Ayr Racecard - Thursday 21st September

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1.20pm - Volterra ran a very nice race at York last month when finishing 4th in a 7 furlong maiden The form of that race has since worked out well and the Kevin Ryan trained colt should come on again for that run. Individualism finished 2nd here at Ayr in a maiden in July on good to soft ground and probably just ran into a good one when beaten 5 lengths by Mortlake next time out at Leicester.

1.50pm - Sisyphean finished a neck behind Volterra (who runs in the opening race) at York when finishing 5th of 14 runners. It will be interesting to see how Volterra runs to get some clues on that line of form Sisyphean steps up to 1 mile here and should but in another bold performance under Tom Eaves. Tommy's Paradise is worth a market check on debut for Iain Jardine. Offer and Receive won first time of asking in a maiden at Hamilton but we still do not know how good that race actually was Sisyphean looks a solid choice and is slightly preferred.

2.25pm - American Affair goes up 3 lbs for his win last time out at Carlisle. He is drawn in stall 21 however which may not be ideal here. Preference is for Wee Fat Mac who is drawn in stall 8 for trainer Iain Jardine with Andrew Mullen taking the ride after a first time wind operation. Wee Fat Mac is now running off a mark of 62 but should be able to run a big race if keeping his recent good run of form. Aconcagua Mountain is due to go up 2 lbs and has been running some eye-catching races recently without getting his neck in front and he has form which ties in nicely with Wee Fat Mac

3.00pm - Mr Alan finished 2nd in this race last year but carries more weight this time around Austrian Theory takes a step up in trip for Charlie Johnston which makes him a very interesting selection. Marie's Diamond is now off a mark of 85 and could be dangerous here if he handles a step up in trip today.

3.35pm - Sophiesticate found things a little easier last time out in class 5 company She remains a danger here today off a mark of 69 Alpha Female is well in on the weights after her near miss at Kempton last week and was well supported in the market that day. It will be interesting to see if she lines up again here today but if she does, she is definitely worth a market check.

4.10pm - Ventura Rascal has not shown much in his previous 2 starts but goes down in the weights and could run a more competitive race now off a mark of 72 and getting tongue tied for the first time Tommy G won at the meeting last year and is tipped to go well here again now back at Ayr on better ground Shine on Brendan steps down in grade here and no surprise of he is involved at the business end of the race.

4.45pm - Jkr Cobbler is going for 4 wins on the bounce in handicaps for trainer Iain Jardine. The question is if the handicapper has caught up with him now running off a revised mark of 62 He still looked to have a bit in hand when crossing the line last time out and a chance is taken that he can make it 4 in a row at this track. Global Humor looks a danger for Jim Goldie Recent runs have not been the best but he has previously shown potential here at Ayr on better ground

5.17pm - Rory was a close 2nd last time out at Musselburgh. A mark of 66 is probably fair and he does hold solid place claims. Preference however is for Monhammer He has only 3 wins to his name but his last run at Musselburgh took the eye and is due to go up a further 1lb in the weights after this race

WELCOME to the opening day of the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival and what promises to be an excellent afternoon’s racing and an appetiser for the action that follows on Friday and Saturday.

I am delighted to welcome Virgin Bet as sponsors of the Festival for the third year and everyone at Ayr Racecourse is looking forward to working with such a prestigious brand once again.

Sponsors have never been as important to racing as they are now and we thank Virgin Bet for their support over the three days of what is Scotland’s biggest and richest Flat Racing Festival. Outside of the Ayr Gold Cup, Virgin Bet is increasing the ‘Best Turned Out’ award prize on all of their sponsored races across the festival, and as a unique further prize, all winning grooms will be entered into a draw to win an exclusive ‘voucher’ worth £1,000

Our thanks also go to today’s other sponsors - the European Breeders Fund, Western House, BrandingHub and Simply Asset Finance.

The feature race today is the Virgin Bet Best Odds Daily Kilkerran Handicap in which there is a quality field of 10 runners including this year’s Ebor placed and multiple winning Euchen Glen who has amassed over £550,000 in earnings over a stellar career Also in the field is Marie’s Diamond a former Group 3 winner at 2 and it’s sure to be a competitive renewal.

Notwithstanding the Kilkerran Cup we also have a couple of fabulous Novice races, and who knew at this time last year that when we witnessed Hi Royal win the 1m EBF Novice stakes that we were in effect also watching the future 2nd in the 2000 Guineas and subsequent 3rd in the Irish 2000 Guineas, keep your eyes peeled today

I’d like to thank the team at Ayr for their sterling work and dedication to ensure this Festival runs smoothly and is a great success.

There are eight races to savour today, and live entertainment follows the last race. I hope you all have an enjoyable and successful Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival.

David Brown Managing Director Ayr Racecourse

GETTING ABOUT

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TOP TRAINERS

TOP JOCKEYS

TIM EASTERBY

12% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

34 WINS FROM 285 RUNNERS

Easterby’s father Peter trained 3 Ayr Gold Cup winners with Polly’s Brother, Able Albert and Final Shot between 1983 and 1990 and Tim has tasted success of his own in the Silver Cup with Golden Apollo and Staxton in the past 4 years. The trainer has had another good year with his Group-race sprinter Art Power and has NINE runners declared on today’s opening day card including Triple Jaye which won last year’s 2.25 and is all set to go again.

