Easter Family Day Friday 10th April 2026
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AINTREE
Race 1 1.45 2m 4f
1 Favour And Fortune (IRE) 12-0
2 Rambo T (IRE) 11-12
3 Indeevar Bleu (FR) 11-12
4 Fingle Bridge (IRE) 11-11
5 Joyeuse (FR) 11-11
6 Fiercely Proud (IRE) 11-11
7 Wellington Arch (GB) 11-11
8 Act of Authority (FR) 11-10
9 Captain Teague (IRE) 11-10
10 Swindon Village (IRE) 11-7
11 Jet To Vegas (IRE) 11-7
12 Hot Fuss (IRE) 11-6
13 Bowmore (IRE) 11-6
14 Faivoir (FR) 11-4
15 Fiveonefive (IRE) 11-4
16 Jazzy Matty (FR) 11-4
17 Emid’io Pepe (FR) 11-4
18 Ballykinlar (IRE) 11-3
19 Top Jimmy (GB) 11-2
20 Trustintimes (GB) 11-1
21 Ike Sport (FR) 11-0
22 Sir Galahad (IRE) 11-0
Race 2 2.20 3m 210y
1 Crest of Fortune (GB) 11-7
2 Doyen Quest (IRE) 11-7
3 Gold Dancer (FR) 11-7
4 Jordans Cross (IRE) 11-7
5 Miami Magic (IRE) 11-7
6 Regent’s Stroll (IRE) 11-7
7 Salver (FR) 11-7
8 Wendigo (FR) 11-7
Race 3 2.55 2m 103y
1 Baron Noir (IRE) 11-7
2 Sinnatra (IRE) 11-7
3 Sober Glory (IRE) 11-7
4 Starting Fifteen (GB) 11-7
5 Storming George (IRE) 11-7
6 La Conquiere (FR) 11-0
Race 1 1.57 2m 5f 28y
1 Isle of Sark (USA) 12-0
2 Clonakilty (IRE) 11-13
3 Cardamon Hill (IRE) 11-9
4 Tom Creen (IRE) 11-8
5 Maggies Boy (IRE) 11-6
6 Italian Spirit (IRE) 10-10
7 Arctic Saint (IRE) 10-9
8 Paramaribo (IRE) 10-2
Race 2 2.32 2m 3f 188y
1 Dartmouth Castle (GB) 11-6
2 Whenthemusicstops (IRE) 11-6
3 Owzthat (FR) 10-13
4 Park Hind (IRE) 10-13
5 Wendywilldo (GB) 10-13
Race 4 3.30 2m 3f 200y
1 Gidleigh Park (GB) 11-10
2 Grey Dawning (IRE) 11-10
3 Heart Wood (FR) 11-10
4 JPR One (IRE) 11-10
5 L’Eau du Sud (FR) 11-10
6 Saint Segal (FR) 11-10
7 Solness (FR) 11-10
Race 5 4.05 2m 5f 19y
1 Il Est Francais (FR) 12-0
2 Matata (IRE) 11-13
3 Gentleman de Mee (FR)11-12
4 Ile Atlantique (FR) 11-7
5 Hitman (FR) 11-7
6 Croke Park (IRE) 11-4
7 Madara (FR) 11-4
8 Boombawn (IRE) 11-0
9 Eldorado Allen (FR) 10-12
10 Will The Wise (IRE) 10-11
11 Addragoole (IRE) 10-11
12 Soul Icon (GB) 10-10
13 Coming Up Easy (IRE) 10-10
14 Viroflay (FR) 10-9
15 Prairie Wolf (IRE) 10-9
16 Conflated (IRE) 10-8
17 O’Moore Park (IRE) 10-8
18 Booster Bob (IRE) 10-7
19 Mahons Glory (IRE) 10-7
20 Lisnamult Lad (IRE) 10-6
21 Peaky Boy (IRE) 10-5
22 Bill Baxter (IRE) 10-4
23 Teddy Blue (GER) 10-3
24 Pour Les Filles (GB) 10-2
25 Theatre Native (IRE) 10-2
26 Jipcot (FR) 10-2
27 The King of Prs (IRE) 10-2
28 Primoz (IRE) 10-2
29 Indiana Jones (FR) 10-2
30 Excello (FR) 10-2
SEDGEFIELD
Race 3 3.03 2m 178y
1 Chemistry (IRE) 11-4
2 Rebel Tribesman (IRE) 11-4
3 Ribble River (IRE) 11-4
4 Kuredu King (IRE) 10-10
5 Twilight Safari (GB) 10-10
Race 4 3.38 3m 2f 59y
1 The Grey Man (GB) 12-0
2 Jongleur d’Etoiles (FR) 11-9
3 Defence Witness (IRE) 11-3
4 Mobile Mamma (IRE) 10-9
5 Goodoldbill (GB) 10-2
Race 6 4.40 3m 149y
1 Catchintsavo (IRE) 11-8
2 Dalston Lad (IRE) 11-8
3 Frankie John (IRE) 11-8
4 Harbour Island (FR) 11-8
5 Johnny’s Jury (IRE) 11-8
6 Kripticjim (FR) 11-8
7 Mondoui’boy (FR) 11-8
8 No Drama This End (IRE) 11-8
9 Seaniecon (IRE) 11-8
10 Shadow Paddy (IRE) 11-8
11 Talk To The Man (IRE) 11-8
12 Zeus Power (GER) 11-8
13 Good Girl Kathleen (IRE)11-1
Race 7 5.15 2m 103y
1 Laafi (FR) 12-0
2 Captain Ryan Matt (IRE)11-11
3 Wreckless Eric (GB) 11-8
4 Last Kingdom (FR) 11-8
5 Rubber Ball (GB) 11-7
6 Charlus (IRE) 11-7
7 Litleangel Duseuil (FR) 11-6
8 Wild Bill Hickok (IRE) 11-6
9 Static (FR) 11-4
10 Ehteyat (GER) 11-4
11 Sherminator (GER) 11-4
12 Harry Lowes (IRE) 11-3
13 Melon (GER) 11-3
14 Wandering Ego (IRE) 11-3
15 Hamsiyann (IRE) 11-2
16 The Mighty Celt (IRE) 11-2
17 Mr McLoughlan (GB) 11-1
18 Gooloogong (IRE) 11-1
19 Star of Guiting (IRE) 11-0
20 Pourquoi Pas Papa (FR) 11-0
21 No Ordinary Joe (IRE) 10-13
22 Afadil (FR) 10-13
Race 5 4.13 3m 3f 9y
1 Celestial Reign (IRE) 12-0
2 Wee Alki (IRE) 11-12
3 Dillarchie (GB) 11-8
4 Star Vantage (IRE) 11-4
5 East Eagle (IRE) 11-2
6 Moro Rock (IRE) 10-13
Race 6 4.45 2m 178y
1 Blackwater Lilly (GB) 12-0
2 King Sacre (FR) 11-13
3 Justlikefire (GB) 11-10
4 William Yeats (GB) 11-10
5 Clean Getaway (IRE) 11-0
6 Scots Poet (GB) 11-0
7 Nevershedatear (IRE) 10-9
FIRST RACE 2.08 ™ 5f
The Join Racing TV Today
Maiden Stakes (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for maiden two yrs old ™ Total prize fund £10000 ™ Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 537 runners, 7%) runs RBFLYING AND TURNSTILE
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (3 wins from 35 runners, 9%) runs FINAL APPEAL
Longest Traveller: TOO MANY SPIRITS trained by T Coyle & K Wood, Norton, 28 miles Raceform
1 FINAL APPEAL (IRE) (2) 2 BF
- Proud Boast - 5th August
(7)
Br B c Inns of Court (IRE) - Olive Branch (IRE) Sam James J
