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Today’s highlight is the illustrious bet365 Craven Stakes, a pivotal race for three-year-olds on their journey to claim a spot in the history books of the Betfred 2000 Guineas. This race has proven to be a launching pad for future champions, and anticipation is electric as we await this year’s contenders Last year’s winner, Haatem, not only claimed victory here but also shone brightly placing in both the Betfred 2000 Guineas and the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas—an extraordinary feat achieved in swift succession under the expert guidance of trainer Richard Hannon.
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RACECARD EXPLAINED
Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Swift Rose (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))
William Buick Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Godolphin Emirates Fly Better
Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance. These are its recent finishing positions.
Look out for Letters:
C = Has won at this course
D = Has won over this distance
CD = Has won over this distance at this course
BF = Was a beaten favourite
MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM
- = New racing season
/ = Missed racing season
P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race
F = Horse fell
U = Rider unseated
R = Horse refused to race
CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse
B = Horse was brought down
S = Horse slipped
r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race
d = Disqualified
Bold form
figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races
How the experts rate the horse’s chances:
2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.
3. Timeform view and TFR rating
Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race
5. JOCKEYS
Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.
OTHER USEFUL DETAILS
6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey
7. Saddlecloth number
8. Horse’s name
9. Days since the horse last run
10. Horse’s age
11. Jockey’s weight (stone and lbs)
12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)
13. Horse’s owner
14. Horse’s breeder
15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)
16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls
BETTING EXPLAINED
Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number
Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.
‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.
‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.
Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.
Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.
Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (91 wins from 313 runners, 29%) runs AL MISBAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs GALLANT LONGESTTRAVELLER: DARK CLOUD RISING trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 191 miles.
1 KING OF BEARS (IRE) (216) 0106- D
Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Thaleia (IRE) (Tagula (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J
O H Redknapp & Valmont George Scott, Newmarket T
B Ms Agathe Lebailly George Scott Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatsecondattemptatNewburyinJulyandnotdisgracedinbettercompanythereafter However, looksonastiffmarkfornewyardonhandicapdebuthere.Hoodonfirsttime/hadwindoperation. TFR
BHA94
2 DEFENCE MINISTER (GB) (200) 116- D 9-9 (10)
Br B c Too Darn Hot - Tears of The Sun (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) James Doyle J
O Wathnan Racing Hamad Al Jehani, GB T
B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd Wathnan Racing, Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Dutch Monarch (Dutch Art)
O Middleham Park Racing CXII
Ryan Moore J
Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Ms Vivienne Anne Bird Tattersalls S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinnerlastyearwhofoundimprovementwhenlandingvaluablecontestoverC&D(goodto soft)inOctober RyanMoorebookedforreturnandmustbetakenseriously Geldedsincelastrun. TFRHHHHI BHA92
6 DARK CLOUD RISING (GB) (8) 0130-1 D 9-6(in 6lb ex) (4)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Aristocratic (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Daniel Tudhope J
O Jinky Farms David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Jinky Services S TIMEFORMVIEWJustifiedsupportwhencomfortablytaking9-runnerhandicapatPontefract(6f,good,10/3)onreturn8 daysagoby13/4lengthsfromCaymanTai.6lbpenaltytocarrynowbutoughttogowellagain. TFRHHHII BHA85(+7)
7 MAJESTIC WAVE (GB) (47) 04221-4 D
9-4 (6)
Br B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Tongue Twista (Stimulation (IRE)) Paddy Bradley J
O Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow, Epsom T
B Whitwell Bldstock & Magnolia Bldstock Simon Dow S
Br B g Sands of Mali (FR) - Passadouro (IRE) (Dark Angel (IRE)) David Egan J
O One More Moment of Madness Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B P. O’Donnell Wishanger Estates Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWMadeit3-3over6fwhenseeingoff5rivalsinaSalisburyconditionsracebackinOctoberbutfailedtogivehisrunninginHorrisHillStakeslaterthat month.HassinceleftOllieSangster(for50,000gnsandgelded)andthemarketshouldprovethebestguidetoclaimsonyard/handicapbow. TFRHHIII BHA88
9 AL MISBAR (IRE) (175) 4232- 9-1 (8)
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Anna Law (IRE) (Lawman (FR))
Br B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Anna of Lorraine (Dutch Art)
9-1 (1)
David Probert J
O Mr J Goddard Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Clive Cox Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLefthispreviousformbehindwhengettingoffthemarkatthesixthtimeofaskinginvaluablesalesraceatthe YorkEbormeeting(6f)inAugust.Shouldbecompetitivebackinanurserybutothersaremoreappealing. TFRHHIII BHA86
11 BELGRAVE (GB) (170) 6221- D
Br Gr c Havana Grey - On Route (Pivotal)
9-1 (3)
Rossa Ryan J
O Glorious Racing Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedthroughlastterm,endingcampaignwithvictoryin4-runnernoviceatLeicester(6f,heavy)in October.Heremainslowmileageandmaybecapableofbetterthisseason.
