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FIRST RACE 12.22
ONE MILE ABOUT THREE FURLONGS [11F ABT 23YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM FILLIES’ 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) Weights lowered 4lb. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): K R Burke (38 wins from 232 runners, 16%) runs NALA THE LIONESS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs KINETIC LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALWAYS WAVING trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 144 miles.
CARAMAY has built up a solid record since the cheekpieces went on, posting her best effort yet when winning 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 7 days ago. Well proven at this sort of trip, she looks sure to give another good account and earns the vote Always Waving, on handicap debut, and Kinetic, returned to this sphere, are others to consider in a competitive race of its type
1 AIMING HIGH (GB) (17) 130465- CD 6 9-10 (4)
Ch m Lope de Vega (IRE) - High Hopes
Tick Tock Partnership
Br Dunchurch Lodge Stud Company
Hayley Turner
David Simcock, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEWC&D winner who went without usual hood (refitted here) and shaped as if she’d come on for the run after 4 months off when fifth of 6 in handicap at this course (12.1f, 9/4) 17 days ago. Better showing anticipated now back on last winning mark. TFR###!! BHA72
2 CARAMAY (GB) (7) 12123-1 CD
5 9-10 (in 5lb ex) (6)
Gr m Lethal Force (IRE) - Loveisreckless (IRE) Joe Leavy (3)
Mr John O’Mulloy
William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br J. M. O’Mulloy Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWCompiled a very good record since the cheekpieces went on, successful 4 times in 2024 and best effort yet when taking 7-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 7/4) 7 days ago. Merits serious consideration again turned out under a penalty TFR##### BHA67
3 FLEETING MOMENT (IRE) (17) 5602-
B f Le Havre (IRE) - Elle Maxima (GER)
Mrs A. G. Kavanagh
4 9-6 (3)
Richard Kingscote
James Horton, Newmarket
Br Kildaragh Stud Horton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden 10/1, ran best race to date when second of 6 in handicap at this course (12.1f) 17 days ago, keeping on without landing a telling blow on the winner That may not prove her limit on the back of just 4 career starts TFR###!! BHA70
4 NALA THE LIONESS
(GB) (17) 442-
B m Roaring Lion (USA) - Rive Gauche
Mrs Elaine M. Burke
Br Humber Bloodstock
5 9-6 (1)
Sam Feilden (5)
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
KB Spigot Ltd, Indication Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up on 3 of her 4 starts in bumpers at around 2m. Fair form in trio of quick-fire novice/maiden runs last month and whilst this switch to handicaps is in her favour, even longer trips may suit ideally. TFR###!! BHA68
5 EVER HOPEFULL (GB) (13) 03301-3
Ch f Bated Breath - Hidden Hope
Mojave Thoroughbred Partners
Br Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
9-6 (2)
Luke Morris
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEWFound improvement to make winning yard debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December and backed that up from 3lb higher mark when third of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 12/1) 13 days ago. Unexposed at this sort of trip and she’s another in with a shout. TFR###!! BHA70
6 KINETIC (IRE) (41) 415506- C D 4 9-5 (7)
B f Kodiac - Soul Searcher (IRE)
Hector Crouch Deva Racing (DB)
James Owen, Newmarket
Br Lynn Lodge Stud Deva Racing Group
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Four wins from 16 runs last year Modest form in a pair of juvenile hurdles last month but she’s a likely type to bounce back returned to this sphere having fallen back down to a workable mark TFR###!! BHA69
7 ALWAYS WAVING (GER) (17) 2/01- CD 4 9-4 (5)
B f Protectionist (GER) - Aisling Verse
David Probert
CC Buckley, Mark Buckley & Carrie Wright Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Power Thoroughbreds Germany GmbH
TIMEFORMVIEW4-y-o filly who showed benefit of a recent run when opening her account in a C&D novice 17 days ago. That doesn’t appeal as a strong race but she’s in good hands and could yet have more to offer now handicapping. TFR####! BHA68
2024: FOURONEOHFEVER (IRE) 3 8 13 Billy Loughnane 9-2 (George Boughey) 5 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6.
Stewards Note:
KINETIC: Following its run on 27/12/2024 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Caramay (GB), 9-2 Always Waving (GER), 11-2 Nala The Lioness (GB), 7-1 Fleeting Moment (IRE), Ever Hopefull (GB), 8-1 Aiming High (GB), Kinetic (IRE)
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 16YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD THE WEEKLY £5 FREE BET WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
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 (74 wins from 674 runners, 11%) runs NAD ALSHIBA RAIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs TRIPLE CHARGED LONGEST TRAVELLER: MYSTICAL ELEGANCE trained by S Hodgson, Hook, 150 miles.
