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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
Anthony Gledhill General Manager
Fergus Cameron Clerk of the Course
Tim Radford Estates Manager
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SATURDAY 01 FEBRUARY
(UNDER THE RULES OF RACING)
STEWARDS OF THE MEETING
TOM EVETTS (Chief Steward), CAROLINE WILSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair), DANIEL ANDREWS, SIMON KIRK, GUY UPTON, MICHAEL WALTON
STARTERS
WILLIAM JORDAN
SOPHIA UPTON
JUDGE
NICK BOSTOCK
CLERK OF THE SCALES
MICHAEL ROBERTS
VETERINARY OFFICER
KATIE BYAM-COOK
SENIOR VETERINARY
SURGEON
ANDREW MILLS
VETERINARY SURGEON JONATHAN WITHERS
SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr LAURA DAVIES
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Dr LAURA BEST
NURSE
HELEN NEVETT
EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS
JOANNA VICKERS
JEREMY WILLIS
MEL BAKER
COMMENTATOR
TIM PETERS
BETTING RING MANAGER
KEVIN EVANS
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 4.40
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE BETUK: IT’S WHERE THE UK BETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Total prize fund £15200 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £6276, 2nd £3139, 3rd £1569, 4th £784, 5th £392. (Penalty Value £7955.68) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Evans (65 wins from 560 runners, 12%) runs EAGLE DAY & KING’S CODE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (8 wins from 26 runners, 31%) runs CYNOSURE LONGEST TRAVELLER: WADACRE GOMEZ trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
KING’S CODE remains on a fair mark following back-to-back C&D wins and is taken to complete the hat-trick The 5-y-o may have most to fear from Felix, who was just over a length behind him here on Boxing Day and could get close now 2lb better off. Smart Hero got the better of Cynosure over 8.6f at this course last time and he is third choice, while Metallo is also entitled to have a say.
1 FELIX (GB) (37) 3/24P03- CD
Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Luminance (IRE)
What A Time To Be Alive 1
9 9-9 (6)
Hollie Doyle
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Br Fittocks Stud Marco Botti Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Twenty-two runs since last win in 2021 11/1, creditable 1 1/2 lengths third of 7 to King’s Code in handicap at this C&D 37 days ago, needing stronger gallop 2lb better off with that rival now and should be competitive. TFRHHHHI BHA93
2 KING’S CODE (GB) (37) 056311- CD
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Polygon (USA)
Eric Griffiths & P D Evans
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
5 9-6 (3)
Jordan Williams (5)
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time C&D winner Four wins from 19 runs last year 9/5, didn’t need to improve to win 7-runner handicap at this C&D 37 days ago, well positioned Merits respect in his hat-trick bid TFRHHHHH BHA90
3 WADACRE GOMEZ (GB) (28) 410P0-0 CD 5 9-6 (2)
B h Brazen Beau (AUS) - Wadacre Gigi
Jason Hart
Wadacre Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br Wadacre Stud Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Seven wins from 25 Flat runs Four wins from 12 runs last year 22/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 28 days ago. Improvement needed. TFRHHIII BHA90
4 METALLO (IRE) (15) 104/03-2
B g Caravaggio (USA) - Sweet Dreams Baby (IRE)
4 9-4 (9)
Daniel Muscutt
Recycled Products Limited Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Br Barronstown Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWGood second of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 5/1) 15 days ago, no match for winner Should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA88
5 TIDES OF WAR (IRE) (175) 001600-
Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Walklikeanegyptian (IRE)
Tick Tock Partnership
Br Mrs Fitri Hay
7 9-3 (7)
Hayley Turner
David Simcock, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEW Ninth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Ascot (16f, good to firm). Off 175 days and significantly down in trip for this tapeta debut Others are more appealing. Yard also saddles Hitched. TFRHHIII BHA87
6 CYNOSURE (IRE) (28) 32/102-2 BF
Gr or B g No Nay Never (USA) - Llew Law
Ecurie Ama.Zingteam
Br Newstead Breeding
4 9-2 (1)
Jason Watson
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 3 runs last year 5/2, good neck second of 7 to Smart Hero in handicap at this course (8.6f) 28 days ago. 1lb better off with that rival now but not sure that this step back up in trip is what he wants TFRHHHII
7 CIVIL LAW (IRE) (10) 62055-6 CD 8 9-1 (5)
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Tribune (FR)
WINDSOR HOUSE RACING
Joe Leavy (3)
Roger Teal, Lambourn
Br Ecurie Des Monceaux Chartplan (2004) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time C&D winner Sixth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 28/1) 10 days ago. Will probably find a few too good once more. TFRHHIII BHA85
1-2-3: 1.KING’S
B g Shamardal (USA) - October Queen (IRE)
Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Clifford Lee
James Tate, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (8.6f, 5/2) 28 days ago by neck from Cynosure 2lb nudge no hardship and shapes as though this stiffer test won’t be an issue, so he’s one to consider TFRHHHII BHA85
9 EAGLE DAY (IRE) (14) 0011-40 CD 5 9-0 (8)
B g Kodiac - Ramone (IRE)
Mr David Edwards & Arthur Hoyle
Br Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud
Rossa Ryan
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWFour-time course winner Four wins from 17 runs last year, the latest here in December Ninth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 14 days ago. King’s Code appears to be the stable No 1. TFRHHIII BHA84
10 HITCHED (IRE) (9) 132-123 CD BF 5 8-9 (10)
B g Cotai Glory - Newlywed (IRE)
Luke Morris The Future
Br Tally-Ho Stud
David Simcock, Newmarket
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Seven wins from 23 Flat runs. Three wins from 10 runs last year Creditable third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 3/1) 9 days ago. Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA79
2024: STORM CATCHER (IRE) 6 9 9 Jack Mitchell 4-6 (Simon Pearce) 6 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 Hood worn by No. 8, 10. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Smart Hero (IRE), 9-2 King’s Code (GB), 5-1 Cynosure (IRE), 7-1 Metallo (IRE), 8-1 Felix (GB), 17-2 Hitched (IRE), 22-1 Eagle Day (IRE), 25-1 Tides of War (IRE), Civil Law (IRE), 28-1 Wadacre Gomez (GB)
POSITION OF STALLS
7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside
SECOND RACE 5.10
ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (13F ABT 219YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE £30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2477, 2nd £1239, 3rd £619, 4th £310, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (99 wins from 1019 runners, 10%) runs SCYLLA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (11 wins from 51 runners, 22%) runs SCYLLA LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANTICIPATING trained by Alexandra Dunn, Wellington, 147 miles.
