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THURSDAY 04 APRIL
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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.
days since last ran
jockeys silks
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
CD = course & distance winner
draw age weight st-lb
3 CROSS COUNTER (GB) (100) 11-11 CD 2 9-2 (2)
B c Teofilo (IRE) - Waitress (USA)
Godolphin
Adam Kirby
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
S Br
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
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FIRST RACE 4.55
ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE TIPS FOR EVERY RACE AT raceday-ready.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)
Total prize fund £5700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (85 wins from 937 runners, 9%) runs THREE DONS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (3 wins from 41 runners, 7%) runs THREE DONS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: FOINIX trained by J & S Best, Lewes, 173 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
If VIRTUAL HUG takes his chance he will prove a tough nut to crack following his cosy success in an apprentices’handicap here onTuesday, for which he escapes a penalty.The 6-y-o was beaten 2 lengths by Black Smoke over C&D on his penultimate start but now meets that rival on 4lb better terms. Black Smoke is respected nonetheless, while Socialist Agenda is also shortlisted and Calshot Spit makes some each-way appeal
1-2-3: 1.VIRTUAL HUG (IRE) 2.BLACK SMOKE (IRE) 3.SOCIALIST AGENDA
colours
1 BLACK SMOKE (IRE) (20) 3-24001 CD
B g Tale of Two Cities (IRE) - Miss Forde (IRE)
Mike Harris Racing Club
PLAY SMARTER
Draw
7 9-10 (5)
Billy Loughnane
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
Br Mrs Margaret Comer Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWCareer best when winning 11-runner handicap (11/1) at this course (14f) 20 days ago by 2 lengths from Virtual Hug, well on top finish. 4lb rise fair enough and he has to be high on the shortlist TFRHHHHI BHA56
2 VIRTUAL HUG (IRE) (2) 441521 CD
B g Buratino (IRE) - Cotton Camera (IRE)
SAS Logistics Contracts Ltd Nikki Evans
6 9-8 (2)
Saffie Osborne
Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br Oghill House Stud Radnor Hills
TIMEFORMVIEW10/3, won 8-runner handicap at this course (12.2f) 2 days ago. This step back up in trip won’t be a problem and, with no penalty to carry, he will be a huge player if turned out again quickly. TFRHHHHH BHA54
3 CALSHOT SPIT (IRE) (9) 0-56666
B g New Bay - Nour’spirit (IRE)
4 9-5 (10)
Silvestre De Sousa
Mr M. Channon Jack Channon, West Ilsley
Br Kilweelran Ltd Jack Channon Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW 15/2, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 9 days ago. Place possibilities. TFRHHHII BHA52 (-1)
4 FOINIX (GB) (42) 00-2233
4 9-4 (7)
B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Yeah Baby Yeah (IRE) Dylan Hogan
Mildean Racing & Rachel L Field
Br Winterbeck Manor Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW
Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes
Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd
James Evans, Kinnersley
Br Mickley Stud Court Reclamation & Salvage Ltd, The Little Jet Company Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 40/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (14f) 41 days ago. Vulnerable for win purposes. TFRHHIII BHA46
7 BISCOFF JOE (GB) (2) 500-000
Ch g Cityscape - Royal Warranty
4 9-0 (4)
Elle-May Croot (7)
The Regal Eagles Max Young, Sneads Green
Br Mr & Mrs C. Bonner Berkeley Carter Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 11 3/4 lengths seventh of 8 to Virtual Hug in handicap at this course (12.2f) 2 days ago. Hard to fancy.
TFRHIIII BHA47
8
CASA LUNA (IRE) (20) 20-0644
B m Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Flowers of Spring (IRE)
James and Susan Cookson
Br Peter Jones
5 9-0 (6)
David Probert
Philip Kirby, Richmond
Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. 14/1, creditable 5 lengths fourth of 11 to Black Smoke in handicap at this course (14f) 20 days ago, not clear run. Will probably find one or two too good once more. TFRHHIII BHA45
9 THREE DONS (IRE) (14) 0-04024
B g Fast Company (IRE) - Avizare (IRE)
Mr A. W. Carroll
5 9-0 (9)
Molly Gunn (7)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Rathasker Stud Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs. Good fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 50/1) 14 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view TFRHHIII BHA45
10 DUVEEN (GB) (62) 550-455
B f Poet’s Word (IRE) - Cool Catena
4 8-13 (3)
William Carson
Mr Clive Dennett Anthony Carson, Newmarket
Br Clive Dennett
TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. 40/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (15.8f, AW) 62 days ago. Has work to do TFRHIIII BHA44
2023: JENNY REN 8 9 0 Gina Mangan 9-1 (Sarah Hollinshead) 7 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Blinkers worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 4. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7.
Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Virtual Hug (IRE), 4-1 Black Smoke (IRE), 5-1 Foinix (GB), 11-2 Socialist Agenda (GB), 8-1 Calshot Spit (IRE), 14-1 Casa Luna (IRE), 20-1 Three Dons (IRE), 22-1 Gentle Fire (GB), 80-1 Duveen (GB), 150-1 Biscoff Joe (GB)
RACE
TIME
POSITION OF STALLS
7f 36y: Outside, Remainder: Inside
SECOND RACE 5.30
ONE MILE ABOUT SIX FURLONGS FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE TIPS FOR EVERY RACE AT raceday-ready.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)
Total prize fund £5700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (85 wins from 937 runners, 9%) runs GOLD STANDARD & NELSON RIVER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (3 wins from 41 runners, 7%) runs GOLD STANDARD & NELSON RIVER
LONGEST TRAVELLER: DENABLE trained by A Carson, Newmarket, 125 miles.
RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER
BEAR CLAWS shaped with plenty of encouragement upon joining this yard towards the back-end of 2023 and, though disappointing here when last seen in January, he will have every chance off this reduced mark if back to his best following a break. Further Measure has been given a chance by the handicapper and is next on the list ahead ofTwoforthegutter, who shaped as though this stiffer test would suit when a running-on third over 12.2f here last time 1-2-3:
1 FURTHER MEASURE (USA) (9) 040354 CD
B g English Channel (USA) - Price Tag
7 9-9 (2)
Chloe Lyons (7)
Ms Denise Tibbett Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning
Br Juddmonte Farms Inc
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (5/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 9 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Shortlist material TFRHHHHI BHA55
2 TWOFORTHEGUTTER (IRE) (80) 45530-3
B g Expert Eye - Dorella (GER)
Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons
4 9-7 (9)
Jason Hart
Christopher Kellett, Lathom
Br Kildaragh Stud Helicentreuk TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 10 in handicap at this course (12.2f, 16/1) 80 days ago, running on Will be a danger to all if able to build on that effort TFRHHHII BHA54
3 STOLEN ENCOUNTER (GB) (14) 4-22330 4 9-4 (4)
Br g Cracksman - Forbidden Love Luke Morris Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXVII & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Br Mrs P. Good Hambleton Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Ninth
Br Miss Madeline Burns Planned Office Interiors Ltd
Seventh of 9 in handicap (11/10) at this course (16.6f). Off 110 days and capable of a bold show off this reduced mark if reproducing the level of form he showed on his 3 starts for this yard during the autumn TFRHHHHH BHA50
5 DENABLE (GB) (642) 646333/- 8 9-0 (8)
B g Champs Elysees - Surprise (IRE)
William Carson
Mr Chris Butler Anthony Carson, Newmarket
Br Clive Dennett CJB Commissioning Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEWRemains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 17/2, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) when last seen 10 months ago. Latest effort in this sphere was creditable but that was back in July 2022 TFRHHIII BHA46
6 MIDNIGHT SHIMMER (GB) (23) 00/-5320
Gr g Dream Eater (IRE) - Midnight Sequel
Dajam Ltd
Br Mike Burbidge
6 9-0 (3)
Liam Keniry
Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke
TIMEFORM VIEW 11/2, last of 7 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and could have a part to play if the headgear has the desired effect TFRHHHII BHA46
7 GOLD STANDARD (IRE) (41) 3-45300 C
Ch g Casamento (IRE) - Goldplated (IRE)
Mr J. M Wall
Br Highfort Stud
8 9-0 (1)
Billy Loughnane
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twelve runs since last win in 2022 Seventh of 9 in minor event (17/2) at Lingfield (12f, AW) 41 days ago. Yard also saddles Nelson River. TFRHHHII BHA45
8 NELSON RIVER (GB) (20) 5/0-0030 C
B g Mount Nelson - I Say (IRE)
CCCP Syndicate
9 9-0 (5)
Jack Doughty (7)
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Raymond Clive Tooth Mill House Racing Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner
Eleven runs since last win in 2021 Ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (14f, 28/1) 20 days ago, slowly away Something to find on form TFRHIIII BHA45
9 KITTEN’S DREAM (GB) (14) 000050 CD 7 9-0 (6)
B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Strathnaver
Southwell Racing Club
Br St Albans Bloodstock LLP
TIMEFORM VIEW Unreliable type C&D winner
Andrea Pinna (7)
Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Twenty-four runs since last win in 2023. Tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 40/1) 14 days ago. Opposable TFRHIIII BHA43
2023:(See Div 1)
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 9.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
Stewards Note:
STOLEN ENCOUNTER: Following its run on 21/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat.