12 DOUBLE RUSH (IRE) (16) 245-1 D
Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Duet (Pivotal)
BHA86
(14)
Jason Watson J
O Mr Zhang Yuesheng Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Yulong Investments
TIMEFORMVIEWMuch improved when taking 8-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 16 days ago and looks nicely treatedonswitchtohandicapping.Player.
13 GALLANT (FR) (23) 51-4 D
TFRHHHHH BHA85
9-0 (7)
Br B c Hello Youmzain (FR) - Sailor Moon (IRE) (Tiger Hill (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Isa Salman Al Khalifa Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Ecurie des Monceaux et al Highclere Thoroughbred Racing S
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2024: WOODHAYWONDER 3 9 5 Tom Marquand 17-2 (Tom Ward) 17 ran Hood worn first time by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 9.
Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 13. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 4, 5, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.
ProbableS.P’s: 6-1 Double Rush (IRE), 13-2Al Misbar (IRE), 17-2The Dragon King (IRE), 10-1 Defence Minister(GB), Gallant (FR), 11-1 Dark Cloud Rising (GB), 12-1 Cayman Tai (IRE), 14-1 Invictus Gold (IRE), 18-1 Belgrave (GB), 22-1 Loom (IRE), Majestic Wave (GB), Bob Mali (IRE), Diligently (GB), 33-1 King of Bears (IRE)
DOUBLE RUSH upped his game significantly when scoring on his return at Wolverhampton last month and is attractively weighted on his first crack at handicapping. He gets the nod. There are plenty of dangers, however, with Al Misbar and The Dragon King of particular interest.
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THE bet365 WOOD DITTON MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS
for maiden three yrs old x Total prize fund £22000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J & T Gosden (36 wins from 254 runners, 14%) runs ALTAREQ AND CAUGHTREDHANDED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs HIGH STOCK LONGESTTRAVELLER: DUST COVER trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 148 miles.
SECOND
1 ALNAYAZEK (IRE) (-)
Br Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Neshmeya (Lawman (FR))
O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
(13)
William Buick J
Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited TIMEFORMVIEWDubawigelding.Dam,11/4mwinner,half-sistertouseful1mwinnerPabouche(byDubawi)outofvery smartwinnerupto11/2m(2-y-o1mwinner)HighHeeled.
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Gin Blossom (IRE) (Make Believe) Harry Davies J
O Mr B. J. Meehan Brian Meehan, Manton T
B Blue Devil Racing Sirecam Europe S TIMEFORMVIEW€55,000yearling,Churchillgelding.Dam,1mwinner,half-sistertosmart5f/6fwinnerGarrus.
6 DUST COVER (GB) (-)
Br B g Showcasing - Dusty Dream (Dubawi (IRE))
O HM The King & HM The Queen
TFRHHIII BHA-
9-7 (9)
Rossa Ryan J
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Queen Elizabeth II TIMEFORMVIEWShowcasing gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), half-sisterto smart 1m-2m winner Call To Mind out of smart2-y-o6fwinner(stayed1m)Memory
7 HARD ENDEAVOR (FR) (-)
Br Ch c New Bay - Crisolles (FR) (Le Havre (IRE))
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-7 (12)
David Egan J
O Mr P. W. Harris Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T
B China Horse Club International Tote S TIMEFORMVIEW€150,000yearling,NewBaycolt.Half-brotherto3winners,includinguseful2-y-o6fwinnerSonofMan and2-y-o7fwinnerGoldAsGlass.DamFrench/USwinnerupto11f(2-y-o1mwinner).