BLUE LAKOTA was unlucky not to finish closer in his bid to land the hat-trick when third at Newcastle 17 days ago, denied a run over 1f out before running on late. He’s very much of interest again and shades the vote ahead of Triple Charged, who similarly caught the eye when a couple of placings behind the selection latest Easy Lingfield scorer Horus is another to consider
1 BLUE LAKOTA (IRE) (17) 022113- D
Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Gwen Lady Byron (IRE)
Mrs Jennifer E. Pallister
9-9 (1)
Mason Paetel (7)
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton
Br Morgan Cahalan K. A. Ryan Racing
TIMEFORM VIEWBack-to-back winner of nurseries at Newcastle/Chelmsford and unlucky not to finish closer in hat-trick bid when third at first-named venue 17 days ago, denied a run over 1f out before running on late. Definite mileage in him from revised mark
2 KILDONAN (IRE) (31) 436010- CD
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Lady of Aran (IRE)
Amy Murphy
Br Yeomanstown Stud
9-9 (3)
Adam Farragher
Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Amy Murphy Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form when making it fifth time lucky in a C&D maiden in November Respectable effort when seventh of 12 in nursery back here 31 days ago and he’s an each-way player with first-time blinkers now enlisted TFR###!! BHA71
3 NAD ALSHIBA RAIN (IRE) (35) 566-
B f Too Darn Hot - Wondering Spirit
Mr Jaber Abdullah
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
9-8 (6)
Luke Morris
Michael Appleby, Oakham
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden 18/1, possibly needed the run after 6 months off when sixth of 9 in novice at this course (7.1f) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut and the market can guide. TFR###!! BHA70
4 TRIPLE CHARGED (IRE) (17) 430055- 9-7 (8)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Little Downs
Mrs Elaine M. Burke
Clifford Lee
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Br Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty KB Spigot Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWLightly-raced maiden Off 5 months/gelded, shaped with definite encouragement when good fifth of 10 in nursery at Newcastle (6f) 17 days ago, denied a run final 1f and noted finishing with running left One to be interested in on the back of that TFR####! BHA69
5 HORUS (GB) (14) 524001- D
B c Expert Eye - Implicit (IRE)
Mr Jim Gill
Br Elwick Stud
9-7 (7)
Sean Levey
Michael Keady, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWWell backed returning from 3 months off and got off the mark with a bit in hand when winning 8-runner nursery at Lingfield (6f, AW) 14 days ago, readily asserting final 1f Up 6lb on the back of that and this does look a tougher assignment. TFR####! BHA69
6 JAKE LOVES LAURA (GB) (71) 553-
B f Land Force (IRE) - Superego
9-5 (9)
Edward Greatrex
RC VIP Syndicate 1 Paul Attwater, Upper Lambourn
Br Highclere Stud racingclub.com
TIMEFORMVIEWLand Force filly who quickly got back on track when third of 8 in a C&D maiden 71 days ago, ridden over 2f out and keeping on May do better now handicapping, including over further. TFR###!! BHA67
7 PSYCHODRAMA (IRE) (39) 542-
9-4 (2)
B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Onyali (IRE) Billy Garritty Amo Racing Limited Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Newtown Anner Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden Second of 9 in novice at Newcastle (6f, 5/1) 39 days ago, left behind by winner over 1f out. Makes handicap debut from a mark that demands improvement TFR###!! BHA66
8 FLICKA’S GIRL (GB) (14) 200606- 9-3 (4)
Ch f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Queenoftheclyde (IRE)
Miss Sarah Hoyland
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
Connor Planas (3)
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Debut winner at Wolverhampton back in the spring but not progressed subsequently, 4 3/4 lengths sixth of 8 to Horus in nursery at Lingfield (6f) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFR##!!! BHA65
9 MYSTICAL ELEGANCE (GB) (14) 230400- 9-0 (5)
Ch f Zoustar (AUS) - Romany Gypsy
Ms D. Ashcroft-Fielding
Br Bearstone Stud
Finley Marsh
Simon Hodgson, Hook
TIMEFORM VIEW 6 3/4 lengths seventh of 8 to Horus in nursery (14/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for now but others make much more appeal TFR##!!! BHA62
2024: MINTNTHAT 5 9 2 Andrew Mullen 14-1 (Iain Jardine) 12 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9.