This step up in trip could be the catalyst for further improvement from FOREST SPIRIT, who duly left her low-key novice form well behind when going close upped to 1 1/2m on her handicap debut here in September. She earns the vote ahead of Balgowan, who also found just one too good on his latest start at Lingfield Black Smoke would be in with a shout, too, if able to bounce back
TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, soft). Off 7 months ahead of this tapeta debut and he has work to do TFRHIIII BHA58
2 FOREST SPIRIT (IRE) (127) 00/02- 4 9-10 (8)
B or Gr f Waldgeist - Helisa (FR)
Mrs G. Rowland Clark & Mr J. O’Connor
Callum Shepherd
Michael Bell, Newmarket
Br John O’Connor Michael Bell Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Second of 8 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 6/1) when last seen in September. Open to progress and she’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA60
3 ALBERT LASKER (IRE) (21) 32201-0 D
B g Advertise - Samuna (FR)
NG Racing
4 9-10 (9)
Paddy Bradley
Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Jc Bloodstock & Goodwill Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Southwell in December 9/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 21 days ago. Needs to raise his game. TFRHHIII BHA60
4 ARC ZOOSVE (GB) (44) 022320-
B g Time Test - Jostle (USA)
Group Equine Racing IX
4 9-9 (7)
David Probert
Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
Br The National Stud New Group Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 9 in handicap (9/4) at Southwell (14.1f) 44 days ago but he was knocking on the door prior to that and is not without an each-way chance TFRHHHII BHA59
5 BALGOWAN (IRE) (29) 4053/6-2
Ch g Australia - Star Search
6 9-5 (4)
George Downing
Mrs Kate Kenyon Seamus Mullins, Amesbury
Br The Kathryn Stud We Do Vans
TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 10 in handicap (22/1) at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 29 days ago, needing stronger gallop Has to be taken seriously
6 SCYLLA (GB) (19) 16446-5
TFRHHHHI BHA53
5 9-5 (5)
Ch m Ulysses (IRE) - Cosseted Hollie Doyle
Mr Bill Hawkins Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Lingfield in July 28/1, first run since leaving Charlie Fellowes when fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Looks vulnerable for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA53
7 SOPHOSC (IRE) (14) 0362-56 C
9 9-5 (1)
Ch g Society Rock (IRE) - Ichiuma (USA) Charles Bishop
The Harefield Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Birchill Stables
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 6 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 18/1) 14 days ago. Cheekpieces back on Opposable TFRHHIII BHA53
1-2-3:
8
BLACK SMOKE (IRE) (14) 5304-60 CD
B g Tale of Two Cities (IRE) - Miss Forde (IRE)
Mike Harris Racing Club
8 9-3 (6)
Rossa Ryan
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Mrs Margaret Comer Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (16.6f, 16/1) 14 days ago. Would be a danger to all if back to something like his best TFRHHHII BHA51
9 ANTICIPATING (GB) (49) 454/000-
B m Bated Breath - Kekova
West Buckland Bloodstock Ltd
Br Mr Gordon Roddick
5 9-2 (3)
Kieran Shoemark
Alexandra Dunn, Wellington
Alexandra Dunn Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 125/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 49 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she’s hard to warm to TFRHIIII BHA50
10 MAMDOH (GB) (23) 00044-0
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Lovely Memory (IRE)
Mr J. E. Parr
Br The Lovely Memory Partnership
4 9-1 (10)
Luke Morris
Joseph Parr, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs to raise his game. TFRHHIII BHA51
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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.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Racegoers may take photographs for private use from within the enclosures Flash photography is not permitted at any time. Press and commercial photographers may pre-arrange the necessary permission with the Secretary’s Office at least 7 days before racing Press and Official Photographers’ should refer to the current BHA Instructions.
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OUR RESIDENT DJ WILL BE PLAYING IN RINGSIDE FROM 7:30PM IN-BETWEEN RACES, AND THEN FOR AN HOUR AFTER THE LAST RACE.
THIRD RACE 5.40
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME 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 (99 wins from 1019 runners, 10%) runs MAGNA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (11 wins from 51 runners, 22%) runs MAGNA LONGEST TRAVELLER: BACKER BILK trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 173 miles.