KITTEN’S DREAM: Following its run on 21/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Bear Claws (IRE), 4-1 Further Measure (USA), 9-2 Twoforthegutter (IRE), 6-1 Stolen Encounter (GB), 15-2 Midnight Shimmer (GB), 11-1 Gold Standard (IRE), 16-1 Denable (GB), 40-1 Nelson River (GB), 66-1 Kitten’s Dream (GB)
THIRD RACE 6.00
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £5700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (85 wins from 937 runners, 9%) runs WEDGEWOOD
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs SPANISH ANGEL
LONGEST TRAVELLER: HI HOH TONTO trained by C Teague, Wingate, 186 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
It’s hard not to be drawn to ACES WILD, who opened his account for this yard in convincing fashion over C&D recently and a 4lb rise is unlikely to stop him in his tracks Spanish Angel has slipped to an attractive mark and wasn’t beaten far here last time, so there is cause for optimism where he is concerned, while an on-song Blazing Hot wouldn’t be without a chance either
PLAY SMARTER
Turner
Br Paul Kennedy
Martin & Wintle
Br Ballyhane Stud Ltd
David Probert
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
readily 4lb rise by no means the end of the world and he’s a key player TFRHHHHH BHA60
5 HARRY WITH STYLE (GB) (23) 350-000 D
Ch g Dutch Art - Thrill
John Ryan Racing Partnership
Br Cheveley Park Stud Limited
4 9-8 (5)
Brandon Wilkie (5)
John Ryan, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW 150/1, last of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 23 days ago and looks set for another struggle TFRHIIII BHA59
6 RHUBARB (GB) (7) 04514-0 CD 7 9-4 (10)
B m Nayef (USA) - Cockney Fire
Ocean’s Five
Saffie Osborne
Richard Price, Hereford
Br G. E. Amey Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in December. Last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 80/1) 7 days ago. Entitled to come on for that run, as it was her first for 3 months, but she’s opposable in any case TFRHHIII BHA55 (-1)
7 WEDGEWOOD (GB) (7) 40-0034 CD 4 9-4 (1)
B f Outstrip - Gorgeous (FR)
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time C&D winner Three wins from 7 runs last year 28/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 7 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHHII BHA55 ) 7) 4
Wedgewood Estates
NON-RUNNER
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
Br Lunways Farm Stud Wedgewood Estates
Three-time days HHHII
8
CAPTAIN BENTLEY (GB) (31)
0200-60
B g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Two Turtle Doves (IRE)
Mr Kenneth Mottershead
5 9-1 (8)
Laura Pearson
Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
Br Mr Kenneth Mottershead Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 66/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and needs to bounce back in a major way. TFRHIIII BHA52
9 STROXX (IRE) (21) 0-02341 D
B g Camacho - Labisa (IRE)
Foulrice Park Racing Limited
7 8-13 (3)
Harry Davies
Liam Bailey, Middleham
Br Labisa Partnership Show Business Interiors Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 7-runner minor event at Chelmsford City (5f, 5/1) 21 days ago, all out That success was deserved and overdue (0-48 prior to that) but a 4lb rise could be enough to anchor him this time Engaged 1.55 Catterick Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA50
10 HI HOH TONTO (GB) (16) 05//-0530
5 8-9 (11)
Gr h Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Blakeshall Diamond Harrison Shaw
Mr Nigel Hardy Colin Teague, Wingate
Br M. P. Bishop
TIMEFORMVIEW Unreliable type 15/2, 11 lengths last of 9 to Aces Wild in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHIII BHA46
11 PINK STRIPES (GB) (12) 20-6000
4 8-9 (7)
Gr f Heeraat (IRE) - Mariah’s Melody (IRE) Cam Hardie
Mr Shaun Williams Lisa Williamson, Tarporley
Br E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 100/1, last of 9 in handicap at this course (6.1f) 12 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time Readily passed over. TFRHIIII BHA43
2023: LYNNS BOY 5 9 9 Luke Morris 4-1 (John Butler) 10 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8.
