBETMGMSCURRYSTAKES(CLASS1)(ListedRace) Distributed in accordance withthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34026 to the winning horse The second to receive £12900, the third £6456, the fourth £3216, the fifth £1614 and the sixth £810 forthree yrs old only Enter by noon, June 8th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2025, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb BetMGM has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 10 entries at £300 - Closed June 8th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £26736; Second £10974;Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684. (PenaltyValue £34026)ASS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.17 - THE READ MEG NICHOLLS’ BLOG AT betmgm.co.uk HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £18039 to the winning horse The second to receive £8459, the third £4231, the fourth £2114, the fifth £1057 and the sixth £528. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £175 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £35 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £140 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 5lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BetMGM has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race 3yos rated 81 and 82 may be out of the weights. 24 entries at £175. - Closed June 8th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £14221; Second £7112; Third £3556; Fourth £1778; Fifth £889; Sixth £445. (Penalty Value £18039) SS
SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 3.55 - THE BET £10 GET £40 WITH BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7731 to the winning horse The second to receive £3625, the third £1813, the fourth £906, the fifth £453 and the sixth £226. forthree yrs old only, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and beloware also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £75 stake ifthe horse is rated 76 or higher, or £15 stake ifthe horse is rated 75 or lower with £60 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each race won 6lb BetMGM has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of BetMGM. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 20 entries at £75. - Closed June 8th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6095; Second £3048; Third £1524; Fourth £762; Fifth £381; Sixth £191. (PenaltyValue £7731)Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.32 - THE DARLEY BRITISH EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604. for maiden three and fouryrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, June 8th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb 4-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race DARLEY has generously sponsored this race The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race 11 entries at £200 - Closed June 8th, 2026. Owners Prize Money.Winner£16252; Second £8128;Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508. (PenaltyValue £20616)ASS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.07 - THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. £6280to the winning horseThe secondto receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £60 stake ifthe horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake ifthe horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra ifthe horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 11th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BetMGM has generously sponsored this race 15 entries at £60 - Closed June 8th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (PenaltyValue £6280.80) SS SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
