FIRST RACE 4.20
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE BET BOOST AT
bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Wintle (26 wins from 234 runners, 11%) runs ECCENTRIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero (2 wins from 17 runners, 12%) runs BAY OF AUSTRALIA
WEIGHTWATCHER: ECCENTRIC won off a handicap mark of 58, his rating is now down 6lb to 52. LONGEST TRAVELLER: SEA MASTER trained by J Ward, Sheriff Hutton, 135 miles.
WHERE IS THE LOVE has run creditably on her last 2 outings and, with the step up to 1 1/2m well worth exploring, she’s fancied to open her account. Sea of Charm and Bay of Australia head the opposition.
1 RENOIR (GB) (14) 53-55
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Feis Ceoil (IRE) Taylor
Mr W. B. Hawkins
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Robert Allcock Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 18/1, first run since leaving Deborah Faulkner when creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago. Not ruled out TFRHHHII BHA58
2 SEA OF CHARM (FR) (8) 432261 CD 6 9-11 (9)
B m Charm Spirit (IRE) - Sea Meets Sky (FR) Rhys Clutterbuck
Mrs Harry Dunlop Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle
Br The Niarchos Family Class1Personnel
TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of a slipping mark to get off the mark for the season in 8-runner handicap at this C&D 8 days ago, despite being slowly away Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA57
3 SEA MASTER (GB) (28) 653454
4 9-8 (6)
Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Altesse John Egan
Mr Peter Ward Jason Ward, Sheriff Hutton
Br Miss K. Rausing & Sunderland Holding Inc
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran one of his better races when fourth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at this course (14f) 28 days ago. Not taken lightly TFRHHHII BHA54
4 OPTICALITY (GB) (193) 100-410 C
B m Coach House (IRE) - Panoptic
6 9-8 (1)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3)
Mr Paul Simmons Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge
Br North Bradon Stud Dragonbet
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, seventh of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, good to firm) 169 days ago. Off since Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing First run for yard after leaving Mitchell Hunt. TFRHHHII BHA54
5 BAY OF AUSTRALIA (IRE) (12) 400425
3 9-5 (2)
B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Rosy Life (IRE) Brandon Wilkie (5)
Mr Phil Evans
Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Mr Pat Turley Tote, Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8.6f, 5/1) 12 days ago, needing stiffer test Significantly up in trip Must enter calculations
6 MAKE A SCENE (IRE) (41) 402233 C
HHHHI BHA57
9-4 (7)
B f Expert Eye - Vision of Peace (IRE) Joe Leavy (3)
Portlee Bloodstock
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Br Cooneen Stud Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable individual who seemed to excel herself back on less testing ground when third of 6 in seller at Goodwood (11.2f, good to soft) 41 days ago.
7 SEXY REXY (IRE) (14) 000404 CD
Ch f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Kittens
Mr Andrew Clancy and Mr James Colthart
TFRHHHII BHA56
9-4 (5)
Finley Marsh
Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Carol Henley & Pattern Bloodstock Coreus Group
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who got back on track when fourth of 9 in C&D handicap 14 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA50
8
CHARLOTTE SQUARE (GB) (522) 0/666-
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Le Badie (IRE)
9-4 (8)
Josephine Gordon
Didn’t Cost A Lot Racing Club Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br Farleigh Racing & Newsells Park Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Seventh of 10 in novice hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good, 200/1) 95 days ago. Off 95 days
Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code Poor on last Flat run.
9
HHIII BHA50
WHERE IS THE LOVE (GB) (18) 060-625 3 9-2 (10)
B f Advertise - Lady Alienor (IRE)
Ray Dawson
Mascalls Stud Joseph Parr, Newmarket
Br Mascalls Stud Matchroom Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW 6/1, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) 18 days ago. This step up in trip well worth exploring on that evidence TFRHHHHH BHA54
10 ECCENTRIC (IRE) (8) 550003
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Queen Andorra (IRE)
(3)
Dylan Hogan
Mrs Shelley Tucker Partnership Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br M. Ryan
TIMEFORM VIEW Has slipped in the weights and got back on track when third of 9 in handicap at this course (9.5f, 22/1) 8 days ago. Back up in trip Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA52
2023: Div I - SEXY REXY (IRE) 3 9 4 Billy Loughnane 12-1 (Grace Harris) 12 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Div II - PYSANKA (FR) 4 9 10 Billy Loughnane 5-2 (Mark Loughnane) 11 ran Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 9, 10.
Stewards Note:
RENOIR: Following its run on 21/9/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Sea of Charm (FR), 11-2 Bay of Australia (IRE), 6-1 Make A Scene (IRE), 13-2 Sea Master (GB), 17-2 Where Is The Love (GB), 9-1 Eccentric (IRE), 14-1 Renoir (GB), Opticality (GB), Sexy Rexy (IRE), 40-1 Charlotte Square (GB)
POSITION OF STALLS
7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside
SECOND RACE 4.55
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR TWO YRS OLD
THE bet365 NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS
6)
Total prize fund £5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): G Boughey (56 wins from 351 runners, 16%) runs IFFRAAJ POWER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (10 wins from 40 runners, 25%) runs IFFRAAJ POWER LONGEST TRAVELLER: INDICATION EMBER trained by G Tuer, Northallerton, 155 miles.
There’s potentially more to come from GLENRIDDING now he’s up and running, so he’s the percentage call to follow up his recent win at Yarmouth. Never The Twain and Pine Cliffs are a couple of potential improvers now venturing into a nursery and need monitoring closely in the betting.
