IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INFORMATION
Abandonment Policy
In the event of a race meeting being abandoned before the first race, a full refund will be made If the meeting is abandoned after the first race but before the third, a 50% refund will be made in the same manner as a full refund. If the meeting is abandoned after the third race, no refund will be made Customers must retain their badges, which are date stamped and numbered, in order to obtain a refund They must be presented or sent to the Racecourse Office from two days after the meeting Hospitality & Admission Packages are subject to charges if food has been consumed
Admissions
Premier Enclosure: Offering superb viewing, admission into the premier enclosure gives you access to all public areas of the racecourse including Brandling House and Colonel Porters Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure: Admission to the Parade Ring and main betting hall, this enclosure has a wide variety of food outlets. For information on group discounts, packages and Festival Race Meetings please call the racecourse office on 0191 2362020 or log on to www. newcastle-racecourse.co.uk
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The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason for so doing. The Management accepts no liability whatsoever for bodily injury or loss or damage to property, no matter how caused.
BBQ’s & Picnics
BBQs are not permitted; however, you are quite welcome to bring a picnic into the designated area of the Grandstand Enclosure.
Children
In the interest of safety and security, a maximum of three children per adult can be admitted free of charge to Newcastle Racecourse. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Disabled Viewing Area
A disabled viewing area is located in front of the Parade Ring facing the 2nd horse unsaddling area. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions or require any further information.
Emergency Procedures
In the unlikely event that the racecourse has to abandon racing and evacuate buildings please read the following information for your safety. Racecourse management will only take such action if an emergency situation such as a fire or possible bomb threat and at all times decisions will be taken placing public safety as a priority.
In the event that an evacuation is necessary an announcement will be made over the public address system.
Unless otherwise instructed, all customers and staff will be evacuated to the race rail clear of all buildings and cars and not allowed to access car parks or move vehicles. This is for public safety and to allow emergency services such as the fire brigade to attend as quickly as possible In the event of the evacuation being averted or it is clear for the public to return to the public buildings a further public announcement will be made. If no instructions are given owing to failure of the public address the public should assemble as follows:
a) Premier Enclosure - centre of the course via the horsegate adjacent to the parade ring
b) Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure - lawn area at the east end of the enclosure.
Upon discovery of a fire you should advise one of the Racecourse or Security Staff who will take the appropriate action. At all times the management and racecourse staff will endeavour to keep the public informed Your co-operation for your safety is appreciated.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY (UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
ROBERT McCARTHY (Chief Steward), FRANKI CLARK (Stewards' Panel Chair)
ALAN DEMPSEY, PHILIPPA HARDY, GWEN THOMAS
STARTERS
STUART TURNER
RYAN COLLEY
JUDGE
DI CLARK
CLERK OF THE SCALES
WAYNE BURNELL
VETERINARY OFFICER
STEWART MECHIE
VETERINARY SURGEONS
LESLEY BARWISE-MUNRO
EUAN HAMMERSLEY
EWAN MACAULAY
MEDICAL OFFICERS
Dr ROBIN HUDSON
Dr ANDY RAMSHAW
NURSE
JAN STONE
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
RACHEL KIRTLEY
ALEC DENT
GRAHAM GRAY
COMMENTATOR
GARETH TOPHAM
BETTING RING MANAGER
IAN O'NEILL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PAUL ELLIOTT
CLERK OF THE COURSE
JANE HEDLEY
GROUNDS MANAGER
MARK RYAN
LEAD SAFEGUARDING OFFICIAL
PAUL ELLIOTT
DUTY SAFEGUARDING OFFICIALS
MICHAEL SMITH
PAUL ELLIOTT
Trueshan - the winner of the 2022 Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Handicap
Owners silks graphic
Horse’s name& birthplace
Horse’s saddlecloth number
No.ofdays sincelastran
Formguide-previous performances: / =new season, - = new year, Bold type shows All-Weather form
C = course winner, D = distance winner
CD = course & distance winner
BF = beaten favourite
weight st-lb age draw
1 TRUESHAN (FR) (80) 26111-1 D 6 10-8 (10)
B g Planteur (IRE) - Shao Line (FR)
SINGULA PARTNERSHIP
Hollie Doyle
Alan King, Barbury Castle
Mr Didier Blot Hare Group Ltd Br
TIMEFORMVIEW Established himself as the best stayer in Europe last year, winning Goodwood Cup, Cadran at Longchamp and Long Distance Cup at Ascot. Took Nottingham Listed race on return but asking an awful lot of him to defy a mark of 120. TFR HHHII BHA 120
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor Br
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed.
HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope. HIIII Can be given little or no chance.
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability. The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.