8 HIGH STOCK (GB) (-)
Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Proserpine (USA) (Hat Trick (JPN))
Br B c Persian King (IRE) - Visoriyna (FR) (Dansili)
9-7 (5)
Jason Watson J
O John C Grant, J P M O’Connor & Partner Charles Hills, Lambourn T
B Sangster Stauffenberg Partnership Wishanger Estates Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW€45,000foal,€65,000yearling,PersianKingcolt.CloselyrelatedtoFrench7.5f-11.5fwinnerVisreymaandhalf-brothertoseveral winnersthere.Damwinnerupto8.5finFrance(includingat2yrs),half-sistertohigh-class13.5f-20.5fwinnerVazirabad. TFRHHIII BHA-
12 PRANKSTER (GB) (-)
9-7 (1)
Br B g Oasis Dream - In Secret (Dalakhani (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J
O Highclere T’bred Racing - Partridge I George Scott, Newmarket T
B The Earl Cadogan Highclere Thoroughbred Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW30,000gnsyearling,OasisDreamgelding.Half-brotherto3winners,including13fwinnerMtAugustusand 1mwinnerCanalRocks.Dam,maiden(shouldhavestayed11/2m),half-sistertosmart7fwinnerJedburgh. TFRHHIII BHA-
13 SEVENTY (GB) (-)
9-7 (3)
Br B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Little Becky (Sir Percy) Pat Dobbs J
O Mrs J. Wood Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Aten Therapeutics S TIMEFORMVIEW62,000gnsyearling,Ghaiyyathcolt.Dam2-y-o7fwinner,granddaughterofCoronationStakeswinner RebeccaSharp
14 SHOWYOUTHEROPES (IRE) (-) 9-7 (2)
Br Ch g Showcasing - Blue Gardenia (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Neil Callan J
O Moulton Racing Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Mrs B. A. Hanbury Moulton Nurseries Garden Centre S TIMEFORMVIEW85,000gnsyearling,Showcasinggelding.Dam,2-y-o1mwinnerwhostayed13/4m,half-sistertouseful 2-y-o6.5f/7fwinnerAnnoDomini.
TFRHHIII BHA-
15 SPY KINGDOM (USA) (-) 9-7 (8)
Br B c Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Hidden Message (USA) (Scat Daddy (USA)) Oisin Murphy J
O Qatar BS, China Horse Club & D. Howden Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T
B Qatar Bloodstock Limited Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW100,000gnsyearling,Kitten’sJoycolt.Dam,winnerupto1m(2-y-o6fwinner),alsorunner-upinUSGrade 19fevent,half-sistertosmart7f/1mwinnerEncipher.Onetonoteondebut.
TFRHHHHI BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2024: FIRST CONQUEST 3 9 7 William Buick 4-1 (Charlie Appleby) 11 ran
Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 5, 6, 12, 14.
The Gosden stable has a good record in a race which is exclusive for 3-y-o newcomers, and the smartly-bred ALTAREQ is preferred to stablemate Caughtredhanded before market clues. Muhaajim and Spy Kingdom are other likely types.
Record Time: 1 min, 34.56 secs - Benbatl24th September 2021, Good to Firm
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (91 wins from 313 runners, 29%) runs ROMANTIC STYLE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs LETHAL LEVI
FANCYTHAT: K Ryan won this race in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2024 The stable runs GRAND GREY today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: SAJIR trained by A Fabre, France.