Though MANTON ROAD doesn’t appear to be entirely straightforward, there’s clealry an engine there and he should benefit from this step back up in trip after opening his account off a 2lb lower mark over 7f here recently. Jonny Garlic found just one too good on his handicap/stable debut at Lingfield and he is the clear main danger Ballarat Bertie could be in line for minor place money
ROAD 2.JONNY GARLIC 3.BALLARAT BERTIE
1 JONNY GARLIC (GB) (10) 000-2
Ch g Arizona (IRE) - Within Reach Rossa Ryan
Mr Jim Gill Michael Keady, Newmarket
Br Poppy Holdings & Partner
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden First run since leaving K. R. Burke when excellent second of 11 in handicap (11/2) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 10 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Can make presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA56
2 THE KAMIKAZE KING (GB) (53) 0600- 9-8 (8)
Ch c Kameko (USA) - Float (IRE) Rhys Clutterbuck
DC Racing - Kamikaze Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden Last of 7 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f, 28/1) 53 days ago. Readily passed over TFRHIIII BHA54
3 BACKER BILK (GB) (44) 000-
Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Marenko
If only partnership
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
(3)
Sean Levey
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden First run since leaving Derek Shaw when eighth of 13 in novice at Chelmsford City (8f, 150/1) 44 days ago. Big step forward needed on this handicap debut TFRHIIII BHA51
4 MANTON ROAD (GB) (12) 0243-21 C
9-3 (1)
B g Mohaather - Robbie Roo Roo Luke Morris Propulsion Racing
Gay Kelleway, Newmarket
Br Brookside Breeders Club Propulsion Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t need to improve to win 8-runner handicap (evens) at this course (7.2f) 12 days ago, driven out Up in trip and he’s the one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA49
5 LEADING STAR GIRL (IRE) (12) 000-5
B f Estidhkaar (IRE) - Deal (IRE)
The Mark Usher Racing Club
Br Mrs M. M. Mangan
9-2 (6)
Gina Mangan
Mark Usher, Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 20/1) 12 days ago. Up in trip and needs to improve if she’s to play a leading role TFRHIIII BHA48
6 SPINNING DANCER (IRE) (19) 0000-4
Ch f River Boyne (IRE) - Lovely Dancer (IRE)
9-1 (9)
Millie Wonnacott (5)
Jolly Boys & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Br D. G. Iceton Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden Fourth of 7 in handicap (50/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 19 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Others preferred.
7 GALETTE (GB) (51) 350040-
9-0 (7)
B f Time Test - Petits Fours Olivia Tubb (5)
Mrs D Joly & Partners
Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn
Br Mrs D. Joly, D. Powell & A. Richardson Pump Technology Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventh of 10 in nursery at Chelmsford City (8f, 20/1) 51 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and needs to find improvement from somewhere. TFR
1-2-3: 1.MANTON
8
MAGNA (GB) (19) 000-6 9-0
B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Ghurfah
Wedgewood Estates
Br Liza Judd
William Carson
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Wedgewood Estates
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Sixth of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 33/1) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip for this tapeta debut and she needs to leave her previous form a long way behind TFRHIIII BHA45
9 BALLARAT BERTIE (GB) (93) 0000- 9-0 (4)
Br g Oasis Dream - Isole Canarie (IRE) Rob Hornby
Mr R. J. Rexton
Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br P. J. Gleeson Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Last of 13 in nursery at Chelmsford City (6f, 10/3). Off 93 days and significantly up in trip for this tapeta debut Cheekpieces on for 1st time TFRHHIII BHA42
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FOURTH RACE 6.10
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME 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): I Williams (38 wins from 365 runners, 10%) runs EVA’S EYES
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (2 wins from 24 runners, 8%) runs EVA’S EYES
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CUDA BEEN A ROWLEX trained by Roger Fell, Nawton, 158 miles.
FREAK ENCOUTNER did too much too soon last time and can show he’s still on a favourable mark. Perfect Parole is quite closely matched with the selection on Lingfield form in the middle of last month and is second choice ahead of No Release.
1
Ch g Waldgeist - Ragtime Dancer
Let’s Go 365 Club
Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn
Br Ringfort Stud Entsys Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, first run since leaving George Scott when eighth of 11 in nursery at Southwell (6f) 44 days ago. Significantly up in trip Blinkers on first time Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA55
2 FREAK ENCOUNTER (IRE) (10) 3340-15 BF
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Le Freak (IRE)
Sleeve It Ltd and Partner
William Carver
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
Br A. McMullan & M. O’Grady Noise Agency Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Lingfield (1m) in January, with Perfect Parole back in third. Respectable fifth of 11 back there 10 days ago, going off too hard. Has good chance on form TFRHHHHH BHA52
3 NO RELEASE (GB) (17) 06262-0
B g Without Parole - Rainbow Spirit Rossa Ryan
Bishop, Kirkland, Mitchell and Dunlop
Br Natton House Thoroughbreds & Mr G Bishop
(2)
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
My Pension Expert
TIMEFORMVIEW 11/2 and cheekpieces on first time, seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 17 days ago. Down in trip Blinkers back on Capable off this mark if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA51
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/4, good 2 1/2 lengths third of 8 to reopposing Freak Encounter in handicap at Lingfield (1m) 19 days ago. Can make presence felt again.