A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances). The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in nonhandicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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FIRST RACE 4.57
ONE MILE, TWO FURLONGS ABOUT 42 YARDS (1M 2F 42YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE £30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (55 wins from 491 runners, 11%) runs ANNANDALE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Haslam (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs SANDRET & VOLENTI LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROCK ARMOUR trained by J Butler, Newmarket, 241 miles.
A few with chances but SANDRET shaped well when runner-up here last time out so is fancied to bag another C&D success nudged up 1lb Volenti is next on the list on the back of a recent victory here, ahead of the handily-weighted Susiesparkle and Annandale.
1 VOLENTI (IRE) (14) 116-631 C
B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Izba (IRE)
Blue And Gold Syndicate
Br Knocktoran Stud
Andrew Mullen
Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year 11/4, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA64
2 THATS MY BOY LUKE (GB) (59) 425023-
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Pivotting
Mr M J. Macleod
Sean Kirrane
Tim Easterby, Malton
Br Mrs Sarah Hamilton Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, respectable third of 6 in maiden at this course (8f) 59 days ago. Back up in trip and in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA63
3 BERRY EDGE (IRE) (48) 605166- CD 7 9-8 (7)
B g Mukhadram - Amaany
Elliott Brothers And Peacock
Br Coolawn Stud
David Nolan
David Thompson, Darlington
TIMEFORMVIEW Inconsistent sort C&D winner Latest win here in October. 14/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 48 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA63
4 ANNANDALE (IRE) (8) 44-1401 CD 7 9-7 (4)
Ch g Australia - Fountain of Honour (IRE)
Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Paul Mulrennan
Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Br W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who landed 6-runner handicap (22/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 8 days ago. Back down in trip but needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA62 (+1)
5 POWERFUL RESPONSE (IRE) (37) 63622-6 C D 5 9-7 (2)
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Aja (IRE)
J Kay & T Goodair
Rowan Scott
Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk
Br Pier House Stud Leeds Pallet Co Ltd, AMG Engineering Supplies Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 8 1/4 lengths sixth of 9 to Annandale in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 37 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFR
6 IT’S A LOVE THING (GB) (38) 00000-0 CD 7 9-6 (6)
B g Intrinsic - Lady Kyllar
Laura Pearson Duke of Appletreewick
Sam England, Guiseley
Br Malih L. Al Basti Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 20/1, last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 38 days ago. Back
B or Br g Lawman (FR) - Curious Lashes (IRE) Oisin Orr
Mrs Janet Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
Br Sinead Bishop & Lawman Syndicate L.I.P. Construction Ltd
KEY Owner
Breeding
Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 SANDRET (IRE) (37) 66021-2
B g Zebedee - Sava Sunset (IRE)
Peter Adams & Partner
Br Tally-Ho Stud
Billy Loughnane
Ben Haslam, Middleham
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in December. Didn’t enjoy a clear run when a good 1 3/4 lengths second of 9 to Annandale in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 37 days ago, running on Likely player once more.
9 SKILLED WARRIOR (IRE) (249) 000000- C
9-4 (12)
B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Sushi Tuna Harrison Shaw
Mr David Swales and Grant Tuer
Br Framont Ltd & Grove Stud
Grant Tuer, Northallerton
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Sixteen runs since last win in 2023 Tenth of 13 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good, 5/1) Off 8 months
10 SUSIESPARKLE (IRE) (127) 201225-
Ch m Dandy Man (IRE) - Crafted Jewel (IRE)
Mohammed Tabti (5)
J Fyffe, A Edmondson & L McGurty Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Mr John Lavery Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 25/1, seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good) 48 days ago. Makes tapeta debut Fair on the Flat so she’s one for the shortlist.
