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1 TOP COP (12) 050322
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draw age weight st-lbs
69-7 (11)
B g Acclamation - Speed Cop Matthew Cosham (3) South Wales Argus & Chepstow Racing Club Ronald Harris, Chepstow Br Littleton StudRon Harris Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modeststrike-rate (2-47) buthas postedsolid effortsinsprinthandicaps here and at Ffos Las recently.Remains on aworkable mark and oughttomakehis presence felt once again.
KEY OwnerBreeding Breeder Jockey TrainerSponsor S Br
Star Ratings Explained
Eachhorse hasbeen given astarrating, theseare definedbelow:
HHHHH Selected to winthe race
HHHHI Good chance of being placed
HHHII By no meansout of thereckoningbut at leastone or twohold stronger claims
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HHIII Unlikelytowin butnot totallywithout hope
HIIII Canbegiven little or no chance
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Welcome to Chepstow Racecourse for our Abba Race Night.
A big thank you to our sponsors The ReeceR Group, DragonBet, Sue Maine, Pickwick Bookmakers and the EBF I hope they have an enjoyable evening with us.
The post racing entertainment tonight is from Waterloo, the excellent Abba tribute act – they will be on stage around 9.15pm.
It is great to see jockey David Probert riding with us in every race this evening. He was kicked by a horse in the paddock at Windsor a few weeks ago but fortunately escaped without serious injury. David was Flat Jockey of the Year at the 2022 ROA Welsh Horse Racing Awards
Sean Bowen was Jump Jockey of the Year at last year’s awards and his career continues to go from strength to strength. He currently leads the Jump Jockeys’ Championship with 23 winners
it is obviously early days but we wish him the best of luck against the challenge of Brian Hughes and Harry Cobden.
We have an exceptionally busy summer ahead here at Chepstow Racecourse.
On Ladies Evening on Friday 14th July the post racing entertainment is supplied by The Dreamboys. The ever popular Caribbean Race Night is on Friday 28th July. For both of these fixtures, we are offering significant discounts for group bookings, please see the website for details.
We also host our first Racing League fixture on Thursday 10th August. In addition, we have three major concerts at the start of July with Lionel Richie, Lewis Capaldi and George Ezra – ticket details are available from Ticketmaster
I hope you have an enjoyable afternoon with us and I look forward to welcoming you back on another occasion. If you are interested in taking hospitality at any of our fixtures, please email Jodi Boreham (jboreham@chepstow-racecourse.co.uk).
Phil Bell Regional Director South West
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FIRST RACE 5.50
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE REECER SPACE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (19 wins from 163 runners, 12%) runs ASTROPHYSICS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs ASTROPHYSICS
WEIGHTWATCHER: DESERT won off a handicap mark of 70, her rating is now down 11lb to 59.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: JACQUELINA trained by P McEntee, Newmarket, 164 miles.
RACE STATS RACE
DESERT produced her most promising effort for Malcolm Saunders over C&D a week ago, and with this an easier band of handicap, she could well be the answer Jacquelina and Rhubarb occupied the first 2 positions in a similar race to this recently and head the opposition.
1-2-3: 1.DESERT (IRE) 2.JACQUELINA (IRE) 3.RHUBARB
(GB) (56) 011400 CD
Ch g Paco Boy (IRE) - Jodrell Bank (IRE)
Lynn Siddall Memorial Syndicate
Br Sarah Stoneham
VIEW C&D winner 2 wins from 6 runs this
tenth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, heavy) 56 days
2 SHESADABBER (GB) (24) 252-025 CD
7 9-8 (5)
B m Heeraat (IRE) - Saorocain (IRE) Jason Watson
G & A Racing David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Mickley Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd, Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm, 13/2) 24 days ago. Runner-up from 1lb higher prior to that so she’s weighted to strike
3 DESERT (IRE) (8) 00/60-03
4 9-8 (8)
B f Havana Gold (IRE) - Jewel In The Sand (IRE) William Carson
Paul Nicholas / M S Saunders Malcolm Saunders, Wells
Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 22/1) 8 days ago. Would have finished closer too with a clear passage so she’s of interest dropped in grade.
