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I wish you all an enjoyable and successful time here at Wolverhampton Racecourse and a safe journey home.
David
Ideson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RACEDAY TEAM
David Ideson Executive Director
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MONDAY 06 JANUARY
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward), JEREMY BARLOW (Stewards’ Panel Chair),
THOMAS EVETTS, NATHAN GREEN, MARGARET GROVES
STARTERS
LEE JONES
PHILLIP DENNIS
JUDGE
DAVID HICKS
CLERKS OF THE SCALES
PAUL CHAMPION
VETERINARY OFFICER
MARK TABACHNIK
SENIOR VETERINARY
SURGEON
SUE TAYLOR
VETERINARY SURGEON
RICHARD STEPHENSON
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr SIMEON RAYNER
MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr JAYANTH SAVANTH
NURSE
HILARY BODEN
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
RACHEL BARNETT
LOUISE NEALE
AMY FAIRCLOUGH
COMMENTATOR
MARTIN HARRIS
BETTING RING MANAGER
ALASTAIR McCREADIE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DAVID IDESON
GENERAL MANAGER & DESIGNATED
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
ANTHONY GLEDHILL
CLERK OF THE COURSE
FERGUS CAMERON
RACEDAY
PHOTOGRAPHER
JONATHAN HIPKISS
CROSS COUNTER - making a winning debut in the 32Red.com EBF Novice Stakes here on 9th December 2017 Less than 12 months later, he became the first British-trained winner of the race that stops a nation - the prestigious Melbourne Cup.
jockeys silks
CD = course & distance winner horse’s name and birthplace saddlecloth number
form guide previous performances / = new season - = new year Bold type shows All Weather form
C = course winner
D = distance winner
draw age weight st-lb days since last ran
3 CROSS COUNTER (GB) (100) 11-11 CD
B c Teofilo (IRE) - Waitress (USA) Adam Kirby Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Br Godolphin Emirates S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 5. Teofilo colt. Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Woven Lace out of very smart 5f/6f winner Do The Honours. One to note on debut TFR HHHHH BHA100
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse is given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race HHHHI Good chance of being placed HHHII By no means without a chance
HHIII At least one or two hold stronger claims HIIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope IIIII Can be given little or no chance
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating
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FIRST RACE 5.00
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE
GAMBLE
RESPONSIBLY AT 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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (94 wins from 993 runners, 9%) runs LEQUINTO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs LEQUINTO WEIGHTWATCHER: PROFESSOR TICKLE won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 5lb to 62. LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLASSY CLARETS trained by R Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.
LEQUINTO shaped well when third in a better handicap than this at Lingfield last week and he’s of strong interest down in class Em Jay Kay and Classy Clarets head the opposition. 1-2-3:
1.LEQUINTO (IRE) 2.EM JAY KAY 3.CLASSY CLARETS (IRE)
1 LEQUINTO (IRE) (6) 000563- C D
9-9 (8)
B g Requinto (IRE) - Moss Nation Jack Doughty (3)
Mrs Y. Wallace Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Danny O’Sullivan
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Attracted support and shaped well when third of 8 in handicap (15/2) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 6 days ago, left poorly placed Expected to be bang there eased in class. TFR
2 EM JAY KAY (GB) (44) 500315- CD
B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Skara Brae
9-8 (1)
Grace McEntee
Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br Rosyground Stud Tallon International Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Latest win here in November Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 13/2) 44 days ago. Back up in trip and he’s likely to give it another good go TFRHHHHI BHA66
3 ROYAL MUSKETEER (GB) (118) 030320- D 7 9-8 (9)
B g Acclamation - Queen’s Pearl (IRE)
S and S Racing
Clifford Lee
Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley
Br Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, last of 12 in handicap at Leicester (6f, soft). Off 118 days and below winning mark if he’s fully tuned for this TFRHHHII BHA66
4 HALLOWED TIME (IRE) (74) 050105- D
B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Groupetime (USA)
M Cooke, D Kearns & Partner
7 9-7 (6)
Mason Paetel (7)
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br M. Sinanan TMC Distribution Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally opened his account at Chester in September 16/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 74 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA65
5 BEAUZON (GB) (7) 131626- CD
B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Pepper Lane
6 9-6 (11)
Ryan Kavanagh (7)
Beaunus Hunters Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Kevin Nicholson
TIMEFORM VIEW Seven-time C&D winner Six wins from 21 runs last year 15/2, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f) 7 days ago, never nearer. Cheekpieces back on and can bounce back give overall profile TFRHHHII BHA64
6 CLASSY CLARETS (IRE) (23) 065201- C
4 9-5 (4)
Gr g Cotai Glory - Hope And Faith (IRE) Oisin Orr
Mr A Tattersall & Partner
Br Tally-Ho Stud