Stewards Note:
BLUE LAKOTA: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. TRIPLE CHARGED: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Blue Lakota (IRE), 4-1 Horus (GB), 9-2 Triple Charged (IRE), 8-1 Nad Alshiba Rain (IRE), 10-1 Kildonan (IRE), 11-1 Psychodrama (IRE), 14-1 Jake Loves Laura (GB), 20-1 Flicka’s Girl (GB), 22-1 Mystical Elegance (GB)
THIRD RACE 1.22
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS [7F ABT 14YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7300 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3115, 2nd £1557, 3rd £779, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £3942) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (74 wins from 674 runners, 11%) runs KEWMILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (3 wins from 14 runners, 21%) runs INVITED LONGEST TRAVELLER: SANDINYOURSHOES trained by Mrs S Barclay, Garstang, 144 miles.
The pick of INVITED’s 2-y-o form gives him obvious claims now starting out for his new yard having been gelded and he’s fancied to make a bold bid returning from 5 months off. Midnight City has knocked on the door of late and he’s a threat, with newcomer Cavolo Nero another to note if betting vibes are positive. 1-2-3:
1 CAVOLO NERO (GB) (-)
B g Make Believe - Brassica (IRE)
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Robin
Br Laundry Cottage Stud Farm
3 8-12 (1)
Daniel Muscutt
James Ferguson, Newmarket
Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 55,000 gns Make Believe gelding. Dam 2-y-o 7.4f winner who stayed 1 1/4m. Would enter the reckoning if the betting speaks for him. TFR###!! BHA-
2 INVITED (GB) (146) 32320-
B g Kodiac - Ama Dablam (USA)
Amo Racing Limited
3 8-12 (2)
David Probert
George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful form at 2yrs, second of 7 in a Salisbury maiden (6f) in July Best not judged too harshly on his handicap debut run at York a month later and he’s respected starting out for new yard/having been gelded since last seen TFR##### BHA80
3 MIDNIGHT CITY (IRE) (26) 50022- 3 8-12 (3)
B g Acclamation - Dance Club (IRE)
Phil Cunningham
George Wood
Richard Spencer, Newmarket
Br Mountarmstrong Stud Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced gelding 9/4, backed up his previous best when second of 9 in novice at this course (6.1f) 26 days ago, headed inside final 1f Looks well up to playing a lead role again here on that evidence TFR####! BHA76
4 ZARATHOS (IRE) (34) 04-
3 8-12 (9)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Fashion Family (FR) Rhys Clutterbuck
J Sarkar, D Sarkar, O Sarkar & D Sarkar
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Yeomanstown Stud Far Westfield Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWDark Angel gelding who has offered something to work on both starts to date, appearing to find the trip stretching her when fourth of 13 in novice at Kempton (1m) 34 days ago. Return to 7f in her favour on that evidence TFR###!! BHA-
5 SIMON MONTFORT (GB) (-) (2lb)
B g Mayson - Concentrate
Keep The Faith Partnership
3 8-10 (7)
Joanna Mason
Sara Ender, Malton
Br Mrs Glenda Swinglehurst Wilcocks Contractors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Mayson gelding. Dam unraced from family of Oaks winner Reams of Verse. Likely outsider on racecourse debut TFR##!!! BHA-
6 FLAMBOROUGH HEAD (GB) (172) (4lb) 00- 3 8-8 (4)
B g Ribchester (IRE) - Seamisst James Sullivan Habton Racing
Tim Easterby, Malton
Br Bearstone Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWRibchester gelding. Didn’t go without promise despite not threatening in pair of turf maiden/novice events over 7f in July Handicaps likely to see him in an even better light moving forward. TFR##!!! BHA-
7 GOLDRUSH GLORY (FR) (17) (4lb) 60-
Ch g Golden Horde (IRE) - Idle Tears
3 8-8 (5)
Aiden Brookes (3) Mr David Lestrange and Partner
Br E.A.R.L Applewood Stud
Richard Fahey, Malton
Richard Fahey Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWGolden Horde gelding. Failed to build on the promise showed on debut here when eighth of 11 in novice at Newcastle (6f, 33/1) 17 days ago. Handicaps will be more his bag on the back of this TFR###!! BHA-
(IRE) (18) 0- 3 8-7 (6)
B f Footstepsinthesand - Real Me
Village Racing
Alex Jary (5)
Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Peter Onslow Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in novice (100/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 18 days ago, always behind Can only be watched at present. TFR#!!!! BHA-
9 KEWMILL (GB) (26) (4lb) 4-
B f Eqtidaar (IRE) - Aruan
Mr Brian D. Cantle
Br B. D. Cantle
3 8-3 (8)
Frederick Larson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1, fourth of 10 in novice at Chelmsford (6f) on debut 26 days ago. That was a fairly encouraging debut and she should do better in time Engaged 1.00 Lingfield Monday. TFR###!! BHA-
2024: BEVERAGINO (IRE) 3 8 12 Kevin Stott 11-10 (Michael Bell) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1, 2, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Invited (GB), 3-1 Midnight City (IRE), 13-2 Cavolo Nero (GB), 8-1 Zarathos (IRE), 10-1 Kewmill (GB), 16-1 Goldrush Glory (FR), 25-1 Flamborough Head (GB), 33-1 Simon Montfort (GB), 66-1 Sandinyourshoes (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 1.52
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS [7F ABT 14YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S
GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£9000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (74 wins from 674 runners, 11%) runs BIG NARSTIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (5 wins from 10 runners, 50%) runs ARIKA LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARIKA trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 112 miles.