4 RHUBARB (GB) (8) 006022 CD BF
HHHHH BHA59
6 9-6 (6)
David Probert Ocean’s Five Richard Price, Hereford
B m Nayef (USA) - Cockney Fire
Br G. E. Amey Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good length second of 9 to Jacquelina in handicap (13/8) at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago. Likely to give it another good shot at this venue. TFRHHHHI BHA57
5
JACQUELINA (IRE) (8) 0-30421 CD
B f Heeraat (IRE) - Springstride
4 9-5 (3)
Josephine Gordon
Mr Trevor Johnson Phil McEntee, Newmarket
Br Nicola Kent Tallon International Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 9-runner handicap (11/2) at this C&D (good to firm) 8 days ago by length from Rhubarb, always holding on On the upgrade recently and isn’t yet exposed TFRHHHHI BHA56
6 FOSSOS (IRE) (25) 1331-60 CD
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Beguiler
Gareth Cheshire T P Faulkner
5 9-1 (4)
Gina Mangan (3)
Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow
Br Mr & Mrs John Banahan Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time C&D winner Twelfth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 7/1) 25 days ago, lost all chance at start. Tendency to blow it at the stalls means he’s a risky proposition
7
FAIR AND SQUARE (GB) (15) 630026
B g Kodiac - Slatey Hen (IRE)
Mr Malcolm Wright&Ridgehouse Stables Ltd
Br Fittocks Stud
TFRHHHII BHA52
4 9-1 (2)
Trevor Whelan
Ronald Harris, Chepstow
Ron Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 36 Flat runs. Bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap (11/2) at Bath (5.7f, firm) 15 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA52
Ch g Slade Power (IRE) - Black Rodded Laura Coughlan (5)
Mr Gareth Cheshire Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow
Br J. Hanly Valley Water Services Ltd, Cheshire Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2022 10/1, below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f), very slowly away Off 6 months
TFRHHHII BHA48
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
2022: ASTROPHYSICS 10 9 5 Dougie Costello 4-1 (Tony Carroll) 8 ran
Stewards Note:
DESERT: Following its run on 2/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was continually impeded late-on.
RHUBARB: Following its run on 2/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered accidental interference.
FOSSOS: Following its run on 16/5/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped awkwardly from the stalls.
FAIR AND SQUARE: Following its run on 26/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered close home.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Rhubarb (GB), 9-2 Desert (IRE), Jacquelina (IRE), 13-2 Shesadabber (GB), 10-1 Louis Treize (IRE), 11-1 Fair And Square (GB), 14-1 Fossos (IRE), 20-1 Astrophysics (GB)
POSITION OF STALLS
Straight - Centre
Remainder - Inside
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite D - Distance Winner U -Unseated r - Ran Out
B - Brought Down R - Refused
C - Course Winner S - Slipped Up
NOTICES, WEIGHTS, PEDIGREES
- Fell
- Pulled Up
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SECOND RACE 6.20
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR MAIDEN TWO YRS OLD FILLIES
THE REECER HIRE EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £6600 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2816, 2nd £1408, 3rd £704, 4th £352. (Penalty Value £3564) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Millman (15 wins from 123 runners, 12%) runs CROOKED CROWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Watson (6 wins from 46 runners, 13%) runs IMPERIALITY LONGEST TRAVELLER: DIBBSY’S DREAM trained by A Murphy, Newmarket, 164 miles.
A few with chances but Rod Millman’s Cable Bay filly CROOKED CROWN holds the edge on the form of her recent Haydock second and is taken to go one better. Imperiality seems sure to build on her debut Lingfield third and is next on the list ahead of newcomer Make It Easy and Kempton runner-up Sparklight.