O Wolf Pack 6 & Partners K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Tally-Ho Stud KB Spigot Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 14. €37,000 yearling, Inns of Court colt. Half-brother to 7f winner Kodiac Brown Bear 5/4, showed plenty of ability even though he lost out narrowly in 5f Nottingham novice on debut on Wednesday. Will improve TFRHHHII BHA-
2 HICKO’S LAD (GB) (-)
(4)
Br Ch g Mattmu - Hicko’s Girl (IRE) Billy Garritty J
O Mark Hickling Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mark Hickling & M W Easterby
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 7. Mattmu gelding. Dam unraced. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 HICKORY LAD (IRE) (-)
9-7 (6)
Br B c James Garfield (IRE) - Park Glen (IRE) Rowan Scott J
O Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan Phillip Makin, Leyburn T B Rathbarry Stud Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 22. €9,000 yearling, James Garfield colt. Brother to 5.4f/6f winner Bluey’s Boy and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 7f-1 1/4m winner Assimilation and 7f winner Keep On Moving. Appealing sort on paper TFRHHHII BHA-
4 RBFLYING (IRE) (-)
Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Sky Garden David Allan J
O Mrs Joanne Boxcer & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Partners Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 9. €70,000 foal, 70,000 gns yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Half-brother to several winners in North America, including Canadian 6.5f winner Garden of War. Dam 6f winner Cost plenty and a likely type TFRHHHHI BHA-
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Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Majesty’s Pleasure (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O A Scaife, C Scaife, G Scaife
Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Miss Madeline Burns Alexanders York S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 1. €28,000 yearling, Coulsty gelding. Half-brother to winner abroad by Gregorian. Dam maiden out of smart winner up to 7f (2-y-o 5f/6f winner) Majestic Desert. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 THEBESTHASYETOCOME (IRE) (-) 9-7 (9)
Br B c Starman - Heroic Star (IRE) Barry McHugh J
O Mr S. Ryan
B Thomas Hassett
Adrian Keatley, Malton T
Steven Paul Ryan S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 16. £100,000 yearling, Starman colt. Dam placed in France at 7f/1m. Yard can ready one and he’s worth considering. TFRHHHII BHA-
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
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Br B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - New Road Side
David Nolan J
O Mr S. Bland Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T
B Morecool Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 10. Rajasinghe gelding. Brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Hougoumont. Dam, 5f winner (including at 2 yrs), half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Byzantium. Bred to be sharp and worth a look. TFRHHHII BHA-
8 TURNSTILE (GB) (-)
(1)
Br Ch c Territories (IRE) - Poppy Pivot (IRE) Sean Kirrane J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Limited Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 7. Territories colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 6f winner Pivoting and 2-y-o 5f winner U Turn. 1 of 2 appealing newcomers for the yard. TFRHHHII BHA-
9 WHERE LOVE LIVES (IRE) (-)
Br B c Cotai Glory - Bettys Hope Kevin Stott J O J Blackburn & Partner 1 Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T B Tally-Ho Stud Sheridan Ny Llp S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 3. £55,000 yearling, Cotai Glory colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Inbetty. Dam 2-y-o 5f/6f winner The first 2-y-o runner of the season for top local yard and bred to be an early type TFRHHHHH BHA-
2025: JAN STEEN 2 9 7 Clifford Lee 30-100 (K R Burke) 4 ran
PROBABLE S.P.’s 5-2 Final Appeal (IRE), 9-2 Thebesthasyetocome (IRE), 13-2 Rbflying (IRE), Where Love Lives (IRE), 14-1 Too Many Spirits (GB), Turnstile (GB), 16-1 Hickory Lad (IRE), Regal Adventure (IRE), 25-1 Hicko’s Lad (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW The betting may guide but WHERE LOVE LIVES, Rbflying and Thebesthasyetocome are the 3 newcomers against the field. If Final Appeal turns out again after his promising debut at Nottingham on Wednesday then that would put a totally different slant on things
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PositionofStalls
Round Course: Inside
Straight Course: Centre
1m4f Start: Stands’ Side
Abbreviations
BF - Beaten Favourite. C - Course Winner. D - Distance Winner. d - Disqualified.
The figure in brackets after each horse’s name indicates the days since it last ran.
