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FIRST RACE 2.05

ABOUT SEVEN FURLONGS [7F ABT 14YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE SPREADEX SPORTS IN-PLAY RACING BETTING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

Total prize fund £11000 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £4542, 2nd £2272, 3rd £1135, 4th £568, 5th £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): M Appleby (94 wins from 719 runners, 13%) runs BIG NARSTIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M Appleby (3 wins from 21 runners, 14%) runs BIG NARSTIE WEIGHTWATCHER: AIRSHOW won off a handicap mark of 79, his rating is now down 11lb to 68.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: AIRSHOW trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 216 miles.

Cases can be made for several but the most persuasive is for RING OF GOLD, who wasn’t ideally placed when a staying-on third at Kempton earlier this month and, reunited with usual pilot Joanna Mason, he can notch career victory number 4. Both Saisons d’Or and Split Elevens were back to winning ways at this track recently, so they head up the dangers, with Rogue Star rounding off the shortlist

1-2-3: 1.RING OF GOLD 2.SAISONS D’OR (IRE) 3.SPLIT ELEVENS colours no horse

1 RING OF GOLD (GB) (30) 414-243 D BF

6 9-11 (9)

B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Pitter Patter Joanna Mason

Laura Mason Syndicate Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

Br Mr I. M. Emes & Mr John Benfield Stittenham Farms

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Kempton in November 9/4, shaped as if still in good form when third of 9

Kempton (7f) 30 days ago, never nearer after forced to switch entering

2 BARNEY’S BAY (GB) (28) 53-4344 C handicap

B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Fisadara David Allan

Mr John R. Saville

Br Highclere Stud & Mr Ilyas Emir Karadag

Easterby, Malton

Hall Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twenty three runs since last win in 2021 6/1, fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 4 weeks ago. More required.

3 AMBER DEW (GB) (52) 0520-06

B f Showcasing - Roxy Star (IRE)

Swift

Chappell & Dixon Scott Dixon, Rolleston

Br Mrs D. J. James Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 21 Flat runs. Too free when last of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 14/1) 52 days ago. Hood on 1st time but tough to see her featuring.

D’OR (IRE) (15) 6000-51 CD

Ro g Havana Gold (IRE) - Deux Saisons Jack Garritty

The Fatalists Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn

Br Mount Coote Stud & Knocktoran Stud Jedd O’Keeffe Racing

TIMEFORMVIEW5/1, built on his reappearance promise to win 9-runner handicap at this C&D 15 days ago, rallying to lead close home after headed 1f out. Nudged up 3lb and still looks well enough treated. TFR####! BHA68

5 AIRSHOW (GB) (23) 630-056 C

8 9-7 (3)

Ch g Showcasing - Belle des Airs (IRE) Ben Curtis

Middleham Park Racing, M & S Watters Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Mrs M. E. Slade Middleham Park Racing, Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEWCourse winner Four wins from 17 runs last year Took a step back in the right direction when sixth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (6f) 23 days ago. Has finished well held on both previous starts over 7f though, so others appeal more with the usual cheekpieces left off. TFR##!!! BHA68

6 BIG NARSTIE (FR) (23) 0-06106 CD

5 9-7 (2)

B or Br g Cable Bay (IRE) - Granadilla Oisin Murphy

Mr Ison Michael Appleby, Oakham

Br S.A. Stilvi Compania Financiera et al

TIMEFORMVIEWC&D winner in February. Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap (14/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 23 days ago, carrying head awkwardly early in straight Back down in trip Cheekpieces back on and the booking of Oisin Murphy catches the eye. TFR###!! BHA68

7 ROGUE STAR (FR) (17) 204-033

4 9-6 (11)

Br g Zelzal (FR) - Magical Flower Daniel Muscutt

Mr R. Moore Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning

Br Mr Simon Holt & Mr James Cowley World Cargo Solutions Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran well when third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (9/1) 17 days ago. Not long with this yard and is interesting from this sort of mark TFR###!! BHA67

8

RUMNOTRED (GB) (38) 52-250

B g Coach House (IRE) - Artistic Muse (IRE)

4 9-6 (12)

Mr Jan Michael Hicks Rod Millman, Cullompton

Br Mrs J. E. Laws Millman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Below form when eleventh of 14 in handicap (8/1) at this course (8.1f) 38 days ago. Remains unexposed and a better showing anticipated back at 7f. TFR###!! BHA67

9 BAYRAAT (GB) (136) 24240-

7 9-5 (8)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Baymist Billy Garritty

T T Racing Tom Tate, Tadcaster

Br D. F. Spence Tom Tate Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 12/1, ran poorly when twelfth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) over 4 months ago. Others look stronger TFR##!!! BHA66

10 SPLIT ELEVENS (GB) (17) 4-53161 C D

5 9-5 (6)

B g Ajaya - Woodland Scene (IRE) Darragh Keenan

Mr Dave James John Butler, Newmarket

Br Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

TIMEFORM VIEWThree wins from 12 runs last year 8/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (8.1f) 17 days ago, helped by being held up in strongly-run race Needs things to drop right but certainly not out of things TFR###!! BHA66

11 CAESAR NERO (GB) (318) 065-

4 9-0 (1)