1-2-3: 1.CROOKED CROWN 2.IMPERIALITY (IRE) 3.MAKE IT EASY (IRE)
colours no horse st lb Draw
1 IMPERIALITY (IRE) (7) 3 9-2 (7)
B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Irish History (IRE) Joshua Bryan
Mr Zhang Yuesheng Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Newstead Breeding
TIMEFORMVIEWDid best of the newcomers when third of 10 in minor event (6/1) at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) on debut 7 days ago. This Exceed And Excel filly seems sure to improve Considered.
TFRHHHHI BHA-
2 MAKE IT EASY (IRE) (-) 9-2 (1)
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Paved Paradise (IRE) David Probert SYPS (UK) Ltd Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Br Boherguy Stud TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled March 12 €20,000 yearling, resold 27,000 gns yearling, £35,000 2-y-o, Mehmas filly. Dam 5f-7f winner Appeals on paper and is worth a market check.
TFRHHHII BHA-
3 MEDIATE ALEXANDER (IRE) (14) 44 9-2 (6)
B f Kodiac - Jadanna (IRE) John Fahy
Mr Noel O’Callaghan Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br Mountarmstrong Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-raced filly, fourth of 12 in minor event at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. More is needed now from this Kodiac filly
4 AQUIFOLIA (GB) (25) (2lb) 6
HHHII BHA-
(8)
B f Belardo (IRE) - Spangle Callum Hutchinson (3)
Mr John Heaney Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br D. R. Botterill Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, sixth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm) on debut 25 days ago. A big step forward is required.
5 CROOKED CROWN (GB) (15) (2lb) 62
TFRHHIII BHA-
9-0 (4)
B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Super Sleuth (IRE) Ross Coakley
Crown Connoisseurs Rod Millman, Cullompton
Br Cliveden Stud Ltd Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Cable Bay filly who left her debut form well behind when second of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) 15 days ago. Leading form claims
6 DIBBSY’S DREAM (IRE) (15) (2lb) 0
Ch f Soldier’s Call - Mistress Makfi (IRE)
Nick Bradley Racing 50
TFRHHHHH BHA-
9-0 (2)
Stefano Cherchi
Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Br John Cullinan Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, CLASS1PERSONNEL, Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 6/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 15 days ago. Should progress so this Soldier’s Call filly can’t be ruled out
7 MOE’S LEGACY (GB) (-) (2lb)
TFRHHHII BHA-
9-0 (3)
Gr f Havana Grey - Powerful Dream (IRE)
Br Sue Bradley
Ronald Harris, Chepstow
Trevor Whelan Cdm Media Usa Inc
SPARKLIGHT (GB) (17) (2lb) 22 BF 9-0 (5)
B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Lava Light
Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
Br Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
Georgia Dobie (3)
Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form when runner-up in 5f/6f novices at Kemtpon last month. Firmly in the picture once more.
TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn first time by No. 7.
2022: UNION COURT 2 9 6 Saffie Osborne 4-9 (Ed Walker) 5 ran
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Crooked Crown (GB), 7-2 Sparklight (GB), 4-1 Imperiality (IRE), 8-1 Make It Easy (IRE), 9-1 Mediate Alexander (IRE), 14-1 Dibbsy’s Dream (IRE), 40-1 Aquifolia (GB), 50-1 Moe’s Legacy (GB)
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Sadly my wonderful husband Mike died from a brain tumour in July 2016, aged just 60 years old.
We moved to the Chepstow area for an “escape to the country” in lieu of retirement to enjoy gardening and our horses. Finding our dream home with land, stables and a large garden just gave us the “dream” and we moved in November 2012.
After both getting a cancer diagnosis within 3 days of each other in February 2015, our dream was shattered.
I am still here to keep his memory alive but sadly Mike lost his fight in July 2016. He loved his garden - especially owning his first sit on mower. He took early retirement to enjoy this beautiful home we had found.
Mike and I have been involved with racehorse ownership for 20 years –with small syndicates as well as ownership. Our horse First Mohican (retired), who we had a share of took us to Royal Ascot –which was an amazing day.
My family – a daughter and son, as well as their partners are continuing to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research.
If you wish to contribute to Brain Tumour Research please visit michael-maine.muchloved.com
I am hoping this race, each year will allow us all to remember such a wonderful, kind and generous man.