5 CUDA BEEN A ROWLEX (IRE) (28) 6000-0
B g Ardad (IRE) - Derval (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA49
9-1 (9)
Clifford Lee Harswell Thoroughbred Racing I Roger Fell, Nawton
Br Lynn Lodge Stud OR8 Wellness
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Last of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6f, 28/1) 28 days ago. Significantly up in trip
6 JIMMY HENRY (IRE) (100) 500000-
TFRHHIII BHA47
9-1 (4)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Texas Katie Kieran Shoemark
GB Civil Engineering (Leicester) Ltd Michael Herrington, Willoughton
Br Pat McGree
TIMEFORMVIEW Cheekpieces on first time, tenth of 12 in nursery (40/1) at Southwell (7f) Off 100 days Up in trip Others are more obvious TFRHHIII BHA47
7 EVA’S EYES (GB) (19) 06406-3
9-0 (7)
B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Chandresh Ryan Kavanagh (5)
Jr Roberts Slurry Sealing Ltd
Br Manor Farm Stud (Rutland)
Ian Williams, Alvechurch
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form Cheekpieces on first time, bit below form third of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (1m) 19 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA45
BIRD ABOUT TOWN (GB) (32) 006-
Ch f Cityscape - Bird To Love Tyler Heard Ushers Court
Br Mrs J Langton
Mark Usher, Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Sixth of 9 in novice (400/1) at Lingfield (7f) 32 days ago. Back up in trip Makes handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA44
9
NO GAIN (GB) (35) 000-
B f Territories (IRE) - Characterized
The poor sexy farmers club
Br Stuart McPhee Bloodstock
9-0 (5)
Charles Bishop
Martin Dunne, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden 250/1, eleventh of 12 in novice at Southwell (1m) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut TFRHHIII BHA23
2024:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6.
Stewards Note:
BIRD ABOUT TOWN: Following its run on 31/12/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Perfect Parole (GB), 7-2 Freak Encounter (IRE), No Release (GB), 17-2 Eva’s Eyes (GB), 16-1 Ignition (IRE), 18-1 Bird About Town (GB), 25-1 No Gain (GB), 28-1 Cuda Been A Rowlex (IRE), 33-1 Jimmy Henry (IRE)
RESULT: TIME
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ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE WEEKLY £5 FREE BET WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund
£7100 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Butler (42 wins from 454 runners, 9%) runs ROCK ARMOUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Butler (4 wins from 22 runners, 18%) runs ROCK ARMOUR
WEIGHTWATCHER: SAX APPEAL won off a handicap mark of 74, his rating is now down 6lb to 68.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: KALIKAPOUR trained by Roger Fell, Nawton, 158 miles.
PARADOXICAL went down only narrowly to a next-time-out winner at Lingfield last time and might prove the answer Incan Empire has the potential for better on the back of his recent C&D handicap debut and is second choice ahead of Turner Girl, the mount of Rossa Ryan.
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Isobel Archer Callum Shepherd Kingsley Park Owners Club
Johnston Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Ninth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (2m) 14 days ago. Back down
trip Blinkers on first time Bounce back needed
2 AIKHAL (IRE) (17) 60006-0 BF 6 9-11 (3)
B g Galileo (IRE) - Diamond Fields (IRE)
Mr J. A. Osborne
Br Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd
William Carver
Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Twenty runs since last win in 2022 5/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11f) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on TFRHHHII BHA68
3 TURNER GIRL (IRE) (35) 333234- D
9-11 (2)
B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Music In My Heart Rossa Ryan
Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
Br Lynch Bages Ltd My Pension Expert
TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Southwell (1 1/2m, 11/4) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces back on Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA68
4 SPECTACULAR STYLE (GB) (14) 0400-30 D 5 9-10 (9)
Ch g Frankel - Auld Alliance (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing CXIX
Jack Mitchell
Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br B. Flay Thoroughbreds Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 8/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8.6f) 14 days ago, looking an awkward ride Significantly back up in trip Others are preferred. TFRHHIII BHA67
5 GREEN TEAM (FR) (25) 32622-6 BF
B g Wootton Bassett - On The Line (FR)
Six for Joy
6 9-8 (4)
Charles Bishop
Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Haras d’Etreham et al Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 26 Flat runs Twenty eight runs since last win in 2021 but posted a pair of good runner-up efforts here to end 2024 and wasn’t seen to best effect last time TFRHHHII BHA65
6 PARADOXICAL (IRE) (23) 6121-42 C D BF 4 9-7 (5)
B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Love And Laughter (IRE)
George Wood Youlneverdrinkalone Jennie Candlish, Leek
Br K. and Mrs Cullen PRA World Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWWon over 9.5f here and 1 1/2m at Lingfield in December Went close to another win back at Lingfield (1 1/2m again) last time That form has been boosted and he should make another bold bid TFRHHHHH BHA66
7 KALIKAPOUR (IRE) (24) 33401-3 D BF
B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Kalaxana (IRE)
9-5 (10)
Gianluca Sanna (5) TKL Group Holdings I Roger Fell, Nawton
Br His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. TKL Group (Holdings) Limited, OR8 Wellness
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in December Respectable third of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (1 1/4m) 24 days ago, not knocked about. Back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA62
1-2-3:
EMPIRE (IRE) (7) 006-5
Ch g Frankel - Vicugna
Annabel Neasham Racing Pty Ltd
Br SAS Haras Voltaire
9-4 (7)
Kaiya Fraser (3)
Harry Eustace, Newmarket
Rank Interactive (Gibraltar) Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Fifth of 8 on C&D handicap debut last Saturday. Unexposed sort who could yet have bigger performances in him. TFRHHHHI BHA63
9
CLOUDSIDE ROCK (GB) (183) 660- 4 9-3 (1)
B c Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Go Georgie
Little Lymford Racing Partnership
Br Ati Ltd& James,Janet,Axel Cornez,C.Hosey
Hayley Turner
David Simcock, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden Seventh of 12 in novice at Southwell (1 1/2m, 100/1) in August. Makes handicap debut after 6 months off. Worth a second look in the betting. TFRHHHII BHA62
10 ROCK ARMOUR (IRE) (11) 02230-6
B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Julienne (IRE)
Northumbria Leisure Ltd
Br Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
8-13 (6)
Luke Morris
John Butler, Newmarket
Northumbria Leisure Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (1 1/4m) 11 days ago, having hopeless task from position Up in trip Looks competitive on form TFRHHHII BHA58
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5, 10.