Richard Fahey, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEW Hooded for first time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (5.1f, 11/2) 23 days ago, driven out. 3lb rise shouldn’t prevent a bold follow-up bid back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA63
7 HAWORTH STAR (IRE) (46) 0/01060- D
5 9-5 (2)
B g Bated Breath - Days of Summer (IRE) Kieran O’Neill The Regal Eagles Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Ballyhane Berkeley Carter Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Newcastle in September Eighth of 10 in handicap (28/1) at this course (7.2f) 46 days ago, proving too free TFRHHIII BHA63
8
PROFESSOR TICKLE (GB) (33) 006300- D
B g Profitable (IRE) - Tickle Me (GER)
David Lowe
Br Mr & Mrs David Brown
4 9-4 (10)
Taryn Langley (7)
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
TIMEFORMVIEW Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 20/1) 33 days ago. Down to a tempting mark if he can bounce back with usual blinkers left off. TFRHHHII BHA62
9
NOT JUST YET (IRE) (21) 625024-
B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Nefetari
Mr P. T. Evans & Partner
5 9-3 (5)
David Probert
Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br Colin Kennedy Radnor Hills
TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 24 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 21 days ago. Needs everything to fall right TFRHHHII BHA61
10
GOOD KARMA (GB) (9) 065000- C
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Prontamente
Mr M McCarthy & Mr P Cox
Br China Horse Club International Ltd
5 8-12 (7)
Sean Kirrane
John David Riches, Pilling
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at Newcastle (7.1f) 9 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA56
11 KIPP KELLY (GB) (23) 456500-
B g Time Test - Tahlia Ree (IRE)
Mr Paddy Barrett
Br P. E. Barrett
4 8-8 (3)
James Sullivan
Derek Shaw, Sproxton
Askew & Barrett (Pulses) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 23 days ago. Lots to prove at present despite tumbling mark TFRHIIII BHA52
LEQUINTO: Following its run on 31/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
ROYAL MUSKETEER: Following its run on 10/9/2024 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lequinto (IRE), 4-1 Classy Clarets (IRE), 11-2 Em Jay Kay (GB), 8-1 Not Just Yet (IRE), 11-1 Beauzon (GB), 16-1 Royal Musketeer (GB), 18-1 Hallowed Time (IRE), 22-1 Professor Tickle (GB), Good Karma (GB), 33-1 Haworth Star (IRE), 50-1 Kipp Kelly (GB)
POSITION OF STALLS
7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside
RECORD TIMES
5f Quatrieme Ami (GB) (2yo) 13Nov15
5f 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
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SECOND RACE 5.30
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS FILLIES AND MARES THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (72 wins from 619 runners, 12%) runs NOISY MUSIC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Tutty (4 wins from 8 runners, 50%) runs ENOLA GREY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ENOLA GREY trained by G Tutty, Northallerton, 155 miles.
ENOLA GREY was arguably value for extra given she was held up in a steadily-run race when successful over 7.2f here a fortnight ago and a 2lb rise should be within range A case of sorts can be made for each of these, with Radiant Beauty and Jazzy Angel feared most.
1 ENOLA GREY (IRE) (16) 220241- C
Gr m Havana Grey - Izola
5 9-13 (1)
Warren Fentiman (7) Cragg Wood Racing Gemma Tutty, Northallerton
Br Peter & Hugh McCutcheon Gemma Tutty Racing, Fitzdares Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWThree wins from 23 runs last year Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (7.2f, 7/2) 16 days ago, overcoming positional bias in the process. Step back up in trip no issue and 2lb rise won’t prevent a very bold follow-up bid. TFRHHHHH BHA81
2 SAMRA STAR (IRE) (60) 4106- CD
4 9-13 (5)
B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Bint Samraan Finley Marsh
Mr Jaber Abdullah Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Different proposition when making second start here a winning one over 9.5f in August. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 11/2) 60 days ago, slowly away Hood on first time TFRHHHII BHA82
3 RADIANT BEAUTY (GB) (17) 100552-
B f Churchill (IRE) - Main Desire (IRE)
4 9-4 (4)
Hector Crouch
Mr & Mrs S & D Turner Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Branton Court Stud LLP Coulthursts Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Kempton in August. and right back to form away from soft ground when excellent second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Up 3lb but has to be taken seriously TFRHHHHI BHA73
4 JAZZY ANGEL (GB) (35) 652010- CD
B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Jasmiralda (FR)
Mrs I. Corbani
Br Mrs I. Corbani
4 9-0 (3)
Kaiya Fraser (3)
Harry Eustace, Newmarket
Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in October. Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 17/2) 35 days ago, though that was in a deeper race than this Significantly back up in trip TFRHHHHI BHA69
5 NOISY MUSIC (IRE) (9) 051224- C
4 9-0 (2)
B f Showcasing - Music Show (IRE) Luke Morris
J & A Young (Racing) Limited
Michael Appleby, Oakham
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Jayplas
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Latest win here in September 16/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 9 days ago, nearest finish Up in trip TFRHHHII BHA69
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Hood worn first time by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5.