Thank you
Sue MaineTHIRD RACE 6.55
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (5F ABT 16YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE MICHAEL MAINE MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
Total prize fund £7400 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3055, 2nd £1528, 3rd £764, 4th £382, 5th £191. (Penalty Value £3873.16) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): P Evans (19 wins from 161 runners, 12%) runs DOCTOR MOZART
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G Boughey (8 wins from 44 runners, 18%) runs CLASS MEMBER
LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLASS MEMBER trained by G Boughey, Newmarket, 164 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
DOCTOR MOZART is thriving currently and can add another win to his tally Jax Edge backed up his win at Bath with a solid fourth at Salisbury so is feared most
1-2-3: 1.DOCTOR MOZART (IRE) 2.JAX EDGE 3.DESTINY’S SPIRIT
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
colours no horse st lb Draw
1 PIERCE (IRE) (23) 662-40 9-9 (6)
B g Profitable (IRE) - Snooze (IRE) John Fahy
Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Clive Cox, Hungerford
Br Oghill House Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 12/1 and blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 23 days ago.
HHHII BHA70
2 CLASS MEMBER (GB) (11) 424403 9-6 (5)
B f Charm Spirit (IRE) - Mabinia (IRE) Jason Watson
Clipper Logistics George Boughey, Newmarket
Br David John Brown
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm, 12/1) 11 days ago.
3 DOCTOR MOZART (IRE) (9) 331141 D
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Counter Ridge (SAF) David Probert
Dave & Emma Evans David Evans, Abergavenny
Br Pierce Molony Emma Evans Racing Ltd
(4)
TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 10 runs this year Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 15/2) 9 days ago, rallying Thriving
4 DESTINY’S SPIRIT (GB) (33) 1211-45 CD
Ch f Lightning Spear - Ellen Gates
HHHHH BHA65
(3)
Georgia Dobie (3)
S J Edwards & A G Ash Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn
Br Ellen Gates Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy) 33 days ago. Can give a good account.
5 FRAGRANCE (GB) (14) 52600-6 D
B f Oasis Dream - Bahamadam
The Rising Sun Racing
Br J. P. Repard
HHHII BHA65
9-3 (1)
Trevor Whelan
Ronald Harris, Chepstow
TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, first run since leaving Charlie & Mark Johnston when sixth of 10 in handicap at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago.
6 JAX EDGE (GB) (23) 061-414 C
B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Bright Edge
International Plywood (Importers) Ltd
Br Christopher and Annabelle Mason Racing
TFRHHIII BHA64
9-3 (2)
Gina Mangan (3)
Christopher Mason, Caerwent
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner 1 win from 3 runs this year Latest win at Bath in May. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHI BHA64
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Blinkers worn by No. 1, 3.
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Doctor Mozart (IRE), 4-1 Jax Edge (GB), 9-2 Class Member (GB), 6-1 Destiny’s Spirit (GB), 13-2 Pierce (IRE), 18-1 Fragrance (GB)
FOURTH RACE 7.30
ABOUT SIX FURLONGS (6F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE MAT’S 40TH HARRY’S 11TH - PICKWICK BOOKMAKERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J G O’Shea (20 wins from 145 runners, 14%) runs DIAMONDSINTHESAND
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs RED ALERT
WEIGHTWATCHER: RED ALERT won off a handicap mark of 61, his rating is now down 8lb to 53.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: THEGREATESTSHOWMAN trained by A Murphy, Newmarket, 164 miles.
CONNIE’S ROSE arrives in good order and handles the track well, so she’s fancied to resume winning ways at the likely expense of Redredrobin, who has had a similarly positive start to the current campaign. Savalas may also feature if the pace is strong.