JIM GOLDIE

11% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

71 WINS FROM 674 RUNNERS

Leading Scottish handler Jim Goldie warmed up for the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup meeting by saddling winners at Perth and Musselburgh over the past few days and the trainer will have his usual strong team over the next 3 days at Ayr. Goldie and his team will be busy saddling 14 runners across today’s 8-race card, including yard favourite and Ebor Handicap 4th Euchen Glen and last year’s winner of the 4.10 race, Tommy G.

CHARLIE JOHNSTON

27% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

8 WINS FROM 30 RUNNERS

Charlie became the sole name on the Johnston Racing licence this year after dad Mark re-wrote the record books for the number of winners trained in Britain and the young trainer has already made his mark by logging up his first century at the very first attempt. Johnston senior never won the Ayr Gold Cup but the stable has had plenty of good sprinters over the years and it may now only be a matter of time Johnston has 5 runners today including Subjectivist’s half-brother Individualism at 1.20

DANNY TUDHOPE

16% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 40 WINS FROM 255 RIDES

Irvine-born Danny realised a lifetime ambition when he rode the winner of last year’s Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup on Summerghand and the jockey is having another terrific season. The retained rider for the ever-expanding ownership group Clipper Logistics, owned by Steve Parkin, is at the top of his game and has 5 rides today, including top-weight Star Shield in the 4.10

JOE FANNING

16% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 45 WINS FROM 274 RIDES

Joe has bounced back from serious injury to resume his position with Johnston Racing and ride his fair share of winners for the new man in charge at Kingsley Park, Charlie Johnston. The jockey partnered old ally Subjectivist into a gallant third in this year’s Ascot Gold Cup before the horse was finally retired due to injury A winner at Musselburgh on Sunday signalled that there was no sign of Joe retiring any time soon and the veteran pilot has 5 rides today including local hope The Caltonian at 4.45

PAUL MULRENNAN

16% SU CC ES S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 57 WINS FROM 356 RIDES

The reigning champion jockey at Ayr is making a bold bid to retain his title and Mulrennan’s partnership with trainer Jim Goldie has been a feature of the Scottish racing scene for a few years now Paul has a full book of 8 rides today with Euchen Glen headlining 6 mounts for Jim Goldie in the Kilkerran Handicap at 3.00 The jockey’s other 2 rides are for Michael Dods for whom Northern Express is a possible Ayr Gold Cup partner on Saturday

LEADERBOARDS

Paul Mulrennan was the main mover in the Ayr Jockeys’ title race after our Tennent’s Racenight on Thursday August 17, with a second and a third for the reigning champion moving him to within a single point of the absent current pacesetter Joe Fanning. Hollie Doyle continued to keep her Ayr fans happy with a winner on Love Lies with Ollie Stammers riding a double on Wreck It Riley and Bohemian Breeze.

Jim Goldie pulled further clear in the defence of his Trainers’ title with a winner and a second boosting his tally to a magnificent 111 points for the season while Charlie Johnston drew level with Mike Smith in third thanks to Bohemian Breeze. There will still be 2 more racedays to come after the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival ends on Saturday night and there’s still a 3-way tie at the top of the Owners’ championship between Francesca Mitchell, James Callow & JS Goldie and Summerstorm Bloodstock so good luck to everyone over the next 3 days.

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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting.

JOCKEYS

TRAINERS

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CHART SOCIETY

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The opening day of the Virgin Ayr Gold Cup Festival has seen some stunning performances down the years these include…

2022 – YORKSHIRE LADY

Joanna Mason has made great strides as a professional since she left the amateur ranks to become an apprentice with her grandfather Mick Easterby, and last year’s Kilkerran Cup success on Yorkshire Lady has been one of her career highlights. Yorkshire Lady had won handicaps at Sandown and Haydock before finishing unplaced in a Listed race at Saint-Cloud and she’d been teed up for her trip to Scotland with a fine 4th in a fillies’ handicap at York. Two runs on the Knavesmire this year have failed to yield anything more than a 4th behind subsequent Ayr winner Kihavah but the grey’s rider has gone from strength to strength since coming back from a freak injury earlier this year

2021 – CHICHESTER

Keith Dalgleish retired from training this year, but he certainly left his mark on Ayr racecourse, winning the Kilkerran Cup 2 years ago with Sir Ian Good’s then 4 yearold Chichester under Cal Rodriguez. The pair turned the race into a procession as they romped home by six and a half lengths from stablemate Platinumcard who was no slouch himself Chichester won 3 more races for Dalgleish after Ayr - including a Listed race at York in June - and he’s now in the care of Charlie Johnston at Middleham.