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN GOALS
RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ 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 (72 wins from 619 runners, 12%) runs KEWMILL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S & E Crisford (5 wins from 17 runners, 29%) runs ARIRI & SONG OF DUBAI LONGEST TRAVELLER: ORANGESANDLEMONS trained by E Bethell, Middleham, 140 miles.
Though ORANGESANDLEMONS failed to land the odds at Newcastle recently having shaped with plenty of promise on debut there in November, she is probably capable of better and this looks like a good opportunity for the Edward Bethell-trained filly to get off the mark. Newcomer Song of Dubai could be the one for the forecast, given that George Boughey’s duo Sweet Couture and Sixteen One are both starting to look a shade exposed 1-2-3:
1.ORANGESANDLEMONS 2.SONG OF DUBAI 3.SWEET COUTURE (IRE)
1 PHRYGIA (GB) (-)
B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - O’Connor’s Girl David Probert
Mr Ben Perry & Partner James Ferguson, Newmarket
Br Whatcote Farm Stud James Ferguson Racing TIMEFORM VIEW26,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Half-sister to useful Italian winner up to 7f Calajunco Sports a hood for this debut, which is a slight worry, but she’s one to note in the betting all the same Yard also saddles Quick To Decide TFRHHIII BHA-
2 SWEET COUTURE (IRE)
(26) 433-
3 8-12 (7)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Maraaseem (IRE) Callum Shepherd Teme Valley George Boughey, Newmarket
Br Brian McDonald George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced filly. Third of 14 in novice (7/1) at Kempton (8f) 26 days ago, having run of race Drop back to 7f probably no bad thing and solid each-way chance but she is starting to look a shade exposed TFRHHHII BHA72
3 GREY PHOENIX (IRE) (17) (2lb) 4-
Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Syann (IRE)
Foxtrot Racing Grey Phoenix
3 8-10 (8)
Gina Mangan
Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole, Droitwich
Br Lynn Lodge Stud Foxtrot Racing Syndicates
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at this course (8.6f) on debut 17 days ago. Will be of greater interest when handicapping further down the line TFRHHIII BHA-
4 ORANGESANDLEMONS (GB) (16) (2lb) 22-
Ch f Mayson - Strawberryandcream
3 8-10 (1)
Harrison Shaw Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing
Edward Bethell, Middleham
Br Mrs James Bethell Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Promising sort 8/11, second of 10 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 16 days ago, running on Remains open to improvement and she should make a bold bid to go one better here. TFRHHHHH BHA-
5 QUICK TO
DECIDE
(GB) (147) (2lb) 0-
Ch f Bated Breath - Za Za Zoom (IRE)
Lesley Bishop and Partners
Br Scuderia Archi Romani
3 8-10 (11)
Luke Morris
James Ferguson, Newmarket
James Ferguson Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighth of 14 in maiden at Kempton (7f, 8/1) on debut. Off 147 days and it’s probably best to look elsewhere TFRHIIII BHA-
6 SONG OF DUBAI (GB) (-) (2lb)
B f Iffraaj - Make It Rain (IRE)
3 8-10 (6)
Jack Mitchell
Sheikh Marwan Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWIffraaj filly. Dam, useful winner up to 1 1/4m (2-y-o 1m winner), half-sister to smart winner up to 10.3f Banditry. Represents a respected yard and it’ll be interesting to see what the market has to say. TFRHHHII BHA-
7 ARIRI (GB) (-) (4lb)
B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Ribbon Royale
3 8-8 (10)
Josephine Gordon KHK Racing
Br Fernham Farm Ltd
Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket
Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW£3,000 yearling, Cable Bay filly. Sister to 5.7f/6f winner Tyger Bay. Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1 1/2m Broche Jockey bookings suggest that Song of Dubai is the stable first-string TFRHHIII BHA-
8 DIXIE’S DELIGHT (GB) (21) (4lb) 6-
B f Mohaather - Angel of Delight (IRE)
Mr R. Kent
Br Martin Webb & Nigel Tinkler
Kieran O’Neill
Jessica Macey, Doncaster
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 12 in maiden at this C&D (25/1) on debut 21 days ago. Opposable. TFRHIIII BHA-
9
HOLYWELL
BAY
(GB) (18) (4lb) 0-
B f Expert Eye - Holley Shiftwell
Newmarket Equine Tours Racing Club
Chloe Lyons (7)
Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket
Br J. W. Parry Birkett Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Twelfth of 13 in novice at Chelmsford City (8f, 125/1) on debut 18 days ago. Readily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA-
10 KEWMILL (GB) (18) (4lb) 4-
B f Eqtidaar (IRE) - Aruan
Mr Brian D. Cantle
Br B. D. Cantle
Frederick Larson (3)
Michael Appleby, Oakham
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 10 in novice (125/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) on debut 18 days ago. That was a fairly encouraging debut and she should do better in time. TFRHHIII BHA-
11 SIXTEEN ONE
(GB) (18) (4lb) 266-
B f Land Force (IRE) - Feliciana
3 8-8 (9)
Grace McEntee Shylock
Br Oakshott Bloodstock
George Boughey, Newmarket
George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK
TIMEFORMVIEW Sixth of 10 in novice at Chelmsford City (6f, 14/1) 18 days ago. Like stablemate Sweet Couture, she looks vulnerable for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA68
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn first time by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Orangesandlemons (GB), 11-2 Song of Dubai (GB), 15-2 Sweet Couture (IRE), 12-1 Sixteen One (GB), 14-1 Kewmill (GB), 16-1 Grey Phoenix (IRE), 22-1 Phrygia (GB), 25-1 Ariri (GB), 28-1 Quick To Decide (GB), 66-1 Dixie’s Delight (GB), 300-1 Holywell Bay (GB)
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares
FOOD & DRINK
Food and drink may not be brought into any enclosure. For safety reasons you are politely requested not to take bottles and glasses outside of the bar and restaurant areas.