HHHII BHA58
11 ROCK ARMOUR (IRE) (13) 2230-60 4 9-1 (9)
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Julienne (IRE)
Lewis Edmunds Northumbria Leisure Ltd
John Butler, Newmarket
Br Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Northumbria Leisure Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 14/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed Blinkers on 1st time Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA56
12 WATH COURT (GB) (20) P00-004
5 8-4 (8)
B g Massaat (IRE) - Thornton Mary Faye McManoman
The Jelly Boys & Brian Rothwell
Brian Rothwell, Malton
Br Brian Rothwell & S P Hudson Curzon Consulting
TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Fourth of 9 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 20 days ago, slowly away TFRHHIII BHA43
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10, 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10. Stewards Note:
IT’S A LOVE THING: Following its run on 7/1/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise. SUSIESPARKLE: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Annandale (IRE), 5-1 Sandret (IRE), 11-2 Volenti (IRE), 12-1 Powerful Response (IRE), Susiesparkle (IRE), 14-1 Rock Armour (IRE), 16-1 We Still Believe (IRE), 20-1 Thats My Boy Luke (GB), Berry Edge (IRE), 22-1 Skilled Warrior (IRE), 25-1 Wath Court (GB), 33-1 It’s A Love Thing (GB)
POSITION OF STALLS
1m2f and 1m4f - Outside
2m - Inside
Straight Course - Centre
RECORD TIMES
5f Spin Doctor (GB) (2yo)
5f Alligator Alley (GB) (3yo+)
6f Mazyoun (GB) (2yo) 25Oct16 1m
6f Unabated (IRE) (3yo+) 22Mar17 1m 9.86s
7f 14y Commander Cole (GB) (2yo) 18Oct16 1m
7f 14y Northernpowerhouse (GB) (3yo+) 18Dec19
1m 5y Kameko (USA) (2yo) 01Nov19 1m
1m 5y Alfred Richardson (GB) (3yo+) 09Nov18 1m 36.10s
1m 2f 42y Palisade (GB) (3yo+) 16Oct16 2m 4.88s
1m 4f 08y Ajman Prince (IRE) (3yo+) 14Oct16 2m 36.76s
2m 56y Rainbow Dreamer (GB) (3yo+) 07Apr23 3m 28.66s
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SECOND RACE 5.30
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 14YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM HANDICAP
STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6300 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2601, 2nd £1301, 3rd £650, 4th £325, 5th £163. (Penalty Value £3297.42) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Fahey (83 wins from 752 runners, 11%) runs MRBLUESKY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Mulholland (3 wins from 19 runners, 16%) runs ROGUE ENDEAVOUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROGUE ENDEAVOUR trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 317 miles.
Narrow preference is for BANTZ back down in trip/class The thriving Manton Road is the obvious threat with Mrbluesky best of the others
1 BANTZ (IRE) (6) 05-0310 CD
9-9 (7)
B c Kodiac - Shifting (IRE) Rhys Elliott (7)
Tony Smith / Paul Demilow Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Br Tally-Ho Stud Gemma Tutty Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Winner here in January Last of 7 in handicap (14/1) at this course (8f) 6 days ago, unsuited by step up in trip Expected to bounce back
2 ROGUE ENDEAVOUR (IRE) (11) 0000-05
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Society Gal (IRE)
Mr Martyn Brian Clemence
David Nolan
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Gigginstown House Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW 50/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 11 days ago, slowly away Others more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA59 (-1)
3 MRBLUESKY (IRE) (28) 00320-4
9-8 (4)
B g Cotai Glory - Dance For Livvy (IRE) Oisin Orr
Mrs Lauren Hart & Partner Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Ms Genia De Souza
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden Good fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 15/2) 28 days ago. Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA59
4 LOVE GAMES (IRE) (129) 006630-
B g Bungle Inthejungle - Coumlara (IRE)
J Blackburn & Partner 1
9-3 (3)
Shane Gray
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Br Bawnfune Bloodstock Sheridan NY LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, ninth of 11 in nursery at Leicester (6f, heavy) Off 129 days. Makes tapeta debut TFRHHHII BHA54
5 KILO SUNSHINE (GB) (20) 00-0
Ch g Territories (IRE) - Sajanjl
Mrs Karen Crawford & Partner
Br Mr J. Coburn
9-2 (6)
Paul Mulrennan
Danny Brooke, Middleham
Danny Brooke Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 50/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at this course (5f) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip Makes handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA53
6 MANTON ROAD (GB) (2) 43-2113 D BF
B g Mohaather - Robbie Roo Roo
9-1 (8)
Billy Loughnane Propulsion Racing Gay Kelleway, Newmarket
Br Brookside Breeders Club Propulsion Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 15/8, respectable third of 8 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 2 days ago. Not taken lightly
7 NAVE FORCE (IRE) (22) 05-6
B g Land Force (IRE) - Beta Tauri (USA)
Mr Paul Corrigan
BHA52 (+1)
9-0 (5)
Paddy Bradley
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Mr & Mrs C. Booth & Mrs S. Cammidge McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 125/1, sixth of 9 in novice at this course (6f) 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort Makes handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA51
1-2-3: 1.BANTZ (IRE) 2.MANTON ROAD 3.MRBLUESKY (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8 CRANGY (IRE) (31) 6-06 8-11
B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Kilbaha Lady (IRE)
Rowan Scott
The Dapper Partnership Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Br Dapper Partnership Alexanders York
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 150/1, last of 6 in maiden at this C&D 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA48
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers, Eyeshields worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3. Stewards Note:
BANTZ: Following its run on 8/2/2025 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
MRBLUESKY: Following its run on 17/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Manton Road (GB), 7-2 Mrbluesky (IRE), 6-1 Bantz (IRE), 8-1 Rogue Endeavour (IRE), 14-1 Love Games (IRE), 16-1 Nave Force (IRE), 20-1 Crangy (IRE), 28-1 Kilo Sunshine (GB)
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THIRD RACE 6.00
SIX FURLONGS (6F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE EXTRA WINNINGS WITH BETUK ACCA CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7100 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (55 wins from 491 runners, 11%) runs RORY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Brown (3 wins from 6 runners, 50%) runs BLACKJACK
WEIGHTWATCHER: TOO MUCH won off a handicap mark of 72, her rating is now down 6lb to 66. LONGEST TRAVELLERS: GUNDOGAN trained by S Pearce, GALEL trained by J Butler, both Newmarket, 241 miles.