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The
racingtv.com Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 4) (For Horses In Bands C And D) (Div I) (GBB Race)
for novice three, four and five yrs old ™ Total prize fund £10000 ™ Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (32 wins from 223 runners, 14%) runs MY BALLYQUINN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D Cunha (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs ARC AT HER Longest Traveller: ARC AT HER trained by D Cunha, Newmarket, 185 miles
1 RAJA CHARGER (GB) (37) 3-00 4 10-2 (8)
Br Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Lady Norlela Faye McManoman J
O Derek Gennard & Gillian Gennard Brian Rothwell, Leyburn T
B Brian Rothwell Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to beat a rival in 3 novice events
2 CLONQUEST (GB) (87) 5-2 3 9-1 (9)
Br B c Ulysses (IRE) - Clon Coulis (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Ms Colette Twomey David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Collette Twomey
TIMEFORM VIEW Ulysses colt who built on a promising debut when second of 11 at Newcastle in January, sticking to his task well Winner has gone in since and has been found a weak race TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 MY BALLYQUINN (GB) (237) 0- 3 9-1 (7)
Br B g New Bay - Early Summer (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J
O The Mustard & Partner David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Wardley Bloodstock GAIN Equine Nutrition S
TIMEFORM VIEW 32,000 gns yearling, New Bay colt. Dam, 2 1/2m winner, half-sister to smart 7f/1m winner Early Morning out of useful 9f winner (stayed 1 1/2m) Summer’s Eve Green when seventh of 12 in novice at Ripon (1m, good to firm, 18/1) on debut in August, very slowly away. Should have more to offer TFRHHHII BHA-
4 SIMON PIERRE (FR) (12) 0 3 9-1 (2)
Br B c Zelzal (FR) - Monst (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O Mr S. Chappell Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Salabi Racing,Pearl Champs Elysees & Eti Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW €72,000 purchase last summer Zelzal half-brother to smart French/Australian winner up to 1 1/2m Hopeful and French 11.5f winner Architect. Dam French 9.5f winner Showed a bit having had plenty of use made of him at Doncaster 12 days ago so not taken lightly in much weaker race TFRHHHII BHA-
5 MAYFLOWER BILLY (GB) (232) (2lb) 0- 3 8-13 (5)
Br Ch g Tasleet - Darrfonah (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O Mayflower Racing Club Jessica Macey, Doncaster T
B Throckmorton Court Stud Ltd Jessica Macey Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Tasleet gelding. Cheekpieces on, last of 10 in maiden (100/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) on debut in August.
6 SIMBA’S PRIDE (GB) (342) (2lb) 4- 3 8-13 (3)
Br Ch g Dream Ahead (USA) - Tequila Royale Mark Winn J
O Dods Racing Club Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Mrs D. O’Brien Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 2,000 gns yearling, Dream Ahead gelding. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 6f Vintage Brut. Showed a bit when fourth of 10 in maiden at this course (5f, good) on debut in May but not seen since.
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BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 ARC AT HER (GB) (-) 3 8-10 (4)
Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Alboretta Luke Morris J
O Gee Gee’s Racing & Hold My Beer Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T
B Mr S. Burnett-Wells Advanced Access Platforms Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 20,000 gns yearling, Study of Man filly. Half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner All Go and 9.4f winner Dea Giulia. Dam, 2m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1 1/4m Almeric. Yard 0-6 with 3-y-o newcomers last 12 months TFRHHHII BHA-
8 LUSCIOUS LIL (GB) (20) 0 3 8-10 (1)
Br B f Lightning Spear - One Pixel William Pyle (3) J
O Nick Bradley Racing 21 & Partners Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T B P. Winkworth Tattersalls, Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW 21,000 gns yearling, Lightning Spear filly. Sister to 1m/8.6f winner Atlantic Gamble No promise in novice (50/1) at Southwell (8.1f) on debut 20 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
9 SAYIDAH ALEEN (IRE) (10) 4 3 8-10 (6)
Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Sanna Bay (IRE) J
O Mr Jaber Abdullah Jack Channon, West Ilsley T B Barronstown Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA-
2025: TEROOMM (IRE) 3 9 7 Silvestre De Sousa 5-6 (Roger Varian) 6 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No 1.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 10-11 Clonquest (GB), 5-1 Simba’s Pride (GB), 15-2 Simon Pierre (FR), 10-1 Arc At Her (GB), 12-1 My Ballyquinn (GB), 66-1 Luscious Lil (GB), 100-1 Raja Charger (GB), Mayflower Billy (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW CLONQUEST left his debut well behind when beaten only by a subsequent winner at Newcastle in January and has been found an excellent opportunity. Simon Pierre showed ability in a better race than this at Doncaster so is next best ahead of Simba’s Pride, who’s returning from 11 months off.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
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The racingtv.com Restricted Novice Stakes
(Class 4) (For Horses In Bands C And D) (Div II) (GBB Race)
for novice three, four and five yrs old ™ Total prize fund £10000 ™ Declared Runners 9 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4267, 2nd £2133, 3rd £1067, 4th £533. (Penalty Value £5400)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 537 runners, 7%) runs ALCANZOR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Bethell (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs INFERNO
Longest Travellers: TOUGH DATE & NEFYN QUEEN trained by J Channon, West Ilsley, 218 miles
1 BRIDGEFOOT RAMBLER (GB) (228) (2lb) 6- 4 9-9 (5)
Br Gr f Portamento (IRE) - Our Menagerie (IRE) Oliver Stammers J
O Miss T. Satterthwaite Stephen Hanlon, Leyburn T
B Miss T. Satterthwaite Sims Suzuki S
TIMEFORM VIEW No encouragement in maiden at Ripon last summer for Ann Duffield.
2 BEARISH (IRE) (161) 4- 3 9-1 (3)
Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Chiringuita (USA) Rossa Ryan J
O La Grange Partnership Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T
B Rathbarry Stud Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW 28,000 gns Kodi Bear colt. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Chocoya. Very promising start when fourth of 15 in a strong Newmarket novice in the autumn and has been found a weak novice on comeback. TFRHHHHH BHA-
3 INFERNO (GB) (135) 43- 3 9-1 (7)
Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Quiet Oisin Orr J
O The Toronados Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B The Quiet Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Toronado half-brother to several winners, including useful 6f-7f winner Silent Echo Much improved from debut when third in Newcastle novice in November, clear of rest. Likely to progress further but up against a potentially useful one here TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 TOUGH DATE (IRE) (20) 63 3 9-1 (2)
Br B g Gregorian (IRE) - Princess Lahar George Bass J
O The Wilsley Partnership Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Rathasker Stud Jack Channon Racing Limited S
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 NEFYN QUEEN (GB) (39) 06 3 8-10 (4)
Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Requirement Callum Shepherd J O Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Ltd & Richard Kent Jack Channon, West Ilsley T
B Mickley Stud Ltd & Tim & Miranda Johnson Jack Channon Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed little in novice/maiden.
8 SUPREME LILLIA (GB) (29) 3-6 3 8-10 (1)
Br B f Supremacy (IRE) - Unveiling Kaiya Fraser J O Paul Demilow & Partner Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B D. R. Botterill Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd, Paul Demilow S
TIMEFORM VIEW Encouraging third of 7 in novice at Newcastle on debut in November but went backwards there 4 months later.
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9 ROCKLAW (GB) (20) (2lb) 00 3 8-8 (8)
Br B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Cornlaw Joanna Mason J
O Nick Bradley Racing 8 & Partner Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Cornlaw Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 7f novices at Southwell TFRHIIII BHA-
2025:(See Div 1)
Running for the first time since Gelding No 3.
TIMEFORM VIEW Gregorian gelding who was much sharper second time up when third in Southwell novice 3 weeks ago but another step forward is required.