ARIKA’s maiden status is off-putting but he starts out for a new yard going well and could be worth siding with to break his duck returning from 104 days off. Ring of Gold, who is lurking on a handy mark, and Reputation are a couple of others to consider
B g Siyouni (FR) - Fleur Forsyte Dylan Hogan
Mrs H Lloyd-Herrington & Partner
Br Normandie Stud Ltd
Michael Herrington, Willoughton
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner who has eased in weights and ran creditably when third of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 17 days ago, challenging over 1f out and no extra final 100 yds.
2 ARIKA (USA) (104) 635453-
B g Speightstown (USA) - Josette (IRE)
Clifford Lee
Kenjiro Private Office Limited K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Br SF Bloodstock LLC Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Maiden who ran creditably when third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m) back in October. Returns with his new yard firmly amongst the winners and he’s one to note TFR##### BHA59
3 REPUTATION (IRE) (10) 42413-2 CD
B g Royal Applause - Semaphore
9-8 (4)
James Sullivan
Mrs Karen John Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who got back to winning ways over C&D in November and good placed efforts both starts since, latterly when second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 10/1) 10 days ago. Definite claims of being in the mix again in present groove TFR###!! BHA59
4 MY BROTHER MIKE (IRE) (24) 306614- C
B g Bated Breath - Coming Back
11 9-7 (10)
Connor Planas (3)
Mr J. T. Stimpson David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br D. & J. Dwan
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Latest win at Wolverhampton in November 5/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap back at that venue (8.6f) 24 days ago. Not out of things granted a good pace to aim at TFR###!! BHA58
5 RING OF GOLD (GB) (17) 264050- D
8 9-3 (6)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Pitter Patter Joanna Mason
Laura Mason Syndicate Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Mr I. M. Emes & Mr John Benfield Stittenham Farms
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 17 days ago, going in snatches and never a threat Handicapper has eased his grip a little more and he’s not one to write off. TFR####! BHA54
6 KING OF YORK (IRE) (17) 526400- CD
B g Kingman - Archangel Gabriel (USA)
6 9-3 (9)
Dale Swift
A Baker D Slack M Wilson & Partners Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Hunscote Stud & Humber Bloodstock
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fifteen runs since last win in 2024 10/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 17 days ago, fading over 1f out. Needs to get back on track. TFR##!!! BHA54
7 ANIF (IRE) (11) 30363-6 CD
11 9-3 (11)
B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Cadenza (FR) Tom Eaves
S. Herrington & Mrs H Lloyd-Herrington Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this course (8.1f) 11 days ago, racing off the pace and never a threat Mark is steadily easing at least TFR##!!! BHA54
8
FLASH THE DASH (IRE) (28) 4453
B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Anamarka
Miss Julie Camacho
Julie Camacho, Malton
Br Kildaragh Stud David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFR!!!!! BHA53
9 BIG
NARSTIE
(FR) (31) 000040- CD 7 9-2 (2)
B or Br g Cable Bay (IRE) - Granadilla
Mr Ison
Br S.A. Stilvi Compania Financiera et al
Luke Morris
Michael Appleby, Oakham
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 17 runs last year Eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8 6f, 10/1) 31 days ago. Needs to bounce back TFR##!!! BHA53
10 AL SHABAB (FR) (7) 25605-5
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pink Paint (FR)
4 9-2 (1)
Richard Kingscote
Nick Shutts & Partner Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Woodslane Farm LLC
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 5/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago, not quicken entering straight Others make greater appeal for win purposes. TFR###!! BHA53
11 URBAN DANDY
(IRE) (25) 603252- C
Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pretty Pebble (IRE)
Mr Tony Coyle
Br Pier House Stud
5 9-1 (3)
Dougie Costello
Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Creditable second of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f, 15/2) 25 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed Cheekpieces back on TFR###!! BHA52
12 SHAKA (GB) (10) 20205-1 CD
B g Mayson - Sciacca (IRE)
5 9-0 (5)
Elle-May Croot (5)
Group Equine Racing Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
Br Bottisham Heath Stud Group Equine Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW7/1, career best when winning 11-runner minor event at this C&D 10 days ago, doing it with a bit to spare More needed back in handicap company but he clearly comes here at the top of his game TFR###!! BHA51
2024: INTERESTNPENALTIES (IRE) 3 9 10 William Carson 13-2 (Tony Carroll) 9 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11.
