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FIND OUT MORE RACE CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 19
CROSS COUNTER - making a winning debut in the 32Red.com EBF Novice Stakes here on 9th December 2017 Less than 12 months later, he became the first British-trained winner of the race that stops a nation - the prestigious Melbourne Cup.
jockeys silks
CD = course & distance winner horse’s name and birthplace saddlecloth number
form guide previous performances / = new season - = new year Bold type shows All Weather form
C = course winner
D = distance winner
draw age weight st-lb days since last ran
3 CROSS COUNTER (GB) (100) 11-11 CD
B c Teofilo (IRE) - Waitress (USA) Adam Kirby Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket Br Godolphin Emirates S
TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 5. Teofilo colt. Dam, 6f/7f winner, half-sister to useful 1m winner Woven Lace out of very smart 5f/6f winner Do The Honours. One to note on debut TFR HHHHH BHA100
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse is given a star rating, these are defined below:
HHHHH Selected to win the race HHHHI Good chance of being placed HHHII By no means without a chance
HHIII At least one or two hold stronger claims HIIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope IIIII Can be given little or no chance
OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS EXPLAINED
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating
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2 9-2 (2)
FIRST RACE 1.50
120
[16F
Total prize fund £5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2461, 2nd £1231, 3rd £615, 4th £308, 5th £154. (Penalty Value £2831.19) A SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): A Watson (49 wins from 376 runners, 13%) runs CLIFFTOP HEAVEN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): O Greenall & J Guerriero (9 wins from 41 runners, 22%) run SWIFT TUTTLE
LONGEST TRAVELLER: KISS MY FACE trained by B Ellison, Malton, 145 miles.
KISS MY FACE figures off a handy mark and acquitted himself well over a shorter trip at Newcastle last month. With his usual headgear now reapplied, he can return to winning ways Clifftop Heaven and Kingston Sunflower look the likeliest dangers.
1
Ch g Tobougg (IRE) - City of Angels
Miss Margot Scudamore (7)
Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket
Br R. S. Brookhouse Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 13 days ago. Back up in trip
Work to do TFRHHIII BHA61
2 SWIFT TUTTLE (IRE) (127) 234000-
Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Lumiere Astrale (FR)
Miss Poppy Wynne (7)
Mr Steve Wynne Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas
Br Hardys Of Kilkeel Ltd Swansway
TIMEFORM VIEW 80/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (12.2f). Off 127 days Significantly up in trip Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHIII BHA60
3 CLIFFTOP HEAVEN (GB) (536) 000041/- CD 7 10-12 (4)
B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Heaven’s Sake
Juxtaposition Records
Br Mr Andrew Parrish
Miss Brodie Hampson
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn
Archie Watson Racing Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Not seen since taking 12-runner handicap at this course (12.2f, 22/1) 17 months ago but is effective over this longer trip and must be taken seriously on return to action TFRHHHHI BHA56
4 KISS MY FACE (GB) (15) 525-544
B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Bridle Belle
7 10-12 (5)
Mr Simon Walker
Dan Gilbert, Andrew Bruce & Partner Brian Ellison, Malton
Br Mrs H Steel
Brian Ellison Racing Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Three wins from 9 runs last year Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 14/1) 15 days ago. Significantly back up in trip Visor back on Shortlist material TFRHHHHH BHA56
5 SHIELD OF HONOUR (GB) (142) 2/12400- 7 10-7 (7)
Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Betty Brook (IRE)
The Three Gen Partnership
Br Mrs E P. Littmoden
NON-RUNNER
Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1personnel
TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER. TFRIIIII BHA51
6 CHEF DE TROUPE (FR) (331) 64/0140- CD 11 10-6 (3)
B g Air Chief Marshal (IRE) - Tazminya