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5 ALCANZOR (IRE) (139) (2lb) 00- 3 8-13 (6)
Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Rondine (FR) Duran Fentiman J
O Mr G Horsford & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B A. & A. Carli & Eclipse Bloodstock Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in novice/maiden. TFRHIIII BHA-
6 PEPSEA (IRE) (-) (2lb) 3 8-13 (9)
Br B g Far Above (IRE) - Pepinillo Andrew Mullen J
O Mr David Swales and Grant Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton T
B Tinnakill Bld,J.Cantillion&Compas Equine Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW €17,000 foal, €20,000 yearling, Far Above gelding. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to winner up to 7f Gusto and 1m/8.6f winner Beauly (both smart) out of 7f/1m winner Pickle. Yard 0-5 with 3-y-o newcomers last 12 months. TFRHHIII BHA-
PROBABLE S.P.’s 4-5 Bearish (IRE), 4-1 Inferno (GB), 9-1 Tough Date (IRE), 11-1 Supreme Lillia (GB), 20-1 Pepsea (IRE), 66-1 Bridgefoot Rambler (GB), Alcanzor (IRE), Nefyn Queen (GB), Rocklaw (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW BEARISH could be useful having finished fourth in a strong Newmarket novice in the autumn so is hard to oppose in a weak novice Inferno left his debut well behind when third at Newcastle in November and is a clear next best.
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FOURTH RACE 3.53 ™ 7f 218y
The Live Streams On Racing TV Extra Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7500 ™ Declared Runners 13 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3097, 2nd £1549, 3rd £774, 4th £387, 5th £194 (Penalty Value £3925.50)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 537 runners, 7%) runs JEWEL MAKER & PERFIDIA Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs MARINER
Longest Traveller: VOLTO DI MEDUSA trained by J Jones, Newmarket, 185 miles
Raceform
1 AMIDST THE CHAOS (IRE) (195) 041150- D 4 9-9 (3)
Br Ch g Ghaiyyath (IRE) - School Run (IRE) Rowan Scott J
O Have A Drink Partnership Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Ballyreddin Stud & Dcl Alexanders York S
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when back-to-back winner in handicaps last summer Excuses next 2 starts (too free upped markedly in trip at Southwell final run), so worth another chance on return. TFR
2 POL ROGER (IRE) (140) 224000- CD 6 9-9 (1)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Passegiata Connor Beasley J
O Mr J. Sagar Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Grange & Manister House Studs Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended last season out of form but starts the new campaign off a winning mark as a result. Goes without usual headgear but ran well without it on comeback run last year TFRHHHHH BHA70
3 HARSWELL RUBY (IRE) (20) 52240-0 D 4 9-8 (5)
Br B f Far Above (IRE) - Spinola (FR) Joanna Mason J
O Harswell Thoroughbred Racing I Roger Fell, Nawton T
B Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent in 2025 and made a respectable return at Newcastle 3 weeks ago, not seen to best effect.
TFRHHHII BHA69
4 EVE’S BOY (GB) (64) 535-000 4 9-7 (8)
Br B g Expert Eye - Girls Talk (IRE) Sean Kirrane J
O Mr Allan McLuckie
Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Petches Farm Ltd Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Continues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage, his slow starts/free-going ways not helping.
TFRHHHII BHA68
5 VOLTO DI MEDUSA (IRE) (14) 5666-35 D 5 9-6 (4)
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Simply Fate Callum Shepherd J
O The Twilight Zone Syndicate Jack Jones, Newmarket T
B Whisperview Trading Ltd Tote S
- Yearsley- 5th May 1990, Firm
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 WHISKEY PETE (IRE) (179) 020356- D 5 9-5 (9)
Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Dorcas Lane Alex Jary (3) J
O Martin Webb Racing Nigel Tinkler, Malton T B Barnane Stud Ltd W J Group Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Generally struggled for this yard last season.
8 JAMAICAN STORM (GB) (14) 300321 D 4 9-4 (13)
Br B g Havana Grey - Morant Bay (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr B. Smart Bryan Smart, Hambleton T
B Fernham Farm Ltd Bryan Smart Racing, Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed the promise of his recent placed efforts when finally off the mark at Newcastle 2 weeks ago, despite not racing efficiently Up only 3lb but yet to make much impact on turf TFRHHHHI BHA65
9 TRAVIS (GB) (14) 20232-2 C 5 9-3 (12)
Br B g Advertise - Bazzana David Allan J O Tykemeout Syndicate Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk T B Manton Estate Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Narrow winner over 7f here last summer and has been holding form well on AW on recent starts, including when second at Newcastle on return 2 weeks ago Player with headgear back on. TFRHHHHI BHA64
10 JEWEL MAKER (IRE) (21) 15406-0 D 11 9-3 (7)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Sapphire (IRE) Warren Fentiman (3) J
O Reality Partnerships I Tim Easterby, Malton T B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran scored twice in a patchy 2025 campaign, the latter coming at Redcar in October. Likely to have needed comeback run at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago but offered little all the same TFRHHIII BHA64
11 FINALLY ESCAPED (GB) (13) 2656 4 8-10 (2)
Br B f Mohaather - Sommers Daughter (IRE) Mark Winn J
O Mr J T Bourke Roger Fell, Nawton T B John Troy OR8 Wellness S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start on all-weather debut at Southwell (1m). Exploits mixed thereafter but recent efforts suggest he’s threatening to come good soon.
TFRHHHHI BHA67
6 MARINER (IRE) (21) 11460-0 D 5 9-5 (6)
Br B g Kingman - Kissed (IRE) Darragh Keenan J
O Mrs Ros Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Coolmore Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times for current yard last year However, ended season out of form and always behind at Wolverhampton after 9 months off TFRHHHII BHA66
TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form in 3 novices and failed to improve for the switch to handicaps at Southwell 2 weeks ago. Makes turf debut. Hood/tongue strap on 1st time
TFRHHIII BHA57
12 PERFIDIA (IRE) (177) 423600- D 4 8-9 (10)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Final Treat (IRE) Duran Fentiman J
O Mr S Bulmer & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T B Rathbarry Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent on the back of breakthrough success at Ripon (1m) in June Ended last season with a whimper but no surprise if he bounced back on return.
TFRHHHII BHA56
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13 COPPER AND FIVE (GB) (205) 104464- CD 10 8-5 (11)
Br Ch g Paco Boy (IRE) - Peachez James Sullivan J
O Mrs Sally Doyle and Mrs Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mrs S. Doyle & Highclere Stud William Hill, Nirvana Spa & Leisure Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Veteran who showed signs of decline last season, though did manage to win at Beverley off 3lb higher in May. Likely to need his after 6 months off TFRHHIII BHA52
2025: JEZ BOMB 4 9 5 Shane Gray 4-1 (Sam England) 8 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No 11. Blinkers worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 9, 12, 13.