2019 - CERTAIN LAD

Mick Channon has handed the training reins to son Jack this year, but the former England striker loved a winner at Ayr and landed the Kilkerran Cup 4 years ago with the well-backed favourite Certain Lad. Winning rider Ben Curtis had finished second on the 3-year-old at Doncaster’s St Leger meeting the week before and the jockey was back in the plate at Ayr as the horse held off Jim Goldie’s Nicholas T by a neck. Certain Lad was winning for the 5th time that day and the horse went on to win next time out at Meydan in January before landing a Group 3 success at York under Hollie Doyle in August 2020

2014 – FIRE FIGHTING

Mark Johnston’s 3-year-old won the Kilkerran Cup under stable jockey Joe Fanning in 2014 and the tough-as-teak son of Soldier Of Fortune went on to add 9 more wins to his CV before being retired at the age of 10 in 2021. Fire Fighting won a total of 14 races from his 99 career starts with his successes gathered at an astonishing FOURTEEN different tracks including FIVE on the all-weather Racing TV presenter Fran Berry rode him to win a Listed race at Dundalk and current trainer Adrian Nicholls rode him to win twice.

Joanna Mason and Yorkshire Lady (right) going on to win the Kilkerran Cup on this day last year

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 7l behind Mecca’s Angel at 20-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good) last month. Drop back into handicaps should suit.

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FORM RATINGS

Included in the form guide below each horse is a form rating, calculated from the horse’s previous performances, taking into account a number of variables such as finishing position, distance won/beaten by, horses beaten/beaten by, weight carried, race time (compared with the standard time), going allowance, number of days since that performance, etc.

Horses which have not raced will not have a form rating, as may some horses which have raced but not recently in Britain or their performances to-date have not yet merited a rating.

Brando was the winner of the Ayr Gold Cup on Saturday, 17th September, 2016.

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• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win

• 3 or 4 runners

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FIRST RACE 1.20

THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £15000 Prize Money.£7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): I Jardine (38 wins from 305 runners, 12%) runs FLOW SO GENTLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs RESPECTFUL FANCY THAT: K Ryan won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs CESTRIAN SPIRIT & VOLTERRA today LONGEST TRAVELLERS: COLORADA DANCER trained by R Fahey & PAPAGREY trained by T Easterby, both Malton, 212 miles.

CESTRIAN SPIRIT (IRE) (41) 0

(9) Br Ch g Bungle Inthejungle - Shawhill Graham Lee J

O Middleham Park Racing LXXIX Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Miss Madeline Burns Middleham Park Racing S

Half-brother to Gavlar, won five times at 1m 4f and 2m. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Alshinfarah when last of 11 on his racecourse debut at Haydock over 7f (good) last month. Likely to come into his own when upped in trip and others appeal more. Official BHA Rating -

2 COLORADA DANCER (GB) (12) 22 BF

Br B c Time Test - Colorada Oisin Orr J

O Mr Steve Bradley Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Smarden Thoroughbreds Tote S

Half-brother to The Ridler, won twice at 5f including a Group 2 race. Placed in both starts. Beaten 5l by Boiling Point when second of 10 at 10-11fav on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) earlier this month. Entitled to be in the shake-up. Official BHA Rating -

3 INDIVIDUALISM (GB) (39) 23 BF

9-7 (2)

Br B c Too Darn Hot - Reckoning (IRE) Joe Fanning J

O Dr J. Walker Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mascalls Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

Half-brother to Ascot Gold Cup hero Subjectivist, as well as dual Group 2 winner and St Leger second Sir Ron Priestley. Placed in both starts. Third of 8 behind Mortlake beaten 7l at 8-13fav on his latest run at Leicester over 7f (good to firm) last month. One to consider Official BHA Rating -

4 INSPIRING SPEECHES (IRE) (21) 53

9-7 (1)

Br Ch c Churchill (IRE) - Vallambrosa (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr D Bardsley and Mr M Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Whisperview Trading Ltd Brindle Developments (Hyde) Ltd S

Dam won at 6f Placed once in two starts. Third of 11 behind Alaskan Gold beaten 7l at 33-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (good) last month. Likely to appreciate the step up in trip and he is not without a chance. Official BHA Rating -

5 PAPAGREY (GB) (21) 0

Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Maybeagrey

O REALITY PARTNERSHIPS XIX

9-7 (4)

David Allan J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Habton Racing Easthorpe Hall Stud S

Full brother to Platinum Girl, won twice at 7f. Beaten 13l behind Alaskan Gold at 100-1 when 10th of 11 on his racecourse debut at Carlisle over 6f (good) last month. He’s related to a handful of winners but might be one for further down the line. Official BHA Rating -

6 RESPECTFUL (IRE) (44) 54

Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - More Respect (IRE)

O Mr Zhang Yuesheng

B D. & E. Phelan

9-7 (11)

Sam James J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

Half-brother to Doctor Geoff, won five times between 7f and 1m 1f Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Ice Max when fourth of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to soft) last month. Minor honours might be his best hope. Official BHA Rating -

7 THIS YEARS LOVE (GB) (24) 30

9-7 (5)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Stereo Love (FR) Billy Garritty J

O Mr A. Morse & Stittenham Racing

Michael & David Easterby Sheriff Hutton T

B T. J. Cooper Morse Coaches S

Half-brother to Black Kraken, won over hurdles at 2m 1f. Placed once in two starts. Beaten 10l behind Power Of Zeus at 20-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f last month. Has run to a similar level on both of his starts and more will be needed today Official BHA Rating -