1 APOLLO ONE (GB) (193) 362021- D 7 9-12 (1)
Br Ch g Equiano (FR) - Boonga Roogeta (Tobougg (IRE))
Daniel Tudhope J
O pcracing.co.uk P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket T
Br B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dartrix (Dutch Art) Clifford Lee J
O Made in Thailand K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Joshua A. Knox KB Spigot Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWRevivedbyblinkersandendedlasttermontheupwithsuccessin25-runnerAyrGoldCupinSeptember, forgingcleartoscoreby3lengths.Verymuchonetoconsiderdespitesteppingupingrade. TFRHHHHI BHA109
4 ROYAL ZABEEL (IRE) (39) 321-121 D
4 9-9 (6)
Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Lady’s Maid (USA) (More Than Ready (USA)) AlistairRawlinson J
O The Horse Watchers 9 Michael Appleby, Oakham T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Timeform S
TIMEFORMVIEWThriving forhis currentyard and he made it 2-3thisyearwith a careerbest in 7-runnerListed race at Wolverhampton(7f)39daysagoby3/4lengthfromWitchHunter Wellinthemix. TFRHHHHI BHA111
5 RUN TO FREEDOM (GB) (363) 10205/0- D 7 9-9 (4)
Br B h Muhaarar - Twilight Mistress (Bin Ajwaad (IRE)) TrevorWhelan J
O Mr Godfrey Wilson Henry Candy, Wantage T
B Mrs C. R. D. Wilson
TIMEFORMVIEWAsmartwinning sprinterin 2023when also a fine runner-up intheJulyCup at Newmarket. Offsince cominginonly11thinthisevent12monthsagothoughsohehashisfitnesstoprove TFRHHIII BHA111
6 SAJIR (IRE) (38) 1/1345-1 D 4 9-9 (7)
Br B c Make Believe - Simple Magic (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
Br Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sweety Dream (FR) (Dream Ahead (USA)) William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Wansdyke Farms,Sh Bstk,J. Burke & Oghill Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartfillywhopostedherbesteffortrevertedto6fwhencomfortablybagging10-runnerListedraceatMeydanin Januaryby21/2lengthsfromHaasim.ThisC&Dwinnerisabigplayerwithrelativelyfewmilesstillontheclock. TFRHHHHH BHA108
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: WASHINGTON HEIGHTS 4 9 9 Tom Eaves 33-1 (Kevin Ryan) 14 ran Blinkers worn by No 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5. Stewards Note: RUN TO FREEDOM: Following its run on 18/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly into stride. Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Romantic Style (IRE), 5-1 Sajir (IRE), 15-2 Lethal Levi (GB), Royal Zabeel (IRE), 8-1 Apollo One (GB), 9-1 Run To Freedom (GB), 22-1 Grand Grey (IRE)
Charlie Appleby’s ROMANTIC STYLE looked well suited by reverting to a sprint distance when scoring impressively at Meydan in the winter and this smart filly can add to an earlier C&D victory here. The most likeable Apollo One could emerge as the main danger given he goes well fresh, although the thriving Royal Zabeel and Ayr Gold Cup victor Lethal Levi can also have a say in a cracking Abernant.
THE bet365 CRAVEN STAKES
The Craven Stakes is named in honour of William Craven, 6th Baron Craven (1738-1791), an early member of The Jockey Club. His support for racing at Newmarket led to the establishment of the Craven Meeting in 1771.
Originally the Craven Stakes was Newmarket’s first race of the season – an all-aged affair staged on a Monday in April and run over a distance “from the ditch to the turn of the lands” Among the winners of that early version of the race was Potoooooooo (1782), who went on to become a highly influential stallion. Often shortened to Pot8os, he was named from when a stable lad was asked to put “Potatoes” on his stable door but misspelled it Potoooooooo. It amused his owner-breeder, the Earl of Abingdon, who kept the name!
It was not until 1878 that the race took on its current form of being a mile event for three-year-olds. Since that time, the Craven Stakes developed into a trial for the first Classic of the season, the 2000 Guineas, which takes place over the same course and distance around two to three weeks’ later. Scot Free (1884) became the first horse to win both races while others to complete the double in the early years included Slieve Gallion (1907), Neil Gow (1910), Kennymore (1914) and Colombo (1934)
Since World War II a further six colts have completed the double – My Babu (1948), Shadeed (1985), Dancing Brave (1986), Doyoun (1988), Tirol (1990) and Haafhd (2004)
In recent times, the Craven Stakes has been a favourite of Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby, who has trained three of the latest six winners. The Newmarket-based Appleby’s winners were subsequent Derby hero Masar (2018), future Breeders’ Cup Mile scorer Master Of The Seas (2021) and Native Trail (2022), who was runner-up in the 2000 Guineas before going on to success in the Irish version at the Curragh.