Stewards Note: AMIDST THE CHAOS: Following its run on 27/9/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 6-1 Volto di Medusa (IRE), 13-2 Travis (GB), 7-1 Jamaican Storm (GB), 11-1 Eve’s Boy (GB), 12-1 Pol Roger (IRE), Harswell Ruby (IRE), Perfidia (IRE), 14-1 Whiskey Pete (IRE), Copper And Five (GB), 16-1 Amidst The Chaos (IRE), 22-1 Mariner (IRE), 33-1 Jewel Maker (IRE), Finally Escaped (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW It could be worth chancing POL ROGER, who starts the new season on a winning mark back down in class Volto di Medusa is threatening to come good soon so must be feared back on turf, while Amidst The Chaos has had excuses since winning his first 2 starts in handicaps
FIFTH RACE 4.25 ™ 7f
The British EBF Michael Foster Conditions Stakes (Class 3)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £16000 ™ Declared Runners 8 Owners Prize Money. 1st £6501, 2nd £3251, 3rd £1626, 4th £813, 5th £406, 6th £203 (Penalty Value £8246.40)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): D O’Meara (32 wins from 223 runners, 14%) runs DARKNESS & RHOSCOLYN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (3 wins from 35 runners, 9%) runs POET MASTER Fancy That: C Hills won this race in 2019 and 2022. The stable runs ELARAK today. Longest Traveller: SEACRUISER trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 265 miles
Raceform
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1 DARKNESS (FR) (216) 100410- CD 8 9-8 (4)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Kerila (FR) Daniel Tudhope J
O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al Akela Plant Hire Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding who bagged handicaps over C&D and at Goodwood (7f) in 2025. Has gone well fresh in the past but this is no easy return. TFRHHIII BHA94
2 ELARAK (GB) (195) 6/11061- D 4 9-8 (2)
Br B g Kingman - Tantheem
Jason Watson J
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on the up when signing off for 2025 with 7f handicap success at Newmarket in September This son of Kingman remains relatively lightly raced and needs considering on his return. TFRHHHII BHA103
3 MOUNT ATHOS (GB) (23) 2023-01 CD 7 9-8 (3)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Ceaseless (IRE) James Doyle J
O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum James Tate, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who comes here on the back of an all-the-way win in 7f handicap at Kempton 23 days ago This C&D winner holds solid claims TFRHHHHI BHA108 (-1)
4 MYAL (GB) (13) 14002-5 D 5 9-8 (7)
Br B g Al Kazeem - Magic Destiny
David Allan J
O Mr Ray Bailey Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T
B Ray Bailey Alfa Aggregates Products Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding and a two-time 7f scorer last season. Not disgraced after over 5 months off when fifth of 12 to Aramram in 6f Listed race at Doncaster 13 days ago TFRHHHII BHA103
5 RHOSCOLYN (GB) (168) 100604- D 8 9-8 (1)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Zeyran (IRE) Mark Winn J
O The Horse Watchers David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Mrs J. E. Laws
Timeform S
TIMEFORM VIEW Landed 1m Goodwood handicap in August and back on song when fourth in 7f Doncaster handicap on his final run in October. This demands a clear personal best though. TFRHHIII BHA94
6 POET MASTER (IRE) (182) 155/022- D 6 9-4 (8)
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Madeline (IRE) Sam James J
O Exors of the Late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum
TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding. Only lightly raced last season but he posted a good second of 5 in Challenge Stakes at Newmarket (7f) in October on his final start. Has won off a break and rates the form pick here. TFRHHHHH BHA113
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 SCOVILLE (GB) (182) 1104- 4 9-4 (5)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Ribbons Cieren Fallon J
O Sir Martyn Arbib,Ben Arbib,Chris Budgett William Haggas, Newmarket T B Pursuit of Success LLC
TIMEFORM VIEW Too Darn Hot gelding landed a pair of 1m novices at Windsor and Newmarket on his first 2 starts Failed to kick on though, only fourth of 5 in Challenge Stakes at Newmarket (7f) in October Remains lightly raced though. TFRHHHII BHA102
8 SEACRUISER (IRE) (561) 51/- 4 9-4 (6)
Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Crimean Queen Rossa Ryan J O Marcstown Ltd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B Norelands,Hvmcc & Sunderland Holding Inc R M Beckett Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced son of Sea The Stars who built on debut promise when landing 1m maiden at Newmarket in September 2024. Off since though but remains with potential for leading yard. TFRHHHII BHA-
2025: PABORUS 4 9 8 Callum Rodriguez 6-4 (Edward Bethell) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No 2, 7, 8.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 2-1 Poet Master (IRE), 10-3 Mount Athos (GB), 15-2 Elarak (GB), 17-2 Seacruiser (IRE), 11-1 Myal (GB), Scoville (GB), 25-1 Rhoscolyn (GB), 28-1 Darkness (FR)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW POET MASTER looks the way to go here given he holds the edge on form and has also won when fresh. C&D scorer Mount Athos appeals as the one to chase home Karl Burke’s smart 6-y-o ahead of the returning Elarak.