1.GLENRIDDING 2.NEVER THE TWAIN 3.PINE CLIFFS
Ch f Mayson - Graine de Maille (IRE)
Christian Howarth (3)
Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br Bumble Bloodstock Ltd Indication Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden Fifth of 8 in novice (5/1) at Beverley (5f, good to soft). Off 163 days. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA67
2 IFFRAAJ POWER (GB) (47) 000 9-11 (1)
B g Iffraaj - Power of Light (IRE)
Dr Ali Ridha
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Tommie Jakes (5)
George Boughey, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden 20/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good) 47 days ago. Up in trip for handicap debut Has been gelded TFRHHHII BHA67
3 NEVER THE TWAIN (GB) (72) 400
B f No Nay Never (USA) - Antonia de Vega (IRE)
9-10 (3)
Pierre-Louis Jamin
Wessex Equine Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Stone Roses Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden 14/1, last of 7 in maiden at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 72 days ago. Will have more chance now handicapping up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA66
4 GLENRIDDING (GB) (16) 0651
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Eminently
Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
9-10 (2)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3)
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Oakmere Homes
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed further improvement to get off the mark in 9-runner nursery at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 16 days ago, always holding on Makes tapeta debut and potentially has more to come TFRHHHHH BHA66
5 LADY KILONOVA (IRE) (26) 564
B f Without Parole - Dialled In
Lady K Partnership
Br Norelands Bloodstock
9-9 (9)
Gina Mangan
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 12/1, fourth of 9 in maiden at Brighton (7f, soft) 26 days ago. Up in trip for handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA65
6 PINE CLIFFS (GB) (29) 036
B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Tout Va Bien (IRE)
Mrs Suzanne Williams & Partner
9-7 (6)
Joe Leavy (3)
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Br Plantation Stud Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden who again showed ability when sixth of 13 in novice at Kempton (8f) 29 days ago. May do better now venturing into a handicap.
7 ANTELOPE (GB) (15) 000
Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Anna Nerium
Mrs R. J. McCreery
Br Stowell Hill Partners
TFRHHHHI BHA63
9-7 (8)
Alec Voikhansky (3)
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Eleventh of 12 in maiden (14/1) at Newbury (6f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut
TFRHHHII BHA63
Gr g Zoustar (AUS) - Procedure
Manton Thoroughbreds IX
Br The Procedure Partnership
Thomas Greatrex
Brian Meehan, Manton
Sirecam Europe
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden who looked a little more clued up than previously when eighth of 11 in maiden at Sandown (8f, good) 17 days ago, having run of race Opening mark looks fair on that evidence TFRHHHII BHA60
9 RESPIRO SOLITARIO (GB) (24) 0000
B c Bated Breath - Salutare (IRE)
Muir Racing Partnership - York
9-1 (5)
Jack Doughty (5)
William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br Whatton Manor Stud Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who offered little when last of 9 on nursery debut at Lingfield (8f, AW) 24 days ago. Makes tapeta debut in first-time tongue strap. TFRHHIII BHA57
2023: KAARESS (IRE) 2 9 11 Harry Russell 6-1 (Ollie Pears) 11 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
NEVER THE TWAIN: Following its run on 25/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Glenridding (GB), 13-2 Never The Twain (GB), 15-2 Iffraaj Power (GB), 9-1 Indication Ember (GB), Pine Cliffs (GB), 10-1 Hippocratic Oath (GB), 14-1 Lady Kilonova (IRE), Antelope (GB), 33-1 Respiro Solitario (GB)
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THIRD RACE 5.30
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD
THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 “CONFINED” RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES
(CLASS 5)(for horses in Band D, which have run no more than three times) (DIV I) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £6300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2688, 2nd £1344, 3rd £672, 4th £336. (Penalty Value £3402) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): Sir M Prescott (24 wins from 144 runners, 17%) runs IMMEDIATE EFFECT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs BETA READER LONGEST TRAVELLER: SALARIA trained by O Pears, Malton, 145 miles.
FLAGON DRY isn’t ideally drawn in stall 10 but he hails from a yard that has had a fair amount of success with its juveniles this year and, having shown promise on his recent C&D debut, he gets the nod. Beta Reader and Immediate Effect are a couple of noteworthy newcomers who require close market inspection.
1
B c Zoustar (AUS) - Bounty Box
Mr M Sinclair & Partner
Trevor Whelan
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Br Farmers Hill Stud Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 29 10,000 gns yearling, Zoustar colt. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 9f Fuente and 2-y-o 5f winner Corrienthes. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs) TFRHHHII BHA-
2 BETA READER (GB) (-)
9-7 (3)
B c Study of Man (IRE) - Beta Joe Fanning
Johnston Racing Ltd
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled May 3. 2,000 gns yearling, Study of Man colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 1m-1 1/4m winner Big Meeting and 6f winner Ex Gratia Much respected newcomer TFRHHHHI BHA-
3 FAVOURBROOK (IRE) (-) 9-7 (4)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Jelly Monger (IRE) John Egan