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Arika (USA), 11-2 My Brother Mike (IRE), 7-1 Ring of Gold (GB), 8-1 Shaka (GB), 9-1 Soames Forsyte (GB), 10-1 Reputation (IRE), Urban Dandy (IRE), 12-1 Al Shabab (FR), 25-1 King of York (IRE), Anif (IRE), 33-1 Big Narstie (FR)
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SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY
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FIFTH RACE 2.22
ONE MILE ABOUT THREE FURLONGS [11F ABT 23YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)
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): S Dixon (38 wins from 608 runners, 6%) runs EXCEPTIONALITY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (6 wins from 26 runners, 23%) runs HIGH COURT JUDGE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOSHAN trained by A Nicol, Seahouses, 205 miles.
HIGH COURT JUDGE isn’t long with his current stable and did well to get up at Wolverhampton, so he takes preference over Rubellite, who also scored cosily last time. The remainder are out of form and it’s likely to be fought out by that pair
1
Ch g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Proctor’s Ledge (USA)
Hector Crouch
Dr C. A. Barnett James Owen, Newmarket
Br Patricia L. Moseley
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding 2/1, improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 8 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Shortlist material TFR##### BHA45
2 BREAK POINT (GB) (25) 0/00000-
B g Iffraaj - Final Set (IRE) Joanna Mason Strangers on the Shaw Partnership Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip Visored for 1st time Others make more appeal TFR##!!! BHA48
3 DESEJADA (GB) (18) 03/0000- 5 9-9 (7)
B m Ulysses (IRE) - Rivara
Kaiya Fraser (3)
Power Geneva Ltd John Butler, Newmarket
Br Petches Farm Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest mare. 66/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFR##!!! BHA48
4 FOSHAN (IRE) (68) 000/000-
B g The Last Lion (IRE) - China In My Hands
6 9-9 (5)
Dougie Costello Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Mr Seamus Mc Garvey
TIMEFORM VIEW Tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft, 50/1) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces back on Poor on the Flat, 7/11 on last Flat run. Limited appeal TFR##!!! BHA41
5 RAJAWAIL (GB) (68) 652/030-
B m Rajasinghe (IRE) - Yawail
Mr S. P. Hudson & Mr Brian Rothwell
5 9-9 (9)
Clifford Lee
Brian Rothwell, Malton
Br Brian Rothwell Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 200/1, last of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 68 days ago. Significantly up in trip Hard to make any sort of case for. TFR#!!!! BHA44
6 RECORWOMAN (FR) (78) 606530-
Ch m Recorder - Pearlred (FR)
Mr Darren Croot and Mrs Zoe Croot
Br Mr xavier Richard
6 9-9 (6)
Elle-May Croot (5)
Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
TIMEFORMVIEW 4/1, bit below form seventh of 14 in handicap at Redcar (10f, heavy) 78 days ago, very slowly away Market may be informative after a break TFR###!! BHA48
7 RUBELLITE (IRE) (12) 02344-1
B m Iffraaj - Posh Claret
Tony Culhane Racing & The Good Racing Co
Br Grasshopper Bloodstock
5 9-9 (4)
Jason Hart
Stella Barclay, Garstang
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest mare Career best when winning 12-runner minor event at Newcastle (12.4f, 11/4) 12 days ago. Should go well again in a weak race TFR####! BHA50
EXCEPTIONALITY (IRE) (10) 00600-0 4 9-7 (1)
B g Expert Eye - Azma (USA)
Joey Haynes
Southwell Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Promenade Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 100/1) 10 days ago. Up against it TFR#!!!! BHA40
9 NASNEEN (GB) (19) 635440-
Ch f Territories (IRE) - Melody of Love
4 9-7 (8)
Cieren Fallon
Mr Tsang Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Melody Of Love Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEW Visored for 1st time, below form seventh of 12 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip Worth a market check but has a bit to prove TFR##!!! BHA45
2024: COPPER MOUNTAIN 5 9 2 Joanna Mason 3-1 (Michael & David Easterby) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Visor worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:
RECORWOMAN: Following its run on 28/10/2024 it was reported that the horse dwelt in the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Rubellite (IRE), 15-8 High Court Judge (USA), 17-2 Recorwoman (FR), 18-1 Break Point (GB), Desejada (GB), 22-1 Nasneen (GB), 40-1 Foshan (IRE), 80-1 Rajawail (GB), 150-1 Exceptionality (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 2.52
ONE MILE ABOUT THREE FURLONGS [11F ABT 23YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM
EXTRA CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)
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): S Dixon (38 wins from 608 runners, 6%) runs KITTEN’S DREAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (1 win from 23 runners, 4%) runs DAMOISEAU LONGEST TRAVELLER: BUSBY trained by Mrs P Kirby, Richmond, 113 miles.