8 VOLTERRA (IRE) (27) 4

Br B c Farhh - Lajatico

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Cooneen Stud

9-7 (8)

Tom Eaves J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

Half-brother to Guilded, won twice at 5f Finished 1 3/4l behind Battle Cry when fourth of 14 at 25-1 on his racecourse debut at York over 7f (good to firm) last month. That form has worked out well and he is expected to mount a serious challenge. Official BHA Rating -

9 CAPELLINA (GB) (45) 4

9-2 (3)

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Holley Shiftwell Connor Beasley J

O Mr P Appleton & Mrs Anne Elliott Michael Dods, Darlington T

B J. W. Parry Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

Half-sister to Agent Shiftwell, won at 5f Finished 4 1/2l behind Francophone when fourth of 7 at 8-1 on her racecourse debut over course and distance (good to soft) last month. There was encouragement to take from that and she can’t be ruled out with improvement likely Official BHA Rating -

10 FLOW SO GENTLY (IRE) (21) 00

9-2 (10)

Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Lenoire Andrew Mullen J

O Mr W. M. Johnstone Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B William Johnstone Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Half-sister to Sophiesticate, won three times at 1m 2f and 1m 4f Unplaced in both starts Beaten 12l behind Alaskan Gold at 80-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (good) last month. Has a bit to find on bare form and handicaps beckon after this. Official BHA Rating -

11 READY OR NOTT (IRE) (22) 05

9-2 (6)

Br B f Camacho - Hidden Girl (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Middleham Park Racing XXVIII Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Knocktoran Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

Half-sister to First Greyed, won four times at 6f and 7f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Gone Rogue when fifth of 8 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good to firm) last month. Connections won this three years ago; not dismissed. Official BHA RatingDECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: CHUZZLEWIT 2 9 7 Kevin Stott 11-10 (Kevin Ryan) 14 ran

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Volterra (IRE), 10-3 Colorada Dancer (GB), 4-1 Individualism (GB), 14-1 Capellina (GB), 16-1 Inspiring Speeches (IRE), 18-1 Respectful (IRE), 20-1 Ready Or Nott (IRE), 50-1 This Years Love (GB), 66-1 Cestrian Spirit (IRE), Flow So Gently (IRE), 150-1 Papagrey (GB)

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

2ND

Kevin Ryan has won the last two renewals of this contest and is fancied to add to his tally with VOLTERRA Fourth in the typically warm Convivial at York last month, a race which has already thrown up winners, he can improve to strike at the second time of asking. Runner-up on both of his starts, Colorada Dancer is unlikely to be far away, along with the well-related Individualism

Others to note include Capellina and Ready Or Nott

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POSITION OF STALLS

5f, 5.5f & 6f - Centre

7f - Outside

Remainder - Inside

FORM

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.

PLEASE NOTE

Each horse with form is given a rating, the higher the rating - the greater prospect of winning.

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SECOND RACE 1.50

THE WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4123 to the winning horse The second to receive £1933, the third £967, the fourth £483, the fifth £241 and the sixth £120

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): I Jardine (38 wins from 305 runners, 12%) runs TOMMY’S PROMISE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs OFFER AND RECEIVE FANCY THAT: K Ryan won this race in 2013 and 2022. The stable runs SISYPHEAN today LONGEST TRAVELLER: GLISTENING NIGHTS trained by R Fahey, Malton, 212 miles.

1 OFFER AND RECEIVE (GB) (27) 1 D 9-11 (2)

Br B c Showcasing - Give And Take Sam James J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Coln Valley Stud

Foaled 12 Feb. Half-brother to Good Gracious, won at 7f and 1m. A winner at 4-1 at Hamilton over 1m (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Align The Stars by 1/2l. That was a very pleasing debut and he should have plenty more to offer, so he is respected. Official BHA Rating -

2 BUST A MOVE (FR) (29) 56 9-4 (8)

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Roses For Grace (FR) Billy Garritty J

O Mr J Blackburn Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mr Berend Van Dalfsen Sheridan Ny Llp S

Foaled 5 Feb. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Mr Monaco when sixth of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Leicester over 7f (good to firm) last month. Will need to improve for this further step up in distance to figure. Official BHA Rating -

3 CARVALHAL (IRE) (34) 06 9-4 (9)

Br B c Profitable (IRE) - Peig (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr J Blackburn & Partner Michael Dods Darlington T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Sheridan Ny Llp S

Foaled 7 Mar Half-brother to Soaring Star, won twice between 6f and 1m 4f Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Sailthisshipalone when sixth of 9 at 100-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month. Will need to find significant improvement. Official BHA Rating -

4 GLISTENING NIGHTS (FR) (36) 04

9-4 (6)

Br Ch c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lily Passion Oisin Orr J

O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Ecurie Des Charmes P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S

Foaled 12 Feb. Half-brother to Love Song, won twice at 1m 4f Unplaced in both starts. Finished 7l behind Magsood when fourth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good to firm) last month. That was a better effort and he could take another step forward. Official BHA Rating -

5 MADE IN CHINA (IRE) (27) 05

9-4 (4)

