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THE TENNENT’S LAGER BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF ROTHESAY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £47000 Prize Money.£26653 to the winning horse The second to receive £10105 the third £5057 the fourth £2519, the fifth £1264 and the sixth £634

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Varian (6 wins from 23 runners, 26%) runs AL HUSN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Varian (4 wins from 34 runners, 12%) runs AL HUSN

FANCY THAT: R Varian won this race in 2017 and 2019 The stable runs AL HUSN today

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANGELS WRATH trained by J P Murtagh, Ireland.

1 AL HUSN (IRE) (17) 41/111-2 D

Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Hadaatha (IRE) Jim Crowley J

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

She has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l by Via Sistina when second of 9 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Howden Dahlia Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 1f (soft) earlier this month. Expected to be bang there. Official BHA Rating 103

2 ANGELS WRATH (IRE) (21) 0/0-4202

9-2 (7)

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Cailini Alainn (IRE) Ben Coen J

O Newtown Anner Stud Farm J. P. Murtagh, Ireland T

B Newtown Anner Stud

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 2 1/2l by Indian Wish when second of 14 at 80-1 on her latest outing in a Listed contest at Gowran Park over 1m 1f (yielding) earlier this month. Irish raider defied her huge odds on that occasion and could be on the improve. Official BHA Rating 96

3 CRYSTAL CAPRICE (IRE) (22) 11130-5 4 9-2 (1)

Br B f Frankel - Crystal Zvezda Richard Kingscote J

O Exors of the late Sir E. D. Rothschild Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Southcourt Stud

She has won three times at 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 13l behind One For Bobby when fifth of 10 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month. She can continue to prove very competitive at this level. Official BHA Rating 101

4 JEWEL IN MY CROWN (GB) (19) 6110-35 D 5 9-2 (3)

Br Gr m Mukhadram - Rosa Grace Callum Shepherd J

O Mr E. P. Duggan Rae Guest, Newmarket T

B Mr E. Duggan Flahive Brickwork Ltd S

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 3f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Well beaten behind Hurricane Lane when last of 5 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Well worth a second look. Official BHA Rating 95

5 MADAME AMBASSADOR (GB) (29) 61314-6 4 9-2 (2)

Br Ch f Churchill (IRE) - Lady Jane Digby Joe Fanning J

O Miss K. Rausing Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd S

She has won three times from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 10l behind Sir Rumi when sixth of 10 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Takes a drop in distance but she has a bit to find. Official BHA Rating 82

6 MAKINMEDOIT (IRE) (123) 51512-3 D

4 9-2 (5)

Br B f Golden Horn - Tranquil Star (IRE) Hayley Turner J

O Mr R. M. Levitt and Mr A. Bromley Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

She has won three times at 1m 2f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Al Agaila beaten a neck at 13-2 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f in January. Makes her return to the turf and she warrants plenty of respect. Official BHA Rating 100

7 PINK CARNATION (GB) (22) 10100-2

Br B f Territories (IRE) - Dusty Red

O Clipper Logistics

B K. A. Bartlett & J. M. Beever

4 9-2 (4)

Hollie Doyle J

Archie Watson Upper Lambourn T

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1l by One For Bobby when second of 10 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (soft) earlier this month. That effort was by far her most impressive to date and she would be foolish to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 102

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: MY ASTRA (IRE) 4 9 2

Tom Marquand 13-8 (William Haggas) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Al Husn (IRE), 4-1

Crystal Caprice (IRE), 9-2

Pink Carnation (GB), 5-1 Makinmedoit (IRE), 12-1 Jewel In My Crown (GB), 20-1 Angels Wrath (IRE), 66-1 Madame Ambassador (GB)

PINK CARNATION (second) had Crystal Caprice (fifth) well behind on her first start of the season in the Nottinghamshire Oaks, which was much improved form than she had shown prior, suggesting she has taken a big step forward over the winter. The daughter of Territories is fancied to cope with these quicker conditions and go one better. Al Husn will find this an easier assignment than the Dahlia at Newmarket, where she was a six-length second, and she is expected to mount another bold bid. totewin: Pink Carnation toteeachway: Al Husn

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FOURTH RACE 4.00

THE WHITLEY NEILL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (57 wins from 566 runners, 10%) runs YAASER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K Ryan (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs VENTURA RASCAL WEIGHTWATCHER: HORTZADAR won off a handicap mark of 91, his rating is now down 11lb to 80 LONGEST TRAVELLER: CIRCLES trained by A Mccann, Ireland.