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): M Appleby (72 wins from 619 runners, 12%) runs ROYAL ZABEEL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (5 wins from 16 runners, 31%) runs SOCIETY MAN
LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOLDEN MIND trained by R Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.
The manner of ROYAL ZABEEL’s Southwell success last month suggested that his best days are still ahead of him and he is taken defy a 6lb rise in the weights by following up here. Fellow last-time-out scorer Bobby Bennu is likely to offer stern resistance, while Brewing will also be a threat if responding well to the new headgear Havanagreattime is another to consider
1 GOLDEN MIND (IRE) (51) 34/0205-
B g Galileo Gold - Sagely (IRE)
Aidan J Ryan & partner
Br Tally-Ho Stud
4 9-9
Oisin Orr
Richard Fahey, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW 40/1, respectable 5 1/2 lengths fifth of 12 to Night Raider in Listed race at Newcastle (6f) 51 days ago. Looks vulnerable under top-weight back in handicap company. TFRHHIII BHA101
2 BOBBY BENNU (IRE) (54) 115521- D
Gr g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Clenaghcastle Lady (IRE)
4 9-5 (5)
Jack Mitchell
Middleham Park Racing XLIII Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Mr D. McCarthy Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 7 runs last year 15/8 and hooded for 1st time, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 54 days ago, always holding on 3lb nudge fair enough and he has to enter calculations TFRHHHHI BHA97
3 BREWING (GB) (18) 150643- D
6 9-2 (7)
B g Showcasing - Cloud Line Cieren Fallon
Lael Stable William Haggas, Newmarket
Br Lael Stables
TIMEFORMVIEW5/2, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f) 18 days ago. Now tried in blinkers and he will be a threat if the headgear helps eke out some improvement TFRHHHII BHA94
4 SOCIETY MAN (FR) (220) 610/410- D
B g Cracksman - Society Lady (FR)
5 8-13 (3)
Hector Crouch
Mr Mohammed Bin Hamad Khalifa Al Attiyah Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Haras de Saint Julien & Mme Regula Vanno Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW53/10, ninth of 11 in minor event at Compiegne (7f, heavy) when last seen 7 months ago. First run for yard after leaving Fabrice Chappet and the market should be a guide in terms of expectations. TFRHHIII BHA91
5 ROYAL ZABEEL (IRE) (23) 10/0321- D
B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lady’s Maid (USA)
The Horse Watchers 9
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
4 8-13 (6)
Alistair Rawlinson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 4/1) 23 days ago. More needed again up 6lb but this will be just his third start for the Michael Appleby yard and he may well have more to offer. TFRHHHHH BHA91
6 HAVANAGREATTIME (IRE) (19) 0/10014- D
Gr g Havana Grey - Dame Shirley Finley Marsh
P Merritt, K Lawrence & P Cook
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Denis Phelan Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEWTwo wins from 5 runs last year, the latest at Lingfield in December 9/2, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 19 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and shouldn’t be far away if he takes to this surface TFRHHHII BHA90
7 STREET KID (IRE) (18) 003205- CD 7 8-10 (1)
Ch g Street Boss (USA) - Brushed Gold (USA) Benoit de la Sayette
Run Away Racing Galtee More Syndicate Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket
Br Tinnakill Bloodstock KPF Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Fifth of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f, 12/1) 18 days ago. Has slipped to an attractive mark and he’s dangerous to discount TFRHHIII BHA88
1-2-3: 1.ROYAL ZABEEL (IRE)
8
BRASIL POWER (FR) (11) 256120- CD 6 8-9 (2)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Venturous Spirit (FR)
Miss Eleanor Wellesley
Br Dayton Investments Limited
Callum Shepherd
George Boughey, Newmarket
George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win at Kempton in August 17/2, last of 11 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago. Others make more appeal on this occasion TFRHHIII BHA87
2024: DOCTOR KHAN JUNIOR 5 8 13 Harry Russell 3-1 (Geoff Oldroyd) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Stewards Note:
HAVANAGREATTIME: Following its run on 18/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed late-on.