Mr D. J. Ffrench Davis
Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn
Br Ballyhane High View Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 4. €8,000 yearling, Dandy Man gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner who stayed 1 3/4m, also won over hurdles, half-sister to smart winner up to 1 1/4m I’m So Fancy. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 FLAGON DRY (IRE) (14) 5
9-7 (10)
B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Sweet Dragon Fly Finley Marsh Jim and Claire Limited
Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn
Br Yeomanstown Stud 1Account Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Offered something to work on when fifth of 10 in C&D maiden (15/2) on debut 14 days ago. Should improve TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 ICONIC TIMES (GB) (15) 0
B or Br g Time Test - Quaint (IRE)
Caveat Emptor Partnership
9-7 (8)
Jack Doughty (5)
Heather Main, Wantage
Br Caveat Emptor Partnership Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 6f maiden at Newbury (good to soft, 50/1) on debut 15 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 IMMEDIATE EFFECT (GB) (-)
B g Study of Man (IRE) - Alinstante
Mrs Caroline Gregson
9-7 (6)
Rhys Clutterbuck
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Br Miss K. Rausing Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 3. €4,000 yearling, Study of Man gelding Half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f winner Alexandretta and winner up to 1m Alvarino Dam 2-y-o 6f-1m winner who stayed 1 1/2m Needs a market check. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 INVINCIBLE STORM (IRE) (14) 0
B c Invincible Army (IRE) - Stormy Echo
Lilly Hall Syndicates
9-7 (7)
George Bass (3)
Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Br Cyril Ryan Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 11 in maiden at this C&D (50/1) on debut 14 days ago, looking green TFRHIIII BHA-
8
SILCA BAY (GB) (54) 442
B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Strictly Silca
Menir La Voie
Br Fiona Marner
B’stock & Mount Coote Est
9-7 (5)
George Downing
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
ABM Catering Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran best race when second of 13 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 33/1) 54 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA68
9 BLACK FALCON (GB)
(-)
Bl f Time Test - New Falcon (IRE)
Mr T. M. Jones
Br Bearstone Stud
9-2 (2)
William Cox
Brian Toomey, Chalfont St. Giles
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 21 £10,000 yearling, resold 2,200 gns yearling, Time Test filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Prairie Falcon and 1m winner Falcon’s Vision TFRHHHII BHA-
10 SALARIA (IRE)
(14) 6
B f Highland Reel (IRE) - Sura (IRE)
Mrs A. G. Kavanagh
Br Kildaragh Stud & Ronald Rauscher
9-2 (1)
Harry Russell
Ollie Pears, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed some ability when sixth of 10 in maiden (40/1) at this C&D on debut 14 days ago. Probably more one for longer trips later on, though TFRHHIII BHA-
11 SHEEPHAVENBAYSTORY (GB) (39) 55
B f Land Force (IRE) - Quite A Story
Brownsbarn Sh’haven Bay & Tipsy Tipsters
9-2 (9)
Adam Farragher
James Horton, Newmarket
Br Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd Overlander Vehicles, Horton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Twice-raced filly Fifth of 12 in maiden at Lingfield (7f, AW, 18/1) 39 days ago. Hood on 1st time TFRHHIII BHA-
2023: SECRET BID 2 9 7 Luke Morris 7-4 (Archie Watson) 11 ran
Hood worn first time by No. 11.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
FLAGON DRY: Following its run on 21/9/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in home straight.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Flagon Dry (IRE), 4-1 Beta Reader (GB), 7-1 Immediate Effect (GB), 9-1 Silca Bay (GB), 10-1 Abundance (GB), 14-1 Favourbrook (IRE), 16-1 Black Falcon (GB), 18-1 Salaria (IRE), 25-1 Sheephavenbaystory (GB), 66-1 Iconic Times (GB), 100-1 Invincible Storm (IRE)
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FOURTH RACE 6.00
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD
THE EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 “CONFINED” RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5)
(for horses in Band D, which have run no more than three times) (DIV II) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £6300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2688, 2nd £1344, 3rd £672, 4th £336. (Penalty Value £3402) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Tate (37 wins from 184 runners, 20%) runs MAGIC GLOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs SAXON RAIDER LONGEST TRAVELLER: NOBLE HEIGHTS trained by G Tutty, Northallerton, 155 miles.
MAGIC GLOW shaped with a good deal of encouragement when runner-up on his C&D debut a couple of weeks ago and has to be considered the one to beat with improvement on the cards. Gordon Norse and Salve Electra are a couple of newcomers to keep a close eye on given they wouldn’t need to be anything out of the ordinary to make a big impact.
1 BULLETIN (IRE) (-)
B c Advertise - Mountrice Lady (IRE)
9-7 (6)
Trevor Whelan Whitcoombe Park Racing
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Br Dan O’Loughlin Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 26 €38,000 foal, 14,000 gns yearling, Advertise colt. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner Excuzio Joe Dam unraced.
2 EVERYONEKNOWSADAVE (IRE) (16) 66
B g Kodiac - Clubora (USA)
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-7 (7)
Ray Dawson
David Anderson & Partner Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Br Macha Bloodstock Ltd & M. Downey Class1Personnel
TIMEFORM VIEW Just modest form in 2 maidens. Improvement needed.