1 HORTZADAR (GB) (27) 4000-20 D

9-9 (6)

Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Clouds of Magellan (USA) Jason Watson J

O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B The Aston House Stud Akela Plant Hire Ltd S

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Pillar Of Hope at 9-2 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m (good to soft) last month. Wide draw didn’t help that day and he is capable of better Official BHA Rating 80

2 MOUNTBATTEN (IRE) (18) D213-41 4 9-9 (8)

Br Bl g Dabirsim (FR) - Sapore di Roma (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Deva Racing (MB) & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Phillistown House Deva Racing Group S

Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and soft ground. A winner at 10-1 at Doncaster over 7f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Deputy by 1l. Stayed on well so the return to a mile should suit, and he is open to plenty more improvement. Official BHA Rating 80

3 VENTURA RASCAL (GB) (30) 40100-4 CD

Br B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Choisette Tom Eaves J

O Middleham Park Racing CVII Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 5l behind On The River when fourth of 16 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to soft) last month. That was a pleasing return to the fray and he has to enter calculations. Official BHA Rating 76

4 FLYLIKEANEAGLE (IRE) (20) 3316-14 CD 6 9-5 (9)

Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Dulcian (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O The Osprey Partnership Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Corduff Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Star Shield when last of 4 at 10-3 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Could bounce back. Official BHA Rating 76

5 STAR SHIELD (GB) (20) 403251 CD

8 9-4 (3)

Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Perfect Star Ben Robinson J

O Middleham Park Racing & Mr P&G Upton

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Shine On Brendan by 1 1/4l. No surprise if he follows up. Official BHA Rating 75

6 WADACRE GRACE (GB) (24) 514130 D

4 9-2 (2)

Br B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Glenreef Joe Fanning J

O Wadacre Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Wadacre Stud 3CERT Limited, Johnston Racing Ltd S

She has won three times from 7f to 1m on the all-weather Well beaten at 28-1 behind Elim when 11th of 12 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good to soft) last month. Usually reliable so she cannot be written off on the back of one moderate performance. Official BHA Rating 73

7 YAASER (IRE) (10) 340-000 CD

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Urjuwaan

O Michele Craig and David D Smith

5 9-2 (1)

Paul Mulrennan J

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Simply Holistic S

Won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Pisanello at 33-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. There was a little bit more to like about that display but he needs more still. Official BHA Rating 73 (-2)

8 CIRCLES (IRE) (43) 441104

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Circle (IRE)

4 8-9 (4)

Cam Hardie J

O Mrs Kathleen Smyth A. McCann, Ireland T

B Gerry Smith

Successful twice at 7f on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Collective Power when fourth of 12 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 6f last month. Unexposed on turf and this Irish raider is worth more than a cursory glance this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 66

9 GOLDEN VALOUR (GB) (20) 04364-0

Br B g Kingman - Gracefield (USA)

O Great Northern Partnership

7 8-4 (5)

James Sullivan J

R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Godolphin Retraining of Racehorses S

Successful twice at 1m 3f on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 8l behind Royal Countess at 5-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. Now wearing a visor so improvement is possible. Official BHA Rating 61

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Star Shield (GB), 7-2 Mountbatten (IRE), 6-1 Hortzadar (GB), 10-1 Ventura Rascal (GB), 11-1 Circles (IRE), 12-1 Flylikeaneagle (IRE), 14-1 Golden Valour (GB), 18-1 Yaaser (IRE), 20-1 Wadacre Grace (GB)

2nd

3rd

Star Shield regained the winning thread when registering a clear-cut verdict in a small-field C&D handicap, but he doesn’t have nearly as much scope for improvement as MOUNTBATTEN Archie Watson’s gelding built on a decent Brighton comeback when successful at Doncaster, and the rise from 7f should see him in an even better light. Ventura Rascal and Circles are interesting, with Hortzadar, Wadacre Grace and Flylikeaneagle all better than they showed last time.

totewin: Mountbatten

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toteeachway: Star Shield

THE GUINNESS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (57 wins from 566 runners, 10%) runs BE PROUD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (4 wins from 37 runners, 11%) runs BE PROUD

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOCKDOWN trained by A Mccann, Ireland.