Br B c Almanzor (FR) - Consumer Credit (USA) Jason Hart J

O Mr Colin Bryce

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Al Shahania Stud Doha Johnston Racing Ltd S

Foaled 28 Mar. Half-brother to Proletariat, won twice between 6f and 6m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 11l behind Offer And Receive when fifth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (good to soft) last month. He will need to show more to get involved. Official BHA Rating -

6 SISYPHEAN (IRE) (27) 5 9-4 (5)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Lunar Vega (IRE)

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Tom Eaves J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

Foaled 23 Apr Full brother to Espionne, won at 7f Finished 2l behind Battle Cry when fifth of 14 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut at York over 7f (good to firm) last month. He would have learned a great deal from that experience and he warrants plenty of attention. Official BHA Rating -

7 SPIRIT OF ACKLAM (GB) (27) 0

Br B c Cracksman - Zacchera

O Amity Finance Racing

B D. J. Erwin Bloodstock

9-4 (3)

Joanna Mason J

Michael & David Easterby Sheriff Hutton T

Amity Finance Ltd S

Foaled 19 Feb. Half-brother to Santa Monica, won five times between 1m 2f and 1m 4f including two Grade 2 races in the US. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Battle Cry at 80-1 when seventh of 14 on his debut at York over 7f (good to firm) last month. Should have plenty more to come. Official BHA Rating -

8 TOMMY’S PROMISE (GB) (-)

Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Sister Red (IRE)

O Mr Gerry McGladery

9-4 (1)

Andrew Mullen J

Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Mr G McGladery Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Foaled 2 May Half-brother to Bobby Shaftoe, won three times between 7f and 2m. Faces a stiff task on debut, but any market support behind him would possibly hint that he has an each-way squeak against this level of competition. Official BHA Rating -

9 KING’S ANGEL (IRE) (20) 6 8-13

Br Bl or Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Bunraku

O Dods Racing Club

(7)

Connor Beasley J

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Mount Coote Estates Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

Foaled 6 Apr Dam won five times between 7f and 1m 1f Finished 15l behind Cinderella’s Dream when sixth of 7 at 80-1 on her racecourse debut at Thirsk over 1m (good) earlier this month. Others have shown a lot more so far and she has a bit to find against this opposition. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: HI ROYAL (IRE) 2 9 7 Kevin Stott EVENS (Kevin Ryan) 10 ran

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 8.

Stewards Note:

BUST A MOVE: Following its run on 23/8/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely and hung right.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Sisyphean (IRE), 4-1 Offer And Receive (GB), 9-2 Spirit of Acklam (GB), 12-1 Glistening Nights (FR), 20-1 Bust A Move (FR), 33-1 Carvalhal (IRE), Made In China (IRE), 66-1 Tommy’s Promise (GB), 100-1 King’s Angel (IRE)

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SISYPHEAN (fifth) had Spirit Of Acklam (seventh) behind when shaping with plenty of promise on his introduction in the Convivial at York and the son of Dubawi is likely to improve plenty for this extra furlong. He is taken to have too much for Offer And Receive, who has to concede 7lb to the selection after his debut victory at Hamilton. Of the remainder, Glistening Nights makes the most appeal after his step forward to finish fourth at Beverley.

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THE BRANDINGHUB FOR SIGNS & GRAPHICS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three 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

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (62 wins from 569 runners, 11%) runs 5 in this race

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (11 wins from 67 runners, 16%) runs NORTHCLIFF & TRIPLE JAYE

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SIR MAXI trained by R Fahey, PADDY’S DAY trained by N Tinkler, HONOUR YOUR DREAMS trained by A P Keatley, TRIPLE JAYE & NORTHCLIFF trained by T Easterby, all Malton, 212 miles.

Br Ch m Orientor - Eternal Instinct

O Mr & Mrs G Grant & The Reluctant Suitors

B F J Connor & J S Goldie Jim Goldie Racing

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 6l behind Iris Dancer when fifth of 6 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good) earlier this month. She has dropped to a potentially dangerous mark. Official BHA Rating 70

2 BOROUGH (GB) (20) 612120 CD

Br B g New Bay - Partitia William Pyle (5) J

O Alison Walker Sarah Cousins Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Successful twice at 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Jordan Electrics at 9-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 5f earlier this month. Has won at Hamilton and this venue this season. A key player if forgiven that most recent run. Official BHA Rating 71

3 REFUGE (GB) (20) 321035 D

6 9-12 (15)

Br B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Beldale Memory (IRE) Joanna Mason J

O Laura Mason Syndicate & Julia Lukas Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B The Beldale Memory Partnership Stittenham Farms S

Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 2l behind Jordan Electrics when fifth of 11 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Back on his last winning mark and has to be respected. Official BHA Rating 70

4 AMERICAN AFFAIR (GB) (20) 640221

3 9-11 (21)

Br B g Washington DC (IRE) - Classy Anne Paul Mulrennan J

O Barraston Racing & Mr J S Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B John McGrandles Jim Goldie Racing S

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 11-2 at Carlisle over 6f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Mighty Power by 3/4l. Has also won at Wetherby this season. Likely to enter calculations once again. Official BHA Rating 70