Mr Cameron Hillhouse (5)
Mr Tony Forbes Tony Forbes, Uttoxeter
Br Mme Karine Perreau Tote
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 25/1, last of 13 in handicap at this C&D. Off 11 months Claims on best form TFRHHHII BHA50
7 KINGSTON SUNFLOWER (FR) (12) 0//02-033 7 10-5 (9)
Bl m Authorized (IRE) - Kingston Acacia Miss Leanne Ferguson (5)
Mr Rupert Lowe Ralph Smith, Hungerford
Br Mr Richard Hains
Premier Performance, J Brand Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Posted creditable efforts the last twice, latest when third of 10 in handicap (6/1) at Bath (14f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA49
KEY Owner
Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 6
Breeding Breeder
raceday-ready.com AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP
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TWO MILES ABOUT
YARDS
ABT 120YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE GET THE INSIDE TRACK WITH
STAKES (CLASS
MY FACE 2.CLIFFTOP
3.KINGSTON SUNFLOWER
colours no horse age st lb Draw
1-2-3:
1.KISS
HEAVEN
(FR)
CHAMPAGNE CITY (GB) (13) 43-0066 11 11-3 (6)
5 11-2 (8)
5SHIELD
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MOANS CROSS (USA) (1672) 330/0////-
Ch g Spring At Last (USA) - Playful Wink (USA)
(10)
Mr Tom Hutsby (7)
Mrs P. Izamis David Bridgwater, Stow-on-the-Wold
Br Jose Luis Espinoza
TIMEFORM VIEW 10/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Stratford (19.4f, good) Off 9 months Significantly up in trip Poor on last Flat outing TFR
9 TRIPLE
NICKLE
(IRE) (83) 55/0-536 C
10-4 (2)
B m So You Think (NZ) - Secret Shine (IRE) Miss Jessica Llewellyn (5)
Mr Alex James & Mr B. J Llewellyn Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed
Br George Kent
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (16f, soft, 2/1) 75 days ago. Modest on the Flat, poor on last Flat run. TFRHHIII BHA48
10 ENFORCEMENT (IRE) (2089) /065/////-
B g Lawman (FR) - Elodie
Martin Keighley Racing Club
10-2 (1)
Miss Louise Chance (7)
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham
Br Eric de Chambure & Riviera Equine Fbc Manby Bowdler
TIMEFORM VIEW Pulled up in handicap chase (10/1) at Sedgefield (26.9f, heavy) 68 days ago. Significantly up in trip Below form on last Flat run. 1lb out of the weights. TFRHIIII BHA43
2023: CHEF DE TROUPE (FR) 10 10 1 Miss Heidi Palin 14-1 (Tony Forbes) 11 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 9.
Stewards Note: KISS MY FACE: Following its run on 16/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the straight.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Kiss My Face (GB), 7-2 Clifftop Heaven (GB), 9-2 Kingston Sunflower (FR), 14-1 Triple Nickle (IRE), 16-1 Champagne City (GB), 20-1 Swift Tuttle (IRE), Chef de Troupe (FR), Moans Cross (USA), 25-1 Enforcement (IRE)
POSITION OF STALLS
All Races: Inside
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RECORD TIMES
10 10-4
8
HHIII BHA48
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RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH 7 RACE ONE
DIST RECORD HOLDER DATE COURSE RECORD RP STANDARD 5f Quatrieme Ami (GB) (2yo) 13Nov15 59.75s 59.80s 5f Lomu (IRE) (3yo+) 03Dec19 59.33s 59.80s 6f Mubakker (USA) (2yo) 01Nov18 1m 12.16s 1m 11.90s 6f Kachy (GB) (3yo+) 26Dec18 1m 11.44s 1m 11.90s 7f Richard R H B (IRE) (2yo) 23Nov19 1m 26.77s 1m 26.00s 7f Mister Universe (GB) (3yo+) 12Mar16 1m 25.35s 1m 26.00s 1m½f Jack Hobbs (GB) (2yo) 27Dec14 1m 47.38s 1m 46.10s 1m½f Keystroke (GB) (3yo+) 26Nov16 1m 45.43s 1m 46.10s 1m1½f Emissary (GB) (2yo) 12Oct19 1m 57.99s 1m 56.50s 1m1½f Storm Ahead (IRE) (3yo+) 18Nov19 1m 55.91s 1m 56.50s 1m4f
19Oct19 2m 33.44s 2m 35.30s 1m6f
Art
2m 57.16s 2m 58.50s 2m½f Aircraft Carrier (IRE) (3yo+) 14Jan19 3m 31.18s 3m 34.50s
Paths Of Glory (GB) (3yo+)
Tribal
(IRE) (3yo+) 19Apr22
SECOND RACE 2.25
ONE MILE, FOUR FURLONGS ABOUT 51 YARDS [12F ABT 51YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD
THE GET RACEDAY READY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Butler (46 wins from 473 runners, 10%) runs PUBLICITY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (7 wins from 47 runners, 15%) runs ARCH LEGEND LONGEST TRAVELLER: ARCH LEGEND trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 140 miles.