1-2-3: 1.CONNIE’S ROSE 2.REDREDROBIN 3.SAVALAS (IRE)
colours no horse age st lb
1 DIAMONDSINTHESAND (IRE) (40) 023-660 6 9-11 (2)
B g Footstepsinthesand - La Dama Boba (IRE) Darragh Keenan
Mr S. G. Martin John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Southeast Bloodstock & W. J. Bloodstock Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1,
Bl m Harbour Watch (IRE) - Cocabana
Partnership
Br R. C. Dollar & Hellwood Stud Farm
Course winner Latest win at Lingfield in May. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good, 6/1) 4 days ago, no match for winner Not taken lightly
HHHHI BHA54
5 HAGIA SOPHIA (GB) (24) 5121-00 CD 5 9-3 (7)
B m Territories (IRE) - Aarti (IRE) Gina Mangan (3)
Mr K. B. Hodges
Br Fernham Farm Ltd
Christopher Mason, Caerwent
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 15/2, eleventh of 13 in handicap at Bath
Gr g Zebedee - Tap The Dot (IRE)
Mr
B g Sleeping Indian - Red Sovereign
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Cox Mill House Racing Syndicate
Br Miss Jacqueline Goodearl Mill House Racing Limited
Ch g Equiano (FR) - Conversational (IRE)
Murphy Racing Club
TIMEFORM VIEW Eighteen runs since last win in 2021 2 1/2 lengths fourth of 8 to Port Noir in handicap
at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time
B g Epaulette (AUS) - Elsie’s Orphan
Harris Racing
Br Wheelersland Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 35 Flat runs. 3 1/4 lengths tenth of 13 to Connie’s Rose in handicap (22/1) at this course (5.1f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA44
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5.
Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 8, 10.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Connie’s Rose (GB), 10-3 Redredrobin (GB), 6-1 Savalas (IRE), 13-2 Port Noir (GB), 12-1 Hagia Sophia (GB), 14-1 Thegreatestshowman (GB), 25-1 Diamondsinthesand (IRE), Kyber Crystal (IRE), 33-1 Soldier’s Son (GB), 100-1 Red Alert (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 8.00
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE REECER PROPERTIES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9800 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4046, 2nd £2024, 3rd £1011, 4th £506, 5th £253. (Penalty Value £5129.32) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J G O’Shea (20 wins from 145 runners, 14%) runs MACS DILEMMA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Varian (7 wins from 48 runners, 15%) runs SIR WINSTON LONGEST TRAVELLER: SIR WINSTON trained by R Varian, Newmarket, 164 miles.
Brighton-scorer SIR WINSTON arrives on an upward curve so looks the way to go despite having a career-high mark to overcome There are plenty of dangers though to Roger Varian’s 4-y-o with handily-weighted Liangel Hope and C&D winner Macs Dilemma appealing as the main threats in that order
1-2-3: 1.SIR WINSTON (IRE) 2.LIANGEL HOPE (IRE) 3.MACS DILEMMA (IRE)
B g Churchill (IRE) - Boastful (IRE) Raul Da Silva
Mr Kevin A Quinn & Partner Roger Varian, Newmarket
Br Mrs Louise Quinn Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEW Improved further to get off the mark in 7-runner handicap at Brighton (7f, good
he’s still relatively lightly raced and rates a player once more.
BOY BLUE (GB) (11) 1530-03 D
Gr g Hellvelyn - Dusty Dazzler (IRE)
Mrs Tracy Turner Bill Turner, Sherborne
Br Mrs P. A. Turner TIMEFORMVIEWTongue strap on for 1st time, creditable 2 1/4 lengths third of 7 to Sir Winston in handicap at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago. Dropped to a handy mark so he must enter calculations TFRHHHII BHA79
3 WINFORGLORY (IRE) (28) 110-023 D
4 9-6 (7)
Ch g Cotai Glory - Sideliner (IRE) Deon Le Roux (7)
DWPJ Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br Eoin Duignan The Garden Cider Company Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Arrives in good nick, third of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 28 days ago. Hood back on Needs considering off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA77
4 LIANGEL HOPE (IRE) (28) 0653-15 D
4 9-6 (8)
B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Hope Against Hope (IRE) Gina Mangan (3)
Mr Brian Hicks Christopher Mason, Caerwent
Br Wardstown Stud Ltd B & T Hicks Transport Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a third success for his current yard at Brighton in May. Not disgraced when fifth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good) 28 days ago so he’s shortlisted. TFRHHHHI BHA77
5 FLATLEY (GB) (233) 425615- D
6 9-4 (9)
Ch g Kendargent (FR) - Premiere Danseuse David Probert
Mr D. A. Smerdon
Br Barry Walters Farms
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
TIMEFORMVIEW Looked much more straightforward when winning 7f Wolverhampton handicap last September and not disgraced when fifth there following month. Not discounted on his reappearance TFRHHHII BHA75
6 MACS DILEMMA (IRE) (25) 4000-52 CD
B g Coulsty (IRE) - Ohsosecret
Hannah Jones
5 9-4 (3)
Mollie Phillips (3)
John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn
Br Mrs Oonagh McKeever Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who comes here on the back of a creditable second of 11 in handicap here (6f, good to firm) 25 days ago. Can go well again.