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Stewards Note:
TURNER GIRL: Following its run on 28/12/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat after its last trip.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Paradoxical (IRE), 15-2 Aikhal (IRE), 8-1 Kalikapour (IRE), 17-2 Rock Armour (IRE), 9-1 Turner Girl (IRE), 10-1 Incan Empire (IRE), 11-1 Spectacular Style (GB), 12-1 Sax Appeal (GB), Green Team (FR), 20-1 Cloudside Rock (GB) RACE RESULT: TIME
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SIXTH RACE 7.10
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETUK RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (FOR HORSES IN BANDS C AND D) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10500 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4480, 2nd £2240, 3rd £1120, 4th £560. (Penalty Value £5670) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R Hughes (38 wins from 195 runners, 19%) runs SUDDEN FLIGHT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (8 wins from 26 runners, 31%) runs MISTER MCGREGOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAYDAY MAYDAY trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 150 miles.
Those with experience don’t set the bar too high so this could rest between newcomers MAYDAY MAYDAY and Sudden Flight with marginal preference for Karl Burke’s daughter of Soldier’s Call. Mister McGregor appeals as the pick of those who have raced for place purposes. 1-2-3:
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. 50/1, good third of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f) 16 days ago. In the picture TFRHHHII BHA-
(6)
Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Pulcinella (IRE) Hayley Turner
Mr J Gladstone & Partner Andrew Balding, Kingsclere
Br Pulcinella Partnership Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair gelding 9/4, fair fourth of 7 in novice at Lingfield (7f, AW) 10 days ago, slowly away Remains a maiden after 11 Flat runs. TFRHHHII BHA68
3 SONIC PIONEER (GB) (8) 65
3 9-1 (10)
B g Massaat (IRE) - Three Gracez Brandon Wilkie (3)
Pat Cronin. Jack Morland, Newmarket
Br Hormann Bloodstock Private Jet Media Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding 250/1, fifth of 8 in novice at Lingfield (6f, AW) 8 days ago. More is needed TFRHHIII BHA-
4 CLAIM THAT SMILE (GB) (23) (2lb) 6-4
3 8-13 (2)
Br g Aclaim (IRE) - Smile That Smile Jason Hart G B Racing Syndicates Stuart Williams, Newmarket
Br Dullingham Park Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. 5/2, fourth of 7 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 23 days ago. Needs another step forward. TFRHHHII BHA-
5 FAN MAIL (GB) (35) (2lb) 004-
3 8-13 (5)
B g Mayson - Fanfair Rossa Ryan Lee Bond, Robert Matheson & Partner
Br Theakston Stud
Tim Easterby, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced gelding, best effort when fourth of 11 in novice at Newcastle (6f, 50/1) 35 days ago. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA75
6 SUDDEN FLIGHT (GB) (-) (2lb)
B g Aclaim (IRE) - Links Drive Lady
3 8-13 (9)
Rob Hornby
Lady Caffyn-Parsons Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Lady Caffyn-Parsons Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Aclaim gelding. Dam 6f winner Noteworthy newcomer, especially if the market vibes are positive. TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 ENOLA HOLMES (IRE) (252) 5- 3 8-10 (1)
B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Jane Marple
Stoneleigh Racing & Partners
Br Norelands Bloodstock & Lofts Hall Stud
Dylan Hogan
Jack Jones, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in novice at Salisbury (5f, good, 11/1) on debut, very slowly away Off 8 months Up in trip First run for yard after leaving Ollie Sangster. Should still progress. TFRHHHII BHA-
8
MAYDAY MAYDAY (IRE) (-)
B f Soldier’s Call - Maybride
Pompey Ventures 9
3 8-10 (4)
Clifford Lee
K. R. Burke, Leyburn
Br Kildaragh Stud Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW £22,000 2-y-o, Soldier’s Call filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Bride Tree and 1m/8.6f winner Jersey Rocs One to take seriously on debut TFRHHHHH BHA-
9 SAIDHA (GB)
(8) 04-2
Ch f Circus Maximus (IRE) - Hairspray
The Mark Usher Racing Club
Br Stoneham Park Stud
3 8-10 (8)
Tyler Heard
Mark Usher, Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced filly. Second of 8 in novice at Lingfield (6f, AW, 10/1) 8 days ago. Improving all the time recently so enters calculations. TFRHHHII BHA67
10 DANCE
RECITAL
(IRE) (16) (2lb) 42
Ch f Soldier’s Call - Lady Tyne
Mr Jim Gill
Br Ballyhane
3 8-8 (7)
Hollie Doyle
Michael Keady, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly, posting a solid second of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford City (7f, 8/1) 16 days ago. Not ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA-
11 MRS DOWLEY
(IRE) (29) (2lb) 32-6
Ch f Footstepsinthesand - Bellepower (IRE)
The Cobhamites
Br Mr J. McDonald
3 8-8 (3)
Callum Shepherd
Michael Bell, Newmarket
Michael Bell Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced filly. 9/2, sixth of 9 in maiden at Lingfield (8f, AW) 29 days ago. Back down in trip with more required.