ARCH LEGEND is very much a 3-y-o type and duly improved to make a winning return/ handicap debut at Windsor last week With further improvement on the cards, he’s taken to follow up at the expense of Bella Grazia, who was soundly beaten at huge prices over 6f as a 2-y-o but should be capable of much better now handicapping at a more suitable trip Publicity got off the mark at Lingfield last month and he can fill out third. 1-2-3: 1.ARCH
LEGEND 2.BELLA GRAZIA 3.PUBLICITY
1 ARCH LEGEND (GB) (9) 000-1
B c Camelot - Nakuti (IRE)
9-12 (in 6lb ex)
Franny Norton
Barbara & Alick Richmond Charlie Johnston, Middleham
Br St Albans Bloodstock LLP Johnston Racing Ltd TIMEFORMVIEW7/2, much improved when winning 7-runner event on handicap debut at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 9 days ago, leading over 2f out and staying on well Carries penalty. Makes tapeta debut Will be suited by 1 1/2m and is likely to progress further. TFRHHHHH BHA55 (+6)
2 BELLA GRAZIA (GB) (205) 0050- 9-9 (5)
B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Bella Varenna (IRE)
Promenade Bloodstock Limited
Luke Morris
Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket
Br Promenade Bloodstock Limited Far Westfield Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW Soundly beaten at huge prices over 6f in maidens/novice last year Makes handicap debut and should do much better now stepping up markedly in distance TFRHHHHI BHA58
3 PUBLICITY (GB) (23) 003-031 D
B g Advertise - Hope And Fortune (IRE)
9-8 (2)
Paddy Bradley
Mr Kevin Quinn John Butler, Newmarket
Br Mr Kevin Quinn Quinn Construction Limited, Greinan Farm TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark on his first start at the trip in 7-runner handicap (17/2) at Lingfield (12f, AW) just over 3 weeks ago, leading near line Visor reapplied and he should go well on the back of a 3lb rise TFRHHHII BHA57
4 DIBBLE DABBLE (GB) (32) 000-415 CD
Gr f Time Test - Dabble (IRE)
9-7 (4)
Minty Bloss (7)
Mr Geoffrey Bishop James Ferguson, Newmarket
Br Mr G. S. Bishop James Ferguson Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner in February. 9/2, found things tougher in a deeper race when fifth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 32 days ago. Likely she’ll find a couple too strong TFRHHIII BHA56
5 RUBIO DE ORO (GB) (23) 0-03334
Ch g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Breda Castle
Miesque S.L. & Partner
9-0 (3)
Jack Gilligan
Marco Botti, Newmarket
Br C&S Bloodstock Marco Botti Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, ran better than previously from a career-low mark when 1 3/4 lengths fourth of 7 to Publicity in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) just over 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHII BHA49
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Visor worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Arch Legend (GB), 10-3 Bella Grazia (GB), 4-1 Publicity (GB), 15-2 Dibble Dabble (GB), Rubio de Oro (GB)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 9
colours no horse st lb Draw
(1)
RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH RACE TWO
THIRD RACE 3.00
ONE MILE ABOUT 142 YARDS [8F ABT 142YDS] FOR MAIDEN THREE, FOUR AND FIVE YRS OLD FILLIES AND MARES
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MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE)
Total prize fund £7300 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3115, 2nd £1557, 3rd £779, 4th £389. (Penalty Value £3942) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Ferguson (21 wins from 83 runners, 25%) runs LA SONNAMBULA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E J-Houghton (4 wins from 23 runners, 17%) runs DILIGENCIA LONGEST TRAVELLER: THUNDER SPARKS trained by D Menuisier, Pulborough, 157 miles.