BRASIL POWER: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Bobby Bennu (IRE), 10-3 Brewing (GB), 4-1 Royal Zabeel (IRE), 7-1 Havanagreattime (IRE), 12-1 Golden Mind (IRE), 14-1 Street Kid (IRE), 16-1 Society Man (FR), 28-1 Brasil Power (FR)
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FIFTH RACE 7.00
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£10000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4129, 2nd £2065, 3rd £1032, 4th £516, 5th £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S Dixon (38 wins from 592 runners, 6%) runs HARBOUR VISION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P Morris (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs EDEN STORM
WEIGHTWATCHER: FLATLEY won off a handicap mark of 71, his rating is now down 8lb to 63. LONGEST TRAVELLER: CIRCLES trained by A McCann, Ireland.
FOOLS RUSH IN was only nudged up 2lb for his recent Southwell win and may be able to follow up Where’s Freddy wasn’t seen to best effect at Chelmsford last month and is a possible threat under Sean Levey, who is often a good booking for the StuartWilliams stable. Mesaafi ended his time for Charlie Fellowes with 3 creditable placed efforts on AW (including C&D) and is also respected starting out for Simon Pearce 1-2-3:
1 MESAAFI (GB) (84) 364332-
B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Romaana
Rb Racing Syndicate
Br Godolphin
Jack Mitchell
Simon Pearce, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, 2/1) 84 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Fellowes. Can give a good account.
2 WHERE’S FREDDY (IRE) (32) 015256- D
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - One Spirit (IRE)
Patrick B Doyle (Construction) Ltd
Br Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company
HHHHI BHA72
5 9-9 (8)
Sean Levey
Stuart Williams, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Newmarket in July Creditable sixth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f, 10/3) 32 days ago, finishing with running left. Makes tapeta debut Considered TFRHHHHI BHA72
3 HAVANA FORCE (ITY) (23) 455541- CD 4 9-8 (9)
Gr f Havana Grey - Lan Force (ITY)
Mr R Bruni & Partner
Br Luciani Stefano
Marco Ghiani
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Marco Botti Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Career best when winning 9-runner C&D handicap 23 days ago, although was suited by the way the race developed and will need another career best to follow up off 7lb higher TFRHHHII BHA71
4 THE CARIBBEAN (IRE) (15) 000000- D
B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shermeen (IRE)
Llewelyn,Runeckles and Wetumpka Racing
4 9-7 (3)
Cieren Fallon
Heather Main, Wantage
Br Barronstown Stud Open Plan Law Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f) 15 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others are more obvious TFRHHIII BHA70
5 EDEN STORM (IRE) (9) 000000- CD
B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Fou Rire (IRE)
The Eden Storm Partnership
9-7 (7)
Paddy Bradley
Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Atacama Bloodstock & Beshelstown Trading TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. 66/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 9 days ago. Difficult ask. TFRHIIII BHA70
6 EVOCATIVE SPARK (IRE) (9) 041450- C D
B g Frankel - Hyper Dream (IRE)
Mr M McCarthy & Mr P Cox
Br Mr V. I. Araci
6 9-6 (4)
Sean Kirrane
John David Riches, Pilling
TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Latest win here in November 28/1, last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 9 days ago. Bounce back needed TFRHHIII BHA69
7 FOOLS RUSH IN (IRE) (9) 162661- C D 7 9-5 (2)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Faddwa (IRE)
James Sullivan
The Acre Bottomers Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Stephanie Hanly William Hill TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner 12/1, won 12-runner handicap at Southwell (7f) 9 days ago, making all. Well drawn to attack again and a 2lb rise may not stop him. TFRHHHHH BHA68
8
HARBOUR VISION (GB) (7) 523110- CD
Gr g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Holy Nola (USA)
10 9-4 (5)
Taryn Langley (7)
Southwell Racing Club Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br Newsells Park Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Eight-time course winner, including twice over this trip in November
Didn’t see it out over 8.6f here last week and treated as if still in form TFRHHHII BHA67
9 FLATLEY (GB) (19) 000600- CD
Ch g Kendargent (FR) - Premiere Danseuse
Mr D. A. Smerdon
Br Barry Walters Farms
8 9-0 (10)
Finley Marsh
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelfth of 13 in handicap (16/1) at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago. Needs to step up on recent efforts. TFRHHIII BHA63
10 CIRCLES (IRE) (2) 05503-3 CD
B m Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Circle (IRE)
6 8-10 (6)
Oisin Orr
Miss Rita Shah A. McCann, Ireland
Br Gerry Smith
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 2 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHHII BHA59
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Blinkers worn by No. 3, 4, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 10. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Fools Rush In (IRE), 9-2 Mesaafi (GB), Havana Force (ITY), 6-1 Where’s Freddy (IRE), 7-1 Circles (IRE), 12-1 Harbour Vision (GB), 20-1 Evocative Spark (IRE), 25-1 The Caribbean (IRE), 33-1 Flatley (GB), 50-1 Eden Storm (IRE)
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SIXTH RACE 7.30
FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS]
YRS OLD AND
THE
BETUK: IT’S
WHERE THE UK BETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D M Loughnane (75 wins from 701 runners, 11%) runs APACHE STAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): S Barclay (3 wins from 8 runners, 38%) runs BASHOLO & SIR BENEDICT LONGEST TRAVELLER: THISMYDREAM trained by M Attwater, Epsom, 138 miles.