TFRHHIII BHA65
2024: DIVINE BREATH 3 8 8 Rob Hornby 30-100 (Ralph Beckett) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:
ENOLA HOLMES: Following its run on 25/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was slow away and ran green.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Saidha (GB), 13-2 Mayday Mayday (IRE), 7-1 Sudden Flight (GB), 8-1 Mister McGregor (IRE), 17-2 Fan Mail (GB), Dance Recital (IRE), 10-1 Claim That Smile (GB), Mrs Dowley (IRE), 28-1 Enola Holmes (IRE), 200-1 Sonic Pioneer (GB)
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ABOUT SIX FURLONGS [6F ABT 20YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB 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) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Evans (65 wins from 560 runners, 12%) runs ULTRAMARINE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Palmer (3 wins from 11 runners, 27%) runs SIOBHANBROGAN LONGEST TRAVELLERS: PRINCE OF BEL LIR trained by J Parr & SOVEREIGN KNIGHT trained by Amy Murphy - both Newmarket, 125 miles.
MONSIEUR PATAT rates the pick of these weights so is worth forgiving his latest seventh here when going too freely and taken to resume winning ways Prince of Bel Lir is next on the list on the back of his solid Kempton third, with fellow C&D scorer Lady Dreamer also in the picture.
1.MONSIEUR PATAT 2.PRINCE OF BEL LIR (IRE) 3.LADY DREAMER (IRE)
1 LADY DREAMER (IRE) (25) 16003-4 CD 5 9-9 (5)
B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Weekend Getaway (IRE)
Mr Arjun Waney
Sean Levey
Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
Br Patrick M. Ryan Smulders
TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner Three wins from 13 runs last year Latest win at Lingfield in September 11/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Visor back on Merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA76
2 SOVEREIGN KNIGHT (GB) (32) 200150- D 4 9-8 (4)
B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Whatabird (IRE)
Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don
Kieran Shoemark
Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Br Haras de Hus Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1Personnel
TIMEFORMVIEW Three wins from 12 runs last year Latest win at Lingfield in December. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 10/1) 32 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA75
3 ULTRAMARINE (IRE) (52) 122206- C D 6 9-8 (3)
B g Zoffany (IRE) - Onyali (IRE)
Mrs E. Evans
Br Newtown Anner Stud
Alexandra McDonnell (7)
David Evans, Abergavenny
Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Three wins from 24 runs last year Latest win here in September. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 15/2) 52 days ago. Needs considering TFRHHHII BHA75
4 SIOBHANBROGAN (IRE) (269) 5/3140- CD 4 9-7 (6)
B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Felissa (GER) Hollie Doyle
Middleham Park Racing & Paul Bamford
Hugo Palmer, Malpas
Br Airlie Stud & Ted Folkerth Tattersalls
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner C&D winner 28/1, last of 14 in handicap at Chester (6.1f, good). Off 8 months Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort TFRHHHII BHA74
5 BEN Y BRYN (IRE) (455) 4641/- D
B g Acclamation - Mickleberry (IRE)
4 9-6 (2)
Jason Watson
D M James & Steve Jenkins Charles Hills, Lambourn
Br Ballylinch Stud & Anglia Bloodstock Ltd Stonegate Homes
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced sort who landed 12-runner maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) Off 15 months ahead of his handicap debut though so needs to hit the ground running
6 MACANUDO (IRE) (14) 42200-0
HHHII BHA73
9-0 (7)
B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - World of Good Ryan Kavanagh (5) Giddy Up You Good Thing Racing Syndicate Ian Williams, Alvechurch
Br Conor Murphy RDF Services
TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 22 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024 50/1, last of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 14 days ago.
7 PRINCE OF BEL LIR (IRE) (12) 3020-13 CD 7 8-13 (1)
B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Harvest Joy (IRE) David Probert
Mr J. E. Parr Joseph Parr, Newmarket
Br John Hutchinson
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in January. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (2/1) at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago. In the mix once more.
1-2-3:
8 MONSIEUR PATAT (GB) (19) 06540-0 CD 8 8-8 (8)
B g Coach House (IRE) - Miss Trish (IRE)
Tyler Heard Wackey Racers Harefield
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 11 runs last year Seventh of 9 in handicap (18/1) at this course (7.2f) 19 days ago, doing too much too soon Likely player at these weights. TFRHHHHH BHA61
2024: BEAUZON 5 9 7 Charles Bishop 9-2 (Ian Williams) 9 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Lady Dreamer (IRE), 10-3 Prince of Bel Lir (IRE), 6-1 Ultramarine (IRE), Monsieur Patat (GB), 9-1 Siobhanbrogan (IRE), 10-1 Sovereign Knight (GB), 14-1 Ben Y Bryn (IRE), 22-1 Macanudo (IRE)
RACE RESULT: TIME
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SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£9000 ™ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3716, 2nd £1859, 3rd £929, 4th £464, 5th £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): T Carroll (99 wins from 1019 runners, 10%) runs AUTUMN ROSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (11 wins from 51 runners, 22%) runs AUTUMN ROSE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: MAMMY trained by M Bell, HAVANA TOUCH, GLOBAL WARNING, SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX & SPLIT ELEVENS trained by J Butler & CAPUCHINERO trained by Alice Haynes - all Newmarket, 125 miles.