BREATHTAKING improved from her debut when making the frame in a Chantilly maiden in February and, with her new yard amongst the winners, she can continue her progress to get off the mark.The main danger looks to be Pratigya, who could still have more to offer after meeting trouble on her latest outing, with newcomer Thunder Sparks also considered
1 DILIGENCIA (GB) (193) 0- 3
B f Due Diligence (USA) - Abyssinia (FR)
Edward Greatrex
Five Gates Stud Farm Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury
Br Five Gates Stud Farm Abm Catering Limited TIMEFORM VIEW Finished well held on debut when eighth of 11 in minor event (25/1) at this course (6.1f) in October. Needs to leave that first effort behind as she goes up in trip after 6 months off. TFRHHIII BHA-
2 LOVEABLE ROGUE (IRE) (73) 0
B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Vandella (IRE)
3 9-2 (5)
Sean Dylan Bowen (5) Rogues Gallery and Partner 3
Br Sunderland Holding INC
James Owen, Newmarket
Excel Entertainment Ltd, POP Telecom Ltd TIMEFORMVIEWSeventh of 13 in maiden (16/1) at Kempton (7f) on debut 73 days ago, weakening final 1f Has since left Tom Clover with tongue strap now applied. Could fare better with that run behind her. TFRHHHII BHA-
3 BREATHTAKING (FR) (68) (2lb) 04
3 9-0 (8)
B f Birchwood (IRE) - Ma Petite Folie Frederick Larson (3)
The Three Gen Partnership Amy Murphy, Newmarket
Br Suc. Larissa Kneip, Mr Anton Krauliger Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1personnel
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair filly Took a step forward from her first outing when fourth of 9 in maiden at Chantilly (9.4f, 84/1) 68 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Nick Littmoden The one to beat TFRHHHHH BHA-
4 CUTTING EDGE QUEEN (FR) (9) (2lb) 00 3 9-0 (1)
Ch f Scissor Kick (AUS) - Company
Kevin Stott
Miss M. Austin Ralph Smith, Hungerford
Br S.A.S. Haras Le Gue Premier Performance
TIMEFORM VIEW Has shown little in her 2 starts so far, last of 7 in minor event at Windsor (10f, good to firm, 150/1) 9 days ago. Looks to be up against it. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 LA SONNAMBULA (GB) (15) (2lb) 0-6
Ch f Masar (IRE) - Drift And Dream Adam Farragher
Lady Juliet Tadgell James Ferguson, Newmarket
Br Lady Juliet Tadgell James Ferguson Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW After 8 months off, again didn’t make much impact when sixth of 9 in maiden (50/1) at Newcastle (8f) 15 days ago. Needs another run for a handicap mark TFRHHIII BHA-
6 PRATIGYA (GB) (133) (2lb) 65-
3 9-0 (7)
B f Decorated Knight - Sweet Gentle Kiss (IRE) Luke Morris
Mr Imad Alsagar Harry Charlton, Beckhampton
Br Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Blue Diamond Stud Farm
TIMEFORMVIEWIn need of the experience on debut but wasn’t seen to best effect 7 weeks later when fifth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 25/1) in December, denied a run home turn. Remains capable of better TFRHHHHI BHA-
7 ROCK AND ROYAL (IRE) (18) (2lb) 0 3 9-0 (3)
B f Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Spesialta Rhys Clutterbuck
The Royal Arion Club Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Ballylinch Stud Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes
TIMEFORMVIEWIn hood for debut, was very green when last of 8 in maiden (14/1) at Chelmsford City (7f) 18 days ago. Needs to have learnt plenty from that first experience as she goes up in trip TFRHHIII BHA-
KEY Owner
Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor
STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 10
Breeding Breeder
RACE
1-2-3: 1.BREATHTAKING (FR) 2.PRATIGYA 3.THUNDER SPARKS (FR)
colours no horse age st lb Draw
9-2 (6)
3
9-0 (4)
8 THUNDER SPARKS (FR) (-) (2lb)
3 9-0 (2)
Ro or Gr f The Grey Gatsby (IRE) - Soft Awakening (FR) Kyle Strydom
D. Menuisier
David Menuisier, Pulborough Br Snowdrop Stud Corporation Limited