7 SHOOT TO KILL (IRE) (57) 0-00065 D
TFRHHHII BHA75
6 9-3 (1)
B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Nancy Astor Darragh Keenan
Mrs A. L. Heayns
Br Camogue Stud Ltd
Robyn Brisland, Cas-Gwent
TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives below par, though he looked unsuited by the mud when fifth of 7 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f) 57 days ago.
HHHII BHA74
BASTOGNE (IRE) (375) 424/605- 4 9-3 (4)
B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Wavebreak
Br Ballinafad Stud
Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow
Laura Coughlan (5) Thomas Faulkner Sue Maine Mark Frieze
TIMEFORM VIEW Tongue strap on for 1st time when last of 5 in claimer at Leicester (7f) 12 months ago on his final run for David Evans. Has lots to prove on his comeback TFRHHIII BHA74
9 ICONIC KNIGHT (IRE) (285) 362112- CD 8 8-13 (2)
B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Teutonic (IRE)
Mill House Racing Syndicate
William Cox
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Tally-Ho Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW 3-time C&D winner who posted a good second of 6 in handicap at this C&D when last seen out 9 months ago. Well in the mix if fully tuned up for his seasonal return. TFRHHHII BHA70
2022: SIR PLATO (IRE) 8 8 3 Georgia Dobie 17-2 (Rod Millman) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Hood worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 6.
Stewards Note:
MACS DILEMMA: Following its run on 16/5/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped right-handed.
BASTOGNE: Following its run on 31/5/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Sir Winston (IRE), 5-1 Winforglory (IRE), 6-1 Macs Dilemma (IRE), 13-2 Iconic Knight (IRE), 7-1 Flatley (GB), 9-1 Little Boy Blue (GB), 14-1 Bastogne (IRE), 16-1 Liangel Hope (IRE), 25-1 Shoot To Kill (IRE)
Saturday 10th June
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SIXTH RACE 8.30
ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS (7F ABT 16YDS) FOR THREE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DRAGONBET THE BOOKMAKER OF WALES CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Wintle (9 wins from 63 runners, 14%) runs LA MIA DUTCHESSA, RED BRAVO & WIFF WAFF
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Williams (2 wins from 29 runners, 7%) runs DAME LAURA KNIGHT
LONGEST TRAVELLER: DAME LAURA KNIGHT trained by I Williams, Alvechurch, 82 miles.
FACT OR FABLE arrives in good order and should be suited by the return to this trip, so he makes most appeal in a race where the majority have something to prove. Dame Laura Knight is still relatively unexposed and could do better for cheekpieces, so she’s regarded as the main danger ahead of Deacs Delight.