3 GORDON NORSE (IRE) (-)
TFRHHIII BHA-
9-7 (2)
Gr g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Pretty One (IRE) Dylan Hogan Lockdale Coins Ltd Jack Jones, Newmarket
Br Knocktoran Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 19 €22,000 foal, €12,000 yearling, €20,000 2-y-o, Kodi Bear gelding Dam, ran once in France at 2 yrs, out of useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Dolled Up Wears hood TFRHHHHI BHA-
4 NOBLE HEIGHTS (IRE) (-)
9-7 (3)
B c Far Above (IRE) - Nadine Tommie Jakes (5)
Cragg Wood Racing Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Br Hugh M. Hurst Gemma Tutty Racing, Fitzdares
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 23 €10,000 foal, €12,000 2-y-o, Far Above colt. Dam maiden (stayed 12.5f) TFRHHHII BHA-
5 PRESIDENT WILSON (GB) (-)
B c Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Topflightcoolracer
9-7 (4)
Josephine Gordon Crowd Racing & ES-O Racing
Br Dandy’s Farm
Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled February 24 12,000 gns yearling, Bobby’s Kitten colt. Brother to 5f/6f winner Running Cool and half-brother to 2-y-o 6f winner Topflight Princess and 7f winner Camber TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SAXON RAIDER (GB) (110) 5
9-7 (1)
Gr c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Spinacre (IRE) Joe Fanning Kingsley Park 38
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Lordship Stud Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit when fifth of 9 in maiden (5/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) on debut Off 110 days Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA-
7 TALK TIME (GB) (40) 00
9-7 (9)
B g Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Spoken Words Taylor Fisher (3) Eventmasters Racing & J S Moore
J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Br W. H. R. John and Partners Eventmasters Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 2 maidens. TFRHIIII BHA-
8 MAGIC GLOW (FR) (14) 2
B f Hey Gaman - Magic Artiste (FR)
9-2 (8)
John Fahy
Mr Sultan Ali James Tate, Newmarket
Br E.A.R.L Haras Du Taillis & B. Wenger
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed plenty when second of 10 in maiden over C&D (12/1) on debut 14 days ago, no match for winner Open to improvement TFRHHHHH BHA-
9 SALVE ELECTRA (IRE)
(-)
B f Expert Eye - Salve Etoiles (IRE)
9-2 (10)
Adam Farragher
Hunscote Stud Limited James Horton, Newmarket
Br Hunscote Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 28 Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to 1 1/4m winner Star Time Dam once-raced. Needs a market check. TFRHHHHI BHA-
10 VIA LUNA (GB) (54) 4
B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Via Lazio
9-2 (5)
Finley Marsh Beckhampton Stables Ltd Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Br Via Lazio Partnership Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit when fourth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (7f) on debut 54 days ago. Open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA-
2023:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn first time by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Magic Glow (FR), 11-2 Gordon Norse (IRE), 7-1 Salve Electra (IRE), 17-2 Via Luna (GB), 10-1 Bulletin (IRE), President Wilson (GB), 14-1 Everyoneknowsadave (IRE), 16-1 Noble Heights (IRE), 22-1 Saxon Raider (GB), 100-1 Talk Time (GB)
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ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES
THE ESSINGTON FARM FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund
£9500 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Varian (42 wins from 156 runners, 27%) runs ZENJABEELA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs LINCOLN LEGACY LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLOUDY SKYE trained by R Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.
LADY OF ARABIA did well to overhaul handily-ridden rivals to get off the mark over C&D last month and is fancied to follow up Surveyor is going the right way now and should be involved again on the back of a good second at Goodwood, whilst With Style produced an improved performance when awarded the race at Pontefract 2 weeks ago and starts out in handicaps from a workable mark
1 VALKYRIAN (IRE) (28) 122124
B f Kodiac - Darrinah (IRE)
4 10-2 (5)
William Carver (3)
Holmes Family Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.
TIMEFORMVIEW3 wins from 10 runs this year Latest win at Chepstow in August 13/2, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 28 days ago, better placed than most. Can make presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA87
2 SURVEYOR (GB) (67) 2-15012
3 9-12 (2)
B f Pivotal - Spatial Rhys Clutterbuck
Cheveley Park Stud
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
James Fanshawe, Newmarket
Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW2 wins from 5 runs this year Latest win at Ascot in July 7/1, improved again when second of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 67 days ago. Makes tapeta debut Going the right way now and should give another good account. TFRHHHHI BHA87
3 ZENJABEELA (GB) (14) 063455
3 9-9 (1)
B f Too Darn Hot - Sellsabeel (FR) Ray Dawson
Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Essafinaat UK Ltd Hazelwood Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win a handicap but shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 12 at Newmarket (8f, good) 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHHII BHA84
4 LADY OF ARABIA (GB) (26) 053641 CD
B f Poet’s Word (IRE) - Arabian Music (IRE)
4 9-8 (6)
Finley Marsh
KJB Racing Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Br Saxtead Livestock Ltd
ABM Catering Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 18 Flat runs. 17/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 26 days ago, overcoming pace bias. Shortlist material TFRHHHHH BHA79
5 WITH STYLE (IRE) (16) 50-21
B f No Nay Never (USA) - Inca Wood (UAE)
Mr Zhang Yuesheng
Br Lynch Bages Ltd
3 9-3 (7)
Adam Farragher
William Haggas, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWAwarded the race in the stewards’ room when winning 6-runner maiden at Pontefract (8f, good to firm) 16 days ago. That effort represented a career best and she’s respected now handicapping TFRHHHHI BHA78
6 ASHTANGA (GB) (366) 31/5646-
B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Yoga (IRE)
4 9-2 (4)
Joey Haynes Scott Paul James Dixon Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Niarchos Family
TIMEFORMVIEWIn hood, sixth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at Salisbury (14.2f, heavy) Off 12 months. Significantly down in trip Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Freddie & Martyn Meade. Others make greater appeal TFRHHIII BHA73
7 LINCOLN LEGACY (IRE) (371) 361005-
3 9-1 (3)
B f Footstepsinthesand - Crystal Valkyrie (IRE) Joe Fanning
G.P.S. Heart of Racing (Bloodstock) Ltd Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br C. O. P. Hanbury Johnston Racing Ltd, P C Coaches of Lincoln Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fifth of 10 in nursery (12/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) Up in trip Makes tapeta debut. Others are preferred on return from 12 months off. TFRHHIII BHA76
1-2-3: 1.LADY OF ARABIA 2.SURVEYOR 3.WITH STYLE (IRE)
8 CLOUDY SKYE (IRE) (14) 546130
3 9-1 (8)
Gr f Gleneagles (IRE) - The Tempest Connor Murtagh
Mrs H Steel Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Sebastian Curran
Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWFound improvement when getting off the mark at Pontefract (8f) in July Couldn’t replicate front-running tactics from a wide draw when last of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 14 days ago and may face pressure for the lead here TFRHHHII BHA76
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.
Stewards Note:
ASHTANGA: Following its run on 5/10/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed under pressure.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lady of Arabia (GB), 4-1 With Style (IRE), 5-1 Surveyor (GB), 13-2 Valkyrian (IRE), 8-1 Zenjabeela (GB), 14-1 Lincoln Legacy (IRE), Cloudy Skye (IRE), 25-1 Ashtanga (GB)
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SIXTH
RACE
7.00
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE HOCKERHILL PLAYBARN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (86 wins from 967 runners, 9%) runs FALMOUTH BOY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Dixon (2 wins from 34 runners, 6%) runs BANANA & LIL WADE
WEIGHTWATCHER: BIG IMPACT won off a handicap mark of 59, his rating is now down 12lb to 47. LONGEST TRAVELLER: DON’T FIGHT IT trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 173 miles.