Shinco Racing Limited TIMEFORM VIEW €15,000 yearling, The Grey Gatsby filly. Half-sister to Czech 1 1/2m winner Stormy Awakening. Dam unraced half-sister to 2-y-o 1 1/4m winner Garrogorille and winner up to 6f Ventura Lightning (both useful). Shortlisted. TFRHHHII BHA2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 7. Stewards Note: ROCK AND ROYAL: Following its run on 13/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Breathtaking (FR), 11-4 Pratigya (GB), 5-1 Thunder Sparks (FR), 11-1 Loveable Rogue (IRE), 18-1 Diligencia (GB), 22-1 Rock And Royal (IRE), 28-1 La Sonnambula (GB), 66-1 Cutting Edge Queen (FR)
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RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH 11 RACE THREE
Total prize fund £7100 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2932, 2nd £1466, 3rd £733, 4th £366, 5th £183. (Penalty Value £3716.14) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): T Dascombe (25 wins from 212 runners, 12%) runs MADEMOISELLECANCAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): P F I Cole (2 wins from 10 runners, 20%) runs CERVARO DELLA SALA LONGEST TRAVELLER: GLOVES trained by Miss L Perratt, East Kilbride, 275 miles.
CERVARO DELLA SALA caught the eye when a strong-finishing third on her handicap bow/return at Yarmouth last week and looks the way to go The thriving Gogo Yubari is an obvious threat, while Badosa shaped as if still in good form at Newcastle.
1 CERVARO DELLA SALA (GB) (8) 2323-3
Gr f Bungle Inthejungle - Comfort In Sound (USA) Luke Morris
Mr Christopher Wright & Mr David Kilburn Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe
Br Stratford Place Stud Stratford Place Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising sort Good third of 7 on handicap bow (4/1) at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on return 8 days ago, finishing strongly More to come and expected to be bang there off same mark. TFRHHHHH BHA69
2 HILLTOP (GB) (43) 604
B f New Bay - Poetic Queen (IRE)
Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
9-9 (3)
Tom Eaves
Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn
Br Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Oakmere Homes
TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced maiden Fourth of 10 in novice event at this course (8.6f, 80/1) 43 days ago. Down in trip Makes handicap debut Should progress TFRHHHII BHA69
3 GOGO YUBARI (GB) (18) 241311 C D
9-7 (1)
B f Havana Grey - Clouds Rest Rhys Clutterbuck
Gee Gee’s Wine Bar & Dylan Cunha
Dylan Cunha, Newmarket
Br Whitsbury Manor Stud Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes
TIMEFORM VIEW 13/8, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (5.1f) 18 days ago. Should continue to give a good account. TFRHHHHI BHA67
4 MADEMOISELLECANCAN (GB) (21) 4-24
B f Land Force (IRE) - Cabaret Parisienne (USA)
9-5 (7)
Alistair Rawlinson Empire State Racing Partnership Tom Dascombe, Lambourn
Br Cover and Carry Limited Route Agency Limited
TIMEFORMVIEW Thrice-raced maiden Fourth of 6 in novice event at this C&D (7/1) 21 days ago. Makes handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA65
5 MAMMY (GB) (43) 050-3
Ch f Bated Breath - Ascended (IRE)
M Morris & K Breen
Br Michelle Morris
9-5 (2)
Kevin Stott
Michael Bell, Newmarket
Michael Bell Racing
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden Very good third of 10 in handicap at this course (7.2f, 7/2) 43 days ago. Can give a good account.
6 GLOVES (IRE) (15) 43520-0
B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Intermittent
Paul Corrigan & Natasha Corrigan
Br Intermittent Partnership
TFRHHHHI BHA65
9-4 (6)
Tommie Jakes (5)
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride
TIMEFORM VIEW 14/1, first run since leaving George Boughey when seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 15 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.