Blinkers worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
HI HOH TONTO: Following its run on 19/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung both ways.
PINK STRIPES: Following its run on 23/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Aces Wild (IRE), 7-2 Spanish Angel (IRE), 11-2 Stroxx (IRE), 12-1 Wedgewood (GB), 14-1 Blazing Hot (GB), 16-1 Rhubarb (GB), 18-1 Wakai Umi (IRE), 20-1 Hi Hoh Tonto (GB), 100-1 Captain Bentley (GB), 150-1 Harry With Style (GB), Pink Stripes (GB) RACE
FOURTH RACE 6.30
ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS]
FOR NOVICE THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD
THE GET RACEDAY READY RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £10500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4480, 2nd £2240, 3rd £1120, 4th £560. (Penalty Value £5670) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Loughnane (59 wins from 535 runners, 11%) runs MARIS ANGEL
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Evans (1 win from 3 runners, 33%) runs ANGEL’S CALL
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BLUEY’S BOY trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 155 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
TAN RAPIDO is the clear pick on form and, with the likelihood of better to come this year, he should prove hard to beat. Maris Angel offered something to work on when fifth on her Lingfield debut and looks the chief threat, whilst Bluey’s Boy is in good hands and can also make his presence felt
PLAY SMARTER
Br
Bated Breath - If So
Bedford House Racing I Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket
Br Foursome Thoroughbreds Fitzdares
TIMEFORMVIEW Confirmed debut promise when comfortably off the mark in maiden at Windsor (5.1f) in July Should be more to come and holds obvious claims TFR
Gr
Mr John Berry (Gwent)
Nikki Evans, Abergavenny
Br Ballyhane Radnor Hills
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden Seventh of 12 in minor event at this course (7.2f, 125/1) 16 days ago, nearest finish. Down in trip Improvement required.
3 BLUEY’S BOY (IRE) (294) 0-
B g James Garfield (IRE) - Park Glen (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA-
3 9-4 (7)
Oisin Orr
Clipper David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley
Br Rathbarry Stud
TIMEFORMVIEWHeld back by inexperience when seventh of 8 in minor event at Haydock (5f, good to firm) on debut in June Gelded since and better expected with that experience under his belt. TFRHHHII BHA-
4 MATCH ANTHEM (IRE) (-)
B g Soldier’s Call - Inspired Thought (IRE)
3 9-4 (2)
Luke Morris
Mr Charlie Pigram P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck, Newmarket
Br Ballyhane Highfield Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW60,000 gns yearling, 3,000 gns 2-y-o, Soldier’s Call gelding. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Hikmaa Market check advised on debut TFRHHIII BHA-
5 DAMISA (IRE) (19) (4lb) 0
3 9-0 (6)
B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Escape Proof Harrison Shaw
Rakjam Ltd
Br Mountain View Stud
Declan Carroll, Malton
TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-raced maiden Seventh of 8 in maiden (16/1) at Southwell (5f) on debut 19 days ago. Work to do TFRHHIII BHA-
6 FARIS FLYER (GB) (19) (4lb) 0
3 9-0 (8)
B or Gr g Due Diligence (USA) - Kalia Asha (IRE) Zak Wheatley (5)
Rakjam Ltd
Br Natton House Thoroughbreds Ltd
Declan Carroll, Malton
TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden 25/1, last of 8 in maiden at Southwell (5f) on debut 19 days ago.