(CLASS 1) (Group 3)
for three yrs old colts and geldings x Total prize fund £85000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (91 wins from 313 runners, 29%) runs AOMORI CITY AND OPERA BALLO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (10 wins from 43 runners, 23%) runs WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE LONGESTTRAVELLER: THE WATCHER trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 197 miles.
1 AOMORI CITY (FR) (166) 13143-
Br B c Oasis Dream - Setsuko (FR) (Shamardal (USA))
William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B S.C.E.A. Haras de Saint Pair & S.A.S. Ec Emirates Fly Better S
Br B c Kameko (USA) - Potent Embrace (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Qatar Racing Limited Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B The Potent Embrace Partnership Tweenhills Farm & Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWSalisburyListedwinnerwhobaggedaWoodbineGrade1(1m,firm)lastautumnbeforefinishingaplacebehindthereopposingAomoriCitywhen 2lengthsfourthtoHenriMatisseintheBreeders’CupJuvenileTurfatDelMar(1m,firmagain).StablewontheGreenhamonSaturday. TFRHHHHI BHA110
6 OPERA BALLO (IRE) (49) 11 D
9-2 (3)
Br B c Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Dubai Opera (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) James Doyle J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B Ecurie de Cachene Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWWinnerofmaidenandconditionseventover1matKemptonthisyear,easilyseeingoffsomeusefulopposition latterly BuickseeminglyprefersAomoriCitybutthissonofGhaiyyathstilllooksareallyexcitingprospect. TFRHHHHI BHA106
7 THE WACO KID (IRE) (166) 154310- C 9-2 (8)
Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Catchingsnowflakes (USA) (Galileo (IRE)) Tom Marquand J
2024: HAATEM (IRE) 3 9 2 Sean Levey 17-2 (Richard Hannon) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No 7. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 4.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Field of Gold (IRE), 4-1 Opera Ballo (IRE), 11-2 New Century (GB), 6-1 Aomori City (FR), Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB), 10-1 Matauri Bay (IRE), 28-1 Benevento (IRE), 33-1 The Waco Kid (IRE), The Watcher (IRE)
This looks a good Craven. James Owen continues in red-hot form so WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE might be the wayto go but he faces some strong opposition. Field of Gold, Aomori City and New Century all made an impact in top 2-y-o events abroad last autumn, while the other Godolphin runner Opera Ballo has created a really good impression when bolting up twice on Kempton’s polytrack.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE 2.FIELD OF GOLD (IRE) 3.AOMORI CITY (FR)
MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Record Time: 1 min, 34.56 secs - Benbatl24th September 2021, Good to Firm
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THE ROSSDALES MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): C Appleby (91 wins from 313 runners, 29%) runs BLAZING SPIRIT
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Appleby (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs BLAZING SPIRIT
FANCYTHAT: J Chapple-Hyam won this race in 2021 and 2024 The stable runs ELIZABETH BAY today. LONGESTTRAVELLER: STELLENBOSCH trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 134 miles.