B g Territories (IRE) - Publilia Jason Hart

Mr David Edward Balfe Ruth Carr, Stillington

Br Mrs F. S. Williams XRE Construction Training Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden Seemed unsuited by the track when fifth of 6 in minor event at Brighton (8f, good, 6/1) Off 10 months First run for yard after leaving Charles Hills (2,000 gns) and has been gelded ahead of this handicap debut TFR###!! BHA61

12 SWEET BERTIE (IRE) (23) 610P-50 D 5 8-12 (7)

Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Tartiflette George Wood

Power Brothers John Butler, Newmarket

Br Mount Coote Stud & Deerpark Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded for 1st time, ran no better than on return when eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 22/1) 23 days ago. Best watched. TFR##!!! BHA59

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 5, 12. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 11.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ring of Gold (GB), 9-2 Split Elevens (GB), 11-2 Saisons d’Or (IRE), 8-1 Rogue Star (FR), 10-1 Big Narstie (FR), 12-1 Barney’s Bay (GB), 18-1 Airshow (GB), 25-1 Bayraat (GB), 33-1 Caesar Nero (GB), Sweet Bertie (IRE), 50-1 Amber Dew (GB)

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SECOND RACE 2.40

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG [16F ABT 102YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE TOP ODDS EVERY DAY WITH BETUK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Total prize fund £8200 ¨ Owners Prize Money. 1st £3386, 2nd £1693, 3rd £846, 4th £423, 5th £212. (Penalty Value £4291.88) SS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): T Carroll (35 wins from 318 runners, 11%) runs PROUD WARRIOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Ewan Whillans (3 wins from 12 runners, 25%) runs BUFORD

WEIGHTWATCHER: BOBBA TEE won off a handicap mark of 68, his rating is now down 16lb to 52.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TWILIGHT PRINCE trained by P Bowen, Haverfordwest, 281 miles.

KISS MY FACE didn’t need to improve to get off the mark in this sphere at Newcastle a fortnight ago and, given his current mood, a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up. He gets the nod ahead of Alchemystique, who ran well back on the Flat returning from 9 months off when second at Newcastle earlier this month. King Charles and Chef de Troupe can fight out minor honours 1-2-3: 1.KISS MY FACE 2.ALCHEMYSTIQUE (IRE) 3.KING well back on the Flat after 9 months off when second of 9

4 weeks ago, moving through the race as if down to a good mark Could

B m Delegator - Birdolini

Mark Usher Racing Club

Three wins from 16 runs last year Latest at Wolverhampton in December 9/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton

18 days ago, needing stronger gallop Comes with obvious risks attached but capable if on a going day.

3 TWILIGHT PRINCE (GB) (187) 020400- 5

B g Twilight Son - Honour

Mrs Lowri Williams Peter Bowen, Haverfordwest Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW 33/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Ffos Las (16f, good to soft), dropping away under 3f out. Off 6 months. Makes all-weather debut TFR##!!! BHA54

4 KISS MY FACE (GB) (14) 000/5-21 D

6 9-6 (3)

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Bridle Belle Ben Robinson

Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Brian Ellison, Malton

Br Mrs H. Steel Brian Ellison Racing Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW 4/1, didn’t need to improve when winning 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) a fortnight ago, leading over 1f out. Up 5lb but has to be taken seriously in his current mood TFR##### BHA52

5 BOBBA TEE (GB) (15) 365556

11 9-6 (6)

B g Rail Link - Trompette (USA) Charlie Bennett

David Furman & John Sugarman Alan Brown, Malton

Br David Furman and John Sugarman

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2021 Never involved when sixth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at this course (11.1f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip Cheekpieces back on TFR##!!! BHA52

6 CHEF DE TROUPE (FR) (199) 231064-

10 9-6 (12)

B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Tazminya William Cox

Mr Tony Forbes Tony Forbes, Uttoxeter

Br Mme Karine Perreau Tote

TIMEFORM VIEW 3/1, didn’t need to improve to win 5-runner claiming hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 5 months ago, leading soon after 3 out. Enters calculations provided he’s fully tuned up back on the Flat. TFR###!! BHA52

7 GUSTAV HOLST (IRE) (20) 4-00006

B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Scarlet And Gold (IRE)

5 9-5 (4)

Oisin Murphy

Mr Brian Rogan Mark Usher, Lambourn

Br Sunderland Holdings Inc Tote

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Fared no better back down in trip when sixth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Chelmsford City (10f) 20 days ago. Significantly back up in trip TFR###!! BHA51 ago, running on Cheekpieces back on TFR##!!! BHA44

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR DECLARED RUNNERS 14

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 11. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 4.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 10, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 12, 14.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Kiss My Face (GB), 5-1 Alchemystique (IRE), 10-1 Chef de Troupe (FR), 12-1 Bird For Life (GB), Gustav Holst (IRE), 14-1 Easter Icon (GB), Buford (GB), 16-1 Twilight Prince (GB), King Charles (USA), 33-1 Bobba Tee (GB), Penelopeblueyes (IRE), Proud Warrior (IRE), 100-1 Broughtons Mission (GB), Easter Sundae (GB)

RACE RESULT: TIME 1ST 3RD

POSITION OF STA LL S

5f: Centre

Remaining races: Inner

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