7 BADOSA (IRE) (15) 424-114 D
B f Mehmas (IRE) - Gabridan (IRE)
The stars of little India
TFRHHHII BHA64
8-13 (4)
Paddy Bradley
Patrick Morris, Prescot
Br Stockvale Bloodstock Ltd Tote
TIMEFORMVIEWLatest win at Newcastle in March. Couldn’t complete a hat-trick but shaped as if still in good form when fourth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (6f, 4/1) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort TFRHHHHI BHA59
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 12 FOURTH RACE
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1-2-3: 1.CERVARO DELLA SALA 2.GOGO YUBARI 3.BADOSA (IRE)
9-9 (5)
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FIRST OF MAY 3 9 9 Daniel Muscutt 7-5 (James Fanshawe) 8 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 7 Hood worn by No. 6. Probable
Cervaro Della Sala (GB), Gogo Yubari (GB), 5-1 Mammy (GB), 6-1 Badosa (IRE), 11-1 Hilltop (GB), 16-1 Mademoisellecancan (GB), Gloves (IRE) RACE RESULT: TIME DISTANCE 1ST 3RD 2ND 4TH 13 RACE FOUR Proudly supports PACE YOURSELF ALLOW ONE SOFT DRINK BETWEEN EVERY ALCOHOLIC DRINK
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FIFTH RACE 4.10 ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR THREE YRS OLD THE DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund £5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294. (Penalty Value £2983.38) Weights lowered 2lb. SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): R Hughes (36 wins from 210 runners, 17%) runs MISS ANYA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Hughes (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs MISS ANYA LONGEST TRAVELLER: NINETY NINE trained by G Tuer, Northallerton, 155 miles.
It could be worth chancing FIDELIUS, who’s far less exposed than his rivals and hails from a yard that’s had success with similar types of late Hat-trick-seeking Unavailable is the obvious threat.
1 MISS ANYA (IRE) (20) 425-521 D
B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Hymn of Love (IRE) George
Sir David Seale Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn
Br M. Fahy
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when finally got the mark in 4-runner maiden at Chelmsford City (5f, 5/6) 20 days ago, pushed out Respected back in a handicap.
2 FIDELIUS (GB) (169) 324- 9-8 (2)
B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Peace Dreamer (IRE)
Luke Morris
Mrs Susan Hadida Robert Cowell, Newmarket
Br Mrs Jenny Hadida Robert Cowell Racing
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form at best in 3 runs at 2 yrs. Off 169 days (has been gelded) Makes handicap debut Yard has had a few similar types successful of late and opening mark is a fair one. TFRHHHHH BHA66
3 UNAVAILABLE (GB) (21) 323611 D 9-5 (1)
B f Twilight Son - Burnt Fingers (IRE)
Mulligans Racing club
Br Miss G. Abbey
Joey Haynes
Chelsea Banham, Newmarket
TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 13/8) 21 days ago, made light work of a penalty after just 5 days off. Big player TFRHHHHI BHA63
4 NINETY NINE (IRE) (11) 16300-6 D 9-4 (3)
B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Red Balloons
Tom Eaves
Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner Grant Tuer, Northallerton
Br Ballyhane Tattersalls
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden winner for Richard Fahey last June. Well held all 3 starts for this yard, including on return. TFRHHHII BHA62
2023: WEDGEWOOD 3 8 11 Luke Morris 5-2 (Tony Carroll) 7 ran
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Unavailable (GB), 2-1 Miss Anya (IRE), 3-1 Fidelius (GB), 12-1 Ninety Nine (IRE)
KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 15
1-2-3:
2.UNAVAILABLE
ANYA (IRE)
st lb Draw
1.FIDELIUS
3.MISS
colours no horse
9-9
(4)
Rooke
TFR
HHHHI BHA67
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SIXTH RACE 4.45
FIVE FURLONGS [5F ABT 21YDS] FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS THE TIPS FOR EVERY RACE AT raceday-ready.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
Total prize fund
£5700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147. (Penalty Value £2983.38) SS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D M Loughnane (73 wins from 695 runners, 11%) runs WAKAI UMI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (1 win from 30 runners, 3%) runs NEXT SECOND AND SPANISH ANGEL LONGEST TRAVELLER: BIRKENHEAD trained by P Midgley, Westow, 149 miles.