1 BLAZING SPIRIT (FR) (61) 5-4
Br Ch f Ghaiyyath (IRE) - Binti Al Nar (GER) (Areion (GER))
William Buick J
O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T
B S.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras de Beauvoir Emirates Fly Better S
Br Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Swiss Diva (Pivotal) Kieran Shoemark J
O Lordship Stud John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T
B Lordship Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWFromagoodfamilyandwellbackedondebutoverC&D(9/2,heavy)attheendofthelastseasonbutwasneverdangerous,greennessand conditionspresumablybothfactors.Coulddobetterfortopyardandinterestingtoseeifthemoneycomesforheragainonreturn. TFRHHHII BHADECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: ROLICA (IRE) 3 9 2 Hollie Doyle 9-2 (Jane Chapple-Hyam) 9 ran Hood worn by No 1.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Blazing Spirit (FR), 11-4 Stellenbosch (IRE), 9-2 Seren Star (IRE), 6-1 Elizabeth Bay (GB), 8-1 Swiss Lightning (GB), 300-1 Lady of The Isles (IRE)
PLAY SMARTER
Not a strong-looking maiden forthe track and STELLENBOSCH might be able to make a winning return under Ryan Moore having shown a fair bit in two runs last July Blazing Spirit likely has more to offer for Godolphin and is a big player. The newcomer Seren Star is interesting.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.STELLENBOSCH (IRE) 2.BLAZING SPIRIT (FR) 3.SEREN STAR (IRE)
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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Raceform Median Time: 1 min, 25.40 secs
Record Time: 1 min, 21.98 secs - Tupi (IRE)16th May 2015, Good to Firm
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Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Cape Magic (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Harry Davies J
O The Gredley Family
James Owen, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Unex Group S TIMEFORMVIEWTeofilogeldingwhoproducedapromisingfirsteffortamidstgreennesswhenfourthof9innoviceatWolverhampton(8.6f)ondebut25 daysago,makinggoodlateheadwayhavingbeencaughtfurtherbackthanideal.Verymuchthetypetoimprovenowtackling11/4m. TFRHHHII BHA-
6 SCOTLAND (FR) (-)
Br B c Frankel - Anabasis (GER) (High Chaparral (IRE))
O Qatar BS, China Horse Club & D. Howden
9-4 (8)
Oisin Murphy J
David Menuisier, Pulborough T
B Mr Haras De Hus Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW€190,000yearling,Frankelcolt.Half-brothertoseveralwinners,includingsmartwinnerupto9fARavingBeautyand2-y-o7fwinner ARacingBeauty Damlightlyraced.Noteworthynewcomerforverygoodstableandinterestingifthebettingspokeinhisfavour TFRHHHII BHA-
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SPANISH
VOICE (GB) (133) 3-
Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Criteria (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))
Despite proving easy to back, VALEDICTORY produced a highly promising first effort when third in a maiden at Doncaster (1m) in September, finishing with a flourish as the penny dropped. The son of Cracksman rates the type to step forward significantly now his stamina is tested further as a 3-y-o and earns the vote ahead of similarly promising pair Push The Limit and Spanish Voice.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VALEDICTORY 2.PUSH THE LIMIT (FR) 3.SPANISH VOICE
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MEDIAN & RECORD TIME
Raceform Median Time: 2 mins, 5.80 secs
Record Time: 2 mins, 0.13 secs - New Approach18th October 2008, Good
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): A Balding (26 wins from 273 runners, 10%) runs MISS INFORMATION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (8 wins from 36 runners, 22%) runs MISS INFORMATION LONGESTTRAVELLER: DARKNESS trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 191 miles.
1 JUMBY (IRE) (187) 033630- CD
Br B g New Bay - Sound of Guns (Acclamation)
(3)
William Buick J
O Anthony Pye-Jeary and David Ian Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T
Br B g Goken (FR) - Ponte Bawi (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Kieran Shoemark J
O D MacAuliffe, Anoj Don & First Tuesday Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
B Guy Pariente Holding Spral Class1Personnel S TIMEFORMVIEWWinlessin2024butproducedsomefineeffortsindefeat,includingwhenfourthinthis12monthsagoandgoingcloseinanotherC&Dhandicapnext time.NorealexcusesforbelowpardisplayatKemptononfinalstartofthatcampaignbutheresumesonaworkablemarkandisnotruledout. TFRHHHII BHA94
4 FIFTY NIFTY (IRE) (249) 1541- D 4 8-11 (8)
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Leala (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J
O Mr O. Humphrey Tom Clover, Newmarket T
B Empire Bloodstock Ltd T Clover Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWLookedpotentiallyusefulduringlightdebutcampaignin2024,whichhekick-startedwithadecisivemaidensuccessatYarmouthandendedbylandinga 7fhandicapunderOisinMurphyontheothercoursehere(good)inAugust.Moreneededup6lbinthisstrongerracebutheshouldhavemoretooffer TFRHHHHI BHA93
5 MISS INFORMATION (IRE) (221) 411435- D 4 8-9 (1)
Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Newsletter (IRE) (Sir Percy)
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: POET MASTER (IRE) 4 9 5 Sam James 10-3 (K R Burke) 15 ran Blinkers worn by No 7. Visor worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3. Stewards Note: TEN POUNDS: Following its run on 15/9/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
The rain-softened ground probably didn’t help TEN POUNDS at Doncaster when last seen in September and, having looked progressive prior to that, he remains of strong interest, particularly now back on a faster surface (his Leicester win last July was on good to firm) He may have most to fear from another low-mileage 4-y-o in Fifty Nifty, while Gorak, who wasn’t beaten far in this off a higher mark last year, and Stanage are others with appealing claims.