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
2
BLANC (GB) (72) 000240
Ch f Highland Reel (IRE) - Bouvardia
Wonnacott (5)
My Left Foot Racing Syndicate Richard Price, Hereford
Br Barry Walters Farms Christopher Hoare Tree Services Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest filly. First run since leaving Amanda Perrett when eleventh of 12 in minor event (20/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 72 days ago. Something to prove on the back of that TFRHHIII BHA46
3 DEACS DELIGHT (GB) (25) 40-0063 4
Ch g Tamayuz - Keene Dancer
Mr R Deacon and Mr P F I Cole Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe
Br Newsells Park Stud P. F. I. Cole Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWModest gelding. Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs 25/1, very good third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 25 days ago. Obvious claims if he can back that up
4 EPEIUS (IRE) (25) 6534-00
B g Arakan (USA) - Gilda Lilly (USA)
HHHHI BHA47
10 9-12 (14)
Mohammed Tabti (7)
Two Rivers Racing Joe Tickle, Tiverton
Br Mrs Dolores Gleeson
TIMEFORMVIEW Twenty runs since last win in 2020 Last of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 50/1) 25 days ago, very slowly away Uphill task
5 FACT OR FABLE (IRE) (15) 340143 D
HHIII BHA43
6 9-12 (4)
Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Unreal Taylor Fisher (5)
Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore
Br Jill Finegan & Noel Cogan
J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn
Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Latest win at Brighton in May. 11/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Back up in trip Merits consideration in a weak affair
6 HEY PRETTY (IRE) (39) 60//030-4 D
B g Society Rock (IRE) - Coffee Date (USA)
Mr Damien G. Wingrove
Br Gerard Mullins
HHHHH BHA49
8 9-12 (7)
Laura Coughlan (5)
Damien Wingrove, Bridgnorth
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. One win from 35 Flat runs 20/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 39 days ago. Not discounted
7 KATIE K (GB) (17) 630-00
4 9-12 (12)
B f Garswood - Princess Luna (GER) Darragh Keenan
Andrew Bell and Michael Wright
John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh
Br Shutford Stud Tote
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden Seventh of 12 in minor event at Kempton (7f, 150/1) 17 days ago. Needs
B m Equiano (FR) - Royal Obsession (IRE) Jason Watson
fighting chance syndicate Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
Br Mr Anthony Byrne
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest mare. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, firm, 18/1) 15 days ago, not clear run. Up in trip TFRHHIII BHA44
9 RED BRAVO (IRE) (25) 260-000 D
B g Acclamation - Vision of Peace (IRE) Mollie Phillips (3)
Mr D. A. Smerdon Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Cooneen Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 49 Flat runs. Twenty six runs since last win in 2020 28/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to firm) 25 days ago. Others are more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA47
B g Tagula (IRE) - Bigasiwannabe (IRE) Josephine Gordon
Mr J M Wingrove Damien Wingrove, Bridgnorth
Br Marie & Mossy Fahy
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest gelding. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021 First run since leaving Mark Loughnane when twelfth of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 30 days ago. Others preferred. TFRHHIII BHA47
11 SAY GRACE (IRE) (171) 024600- D
4 9-12 (3)
B f Kodiac - Break Bread (IRE) Callum Hutchinson (3)
Paul & Ann de Weck Grace Harris, Shirenewton
Br Mr T. Whyte Grace Harris Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest filly Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 Eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 50/1). Off 171 days. Likely to need the run.
B
Mr Adrian Wintle
Br J. W. Parry
(GB) (119) 0060-00
Twelve runs since last win in 2021 Last of 12 in handicap
very slowly away Off 119 days. Easily opposed.
LAURA KNIGHT (GB) (18) 66034
B f Sir Percy - Feis Ceoil (IRE)
Allcock
Br Robert Allcock
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden 7/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 18 days ago. Makes turf debut Cheekpieces on 1st time One to consider
14 LA MIA DUTCHESSA (IRE) (40) 50-4400
49
3 9-2 (13)
B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Dutch Heiress Finley Marsh
Mr Adrian Wintle Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Br Tom Radley
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest filly Last of 12 in handicap at Bath (8f, soft, 12/1) 40 days ago. Hard to make a solid case for. TFRHHIII BHA45
2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 14
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 4.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 8, 12.
Stewards Note:
APACHE PORTIA: Following its run on 6/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered leaving the stalls.