1 JOJO RABBIT (GB) (11) 06-0000 D

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Berkshire Honey James Sullivan J

O Grange Park Racing XIII & Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Berkshire Parts & Panels XRE Construction Training Ltd, Grange Park Racing S

He has won three times at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Showalong at 11-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Others make more appeal based on recent evidence. Official BHA Rating 75

2 MODULAR MAGIC (GB) (124) 000-420 CD BF 6 9-9 (8)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Lucy Parsons (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Mr P Mckenna, Mr L O Kane & Partner David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B NCF & Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd

He has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 7l behind Papa Don’t Preach at 5-2fav when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in January. A player based on his second at the same venue two starts ago. Official BHA Rating 75

3 MR BEAUFORT (GB) (19) 401-004 D

4 9-7 (5)

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Tan Tan Jason Watson J

O Middleham Park Racing CXVIII David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Tattersalls S

Successful twice at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Havagomecca when fourth of 5 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Merits consideration. Official BHA Rating 73

4 BE PROUD (IRE) (16) 00040-4 CD

7 9-7 (3)

Br B g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Agnista (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B John Lyons Jim Goldie Racing S

Winner of seven races at 5f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Little Muddy when fourth of 5 at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. That was an encouraging return to action. Official BHA Rating 73

5 LOCKDOWN (GB) (101) 30/500-3

5 9-2 (6)

Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Bounty Box Ben Coen J

O Miss Rita Shah A. McCann, Ireland T

B Farmers Hill Stud

A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Walking On Clouds beaten 4 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f in February. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with George Baker Should not be underestimated. Official BHA Rating 68

6 MUKER (IRE) (21) 6000-06 D

5 9-2 (4)

Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Naias (IRE) Alex Jary (7) J

O SYPS (UK) Ltd Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Mr Joe & June Staunton Alexanders York S

Successful twice at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 4 1/2l behind Reigning Profit when sixth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 5f (good) earlier this month. Has some questions to answer. Official BHA Rating 68

7 SHABAABY (GB) (9) 000030 D

8 8-11 (7)

Br Br g Kyllachy - On The Brink Cam Hardie J

O Mrs L. M. Whillans

B Bearstone Stud Ltd

Ewan Whillans Hawick T

Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding and on the all-weather Beaten 2 3/4l behind Redrosezorro at 6-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Catterick over 6f (good) earlier this month. It is too soon to be writing him off Official BHA Rating 63 (-2)

8 SIXCOR (GB) (20) 12004-6 CD

5 8-8 (1)

Br B g Sixties Icon - Roccor Joe Fanning J

O Linda Perratt Racing Club

B D. D. & Mrs J. P. Clee

Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

Linda Perratt Racing Club S

He has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 6l behind Jordan Electrics when sixth of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Another with claims if at his best. Official BHA Rating 60

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 8. Stewards Note:

MODULAR MAGIC: Following its run on 20/1/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Be Proud (IRE), Sixcor (GB), 6-1 Modular Magic (GB), Muker (IRE), 7-1 Lockdown (GB), Shabaaby (GB), 9-1 Mr Beaufort (GB), 12-1 Jojo Rabbit (GB)

2ND

3RD

SHABAABY was not beaten far when third over course and distance two starts ago and his most recent effort at Catterick over 6f suggested that a return to the minimum trip would suit. Modular Magic was not at his best last time but he should not be underestimated in this company, while Lockdown has to be of some interest on his debut for new connections. The shortlist is completed by Be Proud and Mr Beaufort totewin: Shabaaby

Form

toteeachway: Modular Magic

The figures in red to the right of the horses name refers to its placing in previous races. Figures following the hyphen refer to this season’s form. Trainers’ names, pedigrees etc. have been provided for the convenience of racegoers but are not guaranteed to be accurate.

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