TICKETS did well to score from off a steady gallop over C&D 2 weeks ago so can defy a 2lb rise Cooperation ran his best race for current connections when going close at Wolverhampton 11 days ago and rates the main threat ahead of Too Much, who shaped as if still in form last time.
1 RESPECTFUL (IRE) (14) 00000-5 4
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - More Respect (IRE)
Mr P. T. Midgley
David Nolan
Paul Midgley, Westow
Br D. & E. Phelan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole when
8 to Tickets in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 14 days ago.
2 ROARING RALPH (GB) (13) 15650-5
5 9-9 (5)
B g Roaring Lion (USA) - Seychelloise Lewis Edmunds
Mrs C. E. Dods Michael Dods, Darlington
Br Miss K. Rausing
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Southwell in September 33/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at
(7.1f) 13 days ago.
3 BLACKJACK (GB) (10) 0324-04 CD
8 9-8 (9)
B g Sleeping Indian - Medam Rowan Scott
Mrs S. Cunliffe-Lister Alan Brown, Malton
Br Burton Agnes Bloodstock Breeders
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 8/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago. Visor on 1st time TFRHHHII BHA67 (-1)
4 GUNDOGAN (GB) (37) 21435-0 D
4 9-8 (3)
B g Territories (IRE) - Dharwa Paddy Bradley
Rb Racing Syndicate Simon Pearce, Newmarket
Br Richard & Nell Kent Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Carlisle in August. 25/1, first run since leaving Edward Bethell when last of 11 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 37 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA67
5 TOO MUCH (GB) (44) 14433-0 CD
5 9-7 (1)
Br m Showcasing - Girls Talk (IRE) Rhys Elliott (7)
Mr Stuart Murray David Thompson, Darlington
Br Petches Farm Ltd Murtek IT
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win here in October. 6/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 44 days ago, unable to sustain effort Looks competitive on form TFRHHHHI BHA66
6 PROFIT STREET (IRE) (28) 0253-53 C
B g Profitable (IRE) - Street Marie (USA)
4 9-4 (8)
Alex Jary (5)
D Jenkins J Glover R O’Donnell J Short Nigel Tinkler, Malton
Br Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty Alexanders York
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner 11/2, respectable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Can make presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA63
7 TICKETS (GB) (14) 1226-31 CD
6 9-2 (7)
B g Aclaim (IRE) - Czarna Roza Andrew Mullen
Longdogs Brussel Sprouts Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Mr S. Maresca
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 8-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D 14 days ago, just holding on Good chance again TFRHHHHH BHA61
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
CAPTAIN VALLO (IRE) (6) 133-410 CD
Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Top Dollar
Mr James Binks
Br Tally-Ho Stud
7 9-2 (11)
Shane Gray
Phillip Makin, Leyburn
TIMEFORMVIEW 3-time C&D winner Latest win here in January Last of 7 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 6 days ago, slowly away TFRHHIII BHA61
9 KING’S CROWN (IRE) (11) 450-410 D
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Textured (IRE)
Mr Dave Stone
5 9-1 (12)
Billy Loughnane
Michael Dods, Darlington
Br Mountarmstrong Stud STS Group Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Southwell in January Eighth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago, hampered TFRHHHII BHA60
10 COOPERATION (IRE) (11) 6030-22 D BF
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Ripalong (IRE)
The Horse Watchers 6
7 9-1 (10)
Frederick Larson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Pier House Stud Timeform
TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2023 9/4, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 11 days ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA60
11 RORY (GB) (10) 60-0003 CD
Ch g Orientor - Eternal Instinct
7 9-1 (4)
Paul Mulrennan
Mr Hugh Connor Jim Goldie, Glasgow
Br Goldie Racing Limited
Tough Construction Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Inconsistent sort C&D winner Good third of 9 in handicap (66/1) at this course (7.1f)
10 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA60 (-1)
12 GALEL (IRE) (17) 00052-0
B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Gallipot
4 8-12 (2)
George Wood
Power Geneva Ltd John Butler, Newmarket
Br Newtown Anner Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 13/2) 17 days ago, unable to sustain effort
TFRHHHII BHA57
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Visor worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6, 8, 9.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Tickets (GB), 9-2 Cooperation (IRE), 9-1 Profit Street (IRE), 11-1 Too Much (GB), King’s Crown (IRE), 12-1 Blackjack (GB), Galel (IRE), 16-1 Roaring Ralph (GB), Rory (GB), 18-1 Respectful (IRE), 25-1 Captain Vallo (IRE), 40-1 Gundogan (GB)
APPROXIMATE ODDS
Odds Indicator Boards are now all marked “Approximate Odds’’ and all show the same approximate odds on offer at any given time before the start. It will be appreciated that these are intended as a guide and cannot necessarily reflect either the resultant S.P. or the Tote Dividend of the winner.