Having scored here in December, BUSBY was just worn down late at Newcastle 12 days ago, and he’s worth a chance to get back to winning ways in a race that lacks depth. Letmeseethecolts is the only one of the opponents to arrive in form, so she’s the main threat, although market support for Back From Dubai would be significant.
1 BACK FROM DUBAI (IRE) (59) 404000- C 8 9-9
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Emirates Rewards Lewis Edmunds Mr K. Nicholls Roy Bowring, Edwinstowe
Br Godolphin TIMEFORMVIEW5-time course winner Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 59 days ago. Significantly up in trip Rejoined yard after leaving Kevin Frost. Worth monitoring in the betting. TFR
2 BUSBY (IRE) (12) 60001-2 C 10 9-9 (5)
B g Kodiac - Arabian Pearl (IRE) Aiden Brookes (3) The Busby Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond
Br Mr J. C. Davies Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Course winner Latest win here in December. Creditable second of 12 in minor event at Newcastle (12.4f, 3/1) 12 days ago. Leading claims TFR##### BHA49
3 DAMOISEAU (IRE) (24) 040040- 5 9-9 (1)
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Princess Desire (IRE) Cieren Fallon Six for Joy Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Rockhart Trading Ltd Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 24 days ago. Back up in trip Others make more appeal TFR##!!! BHA44
4 GIMCRACK WARRIOR (GB) (25) 000/000- 5 9-9 (4)
B g Muhaarar - Da’quonde (IRE) Zak Wheatley (3) Dreams Declan Carroll, Malton
Br Penhill Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (8.1f) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip Hard to make a solid case for. TFR##!!! BHA45
5 KITTEN’S DREAM (GB) (24) 600060- C 8 9-9 (2)
B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Strathnaver
Dale Swift Southwell Racing Club
Br St Albans Bloodstock LLP
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Thirty eight runs since last win in 2023 100/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 24 days ago. Down in trip TFR##!!! BHA40
6 STAND FREE (GB) (141) 300010- 8 9-9 (8)
B m Helmet (AUS) - Ivory Silk Marco Ghiani Miss Kate Dobb & Mr Stuart Dobb
Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
Br Mr Stuart Dobb & Miss Kate Dobb Horserace Totalisator Board T/A Totesport, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest mare. Latest win at Newcastle in August Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at this course (8.1f, 16/1). Off 141 days. Significantly back up in trip Can’t be dismissed on return. TFR###!! BHA47
7 STORM ASSET (GB) (18) 033005- 6 9-9 (6)
B g Postponed (IRE) - Clear Water (IRE) Luke Morris KHDRP5 Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Br Mr Tugay Akman A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest gelding. Twenty two runs since last win in 2023 Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (20/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago, left with too much to do Back up in trip Not dismissed TFR###!! BHA46
Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Full Day
Mr Dan Gilbert
Br Dan Gilbert
Ben Robinson
Brian Ellison, Malton
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest filly. 10/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 18 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal Has to be taken seriously in a thin event TFR####! BHA50
2024:(See Div 1)
Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Busby (IRE), 3-1 Letmeseethecolts (GB), 9-1 Stand Free (GB), 11-1 Back From Dubai (IRE), 12-1 Storm Asset (GB), 14-1 Damoiseau (IRE), 16-1 Gimcrack Warrior (GB), 40-1 Kitten’s Dream (GB) RACE
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SEVENTH RACE 3.22
TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG [16F ABT 102YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WEEKLY £5 FREE BET WITH BETUK 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): D Loughnane (24 wins from 118 runners, 20%) runs DANCE TIME TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs TWO AULD PALS
WEIGHTWATCHER: QUERCUS ROBUR won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 5lb to 62. LONGEST TRAVELLER: TWO AULD PALS trained by L Russell, Kinross, 287 miles.