If SOUTH DAKOTA SIOUX is in the same form as when readily seeing off 8 rivals here a fortnight ago he might be able to cope with a 6lb rise Bint Havana Gold is a model of consistency on AW and will be a threat if ready to roll after a short break. Split Elevens, a stablemate of the selection, and Autumn Rose are others likely to be on the premises
1 MAMMY (GB) (10) 4404-15 D
Ch f Bated Breath - Ascended (IRE)
M Morris & K Breen
Br Michelle Morris
9-9 (10)
Joe Leavy (3)
Michael Bell, Newmarket
Michael Bell Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Chelmsford (7f) on reappearance last month. Not in the same form when fifth of 7 at Kempton (7f, 7/1) 10 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA63
2 AUTUMN ROSE (IRE) (19) 0616-32 CD
B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Malayan Mist (IRE)
Mr A. Mills
9-8 (11)
Hollie Doyle
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Skymarc Farm Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in November Another good effort over C&D when second of 9 19 days ago, running on The draw could have been kinder but still enters the reckoning. TFRHHHHI BHA62
3 BINT HAVANA GOLD (GB) (72) 033243- C
9-8 (2)
Gr f Havana Gold (IRE) - Wings Ablaze (IRE) Rob Hornby
Alan & Christine Bright and John Henwood Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br The Wings Ablaze Partnership Agetur (UK) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWDual AW winner over 6f at the start of 2024 Plenty of creditable efforts in defeat since, proving herself at 7f when third of 12 at Lingfield in November Should be in the thick of things if fully primed after 10 weeks off. TFRHHHHI BHA62
4 HAVANA TOUCH (GB) (14) 42400-0 D
9-7 (3)
Gr g Havana Grey - Flighty Clarets (IRE) George Buckell (3)
Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Tenth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, 28/1) 14 days ago. The yard has more obvious contenders elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA61
5 SONMARG (IRE) (16) 2300-62 4 9-7 (8)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Baileys Pursuit Rossa Ryan
Dave & Emma Evans David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Mr Niall Radford Emma Evans Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Seventeen runs since last win in 2023 17/2, creditable second of 5 in handicap at Chelmsford (7f) 16 days ago, no match for winner TFRHHHII BHA61
6 GLOBAL WARNING (GB) (19) 05130-0 CD 9 9-7 (6)
B g Poet’s Voice - Persario Grace McEntee
Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket
Br Mrs Elizabeth Grundy
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win at Lingfield in September Last of 9 in handicap over C&D 19 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA61
7 TRIGGERED (IRE) (19) 0004-65 CD 9 9-6 (1)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Triggers Broom (IRE) Luke Morris
L Bellman & S & A Mares Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Mr N. Bradley
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Fourteen runs since last win in 2023 Respectable fifth of 9 over C&D (14/1) 19 days ago, left poorly placed TFRHHHII BHA60
Callum Shepherd Lycett Racing Ltd John Butler, Newmarket
Br ATE Farms & Kinane Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time C&D winner Well backed when readily gaining the latest one 14 days ago and a 6lb rise is manageable if showing up in the same form TFRHHHHH BHA60
9 SPLIT ELEVENS (GB)
(28) 14013-3 CD
B g Ajaya - Woodland Scene (IRE)
7 9-6 (7)
David Probert
Mr Dave James John Butler, Newmarket
Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
TIMEFORM VIEW Five wins from 17 runs last year, the latest over C&D in October. 7/1, creditable third of 8 over C&D 28 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again TFRHHHHI BHA60
10 CAPUCHINERO
(GB) (10) 464-036 D
B m Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Ape Attack
6 9-5 (4)
Oliver Carmichael (7) Middleham Park Racing, A Haynes Alice Haynes, Newmarket
Br Chasemore Farm Middleham Park Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Sixth of 7 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 11/1) 10 days ago. Not easy to make a case for on recent efforts. TFRHHIII BHA59
11 HEAVENLY FIRE (GB)
Br f Harry Angel (IRE) - Romp
(14) 353-160
CD
4 8-13 (5)
Taryn Langley (7) Southwell Racing Club
Br Miss K. J. Keir
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last month but held here twice since, latterly 7 3/4 lengths eighth of 9 to the reopposing South Dakota Sioux. TFRHHIII BHA53
2024: BERKSHIRE PHANTOM (IRE) 4 9 7 Paddy Mathers 4-1 (Fionn McSharry) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 11 Hood worn by No. 4, 11. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
MAMMY: Following its run on 22/1/2025 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
HEAVENLY FIRE: Following its run on 18/1/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
First Race 4.40 - THE BETUK: IT’S WHERE THE UK BETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7955 to the winning horse The second to receive £3733, the third £1865, the fourth £933 and the fifth £465. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £76 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £61 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 11 entries, 1 at £15 and 10 at £76. - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6276; Second £3139; Third £1569; Fourth £784; Fifth £392. (Penalty Value £7955.68) SS SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 5.10 - THE £30 IN FREE BETS WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3140 to the winning horse The second to receive £1473, the third £736, the fourth £368 and the fifth £183. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £30 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £24 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m January 30th Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 4-y-o 8st 10lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 13 entries, 1 at £6 and 12 at £30. - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 5.40 - THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME 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 three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (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 30th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each race won 6lb BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 10 entries, 1 at £6 and 9 at £30. - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 6.10 - THE BETMGM: IT’S SHOWTIME 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 three yrs old only, Rated 46-55 (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 30th. Lowest weight 9st; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each race won 6lb BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 10 entries at £30. - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2477; Second £1239; Third £619; Fourth £310; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3140.40) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 6.40 - THE WEEKLY £5 FREE BET WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3716 to the winning horse The second to receive £1743, the third £871, the fourth £435 and the fifth £217. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 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 30th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 6lb; 4-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 11lb; 4-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25 14 entries at £35. - Closed January 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2932; Second £1466; Third £733; Fourth £366; Fifth £183 (Penalty Value £3716.14) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 7.10 - THE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY AT BETUK RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5670 to the winning horse The second to receive £2661, the third £1331 and the fourth £665. for maiden three, four and five yrs old only, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, January 27th and pay £52 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 14 entries at £52. - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4480; Second £2240; Third £1120; Fourth £560. (Penalty Value £5670) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 7.40 - THE FREE BETS WITH BETUK BET CLUB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4972 to the winning horse The second to receive £2333, the third £1165, the fourth £583 and the fifth £290. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BetUK has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 15 entries at £47. - Closed January 27th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3923; Second £1962; Third £980; Fourth £490; Fifth £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE
Eighth Race 8.10 - THE BOOST YOUR ACCA AT BETMGM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-63 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. January 30th. Lowest weight 8st 6lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after January 25th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BetMGM has kindly sponsored this race and will provide the person responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out with £25. 17 entries at £45. - Closed January 27th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) SS
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
FIXTURE LIST 2025
KEY Bold text = Feature Day = Live Entertainment
(A) = Afternoon Racing (E) = Evening Racing (FL) = Floodlit
JANUARY
Sat 4 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 6 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Tue 7 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Sat 11 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 13 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Sat 18 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 20 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Sat 25 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 27 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Tue 28 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
FEBRUARY
Sat 1 (E) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 3 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Sat 8 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 10 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Tue 11 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Mon 17 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Tue 18 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Mon 24 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
Tue 25 (FL) Winter Evening Racing
MARCH
Mon 3 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Sat 8 (E) Lady Wulfruna Stakes
Tue 11 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Wed 12 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Fri 14 (FL) Friday Night Racing
Sat 15 (FL) St Patrick's Racenight
Mon 17 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Tue 18 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Sat 22 (E) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 24 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Thu 27 (A) Spring Afternoon Racing
Mon 31 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
APRIL
Tue 1 (FL) Spring Evening Racing
Sat 5 (FL) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 7 (A) Spring Afternoon Racing
Sat 19 (FL) Rum n Reggae Racenight
Mon 21 (A) Easter Family Fun Day
Sat 26 (E) Saturday Night Racing
Mon 28 (E) Spring Evening Racing
Tue 29 (E) Spring Evening Racing
MAY
Tue 6 (E)
Mon 12 (E)
Mon 19 (E)
Thu 22 (E)
Tue 27 (E)
Spring Evening Racing
Spring Evening Racing
Spring Evening Racing
Spring Evening Racing Spring Evening Racing
JUNE
Tue 3 (E)
Tue 10 (A)
Mon 16 (E)
Mon 23 (A)
Mon 30 (E)
JULY
Tue 22 (E)
Thu 31 (E)
AUGUST
Sun 10 (A)
Tue 19 (E)
SEPTEMBER
Tue 2 (E)
Sat 6 (E)
Tue 16 (FL)
Sat 20 (FL)
Mon 22 (FL)
OCTOBER
Sat 4 (FL)
Mon 6 (FL)
Sat 11 (FL)
Sat 18 (FL)
Mon 20 (FL)
Sat 25 (FL)
Mon 27 (FL)
Tue 28 (FL)
NOVEMBER
Mon 3 (FL)
Tue 4 (FL)
Sat 8 (FL)
Sat 22 (FL)
Mon 24 (FL)
Tue 25 (FL)
Sat 29 (FL)
DECEMBER
Mon 1 (FL)
Sat 6 (FL)
Mon 8 (FL)
Sat 13 (FL)
Mon 15 (FL)
Sat 20 (E)
Mon 22 (FL)
Fri 26 (A)
Sat 27 (FL)
Tue 30 (FL)
Summer Evening Racing
Summer Afternoon Racing
Summer Evening Racing
Summer Afternoon Racing
Summer Evening Racing
Summer Evening Racing
Summer Evening Racing
Family Fun Day
Summer Evening Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Ladies Evening
Autumn Evening Racing
Country Racenight
Autumn Evening Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Vegas Racenight
Saturday Night Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Autumn Evening Racing
Saturday Night Racing
Festive Evening Racing
Festive Saturday Night Racing
Festive Evening Racing
Festive Saturday Night Racing
Festive Evening Racing
Festive Saturday Night Racing
Festive Evening Racing
Boxing Day Racing
Panto Family Fun Racenight Festive Evening Racing
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