GUSTRAV GRAVES showed better signs at Newcastle last Thursday and is given a chance to build on that as he’s dipped to 14lb below the mark he defied at Newcastle last March. Basholo knows where the winning post is here and is second choice ahead of Apache Star, who might have just needed it back from a short break here over Christmas
B g Camacho - Ponty Royale (IRE)
Dare To Dream Racing
Paddy Bradley
Michael Attwater, Epsom
Br Ringfort Stud Ltd daretodreamracing.co.uk
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Bath in August 15/2, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford (5f) in September. Off 109 days. TFRHHHII BHA61
2 BASHOLO (IRE) (16) 103310- CD 6 9-8 (6)
B m Caravaggio (USA) - Golden Shine
Tony Culhane Racing & The Good Racing Co
Br Thomas Hassett
Zak Wheatley (3)
Stella Barclay, Garstang
TIMEFORMVIEW Four-time C&D winner, the latest in December 28/1, seventh of 11 over C&D 16 days ago but respected back in this lower grade. TFRHHHHI BHA60
3 ALAFDHAL (IRE) (21) 332630- C D
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Afdhaad
7 9-8 (10)
Grace McEntee
Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Tallon International Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner. Three wins from 26 runs last year Sixteen runs since last win in 2024 Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHIIII BHA60
4 SO OBSESSED (IRE) (23) 211400- CD
4 9-8 (2)
B f Invincible Army (IRE) - Red Savina Marco Ghiani
Asgard Thoroughbred Racing & Partner
Br Mr T. J. Adams
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Angela Wilson Communications
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Four wins from 13 runs last year Latest win at Windsor in June 25/1, seventh of 10 in handicap over C&D 23 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA60
5 MAHARAJAS EXPRESS (GB) (77) 005464- CD
Ch g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Instructress
Mr S. Bell
Br Phil Cunningham
(8)
Kaiya Fraser (3)
Ian Williams, Alvechurch
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, heavy, 9/1) 77 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Patrick Morris. Cheekpieces
B f Soldier’s Call - Divine Design (IRE) Clifford Lee
Steph Hollinshead Racing 1
Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley
Br Joe Fogarty H&C Business Consultants Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, 50/1) 21 days ago. Tongue strap on for first time TFRHHIII BHA57
7 APACHE STAR (IRE) (10) 546526- C 6 9-5 (7)
Br g No Nay Never (USA) - Instinctively (IRE) Edward Greatrex Xenon Workplace & Partner Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Whisperview Trading Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Second at Bath in October and possibly needed first run since when sixth of 12 over 6f here 10 days ago. Blinkers on first time One of the more likely types. TFRHHHII BHA57
8
SIR BENEDICT (IRE) (196) 150010- D
Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Kingdomforthebride (IRE)
Village Racing
7 9-4 (9)
Callum Shepherd
Stella Barclay, Garstang
Br Andrews Syndicate Lancashire Racing Stables Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins between March and June last year, including on tapeta Not seen since ninth of 13 at Thirsk at the end of a June so got to be a chance he’ll need this TFRHHIII BHA56
9 GUSTAV GRAVES
(GB) (4) 35000-5 CD 7 9-3 (5)
B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Bondesire
Big Lachie Syndicate
Br Elwick Stud
Joanna Mason
Derek Shaw, Sproxton
A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner Hinted at a revival from a falling mark when fifth of 7 at Newcastle (5f) last week Big player if he can build on that TFRHHHHH BHA55
10 HIMAWARI (GB) (10) 404000-
Ch f Calyx - Plane Tree Fairy (IRE)
4 9-2 (3)
Kieran O’Neill
Mrs Karen Cooper Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Plantation Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW 200/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (6f) 10 days ago. Tongue strap on first time TFRHIIII BHA54
11 BURABACK
(IRE) (9) 050600- C
D
B g Buratino (IRE) - Gailes First (IRE)
D & J Racing Partnership
Br Mrs C. Burns
6 8-13 (11)
Lewis Edmunds
Derek Shaw, Sproxton
A & J Sectional Buildings Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Four wins from 20 runs last year 13/2, seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 9 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA51
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6, 10. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
SO OBSESSED: Following its run on 14/12/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.
Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Apache Star (IRE), 6-1 Gustav Graves (GB), 13-2 Thismydream (IRE), 8-1 Maharajas Express (GB), 17-2 Buraback (IRE), 9-1 Basholo (IRE), Alafdhal (IRE), 11-1 Sir Benedict (IRE), 12-1 So Obsessed (IRE), 40-1 Soldiers Design (IRE), 66-1 Himawari (GB)
HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £645,774 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 1st January to 28th March 2025.