FOURTH RACE 6.30
ABOUT ONE MILE (8F ABT 5YDS) FOR NOVICE THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS C AND D) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4480, 2nd £2240, 3rd £1120, 4th £560. (Penalty Value £5670) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (39 wins from 155 runners, 25%) runs TUSCAN STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs TUSCAN STAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: TUSCAN STAR trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 303 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
NOBLE TESTIMONY was unable to justify market confidence here on debut but he still showed plenty to work on and the 7lb he receives from penalised-winnerTuscan Star may prove decisive.
colours no horse
1 OBERON HILL (IRE) (69)
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Ard Na Sidhe (IRE)
Jack Garritty
Miss S.E. Hall & Mr C. Platts Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd Jedd O’Keeffe Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off in bumper TFRHHIII BHA-
2 WOODRAFFF (GB) (-)
4 10-2 (5)
B g Eqtidaar (IRE) - Musical Dream Harrison Shaw
Colin Dorman and Tommy Dorman
Br Savoch Oaks
Adrian Nicholls, Sessay
TIMEFORM VIEW 3,000 gns foal, €9,000 yearling, Eqtidaar gelding. Dam, ran once at 2 yrs, half-sister to useful 6f winner No Nonsense TFRHHIII BHA-
3 TUSCAN STAR (FR) (21) 0-1 D
3 9-4 (4)
B c Yafta - Tassina (GER) Callum Hutchinson
J Palmer-Brown & Partner 2 Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Monsieur Abdul Latif Yousfi Tote TIMEFORMVIEW€32,000yearling, Yaftacolt. Half-brother to Australian 7.5f-9f winner TaraashoqandFrench/Germanwinner up to 1mTrue Value.Much better for debut when winning 7-runner maiden at Southwell (8.1f) 21 days ago, conceding first run. Big shout under a penalty TFRHHHHI BHA66
4 NOBLE TESTIMONY (FR) (13) 2 BF
B g Wooded (IRE) - Ashinga (FR)
3 8-11 (2)
Billy Loughnane Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing
Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br Mr Jean-Pierre-Joseph Dubois Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing TIMEFORM VIEWCost €30,000 as a yearling Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful 11f/1 1/2m winner Ashtara out of smart 9f-10.5f winner Ashiyla 8/15, second of 4 in novice at this course (7.1f) on debut 13 days ago, conceding first run. Likely to improve and bold bid expected TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 KINROSS CLARET (IRE) (43) (2lb) 6-6
3 8-9 (1)
B g Soldier’s Call - Hope Against Hope (IRE) Andrew Mullen Claret Collective
Lucinda Russell, Kinross Br Wardstown Stud Ltd Ian Macleod & Co Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced maiden 33/1, sixth of 11 in maiden at this course (7.1f) 43 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress. TFRHHHII BHA-
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Noble Testimony (FR), 7-4 Tuscan Star (FR), 8-1 Kinross Claret (IRE), 18-1 Woodrafff (GB), 20-1 Oberon Hill (IRE)
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Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
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FIFTH RACE 7.00
ABOUT ONE MILE (8F ABT 5YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (35 wins from 353 runners, 10%) runs BIG NARSTIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs BIG NARSTIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: BIG NARSTIE trained by M Appleby, Oakham, 191 miles.