MY BOY JACK was arguably unlucky not to score at Thirsk last time and can go one place better here. Tillybob was well backed and returned to her best when runner-up over 5f here last week, so also merits respect, whilst Doves of Peace can round out the placings.
1 DOVES OF PEACE (IRE) (16) 341426 D
B g Camacho - Petits Potins (IRE)
Brandon Wilkie (5)
Mr J Lonsdale and Partner Michael Bell, Newmarket
Br Knocktoran Stud Michael Bell Racing TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Chelmsford City in August Again ran respectably when sixth of 12 in handicap (9/2) there (7f) 16 days ago. Solid place claims TFRHHHHI BHA50
2 SAVALAS (IRE) (21) 006061 C D
Gr g Zebedee - Tap The Dot (IRE)
Mr Adrian Wintle
Br Tally-Ho Stud
9 9-8 (4)
Millie Wonnacott (5)
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 33/1, won 15-runner handicap at Bath (5.7f, good) 21 days ago by neck from Midnight Flame, suited by strong pace Remains to be seen whether he can back that up TFRHHHII BHA49
3 MY BOY JACK (GB) (36) 012462 CD BF 5 9-8 (8)
Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Great Court (IRE)
Joe Leavy (3)
Mr G.R.Smith Kevin Frost, Newark
Br The Great Court Partnership Kevin Frost Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Latest win here in July Creditable second of 9 in minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 9/4) 36 days ago, running on after lacking clear run. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA49
4 REVOLUCION (GB) (14) 605660 CD
Ch g Havana Grey - Hope Island (IRE)
4 9-7 (1)
Dylan Hogan
Michelle Harris & Lynn Cullimore Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd
Michelle Harris
TIMEFORM VIEW Sole win from 33 Flat runs came over C&D. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f) 14 days ago. Hard to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA48
5 TILLYBOB (IRE) (12) 003402 BF
9-7 (7)
B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Midnight Destiny (IRE) Andrew Elliott
Mr Alex Owen
Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Austin Lyons Crown Stage And Theatre Services Ltd, Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Visored for 1st time, good second of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f, 11/4) 12 days ago. Looks competitive on form
6 MIDNIGHT FLAME (IRE) (3) 065520
Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Light My Fire (IRE)
HHHHI BHA48
9-7 (5)
William Cox
CHERRY RACING Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Charlotte Greenway
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 26 Flat runs. Good second at Bath on penultimate outing but below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 3 days ago. Not fully discounted if able to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA48 7 BIG IMPACT (GB) (89) 50554-0 CD
B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Valandraud (IRE)
9-6 (9)
Taylor Fisher (3) Devauden Court Racing Club Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Chasemore Farm & Owen Promotions Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner First run for 12 months (left Robyn Brisland) when tenth of 13 in minor event at this C&D (11/1) 89 days ago. Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA47
1-2-3: 1.MY BOY JACK
8
BANANA (GB) (5) 603353 5 9-5 (12)
B m Aclaim (IRE) - Bazzana
Scott Dixon Racing & M Mahony
Br The Snailwell Stud
Joey Haynes
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 33 Flat runs. Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 5 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHHII BHA46
9 DON’T FIGHT IT (IRE) (3) 06-6203
B f Kessaar (IRE) - Malyana
The Winning Team
Br Nicola Kent
4 9-5 (10)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3)
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORMVIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2022 25/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 3 days ago. Makes tapeta debut Frame claims again. TFRHHHII BHA46
10 FALMOUTH BOY (IRE) (16) 430060 3 9-4 (3)
B g Kodiac - One Dollar More
Mr B. J. Millen
Jack Doughty (5)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br McCracken Farms Millen Hotels
TIMEFORMVIEW 33/1, reportedly bled when eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA46
11 PEACHEY CARNEHAN (GB) (21) 036035 CD 10 9-4 (2)
Ch g Foxwedge (AUS) - Zubova
Sam Garcia (7)
Mr Keith Jones Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
Br Mr J. M. Duggan & The Late Mr T. Duggan Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Six-time C&D winner 33/1, creditable 2 1/2 lengths fifth of 15 to Savalas in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good) 21 days ago, nearest finish Not fully discounted. TFRHHHII BHA45
12 LIL WADE (IRE) (6) 502006
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Wu Zetian
4 9-4 (11)
Elle-May Croot (5)
Southwell Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Ballyhane
TIMEFORM VIEW Again below form when sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 7/1) 6 days ago. Back up in trip Has work to do TFRHHHII BHA44
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 3, 9. Visor worn by No. 5, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6. Stewards Note:
MY BOY JACK: Following its run on 30/8/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.
FALMOUTH BOY: Following its run on 19/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Savalas (IRE), Tillybob (IRE), 6-1 My Boy Jack (GB), 7-1 Doves of Peace (IRE), 10-1 Don’t Fight It (IRE), 11-1 Banana (GB), 18-1 Revolucion (GB), Big Impact (GB), Lil Wade (IRE), 22-1 Midnight Flame (IRE), 28-1 Peachey Carnehan (GB), 40-1 Falmouth Boy (IRE)
RECORD TIMES
Lomu (IRE) (3yo+) 03Dec19
6f Mubakker (USA) (2yo) 01Nov18
6f Kachy (GB) (3yo+) 26Dec18
7f Richard R H B (IRE) (2yo) 23Nov19
7f Mister Universe (GB) (3yo+) 12Mar16
1m½f Jack Hobbs (GB) (2yo) 27Dec14
1m½f Keystroke (GB) (3yo+) 26Nov16
1m1½f Emissary (GB) (2yo) 12Oct19
1m1½f Storm Ahead (IRE) (3yo+) 18Nov19 1m 55.91s 1m 56.50s
1m4f Paths Of Glory (GB) (3yo+) 19Oct19
1m6f Tribal Art (IRE) (3yo+) 19Apr22
2m½f Aircraft Carrier (IRE) (3yo+) 14Jan19
bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £15200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6276, 2nd £3139, 3rd £1569, 4th £784, 5th £392. (Penalty Value £7955.68) 7 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (86 wins from 967 runners, 9%) runs LEQUINTO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hughes (7 wins from 26 runners, 27%) runs THE THAMES BOATMAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZARZYNI trained by D & N Barron, Thirsk, 142 miles.