5 PADDY’S DAY (IRE) (19) 623605 D

3 9-11 (17)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Elusive Gold (IRE) Rowan Scott J

O Ontoawinner 1 Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Tom McDonald www.ontoawinner.net S

Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Seantrabh when fifth of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Others make more appeal on recent evidence. Official BHA Rating 70

6 HONOUR YOUR DREAMS (FR) (11) 210020 C D 3 9-10 (13)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Golconde (IRE)

O Keatley Racing Owners Group

Jason Hart J

Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B Mr J. Thibaut & Haras De Grandcamp Keatley Racing Ltd S

Successful at 5f and 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Looking For Lynda at 25-1 when 13th of 17 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time, which could help to make a difference. Official BHA Rating 69

7 SIR MAXI (GB) (32) 421362 BF

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Winifred Jo

O Mr M. J. Macleod

5 9-10 (20)

Oisin Orr J

Richard Fahey Malton T

B Mr Max Weston Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited S

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 1 3/4l by El Montejean when second of 11 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good to firm) last month. Another big run is expected. Official BHA Rating 68

8 NORTHCLIFF (IRE) (11) 000000

3 9-9 (2)

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Colgin Tom Eaves J

O S Bulmer, P Hebdon & R Taylor Tim Easterby, Malton T

B GCE Farm Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S

Placed in four of 17 starts. Beaten 6l behind Looking For Lynda at 28-1 when 10th of 17 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) earlier this month. He has struggled to get competitive over the past couple of months and appears to be up against it once more. Official BHA Rating 68 (-2)

9 SO GRATEFUL (GB) (20) 251645 D

5 9-9 (12)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Bow Bridge Lewis Chalkley (7) J

O The Mick & David Easterby Racing Group

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mrs A. Jarvis Stittenham Farms S

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind American Affair when fifth of 12 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Needs to step forward from his recent efforts. Official BHA Rating 67

10 BEN MACDUI (IRE) (19) 304613 D

5 9-8 (16)

Br B g Kodiac - Candiland (IRE) Graham Lee J

O Wolf Pack 7 & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T

B J. C. Bloodstock

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 12 behind Leodis Dream beaten a head at 7-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good) earlier this month. An unlucky loser on that occasion and he is high on the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 66

11 WEE FAT MAC (GB) (14) 001442 CD

4 9-4 (8)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Flylowflylong (IRE) Andrew Mullen J

O The Strattonites Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Mr R. Provan Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a head by Opal Storm when second of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. One to note following a wind operation. Official BHA Rating 62

12 RAJMEISTER (GB) (55) 101360 D 5 9-2 (9)

Br B g Showcasing - Brilliant Sunshine Daniel Tudhope J

O Miss R. E. A. Menzies Rebecca Menzies Sedgefield T

B Haddenham Stud Farm Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

Successful twice at 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Foreseeable Future at 9-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (soft) in July Has won at Redcar and Nottingham this season, and is wearing a visor for the first time. More needed. Official BHA Rating 60

13 TRIPLE JAYE (GB) (14) 6-00640 CD 5 9-2 (11)

Br B m Charming Thought - Lady Tabitha (IRE) David Allan J

O Ontoawinner 10, Saxtead Livestock & Prtr Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Saxtead Livestock Ltd Ontoawinner S

Winner of five races at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Opal Storm at 13-2 when eighth of 10 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Dropped 9lb in five outings this year and she won this 12 months ago. Official BHA Rating 60

14 SIXCOR (GB) (2) 035105 CD

5 9-1 (10)

Br B g Sixties Icon - Roccor Connor Beasley J

O North Allerton Racing Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B D. D. & Mrs J. P. Clee North Allerton Racing S

Won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 6l behind Opal Storm at 17-2 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Could land a blow if getting more luck. Engaged at Redcar on Tuesday Official BHA Rating 59

15 ONE LAST HUG (GB) (14) 213400 CD

8 9-0 (4)

Br B g Orientor - Gargoyle Girl Joe Fanning J

O Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Jim Goldie Crawton Ltd S

He has won four times from 5f to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Opal Storm at 12-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. This track brings out the best in him and he may surprise a few Official BHA Rating 58

16 KRAKEN POWER (IRE) (49) 335503 D

5 9-0 (1)

Br B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Throne Ben Curtis J

O Mr Paul Stewart Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Cloneymore Farms Ltd & James C. Murtagh Jim Goldie Racing S

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 14 behind Caribbean Sunset beaten 1 1/4l at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. The drop to 5f here may yield some improvement. Official BHA Rating 58

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Br B g Requinto (IRE) - My Rules (IRE) Sam James J

O Evelyn Duchess of Sutherland Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Michael Guinan Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

He has won three times at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1/2l by Whiskey Priest when second of 10 at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has been knocking on the door recently Official BHA Rating 56 (+2)

18 BONITO CAVALO (GB) (5) 032060

4 8-7 (18)

Br B g Orientor - Eternal Instinct Faye McManoman J

O Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Goldie Racing Limited Jim Goldie Racing S

Placed in five of 20 starts. Beaten 4l behind Whiskey Priest at 11-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Runs from 4lb out of the handicap and he faces a tough assignment at this level. Official BHA Rating 47 (-1)

19 BURTONLODGE BEAUTY (IRE) (16) 030020 D 4 8-7 (3)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Katevan (IRE) Frederick Larson (3) J

O The Hon Miss Heather Galbraith Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Rathasker Stud North Allerton Racing S

A winner at 5f on soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Giselles Izzy at 33-1 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 6lb out of the handicap. Difficult to make a case for her.