DANCE TIME is building up an excellent record over this trip and, having had something to spare over C&D late in December, she may well be up to defying a small rise. Haaland and Two Auld Pals are both serious dangers
B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Colourful
Fairfax & Favor Ltd
Frederick Larson
Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Br Juddmonte Farms Ltd Amy Murphy Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 4 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (12.4f) 6 days ago. Significantly up in trip Cheekpieces on 1st time on the Flat Others more persuasive. TFR##!!! BHA75
2 HAALAND (IRE) (6) 165/05-3 C D
Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Khajool (IRE)
Cheam Marketing & If Only Partnership
Br Wardstown Stud Ltd
5 9-13 (8)
Luke Morris
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Creditable third of 8 in handicap (17/2) at Kempton (16f) 6 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Unexposed for this stable and merits plenty of respect. TFR####! BHA74
3 TWO AULD PALS (IRE) (64) 565362-
B g The Carbon Unit (USA) - Lady Jock (IRE)
Mr James Mearns Long
7 9-11 (3)
Sean Levey
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Br Thistle Bloodstock Ltd Long Contracts Dmcc
TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Ran well on last outing in this sphere and is well treated on best form, so of interest TFR####! BHA72
4 SALIGO BAY (IRE) (10) 0/6200-6
B g New Bay - Glorification
Lpd Demolition Ltd
Br China Horse Club
7 9-9 (6)
Tom Eaves
Sam England, Guiseley
TIMEFORMVIEW12/1, first run since leaving Gary & Josh Moore when sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 10 days ago, not knocked about. Hard to back with much confidence unless there’s market strength behind him. TFR###!! BHA70
5 DANCE TIME (GB) (17) 251331- CD
B m Time Test - Dancing Primo
5 9-7 (9)
Richard Kingscote
Mrs V Owen & Mr I Owen David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Br L. R. Owen Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 7-runner handicap (5/2) at this C&D 17 days ago, readily Still not fully exposed as a stayer and is worth a chance to go in again TFR##### BHA68
6 COMTE DE LOIR (FR) (29) 405- 4 9-7 (7)
B g Elm Park - Catsalot (USA)
Daniel Muscutt
Ms L. Mars James Ferguson, Newmarket
Br Mlle F. Hayeres Et al Spillers Horse Feeds
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden Fifth of 12 in maiden (28/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 29 days ago, never nearer. Likely improver upped markedly in trip for handicap debut TFR###!! BHA72
7 AT VIMEIRO (GER) (15) 320054- 4 9-5 (1)
B or Br g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Amorella (IRE) Jonny Peate
Mrs Jane Chapple-Hyam Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket
Br Tink Gmbh
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (2/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip Worthy of respect. TFR###!! BHA70
8 VINNY’S DREAM (IRE) (27) 43300- 4 9-4 (2)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Cracking Lass (IRE)
Hector Crouch
Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br Yeomanstown Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Tenth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 33/1) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip Makes tapeta debut Cheekpieces on 1st time TFR##!!! BHA69
9 QUERCUS ROBUR (GB) (13) 3252/0-6 D 6 9-1 (5)
Br g Camelot - Wood Fairy Ben Robinson
Mrs Jayne Sivills Adam Nicol, Seahouses
Br Worksop Manor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, last of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 13 days ago. Struggling for form and hard to fancy. TFR#!!!! BHA62
2024: EVALUATION 6 10 1 Oisin Orr 4-1 (Lucinda Russell) 6 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Dance Time (GB), 7-2 Haaland (IRE), 11-2 Two Auld Pals (IRE), 13-2 Comte de Loir (FR), 7-1 At Vimeiro (GER), 12-1 Saligo Bay (IRE), 33-1 Illucidate (GB), 50-1 Vinny’s Dream (IRE), 80-1 Quercus Robur (GB)
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THE BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM 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 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (74 wins from 674 runners, 11%) runs TWISTALINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Mrs S Barclay (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs BALQAA LONGEST TRAVELLER: BALQAA trained by Mrs S Barclay, Garstang, 144 miles.