An open-looking sprint but the suggestion is ARAMRAM, who ran a cracker when runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup behind one who was completing a 6-timer a fortnight ago and Richard Hannon’s colt can make a winning start on the all-weather. Second choice isTheThames Boatman, who proved at least as good as ever in picking up a third win of the year at Lingfield last month, with IngraTor and the returning unbeaten Lion’s House both of interest, too. 1-2-3:
1 MUKAAFAH (IRE) (28) 41-6100 D BF
B g Blue Point (IRE) - Tasleya
3 9-11 (12)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3)
Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited KPF Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Doncaster in May. Disappointed after 11 weeks off (gelded in interim) when eighth of 9 in handicap (3/1) at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) 4 weeks ago, finding little Makes tapeta debut TFRHHHII BHA90
2 AZURE ANGEL (GB) (18) 160003 D
Ch f Harry Angel (IRE) - Silken Skies (IRE)
Opulence Thoroughbreds
4 9-11 (11)
Ray Dawson
Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Mrs Tina Cox Opulence Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed herself as back in form when third of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm, 7/1) 18 days ago, clear of rest Place claims on form but drawn wider than ideal. TFRHHHII BHA89
3 PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) (14) 612410 D
B g Requinto (IRE) - Kitty Softpaws (IRE)
6 9-11 (13)
Charlie Maggs (7)
Mrs Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley
Br Ballyphilip Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Chester in September Not in same form when twelfth of 22 in Ayr Silver Cup (6f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago. Has his work cut out from widest stall TFRHHIII BHA89
4 THE GREEN MAN (IRE) (28) 13300-5 D
B g Acclamation - Lydia Becker
5 9-11 (4)
Joey Haynes
Mr John Stocker Joseph Parr, Newmarket
Br Paul & Jim McCartan Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW 40/1, shaped as if better for the run after 12 months off when fifth of 7 in handicap at Ascot (6f, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Headgear back on and this run should reveal more. TFRHHIII BHA89
5 ARARAT (IRE) (44) 31-0261
B g Kodiac - Recife (GER)
4 9-9 (7)
Trevor Whelan
Twenty Stars Partnership David Simcock, Newmarket
Br E. Smith & Cloneymore Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWShowed improved form to get off the mark for the year in 5-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 13/2) just over 6 weeks ago, making all. 5lb higher and that shouldn’t prevent a bold bid to follow up TFRHHHII BHA87
6 ARAMRAM (IRE) (14) 440312 D 3 9-8 (6)
B c Blue Point (IRE) - Queen’s Pearl (IRE) Joe Leavy (3)
Mr Ziad A. Galadari
Br Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited
Richard Hannon, Marlborough
TIMEFORM VIEWLatest win at Doncaster in September Ran at least as well in defeat when second of 22 in Ayr Silver Cup (6f, good to firm, 9/1) 2 weeks ago, no match for thriving winner who was completing a 6-timer This much less competitive and he’s high on the shortlist on all-weather debut. TFRHHHHH BHA87
7 THE THAMES BOATMAN (GB) (21) 441601 CD 4 9-8 (8)
B g Havana Grey - Gilt Linked Finley Marsh
Nigel Scandrett & Shane Buy
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 10/3, proved at least as good as ever in picking up a third win of the year in 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW) 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip Makes plenty of appeal once again nudged up a further 3lb. TFRHHHHI BHA86
1.ARAMRAM (IRE) 2.THE THAMES BOATMAN 3.INGRA TOR (IRE)
B f Havana Grey - Radio Gaga
Brian Mould, Richard Kent & Partner
Br Allseasons Bloodstock
Jordan Williams (5)
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner 11/4, run best excused when ninth of 10 in handicap at Chester (5.1f, soft) 2 weeks ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA85
9 LION’S HOUSE (GB) (301) 11- CD
B g Oasis Dream - Muqantara (USA)
Mrs Victoria Machen
3 9-6 (5)
Adam Farragher
Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Aislabie Bloodstock Ltd Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEWOasis Dream gelding who looked above average when making a winning start at Newcastle last November Confirmed that positive impression by defying a penalty over C&D the following month but not seen since Open to further progress now handicapping for a top yard. TFRHHHII BHA85
10 INGRA TOR (IRE) (14) 633031 D 5 9-6 (3)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Kassia (IRE)
Jon and Julia Aisbitt
Br Jon and Julia Aisbitt
George Bass (3)
Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Jack Channon Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW 7/2, ended long losing run in 11-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) a fortnight ago. Just 2lb higher so looks competitive on form TFRHHHHI BHA84
11 INTERVENTION (GB) (28) 636534 CD
7 9-6 (1)
B g Swiss Spirit - Lady Lube Rye (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson
The Horse Watchers 8
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd Timeform
TIMEFORMVIEW5-time course winner Twenty runs since last win in 2023 Confirmed return to form when fourth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Kempton (6f) 4 weeks ago. Interesting from this sort of mark and he’s well berthed in stall 1. TFRHHHII BHA84
12 LEQUINTO (IRE) (42) 260-000 C D
B g Requinto (IRE) - Moss Nation
7 9-2 (10)
William Carson
Mrs Y. Wallace Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Danny O’Sullivan
TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort Course winner 8/1, ran poorly when seventh of 9 in handicap at Windsor (6f, soft) 6 weeks ago. Eligible for lesser races than this so best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA80
13 ZARZYNI (IRE) (20) 205001 D 7 9-1 (2)
B g Siyouni (FR) - Zunera (IRE) Joe Fanning
MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd
David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk
Br His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW11/2, given a chance by the handicapper and duly ended a long losing run in cosy fashion in 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) just under 3 weeks ago. Back up in trip Remains well treated on old form TFRHHHII BHA79
2023: CHANGE SINGS (IRE) 3 8 13 George Downing 9-2 (Eve Johnson Houghton) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 13 Hood worn by No. 1, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 13.