Official BHA Rating 45

20 SKI ANGEL (GB) (5) 063143 CD

3 8-6 (14)

Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Excelette (IRE) Paddy Mathers J

O Drew & Ailsa Russell R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Tattersalls S

Winner at 5f on soft ground. Third of 10 behind Whiskey Priest beaten 1 3/4l at 8-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Runs from 3lb out of the handicap. A consistent type since entering handicap company and not one to discount. Official BHA Rating 48

21 BLOOMIN ROBBERY (IRE) (40) 440450

3 8-6 (6)

Br B f Kodiac - Anne Bonney Zak Wheatley (5) J

O Drew & Ailsa Russell R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Knocklong House Stud Tattersalls S

Unplaced in all seven starts. Beaten 8l behind Thaki at 50-1 when last of 10 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Runs from 6lb out of the handicap. Her last couple of performances wouldn’t inspire much confidence. Official BHA Rating 43

DECLARED RUNNERS 21

2022: TRIPLE JAYE 4 9 9 David Allan 12-1 (Tim Easterby) 21 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Visor worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 13 Blinkers worn by No. 17

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 11, 12, 18 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 13 14 18 19

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 11.

Stewards Note:

BEN MACDUI: Following its run on 2/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

RAJMEISTER: Following its run on 28/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

ACONCAGUA MOUNTAIN: Following its run on 16/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 American Affair (GB), 8-1 Aconcagua Mountain (IRE), 10-1 Ben Macdui (IRE), Wee Fat Mac (GB), 11-1 Sir Maxi (GB), 16-1 Kraken Power (IRE), 18-1 Borough (GB), 20-1 Ski Angel (GB), 22-1 Triple Jaye (GB), Sixcor (GB), 25-1 Refuge (GB), Honour Your Dreams (FR), So Grateful (GB), 28-1 One Last Hug (GB), 33-1 Paddy’s Day (IRE), Bonito Cavalo (GB), 40-1 Sound of Iona (GB), Northcliff (IRE), Rajmeister (GB), 66-1 Burtonlodge Beauty (IRE), 150-1 Bloomin Robbery (IRE)

Jim Goldie is strongly represented, with his five runners headed by recent Carlisle winner American Affair and Sound Of Iona, who took a small step in the right direction at Hamilton. Ben Macdui didn’t get much luck in running at Beverley and commands plenty of respect, but the vote goes to last year’s runner-up REFUGE. The six-year-old won off this mark at Haydock in July and he wasn’t disgraced when fifth at Carlisle on his latest outing. Ski Angel, Sir Maxi and Borough complete the shortlist.

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VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY KILKERRAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This one mile, two-furlong contest is a handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 81 to 100 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap.

In simple terms a horse rated 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70 This particular handicap is also open to horses rated 101 and 102 as well as horses rated 80 and below

LAST YEAR’S WINNER YORKSHIRE LADY

SP: 18/1

Age/Weight: 4-9-5

Runners: 14

Jockey: Joanna Mason

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby

Summary: The Easterby trained mare put in a fine performance at York a month prior as she continued her comeback from a freak injury suffered earlier in the year She kicked on to take the lead from 1f out, just holding on to win by a nose.

RACE STATISTICS

YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (62 wins from 569 runners, 11%) runs EUCHEN GLEN & FOOLS RUSH IN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (9 wins from 68 runners, 13%) runs AUSTRIAN THEORY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MR ALAN trained by G Boughey, Newmarket, 360 miles.

WHAT’S THE STORY has been running well in defeat of late and that includes a fourth-placed finish in the Racing League at Wolverhampton two weeks ago. Off a 1lb lower mark here, the nine-year-old could be hard to stop. That said, the progressive Painters Palette is an obvious threat following his success on the same

Park card,

Auld Toon Loon are others who are capable of making the frame.

WHAT’S THE STORY

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: YORKSHIRE LADY 4 9 5 Joanna Mason 18-1 (Michael & David Easterby) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5.