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TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS
First Race 1.50 - THE bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. forthree yrs old only, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £250 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each race won 6lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out in the race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting inthis race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode.
PLEASE NOTE: In accordancewiththe provisions ofparagraph 9 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 17 entries at £250 - Closed April 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£20315; Second £10160;Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (PenaltyValue £25770) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.25 - THE bet365 WOOD DITTON MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11338 to the winning horse The second to receive £5317, the third £2659, the fourth £1328, the fifth £664 and the sixth £332. for maiden three yrs old, which have never run. Enter by noon, April 10th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.April 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, they will award a cash prizetothe stable employee in charge ofthe horse judgedto be bestturned out inthe race All numbercloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of bet365. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equallyamongst all horses starting inthis race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. 22 entries at £100 - Closed April 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8939; Second £4470; Third £2235; Fourth £1118; Fifth £559; Sixth £279. (PenaltyValue £11338.80)ASS
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
ThirdRace3.00-THEBLANDFORDBLOODSTOCKABERNANTSTAKES(CLASS1)(Group3) Distributed in accordancewith the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £48203 to the winning horse The second to receive £18275, the third £9146, the fourth £4556, the fifth £2286 and the sixth £1147. for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 10th and pay £850 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 9lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 9lb; fillies 9st 6lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2024, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb BLANDFORD BLOODSTOCK has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge ofthe horse judged to be best turned out in the race 8 entries at £850. - Closed April 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £37876; Second £15547;Third £7778; Fourth £3885; Fifth £1947; Sixth £969. (PenaltyValue £48203.50)ASS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.35 - THE bet365 CRAVEN STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £48203 to the winning horse The second to receive £18275, the third £9146, the fourth £4556, the fifth £2286 and the sixth £1147. forthree yrs old colts and geldings only Enter by noon, April 10th and pay £850 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out in the race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carrythe name/logo ofbet365.The sponsorship payment of£500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordancewith paragraphs 24to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize MoneyCode. 15 entries at £850 - ClosedApril 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £37876; Second £15547; Third £7778; Fourth £3885; Fifth £1947; Sixth £969. (Penalty Value £48203.50)ASS
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.10 - THE ROSSDALES MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11338 to the winning horse The second to receive £5317, the third £2659, the fourth £1328, the fifth £664 and the sixth £332. for maiden three yrs old fillies only Enter by noon, April 10th and pay £110 stake, Declare by10.00 a.m.April 14th.Weights: 9st 2lb each. ROSSDALES has generouslysponsoredthis race andwill kindlypresent a mementotothewinning owner,trainerand jockey In addition,theywill award a cash prizetothe stable employee in charge of the horse judgedto be bestturned out inthe race 12 entries at £110 - ClosedApril 10th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner £8939; Second £4470;Third £2235; Fourth £1118; Fifth £559; Sixth £279. (PenaltyValue £11338.80)ASS
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.45 - THE bet365 EBF “CONFINED” NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 2) (For horses which have run no more than ONCE) (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £11338 to the winning horse The second to receive £5317, the third £2659, the fourth £1328, the fifth £664 and the sixth £332. for novice three yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have run no more than ONCE in Flat races. Enter by noon, April 10th and pay £110 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) bet365 has generously sponsored this race and will kindly present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out in the race 13 entries at £110 - Closed April 10th, 2025. Owners Prize Money.Winner£8939; Second £4470;Third £2235; Fourth £1118; Fifth £559; Sixth £279. (PenaltyValue £11338.80)ASS SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.20 - THE WATCH LIVE RACING AT bet365 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £250 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 14th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 5th, 2025, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BET365 has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to best turned out in the race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 14 entries, 2 at £50 and 12 at £250 - Closed April 10th, 2025.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£20315;Second£10160;Third£5080;Fourth£2540;Fifth£1270;Sixth£635. (PenaltyValue £25770) SS SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