Stewards Note:
RADIO GOO GOO: Following its run on 21/9/2024 it was reported that the horse had no more to give.
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Lion’s House (GB), Ingra Tor (IRE), 7-1 The Thames Boatman (GB), 17-2 Ararat (IRE), 10-1 Aramram (IRE), 12-1 Mukaafah (IRE), Zarzyni (IRE), 14-1 Azure Angel (GB), Intervention (GB), 16-1 Radio Goo Goo (GB), 20-1 Paws For Thought (IRE), 33-1 The Green Man (IRE), 40-1 Lequinto (IRE)
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RACE
ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (13F ABT 219YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE FRANKLIN
HODGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7100 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) Weights lowered 3lb. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Loughnane (51 wins from 514 runners, 10%) runs CHASE THE DOLLAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): James Owen (9 wins from 25 runners, 36%) runs LASER FOCUS LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROOST trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 141 miles.
A good heat for the grade, with GOBLET OF FIRE fancied to score for the fourth time this season, having got the better of a next-time-out winner at Kempton last month. Laser Focus has proven reliable this season and was better than ever when scoring at Brighton last time, so should also be in the mix, whilst Raintown also displayed a likeable attitude when winning recently at Brighton and is hard to discount.
1.GOBLET OF FIRE 2.LASER FOCUS (IRE) 3.RAINTOWN (IRE)
1 CHASE THE DOLLAR (GB) (14) 130000 CD
B g Frankel - Cape Dollar (IRE)
Lydonford Ltd
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
6 10-1 (6)
Brandon Wilkie (5)
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Chester in May. Well held on each of last 4 starts and he’s very difficult to fancy stepping significantly back up in trip TFRHHIII BHA77
2 GOBLET OF FIRE (GB) (31) 31-1131 C 4 10-0 (4)
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - War No More (USA)
Mrs Angelica Spence
Tommie Jakes (5)
Nicky Henderson, Lambourn
Br Mike Spence Unibet
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner 3 wins from 4 runs this year 10/11, didn’t need to improve to win 7-runner handicap at Kempton (12f) 31 days ago, keeping on well That race is working out well and he holds a good chance on form TFRHHHHH BHA76
3 RAINTOWN (IRE) (21) 515001 C
4 9-13 (2)
Gr g Outstrip - Miss Fifty (IRE) Josephine Gordon
Ms Caroline Instone & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Br Ballyhane Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Six wins from 23 Flat runs. 3 wins from 11 runs this year 5/1, didn’t need to improve to win 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 21 days ago, finding extra. Player again. TFRHHHHI BHA75
4 ROOST (GB) (10) 666330
4 9-10 (7)
B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Redstart Ray Dawson
Mr A. D. G. Oldrey & Mr G. C. Hartigan
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down
Br Mr A. D. G. Oldrey & Mr G. C. Hartigan R M Beckett Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Visored for 1st time, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap (6/1) at Kempton (11f) 10 days ago. Back up in trip Hold-up performer tends to need plenty to drop his way and others are preferred. TFRHHHII BHA72
5 LASER FOCUS (IRE) (18) 122341
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Decisive Intent
6 9-8 (1)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3) Pontoon racing James Owen, Newmarket
Br Sunderland Holding Inc
The Rare Breed Meat Company
TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 11 runs this year 7/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Brighton (11.9f, good) 18 days ago. Should go well again. TFRHHHHI BHA70
6 SCREAMING EAGLE (GB) (29) 2-36453
3 9-7 (5)
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Lady Rasha Rhys Clutterbuck
Screaming Eagle Partners Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW6/1, first run since leaving Andrew Balding when third of 4 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 29 days ago, needing stiffer test Makes tapeta debut Visor on 1st time This test should suit better but others are preferred. TFRHHHII BHA76
7 EASY DANCER (GB) (29) 0-00163 CD
3 9-4 (3)
Gr g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Cay Dancer Joe Leavy (3) Mr R. Barnett Richard Hannon, Marlborough
Br W. & R. Barnett Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Winner here in July 10/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good) 29 days ago. Respected. TFRHHHII BHA73
1-2-3:
NINTH RACE 8.30
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE RACING VALUE AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D M Loughnane (74 wins from 690 runners, 11%) runs PRECISION STORM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (9 wins from 65 runners, 14%) runs PERSIAN PHOENIX LONGEST TRAVELLER: DINGWALL trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 205 miles.