MAKING A MOVE might have found his last run coming too soon having looked unlucky in a similar event to this the time before so is worth another chance back from a 5-week break Jems Bond went close in a handicap here 10 days ago and rates the main threat with the quirky but capable Big Narstie another to consider
NARSTIE (FR)
1 BIG NARSTIE (FR) (4) 040-003 CD 7 9-9 (8)
B or Br g Cable Bay (IRE) - Granadilla Billy Loughnane
Mr Ison Michael Appleby, Oakham Br S.A Stilvi Compania Financiera et al
TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort C&D winner Three wins from 17 runs last year 9/2, creditable third of 11 in minor event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago, nearest finish Player TFRHHHHI BHA49
2 CORAMENTO (GB) (22) 0/006-35
B g Portamento (IRE) - Coral Queen James Sullivan
Mr Ray Craggs Ray Craggs, Sedgefield
Br Ray Craggs
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest gelding. Respectable fifth of 11 in minor event at this C&D (12/1) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Something to find on form TFRHHHII BHA45
3 FIFTY SENT (GB) (20) 552-600 C
Br g Dabirsim (FR) - Sentaril
Mr Benjamin Atkins
Br Roy & Gretchen Jackson
6 9-9 (1)
Shane Gray
Sam England, Guiseley
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner One win from 27 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 8/1) 20 days ago, finding little Back down in trip Opposable TFRHHIII BHA47
4 JEMS BOND (GB) (10) 04-3422 C
Ch g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Saphire
Mr Frank Reay & Mr A D Brown
8 9-9 (9)
David Nolan
Alan Brown, Malton
Br Norton Grove Stud Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time course winner Twenty two runs since last win in 2023. 5/1, good second of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago. Enters calculations TFRHHHHI BHA48 (+1)
5 MAKING A MOVE (IRE) (35) 0006-30 BF
5 9-9 (6)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Dance Every Dance (IRE) Oisin Orr Carter Brae Racing Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie
Br Mrs Ciara Dobbs
TIMEFORMVIEW 5/4, failed badly to justify support when tenth of 11 in minor event at this C&D 35 days ago having looked unlucky the time before Worth another chance
6 MARTIN’S BRIG (IRE) (22) 000-253 CD
B g Equiano (FR) - Weeza (IRE) Rhys Elliott (7)
Mr J. A. Moore
Br Mr Peter Harper
(3)
David Thompson, Darlington
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Creditable third of 11 in minor event (10/1) at this C&D 22 days ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA46
7 RETIREMENT BECKONS (GB) (10) 36440-0 CD 10 9-9 (2)
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Mystical Ayr (IRE) Tommie Jakes (5)
Miss L. A. Perratt Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Miss L. A. Perratt North Allerton Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Sixteen runs since last win in 2024. Seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 50/1) 10 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA44 (-1)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
TOP GUN TINA (GB) (14) 660-404
B m Mondialiste (IRE) - Vera Richardson (IRE)
Mr Kevin Kirkup
Br J. J. Davies & K. Kirkup
5 9-9 (10)
Andrew Mullen
David Thompson, Darlington
The Osteopath Kevin Kirkup
TIMEFORM VIEW Good fourth of 9 in handicap (28/1) at this course (7.1f) 14 days ago, better placed than most. TFRHHHII BHA46
9 URBAN DANDY
(IRE) (7) 252-504 C
Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pretty Pebble (IRE)
Mr Tony Coyle
Br Pier House Stud
5 9-9 (5)
Paul Mulrennan
Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Twenty five runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 7 days ago. Every chance if back to recent best TFRHHHII BHA50 (-2)
10 YAKHABAR
(GB) (14) 536-064 C
B g Ulysses (IRE) - End of An Era (IRE)
Foulrice Park Racing Limited
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
6 9-9 (4)
Jack Garritty
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (12.4f, 22/1) 14 days ago, slowly away
Significantly down in trip TFRHHHII BHA50
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 6. Visor worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 8, 9, 10.
Stewards Note: MAKING A MOVE: Following its run on 10/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have traces of blood.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Making A Move (IRE), 9-2 Jems Bond (GB), 6-1 Big Narstie (FR), 9-1 Urban Dandy (IRE), 10-1 Yakhabar (GB), 11-1 Martin’s Brig (IRE), Top Gun Tina (GB), 16-1 Coramento (GB), 22-1 Fifty Sent (GB), 33-1 Retirement Beckons (GB)
The Horserace Betting
£855,917
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 14YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Fahey (83 wins from 752 runners, 11%) runs ZIP TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (3 wins from 25 runners, 12%) runs JUAN LES PINS
WEIGHTWATCHER: ZIP won off a handicap mark of 89, his rating is now down 5lb to 84.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: WAITING ALL NIGHT trained by R Spencer, Newmarket, 241 miles.
A competitive event but BARNABY rates the pick of the weights so is fancied to follow up his recent C&D victory at the chief expense of William Dewhirst who bids to land a four-timer Starliner, Lerwick and Waiting All Night all need factoring in too.