BASHOLO won over C&D in March and then again the following month, so looks up to defying a 4lb higher mark. Ruth Carr’s duo Spanish Angel and Next Second head the list of dangers
1 SO SLEEPY (GB) (162) 321420- D
B f Oasis Dream - If So Lewis Edmunds Foursome Thoroughbreds William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn
Br Foursome Thoroughbreds Tote TIMEFORM VIEW Last of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Chelmsford City (5f) Off 162 days Still less exposed than most at this level but others preferred.
2 HOWZAK (GB) (18) 110/-654 D
HHHII BHA63
6 9-8 (4)
B g Sepoy (AUS) - Alys Love Dougie Costello
Mr W. B. Hawkins
Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow
Br Usk Valley Stud Valley Water Services Ltd
TIMEFORMVIEW Five wins from 19 Flat runs. Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f, 9/1) 18 days ago. On a workable mark if putting best foot forward. TFRHHHII BHA61
3 WAKAI UMI (IRE) (27) 60006-4 CD
B f Kuroshio (AUS) - Oceanella (IRE)
S & A Mares & S Turner
Br Paul Kennedy
4 9-8 (2)
Luke Morris
Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster
TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 12/1, fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Should strip fitter for the run and has fallen a long way in the weights TFRHHHII BHA61
4 SPANISH ANGEL (IRE) (27) 660-043 CD 7 9-7 (6)
Br g Gutaifan (IRE) - City Dazzler (IRE)
Mrs M Chapman, Mrs R Carr, Mr G Shields
James Sullivan
Ruth Carr, Stillington
Br Elaine Chivers William Hill
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Three wins from 18 runs last year 10/3, respectable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Can give another good account.
5 BASHOLO (IRE) (21) 032151 CD
B m Caravaggio (USA) - Golden Shine
Tony Culhane Racing & The Good Racing Co
Br Thomas Hassett
HHHHI BHA60
9-6 (3)
Alex Jary (5)
Stella Barclay, Garstang
TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner, including when winning 7-runner handicap (9/2) here 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there. TFRHHHHH BHA59
6 GRANNY B (IRE) (38) 4510-50 D
B f Acclamation - Debuetantin
Mr Michael Mullineaux
Br Kildaragh Stud
Tom Eaves
Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley
TIMEFORMVIEWWon Pontefract handicap (5f) at first time of asking for this yard in September 20/1, last of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, soft) 38 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter TFRHHHII BHA57
7 BIRKENHEAD (GB) (22) 603533 D 7 9-4 (1)
B g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Vilnius
Chris Priestley & ged shields
Ryan Sexton
Paul Midgley, Westow
Br Mike Channon Bloodstock Limited J Priestley Transport Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2023 9/2, respectable third of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 22 days ago. Visor back on Place claims again
TFRHHHII BHA57
KEY Owner
Jockey Trainer Sponsor RACE STATS RACE SUMMARY PLAY SMARTER 16
Breeding Breeder Br
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1-2-3: 1.BASHOLO (IRE) 2.SPANISH ANGEL (IRE) 3.NEXT SECOND
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lb Draw
colours no horse
st
4 9-10 (7)
TFR
TFR
5
4
9-4 (8)
8
NEXT SECOND (GB) (202) 250162- CD
B m Hot Streak (IRE) - Millisecond
J Greaves, R Willcock & Ruth Carr
Br The Millisecond Partnership
George Rooke
Ruth Carr, Stillington
William Hill
TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time C&D winner 7/1, creditable 1 1/4 lengths second of 7 to So Sleepy in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) Off 6 months. Not ruled out from this mark on comeback TFRHHHHI BHA49
2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Stewards Note:
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
BIRKENHEAD: Following its run on 9/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Spanish Angel (IRE), 4-1 Basholo (IRE), 7-1 Birkenhead (GB), 15-2 Wakai Umi (IRE), 9-1 So Sleepy (GB), Next Second (GB), 11-1 Howzak (GB), 33-1 Granny B (IRE)
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