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SIXTH RACE 5.00 ™ 1m 4f 8y
The
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for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £18000 ™ Declared Runners 5 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7432, 2nd £3717, 3rd £1858, 4th £929, 5th £464 (Penalty Value £9421.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 537 runners, 7%) runs GIBSIDE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs ASMEN WARRIOR
Longest Traveller: IN THE BREEZE trained by H Knight, Wantage, 215 miles
Raceform
1 PRIDE OF DONEGAL (IRE) (6) 2-44311 D 4 9-10 (in 5lb ex) (5)
Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pride (FR) Callum Shepherd J
O Mr M. Doyle Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Fair Salinia Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive all-weather performer readily landed a double at Wolverhampton 6 days ago and with nothing in his pedigree to suggest turf will be an issue, he merits plenty of respect bidding for hat-trick under 5-lb penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA84 (+8)
2 ASMEN WARRIOR (IRE) (179) 412262- 4 9-9 (4)
Br Ch g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Fair Sailing (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Mr Scott Turner James Owen, Newmarket T
B Airlie Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up 3 of 4 starts since joining excellent new yard, latterly in a useful handicap at Kempton last October, and this looks a good opportunity to notch a first handicap success TFRHHHHH BHA88
3 ROARIN’ SUCCESS (GB) (168) 041200- 6 9-4 (2)
Br Ch m Roaring Lion (USA) - Random Success (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Hale Racing, Lyle Farming Company & Ptnr Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T
B Paul Inglett Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful before losing her form for Harry Charlon. Has undergone a breathing operation since modest fourth on qualifying run over hurdles in late-February and returns to Flat with a bit to prove
4 IN THE BREEZE (IRE) (141) 501440- D 8 9-2 (3)
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Its In The Air (IRE) Cieren Fallon J
O J & A Young (Racing) Limited Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Philip & Orla Hore Jayplas S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful stayer for Mick Appleby but he’s been off since finishing well held on final start for that yard in November and is entitled to need the run on stable debut. TFRHHIII BHA81
5 GIBSIDE (GB) (154) 000615- D 7 9-2 (1)
Br B g Time Test - Ardbrae Tara (IRE) David Allan J
O Elsa Crankshaw & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Mickley Stud & Dermot Costelloe Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark at Catterick (soft) but was found wanting for pace back on the all-weather at Newcastle in November. Did run well on seasonal reappearance last season, though. TFRHHHII BHA81
2025: PERFECTLY TIMED 4 9 9 William Cox 28-1 (Archie Watson) 10 ran Visor worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-10 Asmen Warrior (IRE), 11-8 Pride of Donegal (IRE), 16-1 Gibside (GB), 20-1 Roarin’ Success (GB), 50-1 In The Breeze (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW ASMEN WARRIOR was knocking on the door for James Owen last season and is fancied to make a winning return. Hat-trick seeking Pride Of Donegal looks the danger on turf debut.
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
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SEVENTH RACE 5.35 ™ 7f
The Next Meeting Saturday 18th April Book Now Handicap Stakes (Class 6)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £6000 ™ Declared Runners 16 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320. (Penalty Value £3240) 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 537 runners, 7%) runs SUNNY ORANGE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Owen (5 wins from 45 runners, 11%) runs ORBITAL CHIME
Longest Traveller: ORBITAL CHIME trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 185 miles
Raceform
1 MWAFAQ (IRE) (172) 456011- D 4 9-9 (12)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Pivotal Lady Ethan Tindall (5) J
O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah
TIMEFORM VIEW With Ethan Tindall on board, off the mark at Wolverhampton in October and followed up in straightforward style at the same course 2 weeks later Bred to be useful so he’s capable of a bold bid for the hat-trick if ready to go on return. TFRHHHII BHA60
2 EY UP HE’S A STAR (GB) (29) 25313-0 D 4 9-9 (15)
Br B g Sogann (FR) - Velvet Jaguar David Nolan J
O Mrs M Lingwood Mr Kaine Wood Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T
B Dr A. Gillespie Norton Grove Stud Ltd S
BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 SUNNY ORANGE (IRE) (157) 553030- D 6 9-8 (3)
Br B g Expert Eye - Orangey Red (IRE) Duran Fentiman J
O Mr D Sturdy, Mr D Lumley & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T B Ringfort Stud Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice at Beverley last summer and placed on 2 occasions later in the year, including over C&D in September Met trouble in running at Redcar on final outing in November but has needed his first run back the last 2 seasons
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Prontamente Sean Kirrane J
J R Racing John David Riches, Pilling T
China Horse Club International Ltd J R Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over C&D last summer and has done better with each of his 4 outings this year, only narrowly denied when second of 10 at Wolverhampton 24 days ago TFRHHHII BHA59
TFRHHHHI BHA60
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when opening his account in cosy fashion at Newcastle in September, before left poorly placed when third there next time After 5 months off, shaped as if better for the run when seventh of 11 there in March and he could still have more to offer
3 ANGEL OF ENGLAND (GB) (90) 00020-0 5 9-9 (1)
Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Poana (FR) P. J. McDonald J
O The Jocks And The Geordies II Alan Brown, Malton T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Jolly Media Marketing S
TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now twenty-one runs since his sole victory back in 2023 and, in first-time visor, ran below-par when tenth of 11 at Newcastle in January. Cheekpieces now return and has had a breathing operation. TFRHHIII BHA60
4 ORBITAL CHIME (GB) (6) 0-00053 6 9-9 (14)
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Simmie (IRE) Luke Morris J
O Mr J Owen James Owen, Newmarket T
B Dance Thoroughbreds James Owen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his career tally at Southwell (6f) in November for Katie Scott. Has been finding his feet in 3 starts for current yard, stretched by the step up to 1m when third of 8 at Wolverhampton 6 days ago Merits consideration from a handy mark. TFRHHHHI BHA60
5 REIDH (IRE) (207) 004000- CD 6 9-9 (11)
Br B g Kodiac - Praskovia (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O Jack Nunn, Tom Korolkiewicz And Partner Adam Kirby, Kirtling T
B Sebastian Curran
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who shaped well when fourth of 10 at Catterick last summer. Down the field remaining 3 starts of the campaign, but he’s been given a chance by the handicapper ahead of first run since leaving Richard Fahey. Interesting with cheekpieces on first time TFRHHHHH BHA60
6 OPERATION GIMCRACK (IRE) (29) 00-1615 D 6 9-8 (7)
Br Ch g Showcasing - Folk Melody (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr P. Chettle and Mr B.Smart Bryan Smart, Hambleton T B Corduff Stud & T. J. Rooney Tote S
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally off the mark at Southwell in January and also successful at Newcastle the following month. Shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 11 at Newcastle last month, though for the second time in 3 starts he failed to see his race out. TFRHHHII BHA59
9 JKR COBBLER (IRE) (35) 600-544 D 7 9-6 (9)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Lady Vyrnwy (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O Lycett Racing Ltd Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Ronnie Boland Wastecom Nrg Ltd, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when fourth at Newcastle (7f) on penultimate start and found the drop back to sprinting against him when filling the same spot back there last time One to note from 3lb below last winning mark.
TFRHHHHI BHA57
10 MISS WILLOWS (GB) (198) 050051- D 7 9-6 (8)
Br B m Outstrip - Wotatomboy Joanna Mason J
O Mr Simon Whitaker Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T
B R. M. Whitaker & Hellwood Stud Farm Yorkshire Bale S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning reappearance at Catterick a year ago and better than ever when also making all at Redcar in September on final start of the season. Likely to face competition for the lead in this contest, though.