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Miss Cap Ferrat
Mr Matthew Taylor
Br Executors of the Late Mr J.L.C. Pearce
Frederick Larson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2023 80/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at this course (6f) 28 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA87
2 ZIP (GB) (20) 63115-4 CD
9 9-8 (6)
Gr g Kyllachy - Flycatcher (IRE) Oisin Orr
The Knavesmire Partnership Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Worksop Manor Stud Leatham Holdings
TIMEFORMVIEW 4-time C&D winner Latest win here in November Fourth of 7 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 20 days ago. Can give a good account. TFRHHHII BHA84
3 THE TURPINATOR (IRE) (139) 010600- CD 8 9-7 (8)
B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Bessichka
Harrison Shaw
Ursa Major Racing Ltd and G. Tuer Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br Mr John Manley
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Last of 11 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to soft, 18/1) Off 139 days TFRHHIII BHA83
4 WAITING ALL NIGHT (GB) (34) 40443-6 D
B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Goodnightsuzy (IRE)
5 9-7 (3)
George Wood
Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket
Br Phil Cunningham Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, creditable sixth of 16 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 34 days ago, not ideally placed. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA83
5 WILLIAM DEWHIRST (IRE) (22) 112-111 CD 5 9-6 (11)
B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Two Pass (IRE)
RKnights,Nicol,Tocher, Cleevely, Barclay
Paul Mulrennan
Ben Haslam, Middleham
Br Summerhill & Camas Park Spec-Tran
TIMEFORMVIEW 4-time C&D winner Seven wins from 22 Flat runs. 10/3, bagged 8-runner handicap at this course (6f) 22 days ago. Can make presence felt in his bid for a four-timer TFRHHHHI BHA82
6 LERWICK (GB) (22) 1524-02 5 9-5 (1)
B g Awtaad (IRE) - Mystique
The Marquess of Zetland
Billy Loughnane
Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br Mr Jeremy Gompertz & P Milmo Zetland Estates Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Beverley in August. 17/2 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up TFRHHHII BHA81
7 BARNABY (IRE) (13) 1130-51 CD
4 9-2 (10)
B g Soldier’s Call - Aegean Sunset (IRE) Oisin McSweeney (3)
Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Br Golden Vale Stud K. A. Ryan Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time C&D winner Four wins from 11 runs last year 16/5, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, driven out. Big shout at these weights. TFRHHHHH BHA78
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
DANIELSFLYER (IRE) (64) 042060- CD
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Warm Welcome
Elliott Brothers And Peacock
Br Michael McGlynn
11 9-0 (4)
Sean Kirrane
David Thompson, Darlington
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Four wins from 11 runs last year Ninth of 10 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 64 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA76
9
STARLINER (IRE) (31) 0120-36 CD
B g Showcasing - Dawning (USA)
Mr David Orr & Miss L A Perratt
Br Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
4 8-12 (5)
Shane Gray
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
North Allerton Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 9 3/4 lengths sixth of 7 to William Dewhirst in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 31 days ago, not ideally placed In the picture. TFRHHHII BHA74
10
KING’S
SCHOOL (GB) (22) 411-430 CD
B g Lightning Spear - Elenora Delight
Middlehamparkracing, Partner & P&G Upton
4 8-12 (9)
Rhys Elliott (7)
Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Br T. C. Dawson Gemma Tutty Racing, Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win here in December Eighth of 12 in handicap (22/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 22 days ago, slowly away TFRHHHII BHA74
11
CALLIANASSA
(IRE) (28)
2024-42
B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Doris Bleasedale (IRE)
Mr P. Boyle
Br Eamonn McEvoy
4 8-10 (7)
Faye McManoman
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Very good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 28 days ago.
2024: STAR ZINC (IRE) 5 8 11 Hollie Doyle 9-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 6 ran
TFRHHHII BHA72
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Hood worn by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 10.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8, 10.
Stewards Note:
JUAN LES PINS: Following its run on 17/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
THE TURPINATOR: Following its run on 28/9/2024 it was reported that the horse had an irregular heartbeat.
STARLINER: Following its run on 14/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by racing solo.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 William Dewhirst (IRE), 4-1 Barnaby (IRE), 13-2 Lerwick (GB), 15-2 Callianassa (IRE), 8-1 Zip (GB), 16-1 Waiting All Night (GB), Starliner (IRE), 22-1 King’s School (GB), 25-1 The Turpinator (IRE), 28-1 Juan Les Pins (GB), 50-1 Danielsflyer (IRE)
FIVE FURLONGS (5F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £10000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Menzies (38 wins from 398 runners, 10%) runs GOLDEN RAINBOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Menzies (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs GOLDEN RAINBOW LONGEST TRAVELLERS: STREET LIFE & BRIAN THE SNAIL trained by P Morris, Prescot, 173 miles.
PAPA COCKTAIL caught the eye when an unlucky-in-running sixth at Wolverhampton last time out so looks the way to go in this open sprint. C&D winner Castan heads the list of dangers, although Pockley, Brian The Snail and Birkenhead can all have a say too.