A tricky finale to solve but the vote goes to RENESMEE, who has found just one too strong on her last couple of starts but reapplied cheekpieces could eke out that bit extra. The Bobster found enough improvement for the step up in trip when scoring on all-weather debut at Newcastle recently, so he heads up the opposition, with Persian Phoenix and Baritus Bellator another couple worth considering, also
1 PRECISION STORM (GB) (14) 541300 CD
Gr g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Way To The Stars
Precision Facades Ltd
Br Mrs D O. Joly
7 9-13 (3)
Millie Wonnacott (5)
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Precision Facades Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner Latest win at Bath in June 20/1, again ran below form returned to all-weather when seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D 2 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA63
2 RENESMEE (GB) (20) 400522 BF
4 9-11 (6)
B f Iffraaj - Magique (IRE) Christian Howarth (3)
Mr Roberto Favarulo Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Carisbrooke Stud Glance Cleaning Services, Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWAgain ran well having managed to avoid trouble when second of 11 in handicap (5/2) at Bath (10.2f, good to firm) just under 3 weeks ago, running on Cheekpieces back on Has good chance on form TFRHHHHH BHA61
3 PANAMA CITY (GB) (11) 160500 CD
5 9-11 (12)
B g Iffraaj - Guavia (GER) Harry Burns (3)
Mr S. Lamb Ian McInnes, Catwick
Br Gestut Fahrhof
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Run best excused when eighth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 11 days ago, stuck wide in a strongly-run race Others preferred nonetheless TFRHHIII BHA61
4 LIA ROSE (GB) (46) 423023
3 9-9 (11)
Gr f Ulysses (IRE) - Rosa Grace Ray Dawson
Mr E. P. Duggan Rae Guest, Newmarket
Br Mr E. Duggan Flahive Brickwork Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ran what has to be considered a rare below-par race when third of 4 in handicap (9/4) at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 46 days ago. Makes all-weather debut Is totally exposed so others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA63
5 DINGWALL (GB) (37) 5-05140
B g Calyx - Please Sing
3 9-8 (2)
Alistair Rawlinson
Mr Ian Jones Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Br Michael E Wates CBE Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Ayr in July Possibly unsuited by conditions when eighth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, soft, 11/2) 37 days ago. This is just his second all-weather start and he could fare better TFRHHHII BHA62
6 SPEED COURT (GB) (26) 532-400
B g Acclamation - Affected (IRE)
3 9-8 (8)
Dylan Hogan
The Regal Eagles Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Plantation Stud Berkeley Carter Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW9/1, ran even worse after 8 weeks off when last of 8 in handicap at Brighton (9.9f, soft) 26 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Harry Eustace (for just 1,600 gns) Cheekpieces back on TFRHHIII BHA62
7 TORONTO RAPTOR (FR) (23) 0-00264
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Grey Lina (USA)
Amo Racing Limited
3 9-8 (4)
Finley Marsh
Michael Bell, Newmarket
Br Marbat LLC Sports Invest UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Again came up short of his Pontefract form when fourth of 7 in handicap at Epsom (12f, soft, 9/1) 23 days ago. Back down in trip Makes tapeta debut Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA62
8 BARITUS BELLATOR (IRE) (51) 05664
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Dawn of Empire (USA)
Quest Thoroughbreds & Jack Thomas
Br Silver Birch Bloodstock Ltd
3 9-7 (7)
Rhys Clutterbuck
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Took a step forward but didn’t look altogether straightforward when fourth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 5/1) 51 days ago. No surprise to see cheekpieces on now. TFRHHHII BHA61
9 PERSIAN PHOENIX (IRE) (9) 222250 C BF
Gr or Ro f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Middle Persia
Kingsley Park 36
3 9-7 (1)
Joe Fanning
Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Skymarc Farm Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Seventeen runs since last win in 2023 Followed a below-par effort with an even worse one when seventh of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 9 days ago. Finished runner-up 4 times on the spin in the summer so she can’t be ruled out yet. TFRHHHHI BHA61
10 APACHE CANYON (IRE) (7) 05603
B g Kessaar (IRE) - Polish Empress
3 9-6 (9)
Sean Dylan Bowen (3) Racehorse Ownership Club
Michael Wigham, Newmarket
Br Wardstown Stud Ltd Racehorse Ownership Club
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden 50/1, dropped a chunk in the weights after his handicap bow and matched previous efforts when third of 12 at Chelmsford City (8f) 7 days ago. Needs to build on that TFRHHHII
11 PADDY MAYNE (GB) (18) 55-005
B g Massaat (IRE) - Miss Lesley
Paul Riley, Aidan O’Ryan and P Makin
Br Richard Kent
3 9-5 (5)
Brandon Wilkie (5)
Phillip Makin, Leyburn
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden Again ran to only a modest level when fifth of 7 in handicap (33/1) at Redcar (8f, good to firm) 18 days ago, slowly away Very hard to make a case for.
12 THE BOBSTER
(IRE) (18) 0-05041
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Jolie Chanson (FR)
Johnsons and Thwaites
Br Hunting Hill Stud & Irish National Stud
59
3 9-2 (10)
Connor Murtagh
Richard Fahey, Malton
Richard Fahey Racing
TIMEFORMVIEWFound enough improvement for the step up in trip to get off the mark on his all-weather debut in 10-runner handicap (well-backed 5/2) at Newcastle (10.2f) 18 days ago. Nudged up just 2lb and can make his presence felt.
2023: LUNAR SPACE (IRE) 5 9 8 Daniel Muscutt 15-8 (Jamie Osborne) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 12
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 7. Stewards Note:
DINGWALL: Following its run on 29/8/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
BARITUS BELLATOR: Following its run on 15/8/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left throughout.
PERSIAN PHOENIX: Following its run on 26/9/2024 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Renesmee (GB), 6-1 Baritus Bellator (IRE), The Bobster (IRE), 17-2 Lia Rose (GB), 10-1 Persian Phoenix (IRE), Apache Canyon (IRE), 12-1 Dingwall (GB), 14-1 Precision Storm (GB), 16-1 Toronto Raptor (FR), 25-1 Panama City (GB), Speed Court (GB), 33-1 Paddy Mayne (GB)
Official Photographer at Wolverhampton is Jonathan Hipkiss Photography