TFRHHHII BHA57
11 INVINCIBLE MELODY
(IRE) (28) 452000 4 9-5 (13)
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Roger Sez (IRE) Rowan Scott J
O Mrs Karen Spark Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Melchior & Select Bloodstock Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
TIMEFORM VIEW Came closer than ever to breaking his duck when beaten a short head at Wolverhampton in February. Has gone backwards from that effort in 3 starts since, though. Blinkers/tongue strap reapplied on first run since leaving Stuart Williams TFRHHIII BHA56 12 BLACKJACK (GB) (15) 46-4000 C 9 9-5 (2)
Br B g Sleeping Indian - Medam Connor Beasley J O Mrs S. Cunliffe-Lister Alan Brown, Malton T
B Burton Agnes Bloodstock Breeders
TIMEFORM VIEW Regular on all-weather (has a lower mark back on turf) and made the frame twice at Southwell during the winter However, below form on his last 3 starts and there looks to be other pace angles in this race.
HHIII BHA56
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Horse
13 FILEY BEACH (IRE) (158) 161200- D 5 9-4 (16)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Pilates (IRE) James Sullivan J
O Mr C Ward & Mr B Kirby Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mountarmstrong Stud William Hill S
2026 FIXTURES
TFRHHIII BHA55
TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice for this yard last year before finishing down the field in only 2 starts for Ian McInnes, though did have possible excuses on both occasions Remains 5lb above last winning mark having rejoined Ruth Carr ahead of return.
14 JET WARRIOR (GB) (50) 00-5 4 9-3 (5)
Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Force One Pierre-Louis Jamin J
O Castle Racing Co Limited Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Fiona Gordon Cw Executive Search Limited S
April
Friday 10th
Easter Family Day
July
Wednesday 1st
Afternoon Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 maidens in Ireland last year and fared no better on first run since leaving Miss Natalia Lupini when last of 5 in novice at Newcastle in February. Has work to do on handicap debut, but he’s worth a market check with yard going well
Saturday 18th
Afternoon Racing
TFRHHIII BHA54
15 OSELTON (GB) (162) 300140- D 4 9-3 (6)
Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Talent Spotter Sam James J
O Craven Surface Treatments Ltd Craig Lidster, Malton T
B Bickmarsh Stud Craven Surface Treatments Ltd S
May
Saturday 2nd
Thirsk Hunt Cup
Thursday 16th
Afternoon Racing
Friday 24th Summer Family Day
August
TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when gaining a first success at Southwell in September Unlucky not to follow up at Newcastle later the same month but ended the year with a lesser effort back at Southwell. Needs to transfer his all-weather form to turf on his return.
Saturday 16th
Sky Bet Irish Day
TFRHHIII BHA54
16 WOODRAFFF (GB) (22) 241220 D BF 5 9-1 (10)
Br B g Eqtidaar (IRE) - Musical Dream William Pyle (3) J
O Colin Dorman and Tommy Dorman Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Savoch Oaks William Hill S
Sunday 31st
Sky Bet Sunday Series
Saturday 1st
William Hill Summer Cup
Friday 7th
Superhero Family Day
Friday 14th
Country Music Night
Friday 28th
TIMEFORM VIEW Solid record in classified events, successful at Newcastle on first outing in March. Runner-up next 2 starts, before meeting trouble in running at the same course last time Effective on turf but needs things to drop right given his hold up style.
June
Friday 5th
TFRHHHII BHA52
2025: DUMFRIES 5 9 0 James Sullivan 11-1 (Ruth Carr) 13 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5. Blinkers worn by No 12. Visor worn by No 4, 16. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3, 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 3.
Stewards Note: OPERATION GIMCRACK: Following its run on 12/3/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe GOOD KARMA: Following its run on 17/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed late-on.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 11-2 Mwafaq (IRE), 7-1 Orbital Chime (GB), 9-1 Good Karma (GB), 11-1 Reidh (IRE), Jkr Cobbler (IRE), 14-1 Ey Up He’s A Star (GB), Operation Gimcrack (IRE), Miss Willows (GB), 16-1 Woodrafff (GB), 18-1 Oselton (GB), 22-1 Sunny Orange (IRE), Filey Beach (IRE), Jet Warrior (GB), 28-1 Invincible Melody (IRE), Blackjack (GB), 40-1 Angel of England (GB)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Preference is for REIDH who could be ready to take advantage of his career-low mark on first run for Adam Kirby, who has made a promising start to his training career Orbital Chime isn’t long with a yard which does well with new recruits and heads the list of dangers, while Ey Up He’s A Star and Jkr Cobbler also enter calculations
Afternoon Racing
Tuesday 16th
Afternoon Racing featuring live coverage of Royal Ascot
All Creatures Great & Small Family Day
September
Saturday 5th
Ladies’ Day
Monday 14th
Season Finale
EIGHTH RACE 6.10 ™ 6f
The Thirsk
Hunt Cup Day Saturday
2nd May Book Now Apprentice Handicap Stakes (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards ™ Total prize fund £7500 ™ Declared Runners 16 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3097, 2nd £1549, 3rd £774, 4th £387, 5th £194 (Penalty Value £3925.50)
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
Leading course trainer (20-25): T Easterby (35 wins from 537 runners, 7%) runs BARMYBLADE & STIRRUP CUP & VALENTINE CATCHER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J Candlish (3 wins from 17 runners, 18%) runs MOONSTONE BOY
Longest Traveller: JUAN LES PINS trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 133 miles
Raceform Median Time: 1 min 12.10 secs Record Time: 1 min 8.80 secs - Johayro - 23rd July 1999, Firm
1 JUAN LES PINS (GB) (12) 300212 D 9 10-0 (16)
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Miss Cap Ferrat Mason Paetel (3) J
O Mr Matthew Taylor Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Executors of the Late Mr J.L.C Pearce Trade Access Panels Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Ended long losing run from reduced mark at Newcastle in March and encouragingly backed that up with a good second in a 17-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f) 12 days ago Leading player again with advantageous high draw. TFRHHHHH BHA75 (+1)
2 MARK’S CHOICE (IRE) (195) 412011- D 10 10-0 (2)
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Ramamara (IRE) Jack Dace (3) J
O Cragg Wood Racing Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran performer who ended last season in fine form, taking course wins at Ripon into the double figures with back-to-back victories over 6f and 5f there on final 2 starts of campaign. Has tended to need comeback run in recent years, though. TFRHHHII BHA75
3 HURT YOU NEVER (IRE) (174) 110600- D 7 10-0 (11)
Br B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Kyllarney Jack Nicholls (3) J
O A Nicholls & Bob Joy Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T
B Mount Coote Estates Adrian Nicholls Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins from 13 runs last year, the latest at Hamilton (5f) in August, but ended season out of sorts and has bit to prove on seasonal return. TFRHHIII BHA75
4 MOONSTONE BOY (IRE) (36) 050-400 5 9-12 (1)
Br B g Calyx - Star Fire Luke Catton J
O Mrs Ros Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B Gce Farm Ltd Equine Products UK Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Carlisle last season for Iain Jardine but hasn’t gone on from a solid debut for current yard in 2 subsequent outings. Cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHII BHA73
5 GREAT (GB) (20) 16543-0 D 4 9-12 (13)
Br B g Twilight Son - Barathea Dancer (IRE) Cian Horgan (3) J
O Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partners Sam England, Guiseley T
B P D West Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden winner at Windsor last season prior to making frame in 2 Kempton handicaps. Left Richard Hannon for 25,000 gns and was too free on return/yard debut at Southwell 3 weeks ago This should reveal more TFRHHHII BHA73
6 YORKSHIRE GLORY (IRE) (14) 111111 D 5 9-12 (6)
Br B g Cotai Glory - Talitha Kum (IRE) Harry Vigors (7) J
O Blue Lion Racing IX Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Tom and Hazel Russell
TIMEFORM VIEW Topped off a remarkable winter when recording an ninth win of the campaign at Newcastle (6f) 2 weeks ago, proving gutsy to make all into a strong headwind. Up another 2lb but can’t be ruled out back on turf.