7 NEW YORK BOB (GB) (151) (4lb) 05-
B c Eqtidaar (IRE) - Dream Vision (USA)
The Legacy Group Racing Club
Br Emma Capon Bloodstock
TFRHIIII BHA-
3 9-0 (1)
David Probert
Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden 66/1, last of 5 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW). Off 151 days.
First run for yard after leaving Robyn Brisland
TFRHIIII BHA-
SYPS (UK) Ltd
Br Culworth Grounds Farm
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising individual
Laura Pearson
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Dave Loughnane Racing
Fifth of 8 in maiden at Lingfield (6f, AW, 25/1) on debut 13 days ago, left poorly placed Likely to improve TFRHHHHI BHA-
2023: CUBAN GREY 3 9 4 Marco Ghiani 11-4 (Robert Cowell) 8 ran
Running for the first time since Gelding No. 3.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
ANGEL’S CALL: Following its run on 19/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
DAMISA: Following its run on 16/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green throughout.
FARIS FLYER: Following its run on 16/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran green.
MARIS ANGEL: Following its run on 22/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 4-7 Tan Rapido (GB), 13-2 Maris Angel (GB), 11-1 Bluey’s Boy (IRE), 14-1 Match Anthem (IRE), 20-1 Angel’s Call (IRE), 28-1 Damisa (IRE), 40-1 New York Bob (GB), 100-1 Faris Flyer (GB)
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FIFTH RACE 7.00
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE FREE DIGITAL RACECARD AT raceday-ready.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
Total prize fund £9500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £3923, 2nd £1962, 3rd £980, 4th £490, 5th £245. (Penalty Value £4972.30) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): M Appleby (74 wins from 644 runners, 11%) runs BELL SHOT
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs WOODSTOCK
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROCK OPERA trained by R Fahey, Malton, 145 miles.
RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER
Mick Appleby was quick to strike with BELL SHOT and his new recruit can make light of a 4lb weights rise and go in again at the chief expense of Kempton-scorer Giant. Woodstock made a positive start for Ruth Carr when fourth at Newcastle and needs factoring in too along with course-winner Rock Opera.
B
John Rhodes & Peter Timmins Richard Fahey, Malton
Br Broughton Bloodstock
3 DOUBLE TIME (GB) (145) 002330- C
B g Bated Breath - Darling Daisy
Mrs P. Scott-Dunn
Br Patricia Ann Scott-Dunn
account.
TFRHHHII BHA79
6 9-7 (7)
Billy Loughnane
Sir Mark Todd, Swindon
Mark Todd Collection
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 10/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f), not clear run. Off 145 days but still needs considering.
4 TINTORETTO (IRE) (314) 0/50100- CD
B g Lilbourne Lad (IRE) - Fanacanta (IRE)
Whitehouse Stable Syndicate
TFRHHHII BHA78
9 9-7 (6)
David Probert
Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn
Br Highfort Stud Smulders
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Off 10 months since coming in only eighth of 9 in handicap (28/1) at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) so has his fitness to prove
5 WOODSTOCK (GB) (22) 10620-4
B g Sixties Icon - Isabella Bird
TFRHHIII BHA78
4 9-6 (2)
Joanna Mason
Miss Vanessa Church Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Jon and Julia Aisbitt
William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW Gelded and first run since leaving Jack Channon when good fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 22 days ago. This fair 1m winner is well in the mix. TFRHHHHI BHA77
6 WISEACRE (IRE) (40) 641-660
Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Bear Cheek (IRE)
Donovan Flynn Keane
Br Bt Bloodstock & P. O’Callaghan
6 9-5 (8)
Luke Morris
Des Donovan, Exning
TIMEFORM VIEW 20/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 40 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. TFRHHIII BHA76
7 HADLEY PARK (GB) (430) 1202/45- 4 9-1 (3)
B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Prewar
Charles Bishop
Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br The Prewar Partnership
TIMEFORM VIEW 50/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 63 days ago on his final run for Harry Derham Fair on the Flat, so he’s no forlorn hope back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA72
8 BELL SHOT (IRE) (13) 060-341 D
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Merry Me (IRE)
SBK Racing & B & J Parr Racing Ltd
Br Mrs Fitri Hay
5 8-12
Alistair Rawlinson
Michael Appleby, Oakham
SBKComputers Ltd, Parr
TIMEFORMVIEWBought from Robert Cowell for 26,000 guineas and made a winning start for new yard in 9-runner handicap (7/4) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 13 days ago, always holding on Big shout despite taking a 4lb rise TFRHHHHH BHA69
2023: WRITTEN BROADCAST (IRE) 6 9 8 David Probert 11-4 (Ollie Pears) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 8 Hood worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7.