MARINAKIS is unexposed over this distance and, having justified strong support last week at Chelmsford, he’s worth a chance to go in again for all that Retraction looks a big player having shaped well at Wolverhampton a month ago Charlatan is another one to consider
1 RETRACTION (IRE) (31) 345333-
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Relation Alexander (IRE)
James Sullivan
Mr David Edward Balfe Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Yeomanstown Stud & Cavalier Bloodstock William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Good third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 9/4) 31 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Shaping up well but does need things to drop right
2 FIRST DYNASTY (USA) (10) 01040-0 CD
B g American Pharoah (USA) - Heavenly Thought (USA) Grace McEntee
Max Young Racing Club Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Candy Meadows LLC Berkeley Carter Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win here in October. 40/1, last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 10 days ago. Cheekpieces back on TFR##!!! BHA57
3 BALQAA (GB) (24) 110434- CD
B m Cable Bay (IRE) - Angels Wings (IRE) Jason Hart
Kettledrum Racing
(2)
Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Highclere Stud & Jake Warren Ltd Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Newcastle in September Better than result when fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 14/1) 24 days ago, left with too much to do Remains in form and can’t be ruled out TFR###!! BHA56
4 IMPEACH (IRE) (12) 55664-5
Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Court Circular
Sycamore Gap Racing
Br Mrs Heather Fitzpatrick
Archie Young (5)
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield
Bluegrass Horse Feeds
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 12 days ago. Others look more appealing TFR##!!! BHA55
5 FIFTY SENT (GB) (12) 03552-6
Br g Dabirsim (FR) - Sentaril
6 9-3 (3)
Tom Eaves
Mr Benjamin Atkins Sam England, Guiseley
Br Roy & Gretchen Jackson
TIMEFORMVIEWOne win from 25 Flat runs. First run since leaving Michael Dods when bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 33/1) 12 days ago. Back down in trip Needs to step up on stable debut TFR##!!! BHA52
6 CHARLATAN (IRE) (25) 220602- D 5 9-1 (8)
Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lyin Eyes
Callum Shepherd
Tick Tock Partnership David Simcock, Newmarket
Br G. Regan
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 13 runs last year Respectable second of 12 in handicap at this C&D (3/1) 25 days ago. Not taken lightly TFR####! BHA50
7 MARINAKIS (IRE) (5) 00/000-1 D 5 9-1 (in 5lb ex) (4)
B g Ulysses (IRE) - Giennah (IRE) Cieren Fallon
Ian Williams Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Clearwater Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 5/2, landed a gamble in 9-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (8f) 5 days ago. Unexposed over this sort of trip and appeals as the sort to go well again. TFR##### BHA45
8
TWISTALINE (GB) (10) 56030-2 CD 6 9-0 (9)
B m Showcasing - Tongue Twista
Mick Appleby Racing
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
Frederick Larson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Trade Access Panels Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 17/2, creditable second of 11 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 10 days ago. Could be on the premises again TFR###!! BHA49
9 TRUE NATION (IRE) (15) 012054- D
Br m Sioux Nation (USA) - Velvet Ribbon (IRE)
Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd
Br Zcjd Bloodstock
5 8-10 (5)
Joanna Mason
Richard Fahey, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Musselburgh in October. 22/1, good fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago. Not ruled out TFR###!! BHA45
10
CHERRY TREE DAWN (GB) (153) 00U00-
B m Time Test - Artistic Dawn (IRE)
Kirkella Racing and Brian Rothwell
Br Brian Rothwell
6 8-10 (6)
Aiden Brookes (3)
Brian Rothwell, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 150/1, last of 8 in handicap at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm). Off 153 days. Makes tapeta debut Blinkered for 1st time Others preferred. TFR#!!!! BHA43
2024: COVERT LEGEND 4 9 5 Rossa Ryan 10-3 (Tjade Collier) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Retraction (IRE), 7-2 Marinakis (IRE), 9-2 Charlatan (IRE), 10-1 Impeach (IRE), Twistaline (GB), 14-1 Balqaa (GB), 16-1 True Nation (IRE), 18-1 Fifty Sent (GB), 66-1 First Dynasty (USA), 100-1 Cherry Tree Dawn (GB)
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RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 12.22 - THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETMGM FILLIES’ 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 fillies and mares only, Rated 53-72 (also open to such fillies and mares rated 52 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 12lb Penalties, after January 4th, 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. 11 entries at £35. - Closed January 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) Weights lowered 4lbs. SS
SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 12.52 - THE WEEKLY £5 FREE BET WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for three yrs old only, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 52 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 4th, 2025, for each race won 6lb. 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 £30. - Closed January 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 1.22 - THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3942 to the winning horse The second to receive £1850, the third £925 and the fourth £462. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, January 8th and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 7lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb 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. 25 entries at £36. - Closed January 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3115; Second £1557; Third £779; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £3942) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 1.52 - THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 4th, 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. 26 entries, 1 at £9 and 25 at £45. - Closed January 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.22 - THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) 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, January 8th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 9st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 4th, 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). 12 entries at £30. - Closed January 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 2.52 - THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) 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, January 8th and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Weights: 4-y-o 9st 7lb; 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 4th, 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). 12 entries at £30. - Closed January 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 3.22 - THE WEEKLY £5 FREE BET WITH BETUK 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 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 55 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 4-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 10st; 4-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after January 4th, 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. 13 entries at £35. - Closed January 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 3.55 - THE BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 12th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 4th, 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. 23 entries, 1 at £6 and 22 at £30. - Closed January 8th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
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