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BR Breeding J Jockey
O Owner T Trainer
B Breeder S Sponsor
7 BELSITO (GER) (186) 402110- D 6 9-10 (5)
Br B g Areion (GER) - Best Moving (GER) Ashley Lewis (3) J
O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXII Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Gestut Riepegrund Hambleton Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded back-to-back wins at Hamilton in September but ended 2025 with below-par effort at Pontefract. Doesn’t have much of a record after a break and others preferred returning from 6 months off TFRHHIII BHA71
8 FISCAL POLICY (IRE) (70) 5005-60 D 7 9-8 (14)
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Penny’s Gift William Pyle J
O S Thompson, Mrs R Carr, G Shields Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook William Hill S
TIMEFORM VIEW Made winning return at Chelmsford last season but in a bit of a lull this winter, so others preferred despite good draw and reduced mark. TFRHHHII BHA69
9 VALENTINE CATCHER (GB) (129) 260650- D 5 9-8 (8)
Br B g Bated Breath - Flycatcher (IRE) Ethan Tindall (5) J
O Habton Racing Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Worksop Manor Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when first past the post (demoted) at Pontefract in September but ended 2025 with a trio of below-par efforts, so doesn’t strike as an obvious winner on return. TFRHHIII BHA69
10 STIRRUP CUP (GB) (102) 012030- D 4 9-8 (3)
Br B g Washington DC (IRE) - Hip Flask Tom Kiely-Marshall (3) J
O Reality Partnerships XIII Tim Easterby, Malton T B Bearstone Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Hamilton in September and posted decent third at Newcastle on penultimate start. Down the field at Newcastle last time and returns from 102 days off in first-time cheekpieces TFRHHHII BHA69
11 LORD ABAMA (IRE) (129) 020000- CD 7 9-6 (10)
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Dancing Years (IRE) Rhys Elliott (3) J
O Mrs K S Pratt & M Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T B P. Henley,E. McDonnell & Pattern B/S Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW One of his 2 wins last season came at C&D but he ended campaigned out of sorts. Is now below last winning mark but others still look more solid returning from 129-day absence TFRHHIII BHA67
12 MALDEVIOUS (IRE) (141)
O Returnedwithahorse Brian Ellison, Malton T B Rathbarry Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off for a year prior to showing improved to make the frame at Wolverhampton on just her second handicap start in October Left Hugo Palmer prior to finishing down the field at Newcastle next time and has had breathing operation during 141-day break. TFRHHIII BHA67
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13 MACEDONIAN (IRE) (160) 200040- D 4 9-6 (7)
Br B g Kodiac - Marsh Daisy Aiden Brookes J
O Ursa Major Racing Ltd Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Mrs S. M. Rogers & Sir Thomas Pilkington Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Kempton early last season for Simon & Ed Crisford and was back to form when fourth at Newcastle on his penultimate outing last season but made no impression after a slow break there next time Others make more appeal TFRHHIII BHA67
14 ONE MORE DREAM (GB) (31) 2100-00 D 7 9-5 (12)
Br Br g Bated Breath - Gracefilly Warren Fentiman J
O Ryedale Racing John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Simon Wood Asset Finance Solutions (UK) Ltd., JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won comfortably at Wolverhampton in September but disappointing in 4 runs since, failing to beat a rival both starts in 2026 after a 4-month break. TFRHIIII BHA66
15 EL PINTO (GB) (22) 52/506-0 4 9-4 (9)
Br B g Cracksman - Bithynia (IRE) Christian Howarth J
O Blythe Stables LLP Christopher Kellett, Lathom T
B Andy Bell & Tracy Bell MAISON49 S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair sort at 2 yrs but went wrong way last season and made life difficult for his rider when only seventh in a 7f Newcastle maiden 22 days ago TFRHIIII BHA65
16 BARMYBLADE (IRE) (195) 113000- D 4 8-12 (15)
Br B g Kodiac - Maroubra (FR) Alex Jary J
O Barmyblades Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Pier House Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 of his first 4 starts last season but weak finishes became a problem at the end of that campaign and he makes return something to prove TFRHHIII BHA59
2025: KATS BOB 7 9 9 William Pyle 9-2 (Ruth Carr) 9 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 10. Visor worn by No 11. Tongue Strap worn by No 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 9. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 12.
Stewards Note: EL PINTO: Following its run on 19/3/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
PROBABLE S.P.’s 9-4 Yorkshire Glory (IRE), 15-2 Juan Les Pins (GB), Mark’s Choice (IRE), 12-1 Moonstone Boy (IRE), Valentine Catcher (GB), 14-1 Stirrup Cup (GB), 18-1 Macedonian (IRE), 20-1 Great (GB), Fiscal Policy (IRE), 33-1 Belsito (GER), 40-1 Maldevious (IRE), 50-1 Lord Abama (IRE), 80-1 One More Dream (GB), 100-1 Hurt You Never (IRE), 150-1 El Pinto (GB), 300-1 Barmyblade (IRE)
THE TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of these have something to prove, so it may pay to side with JUAN LES PINS, who arrives on the back of a win at Newcastle and a good second in a big field at Doncaster Yorkshire Glory has been one of the success stories of the winter and looks the biggest threat back on turf in search of the 7-timer Mark’s Choice can complete the placings