Stewards Note:
DOUBLE TIME: Following its run on 11/11/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Bell Shot (IRE), 5-2 Giant (GB), 13-2 Woodstock (GB), 9-1 Rock Opera (GB), 12-1 Double Time (GB), 18-1 Tintoretto (IRE), 25-1 Wiseacre (IRE), 28-1 Hadley Park (GB)
HORSE AND JOCKEY WELFARE AT WOLVERHAMPTON
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SIXTH RACE 7.30
SEVEN FURLONGS ABOUT 36 YARDS [7F ABT 36YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE DOWNLOAD THE RACECOURSE APP RACEDAY READY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £5700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) Weights lowered 2lb. SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D Loughnane (59 wins from 535 runners, 11%) runs LADY IN HAVANA
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (4 wins from 31 runners, 13%) runs PERSIAN PHOENIX
LONGEST TRAVELLER: PERSIAN PHOENIX trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
KOJI was suited by the return to this trip when making a winning debut for Ivan Furtado last month and hasn’t been harshly treated for that victory She may be able to follow up Persian Phoenix and Cuban Harry rate the principal dangers.
PLAY SMARTER
Br Skymarc Farm Johnston
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last summer Not seen to best effect when seventh on return at this course (8.6f, 15/2) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon 3lb lower now and enters calculations
Br Rob Windridge
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (6.1f, 4/1) 41 days ago. Return to this longer trip should suit and can’t be ruled out TFRHHHII BHA67
3 CUBAN HARRY (GB) (161) 64455-
9-8 (6)
B g Havana Grey - Tongue Twista Silvestre De Sousa
The 2 Under Partnership
Ed Dunlop, Newmarket
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden 5/2 and visored for 1st time, bit below form fifth of 10 in nursery at this C&D. Off 161 days. Gelded since and worth a second look in market on return. TFRHHHII BHA66
4 FOREVER A DIAMOND (IRE) (225) 452623- 9-8 (3)
Br f Cappella Sansevero - Rustam Lewis Edmunds
Muir Racing Partnership - Spotted Dog
William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br Mr James Waldron Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW Bit below form third of 10 in nursery at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 9/2) Off 7 months Makes tapeta debut. Others more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA66
5 LADY IN HAVANA (GB) (16) 631300 D 9-5 (4)
Gr f Havana Grey - Louya (IRE) Laura Pearson
D Lowe & S Hoyland
Br Mr & Mrs T. Foster
David Loughnane, Tern Hill
Dave Loughnane Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Southwell in January. 3 1/4 lengths seventh of 10 to Koji in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 16 days ago. Hood on 1st time Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHIII BHA63
6 KOJI (IRE) (16) 26500-1 CD 9-4 (5)
B f Kodiac - Yaddo Dale Swift
Mr S Taylor Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
Br Tally-Ho Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Found improvement, on debut for new yard, when taking 10-runner handicap over C&D (33/1) 16 days ago. Just 2lb higher now and another bold bid anticipated. TFRHHHHH BHA62
2023: MISS SLIGO (IRE) 6 9 3 Saffie Osborne 5-1 (Jamie Osborne) 10 ran
Hood worn first time by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
CUBAN HARRY: Following its run on 26/10/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Koji (IRE), 9-2 Amancio (GB), Cuban Harry (GB), 6-1 Forever A Diamond (IRE), 7-1 Persian Phoenix (IRE), 8-1 Lady In Havana (GB)
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SEVENTH RACE 8.00
ONE MILE, ONE FURLONG ABOUT 104 YARDS [9F ABT 104YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH raceday-ready.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £5700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D M Loughnane (73 wins from 695 runners, 11%) runs CRAFTER
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Jardine (4 wins from 18 runners, 22%) runs ZUMAATY
LONGEST TRAVELLER: ZUMAATY trained by I Jardine, Carrutherstown, 205 miles.