BALLET BLANC: Following its run on 30/3/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
FACT OR FABLE: Following its run on 26/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered on the run-in.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Fact Or Fable (IRE), 7-2 Dame Laura Knight (GB), 5-1 Deacs Delight (GB), 11-1 Hey Pretty (IRE), 16-1 Quarter Blue (GB), San Juan (IRE), 22-1 Ballet Blanc (GB), 33-1 Katie K (GB), La Mia Dutchessa (IRE), 40-1 Red Bravo (IRE), 50-1 Epeius (IRE), 66-1 Say Grace (IRE), 100-1 Wiff Waff (GB), 150-1 Apache Portia (GB)
CHEPSTOW RACECOURSE SHUTTLE
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SEVENTH RACE 9.00
ONE MILE ABOUT FOUR FURLONGS (ABT 12F) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE LYDNEY CONTAINERS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £6200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320, 5th £160. (Penalty Value £3245.08) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (19 wins from 163 runners, 12%) runs PROUD WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (3 wins from 27 runners, 11%) runs PROUD WARRIOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: IRON HEART trained by A Newcombe, Barnstaple, 85 miles.
LUSAKA was much better than the bare result when fifth of 18 at Newbury last time and this is significantly less competitive, so he gets the nod over Geelong, with Iron Heart another one to consider if the market speaks in his favour.
1-2-3: 1.LUSAKA (IRE) 2.GEELONG (FR) 3.IRON HEART
1 BUG BOY (IRE) (17) 50-0054 CD
B g Big Bad Bob (IRE) - Velvetina (IRE) Dr S. P. Hargreaves
Windflower Overseas
2 LUSAKA (IRE) (22) 220/-005
Newcombe, Barnstaple
9-11 (6)
B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Jumeirah Palm Star Taylor Fisher (5) Burnham P & D Ltd John Flint, Bridgend
Br Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW25/1, fifth of 18 in handicap at Newbury (12f, good) 22 days ago, very slowly away and racing away from the main action Cheekpieces back on and worth chancing in a weak affair TFR
3 GEELONG (FR) (28) 543-460
4 9-10 (2)
B g Australia - Tioga Pass Mohammed Tabti (7)
P. F. I. Cole Ltd
Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe
Br Deepwood Farm Stud P. F. I. Cole Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW 25/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW) 28 days ago. Hasn’t been firing this term, but mark is slipping. TFRHHHII BHA61
4 IRON HEART (GB) (74) 5/-00000 D
6 9-9 (7)
B g Muhaarar - Kiyoshi Jason Watson
Mr R. James Tony Newcombe, Barnstaple
Br The Kiyoshi Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 74 days ago. Hasn’t offered a great deal for current stable but worth a market check back from a break. TFRHHHII BHA60
5 PRINCE ALI (GB) (40) 0/55-440
Br g Twilight Son - Desert Liaison
Faulkner & Jenkins
5 9-9 (3)
David Probert
Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow
Br Hungerford Park Stud Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft, 14/1) 40 days ago. More reliable on the AW, so others are more appealing.
6 GOODISON GIRL (GB) (257) 056006-
B f Helmet (AUS) - Cloudchaser (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA60
4 8-9 (5)
Trevor Whelan
The Tully Family Ed de Giles, Ledbury
Br Lilly Hall Farm Ed de Giles Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW 16/1, sixth of 11 in handicap at Ffos Las (14f, soft). Off 8 months. Will probably strip fitter for the run. TFRHHIII BHA44
7 PROUD WARRIOR (IRE) (37) 000400
4 8-9 (4)
B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Rockshine Josephine Gordon
Mr D. Boocock Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Boocock Trading Ltd Tote
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Stewards Note:
BUG BOY: Following its run on 24/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
LUSAKA: Following its run on 19/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was slow into stride.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Lusaka (IRE), 10-3 Geelong (FR), 4-1 Iron Heart (GB), 7-1 Prince Ali (GB), 12-1 Goodison Girl (GB), 25-1 Proud Warrior (IRE)
THE HORSERACE BETTING LEVY BOARD
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £322,513 in rate card and incremental prize money at this racecourse from January to April 2023.