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ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB HANDICAP 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): T Carroll (94 wins from 993 runners, 9%) runs ABSTRACT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs ABSTRACT
WEIGHTWATCHER: STARFIGHTER won off a handicap mark of 60, his rating is now down 8lb to 52. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MUHALHEL trained by A McCann, Ireland.
Having scored here in November, THE RESDEV WAY wasn’t seen to best effect on his only subsequent start so, after a short break, he’s worth chancing in this contest Muhalhel deserves plenty of respect having taken a positive step last time and Virtual Hug can’t be ruled out.
1.THE RESDEV WAY 2.MUHALHEL (IRE) 3.VIRTUAL HUG (IRE)
1 STARFIGHTER (GB) (10) 000636- CD
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Starlit Sands
Laurence Bellman
Br Miss K. Rausing
Edward Greatrex
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 10 days ago. Can get involved TFRHHHII BHA52
2 VIRTUAL HUG (IRE) (21) 250406- CD
B g Buratino (IRE) - Cotton Camera (IRE)
David Probert SAS Logistics Contracts Ltd Nikki Evans Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br Oghill House Stud Radnor Hills
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 14/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Drops in grade and can’t be dismissed TFRHHHII BHA51
3 OCEAN RIDGE (GB) (28) 0/23160- CD 5 9-7 (5)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Jadhwah
Devauden Court Racing Club
Finley Marsh
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
Br Shadwell Estate Company Limited Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 6/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Did well around this time last year and could bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA50
4 THE RESDEV WAY (GB) (46) 303316- CD 12 9-6 (4)
B g Multiplex - Lady Duxyana
Resdev
Joanna Mason
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton
Br Mickley Stud Resdev Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Latest win here in November 6/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f) 46 days ago, not ideally placed Makes most appeal in a weak event TFRHHHHH BHA49
5 VILLAZON (GB) (252) 00/0400-
5 9-5 (8)
B g Cracksman - Perfect Note Joe Leavy (3)
Peter Clarke Racing Partners
James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Rachel D S Hood The Little Jet Company Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (12.1f). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Deborah Faulkner TFRHHIII BHA48
6 ABSTRACT (IRE) (429) 566000/- D
9-4 (6)
Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Sense of Purpose (IRE) Molly Gunn (7)
Mr A. W. Carroll Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW One win from 31 Flat runs. 33/1, last of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f). Off 14 months Hard to weight up on return and best watched. TFRHHIII BHA47
7 MUHALHEL (IRE) (26) 361000- CD
7 9-3 (1)
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Abbagnato Oisin Orr
Miss Rita Shah A. McCann, Ireland
Br Roundhill Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 50/1) 26 days ago. Stable has a good record at this track, so he’s worthy of interest in a weak race TFRHHHHI BHA46
1-2-3:
8
PITTSBURG (IRE) (10) 505050-
B g Sageburg (IRE) - Constant Approach (IRE)
9-3 (7)
Jordan Williams (5)
Mr Nick Price Ryan Potter, Sellack
Br John Fitzgerald
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 21 Flat runs 40/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Others have achieved more lately. TFRHHIII BHA44
9
WHERE IS
THE
LOVE (GB) (10) 625400-
B f Advertise - Lady Alienor (IRE)
4 9-2 (2)
Benoit de la Sayette
Mascalls Stud Joseph Parr, Newmarket
Br Mascalls Stud Matchroom Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1 and visored for 1st time, ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA48
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 The Resdev Way (GB), 9-2 Muhalhel (IRE), 5-1 Starfighter (GB), 13-2 Virtual Hug (IRE), Ocean Ridge (GB), 12-1 Where Is The Love (GB), 16-1 Villazon (GB), 25-1 Abstract (IRE), 50-1 Pittsburg (IRE)
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ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB HANDICAP 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): T Carroll (94 wins from 993 runners, 9%) runs WALK THE MOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (8 wins from 32 runners, 25%) runs WALK THE MOON LONGEST TRAVELLER: ORANGE MARTINI trained by S Hodgson, Hook, 143 miles.