1 BRIAN THE SNAIL (IRE) (10) 6451-63 CD
Gr g Zebedee - Sweet Irish Rhys Elliott (7)
The Brian The Snail Racing Club
Br Mr A. Kirwan
Patrick Morris, Prescot
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win here in December 13/2, respectable third of 6 in handicap at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. TFRHHHII BHA68 (-1)
2 BIRKENHEAD (GB) (157) 121013- CD
B g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Vilnius
Ged Shields & Sandfield Racing
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
8 9-9 (9)
David Nolan
Paul Midgley, Westow
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 15 runs last year Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Catterick (5f, good to soft, 18/1). Off 157 days. Cheekpieces back on and in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA68
3 CASTAN (GB) (21) 0344-61 CD
Ch g Charming Thought - Astley Park
Ceffyl Racing
5 9-9 (1)
Paul Mulrennan
Bryan Smart, Hambleton
Br Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 6-runner handicap (3/1) at Southwell (5f) 21 days ago. Can go well again TFRHHHHI BHA68
4 GANESHA (GB) (70) 500640- CD
4 9-8 (5)
B g Showcasing - My Lea (IRE) Rowan Scott
Mr J Toes & Mr J O’Loan
Phillip Makin, Leyburn
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 10/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 70 days ago. Has work to do TFRHHIII BHA67
5 GLORY FIGHTER (GB) (119) 513500- D
B g Kyllachy - Isola Verde
Mad 4 Fun & Paul Williamson
9 9-8 (3)
Mark Winn
Paul Midgley, Westow
Br Mr & Mrs P. Hopper & Mr & Mrs M. Morris Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Eighth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at Redcar (5f, soft). Off 119 days Enters calculations if back on his A-game TFRHHHII BHA67
6 PAPA COCKTAIL (IRE) (18) 0/004-06 6 9-8 (2)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Anklet (IRE)
Ingram Racing
Br Grangecon Holdings Ltd
Andrew Mullen
Michael Herrington, Willoughton
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well when sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/1) 18 days ago, hampered last 1f and not recover. Merits serious consideration off a reduced mark TFRHHHHH BHA67
7 GOLDEN RAINBOW (GB) (141) 005015- CD 6 9-5 (6)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Stereophonic (IRE) Oisin Orr Holmfirth Racing Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Br Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner Six wins from 20 runs last year Latest win here in September. Below form fifth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 9/2) Off 141 days. TFRHHIII BHA64
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
8
BENEFICIARY (GB) (10) 0-12215 CD
B g Profitable (IRE) - La Roumegue (USA)
Oakfield Racing
Br La Roumegue Partnership
9-4 (8)
Billy Loughnane
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Three wins from 18 runs last year Latest win here in January. 7/1, fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (6f) 10 days ago, doing too much too soon Not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA63 (-1)
9 STREET LIFE (GB) (13) 4542-00 CD 8 8-8 (10)
Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Atheera (IRE)
Pat Morris and Clear Cut Racing
Alex Jary (5)
Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Lordship Stud mymortgagetracker.com
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 22 runs last year Ninth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 13 days ago. More is required. TFRHHIII BHA53
10 POCKLEY (GB) (6) 50-4011 CD 7 8-6 (in 4lb ex) (7)
B g Shalaa (IRE) - Wanting (IRE)
Mr William Burns & Miss L.A Perratt
Joe Fanning
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
Br Wood Hall Stud North Allerton Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time C&D winner Won 12-runner minor event (15/8) at this C&D 6 days ago. Carries 4lb penalty and not taken lightly TFRHHHHI BHA47 (+6)
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn by No. 8, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 3, 9.
Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
Stewards Note:
BENEFICIARY: Following its run on 4/2/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
STREET LIFE: Following its run on 1/2/2025 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Castan (GB), 4-1 Pockley (GB), 17-2 Birkenhead (GB), 9-1 Brian The Snail (IRE), Papa Cocktail (IRE), 11-1 Golden Rainbow (GB), Beneficiary (GB), 16-1 Ganesha (GB), Glory Fighter (GB), 28-1 Street Life (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 4.57 - THE £30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 15 entries at £30. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.30 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3297 to the winning horse The second to receive £1547, the third £773, the fourth £386 and the fifth £192. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £31 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £25 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each race won 6lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 12 entries, 1 at £6 and 11 at £31. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2601; Second £1301; Third £650; Fourth £325; Fifth £163. (Penalty Value £3297.42) SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.00 - THE EXTRA WINNINGS WITH BETUK ACCA CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3716 to the winning horse The second to receive £1743, the third £871, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 17 entries at £35. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.30 - THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5670 to the winning horse The second to receive £2661, the third £1331 and the fourth £665. for novice three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, February 8th and pay £52 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 6lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 8 entries at £52. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4480; Second £2240; Third £1120; Fourth £560. (Penalty Value £5670) SS
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Fifth Race 7.00 - THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, February 8th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Weights: 9st 9lb each Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order. Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 11 entries at £30. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
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Sixth Race 7.30 - THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4972 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1165, the fourth £583 and the fifth £290. 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). £47 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 17 entries at £47.Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3923; Second £1962; Third £980; Fourth £490; Fifth £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.00 - THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below). £50 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 12th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after February 1st, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 12 entries at £50. - Closed February 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