RACE SUMMARY
Sarah Hollinshead’s SNOOZE LANE arrives at the top of his game so is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of his good recent C&D third. Recent course runner-up Coolree is feared most, although a good case can also be made for the likes of Crafter, Graffiti and Classic Speed in a very open handicap 1-2-3:
PLAY SMARTER
B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Quaich
De Sousa Racing To Profit Syndicate & Partner
Br Coolawn Stud
Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Class1Personnel,
Paul J Dixon Mr J Wylam & Mrs C J Wylam Scott Dixon, Rolleston
Br D. Boocock Tote
VIEW Course winner
Gary Brown, Swindon Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited
B g Kodiac - Alluring Park (IRE) Oisin Orr
Beckenham Equine Partnership
Brian Toomey, Chalfont St. Giles
Br Lodge Park Stud TIMEFORMVIEWImproved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Kempton (8f, 4/1) 33 days ago. Had the run of the race there but still very much in the picture despite a 7lb hike in the weights. TFRHHHII BHA64
6 MALACANNE (IRE) (20) 000-010 CD BF
Ch g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Cheyenne Star (IRE)
4 9-8 (8)
Liam Keniry
Mr S. Dodd Des Donovan, Exning
Br Roland H. Alder
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Latest win here in February. Last of 9 to Snooze Lane in handicap (5/2) at this C&D 20 days ago so needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA64
7 CRAFTER (IRE) (12) 012-631 CD 6 9-6 (2)
B g Muhaarar - Boston Rocker (IRE)
Laurence Bellman
Br J. Hanly, A. Stroud & Skymarc Farm
Billy Loughnane
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORM VIEW Built on earlier promise when landing 8-runner handicap (6/5) at this C&D 12 days ago. Can go well again nudged up 2lb. TFRHHHHI BHA62
8 SNOOZE LANE (IRE) (12) 5-54413
B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Sindiyma (IRE)
A & J Graham & S Hollinshead
Br Mr Tony Ashley
CD BF
5
9-5 (7)
Joshua Bryan
Sarah Hollinshead, Upper Longdon
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in March and backed it up with a good third of 9 in handicap (10/11) at this C&D 12 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards from the same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA61
9 ZUMAATY (IRE) (17) 3224-25 CD
B g Tamayuz - Blackangelheart (IRE)
Let’s Be Lucky Racing 34
Br Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
6 9-1 (1)
Lewis Edmunds
Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown
Iain Jardine Racing Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Looked a hard ride when only fifth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 17 days ago. Merits consideration if shrugging off latest effort though TFRHHHII BHA57
2023: ENGLISH SPIRIT 5 9 3
Joshua Bryan 5-1 (Heather Main) 11 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 Blinkers worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 6, 8. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note:
MALACANNE: Following its run on 15/3/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.
ZUMAATY: Following its run on 18/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Snooze Lane (IRE), 4-1 Crafter (IRE), 9-2 Classic Speed (IRE), 8-1 Graffiti (GB), 10-1 Coolree (IRE), 11-1 Malacanne (IRE), 12-1 Zumaaty (IRE), 22-1 Light Up Our Stars (IRE), 33-1 The Pug (IRE)
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EIGHTH RACE 8.30
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS
THE GET RACEDAY READY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £5700
Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
RACE STATS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Carroll (85 wins from 937 runners, 9%) runs LOCKED N’ LOADED
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Carroll (3 wins from 41 runners, 7%) runs LOCKED N’ LOADED
LONGEST TRAVELLER: MOONDIAL trained by K Scott, Galashiels, 243 miles.
RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER
Lots with chances so at the likely odds it is worth siding with DAPPLED LIGHT to build on his recent promising sixth here for Adrian Wintle and resume winning ways Recent breakthrough C&D scorer Olympic Quest heads the list of dangers ahead of fellow C&D victors Wallaroo and Angel of Antrim. The handily-weighted Kraken Diamond completes the shortlist 1-2-3:
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Overlander Vehicles
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair 7f winner at her best but only sixth of 9 for her new yard in handicap at this course (7.2f, 80/1) 24 days ago. Back up in trip with more required.
B
Mr W. P. Flynn Des Donovan, Exning
Br W. P. Flynn TIMEFORMVIEW Ninth of 10 in handicap (50/1) at this course (7.2f) 79 days ago. Back up in trip Sixteen runs since last win in 2022.
HHIII BHA56
3 OLYMPIC QUEST (GB) (66) 5000-61 CD 4 9-10 (8)
Ch f Australia - Olympic Runner Charles Bishop
Mr P. Ponting Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge
Br Littleton Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Finally got off the mark despite never really settling in 7-runner handicap at this C&D (10/1) 66 days ago. Can go well again nudged up 2lb. TFRHHHHI BHA56
4
STARLIGHT (GB) (16) 102
B g Cityscape - Rebel Magic Brandon Wilkie (5)
(1)
Miss Daisy Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne
Br Green Pastures Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair 1m scorer for Richard Hannon Off 7 months/cheekpieces on for new handler when fading fifth of 7 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Can build on it TFRHHHII BHA55
5 MENG TIAN (GB) (14) 03532-5 C 5 9-8 (3)
B g Territories (IRE) - Yearbook
Mr S. P. C. Woods
Br Bearstone Stud
Dylan Hogan
S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 4/1) 14 days ago. Back up in trip Can give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA54
6 LOCKED N’ LOADED (GB) (2) 4-00032 CD BF
B g Morpheus - La Roumegue (USA)
KHDRP4
Br Nick Bradley Bloodstock
7 9-7 (2)
William Carson
Tony Carroll, Cropthorne
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twenty one runs since last win in 2022 Creditable second of 10 in handicap (5/2) at this course (9.5f) 2 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA53
7 DAPPLED LIGHT (GB) (24) 0/3410-6
B g Twilight Son - Mumtaza
P J King & Son
Br Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi
4 9-7 (9)
Billy Loughnane
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn
Barncastle Holiday Let
TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over 1m at Killarney last May for John Joseph Murphy Made an eye-catching return from 8 months off (also gelded) when sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago. Interesting off a 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHH BHA53
B g Australia - Dancequest (IRE)
Luck Of The Draw Partnership
Br Wertheimer et Frere
Elle-May Croot (7)
Ivan Furtado, Wiseton
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Off 6 months before coming in a creditable fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 24 days ago. Needs considering eased 1lb.
TFRHHHII BHA52
9 ANGEL OF ANTRIM (IRE) (33) 0-03541 CD 4 9-6 (5)
B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Todegica
D Lovatt & C Bacon
Br Yeomanstown Stud & Cavalier Bloodstock
Josephine Gordon
Phil McEntee, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Won 12-runner handicap (6/1) at this C&D 33 days ago on his final run for Ed Dunlop
Up 3lb but he can’t be ruled out for his new handler
TFRHHHII BHA52
10 KRAKEN DIAMOND (IRE) (2) 0-02546 4 9-2 (10)
B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Boca Raton (IRE)
Oisin Orr
Mr J. Fyffe Brian Toomey, Chalfont St. Giles
Br Mr B. O’Neill Jf Kegs (Scotland) Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW 7/2, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (9.5f) 2 days ago. Shortlist material TFRHHHII BHA48
2023: RED EVELYN 5 9 4 Frederick Larson 14-1 (Simon Pearce) 10 ran
Blinkers worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 9, 10.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
DAPPLED LIGHT: Following its run on 11/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.
WALLAROO: Following its run on 11/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Locked N’ Loaded (GB), 9-2 Angel of Antrim (IRE), 5-1 Meng Tian (GB), 13-2 Olympic Quest (GB), 7-1 Kraken Diamond (IRE), 11-1 Dappled Light (GB), 12-1 Wallaroo (IRE), 33-1 Tipperary Moon (IRE), 40-1 Moondial (GB), Ower Starlight (GB)
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