DESIDERATA caused a shock when scoring on his first outing for this yard at the weekend and, despite the very quick turnaroud, he’s worth a chance to follow up under a penalty, with most of his rivals out of form. Wannabeawallaby and Enzos Angel have both slipped in the weights and shaped as if back in form last time, so they can be considered serious dangers 1-2-3: 1.DESIDERATA (IRE)
1 SMOKEY MALONE (GB) (18) 053640- D 7 9-9
Gr g Outstrip - Trixie Malone Dylan Hogan
The Sultans of Speed Julia & Shelley Birkett, Newmarket
Br Owen Promotions Ltd Birkett Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 18 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time Becoming well treated now. TFRHHHII BHA52
2 ENZOS ANGEL (GB) (46) 200000- C
6 9-8 (2)
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Along Came Casey (IRE) David Probert
Mr John Hobbs
Br Ed’s Stud Ltd
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 9/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 46 days ago. Back up in trip Mark is sliding and there was a bit more encouragement last time TFRHHHII BHA51
3 WANNABEAWALLABY (IRE) (70) 222604-
4 9-6 (7)
Ch g Australia - Yeah Baby (IRE) Morgan Cole (5)
D C Racing - Wannabeawallaby
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Mr Brian O’Neill Dynacell
TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 70 days ago. TFRHHHHI BHA52
4 ORANGE MARTINI (GB) (18) 000000-
Ch m Roaring Lion (USA) - Strawberry Martini
5 9-5 (5)
Isobelle Chalmers (7)
Mr A. M. Balding Simon Hodgson, Hook
Br The Strawberry Martini Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f, 66/1) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon Hard to make a case for at present. TFRHHIII BHA48
5 DESIDERATA (IRE) (2) 0500-1 C
5 9-9 (in 5lb ex) (1)
B g Vadamos (FR) - Seven Even (FR) Finley Marsh
Carl & Emma Pyne
Br Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
Thomas Faulkner, Devauden
TIMEFORM VIEWFirst run since leaving Ryan Potter when 66/1, career best when winning 9-runner minor event at this course (9.5f) 2 days ago. Should get the trip and boasts definite claims under a penalty if the race doesn’t come too soon TFRHHHHH BHA47
6 WALK THE MOON (GB) (49) 360360-
B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Ladys First
9-3 (4)
Jack Doughty (3) Six Pack Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Lady Bamford Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 10 in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 49 days ago. Not firing at present and is hard to fancy.
7 HIGH COURT JUDGE (USA) (54) 040403- 5 9-3 (9)
Ch g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Proctor’s Ledge (USA) Hector Crouch
Dr C. A. Barnett James Owen, Newmarket
Br Patricia L. Moseley
TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinner 66/1,seventhof11innovicehurdleatWindsor(16f,goodtosoft)onNHdebut 22 days ago. Ran creditably on last Flat outing and is unexposed over this far. TFRHHHII BHA45
8 THIS TIME MAYBE (GB) (53) 005000-
4 9-2 (6)
B g Time Test - Leonica Tyler Heard
Barry Rogan & Partner
Br Worksop Manor Stud
Mark Usher, Lambourn
Mark Usher Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 40/1) 53 days ago. Significantly up in trip Makes tapeta debut Something to prove at present. TFRHHIII BHA48
9 EXCEPTIONALITY
(IRE) (2) 00600-0
4 9-0 (8)
B g Expert Eye - Azma (USA) Kieran O’Neill
Southwell Racing Club
Br Promenade Bloodstock Limited
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Blinkered for 1st time, last of 10 in minor event (100/1) at this course (9.5f) 2 days ago. Back up in trip Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA41
2024: (See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note:
ORANGE MARTINI: Following its run on 19/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Desiderata (IRE), 10-3 Wannabeawallaby (IRE), 5-1 Enzos Angel (GB), 11-2 High Court Judge (USA), 11-1 Smokey Malone (GB), 28-1 This Time Maybe (GB), 33-1 Walk The Moon (GB), 40-1 Orange Martini (GB), 50-1 Exceptionality (IRE)
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First Race 5.00 - THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT 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 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 48 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 15 entries at £35. - Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.30 - THE WEEKLY FREE BETS WITH BETMGM EXTRA FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4972 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1165, the fourth £583 and the fifth £290. for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, 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. 8 entries at £47.Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3923; Second £1962; Third £980; Fourth £490; Fifth £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.00 - THE WIN £1M WITH BETMGM’S GOLDEN
GOALS RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ 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 fillies and mares only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, December 31st, 2024 and pay £36 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 12lb; 4-y-o and 5-y-o 10st 2lb 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. 22 entries at £36. - Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3115; Second £1557; Third £779; Fourth £389. (Penalty Value £3942) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.30 - THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12988 to the winning horse The second to receive £6090, the third £3046, the fourth £1522, the fifth £761 and the sixth £380. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 or higher; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Note below). £126 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £101 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 105 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 9lb. Subsequently, the excess over 105 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried. Those horses rated 85 and below are also eligible to run in this race. Elimination from this race will be as provided for in the Race Administration Code. 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, 1 at £25 and 10 at £126. - Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10239; Second £5121; Third £2560; Fourth £1280; Fifth £640; Sixth £320. (Penalty Value £12988.08) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.00 - THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 53-72 (also open to such horses rated 52 and below). £50 stake if the horse is rated 53 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 52 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, 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. 18 entries, 1 at £10 and 17 at £50. - Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 7.30 - THE BETUK: IT’S WHERE THE UK BETS 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 46-62 (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 4th. Lowest weight 8st 7lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, 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. 18 entries at £30. - Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 8.00 - THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB HANDICAP 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 46-52 (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 4th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 4-y-o 9st Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 4-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 12 entries, 2 at £6 and 10 at £30.Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Eighth Race 8.30 - THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB HANDICAP 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 46-52 (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 4th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 4-y-o 9st Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 4-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after December 28th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 12 entries, 1 at £6 and 11 at £30.Closed December 31st, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