Stewards Note:

EUCHEN GLEN: Following its run on 9/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Painters Palette (IRE), 6-1 Cockalorum (IRE), 13-2 Mr Alan (GB), 7-1 What’s The Story (GB), 8-1 Euchen Glen (GB), Auld Toon Loon (IRE), 11-1 Fools Rush In (IRE), 20-1 Austrian Theory (IRE), 22-1 Marie’s Diamond (IRE), 25-1 Thundering (GB)

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

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1 EUCHEN GLEN (GB) (12) 400340 CD

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Jabbara (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie Racing S

Has won 12 races from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Post Impressionist when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Worthy of respect. Official BHA Rating 96

2 MR ALAN (GB) (265) 002155- C D

4 9-13 (2)

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Interlace Rowan Scott J

O Amo Racing Limited George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Sports Invest UK Ltd S

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Scriptwriter when fifth of 6 at 2-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f in December last year Valid form claims on his return to action but others make slightly more appeal. Official BHA Rating 95

3 PAINTERS PALETTE (IRE) (14) 230141 4 9-9 (1)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Maimara (FR)

O The Horse Watchers 10

B Ballylinch Stud

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 9-2 at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Naxos by 2 1/4l. Highly progressive and has to be of interest once again. Official BHA Rating 91

4 AUSTRIAN THEORY (IRE) (19) 104000

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Cedar Sea (IRE)

O Dr J. Walker

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd and P.A Byrne

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 6l behind Master Zoffany at 33-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. May find that a few of these are on better marks right now Official BHA Rating 90

5 WHAT’S THE STORY (GB) (14) 302234 CD

Br B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Spring Fashion (IRE)

O Weldspec Glasgow Limited

B Mrs Liz Nelson MBE

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather

Finished 2 1/2l behind Koy Koy when fourth of 11 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f earlier this month. Likely to be in the mix. Official BHA Rating 88

6 AULD TOON LOON (IRE) (32) 415125 D

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Snowtime (IRE)

O Empire State Racing Partnership

B Cover and Carry Limited Gain Equine Nutrition S

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Graignes when fifth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) last month. Has won at Chester and Lingfield this season. Merits each-way consideration. Official BHA Rating 86

7 COCKALORUM (IRE) (38) 145001 D 8 9-4 (6)

Br B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Opinionated (IRE) Ben Curtis J

O K Hardy & R Fell

Roger Fell & Sean Murray Nawton T

B Jim Bradley Tote, OR8 Wellness S

Has won eight races from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 15-2 at Hamilton over 1m 1f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Mr Professor by a head. Faces a tougher test in a race of this nature. Official BHA Rating 86

8 MARIE’S DIAMOND (IRE) (14) 260000 C

7 9-3 (10)

Br B or Br h Footstepsinthesand - Sindiyma (IRE) Jason Hart J

O The Wolf Pack & Partner Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Mr Tony Ashley OR8 Wellness, Tote S

Winner of seven races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 9l behind Painters Palette at 16-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f earlier this month. Best watched. Official BHA Rating 85

9 FOOLS RUSH IN (IRE) (8) 650004

5 9-0 (7)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Faddwa (IRE) William Pyle (5) J

O Dab Hand Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Stephanie Hanly K A P Fish S

Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather

Finished 1l behind Tosen Wish when fourth of 13 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m earlier this month. May struggle at this level. Official BHA Rating 82

10 THUNDERING (GB) (26) 0-50400

4 9-0 (5)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Cosmea Graham Lee J

O Mr S. Ryan Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Kingston Stud Santry Ltd S

A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Astro King at 18-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing at York over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Does not inspire a lot of confidence having failed to beat a rival home in three of his last four starts. Official BHA Rating 82

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THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS SCOTTISH PREMIER SERIES EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £17000 Prize Money.£8897 to the winning horse The second to receive £4175 the third £2085 the fourth £1043 and the fifth £520

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (62 wins from 569 runners, 11%) runs GRACES QUEST & SOPHIESTICATE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (11 wins from 67 runners, 16%) runs GOLDEN MELODY

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALPHA FEMALE trained by E De Giles, Ledbury, 330 miles.

1 DUNGAR GLORY (IRE) (16) 543053 D

Br Ch f Cotai Glory - Independent Girl (IRE)

O Ontoawinner and B Keatley Adrian Keatley, Malton

B Mr D. Bourke www.ontoawinner.net

She has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Eastern Charm beaten 3/4l at 7-1 on her latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good) earlier this month. A first-time visor goes on and it doesn’t need to improve her much at all. Official BHA Rating 77

2 BOSC GIRL (IRE) (11) 220204

3 9-8 (4)

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - El Issidro Oisin Orr J

O Mr R. A. Fahey Richard Fahey, Malton T

B ZCJD Bloodstock Richard Fahey Racing S

Placed in three of seven starts. Finished 1 1/2l behind Anjo Bonita when fourth of 13 at 12-1 on her latest outing at York over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Remains on a mark off which she can get competitive and testing ground wouldn’t be a problem to her Official BHA Rating 76

3 FIVER FRIDAY (IRE) (23) 304051

3 9-7 (5)

Br B f The Gurkha (IRE) - Wild Storm Ben Curtis J

O Mr Philip D. Gilmore P. Traynor Ireland T B Wild Storm Syndicate

Won on her latest outing when 2-7fav at Musselburgh over 1m 1f (good) last month, beating Camusdarach by 15l for her first victory in six attempts. Did that as the market suggested she would and while she will find this assignment a lot tougher, she commands attention. Official BHA Rating 75

4 SOPHIESTICATE (IRE) (40) 135042 CD

4 9-6 (6)

Br B f War Command (USA) - Lenoire Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie Racing S

She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 2l by Innse Gall when second of 7 at 14-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Back to form on that occasion, with the application of a hood seemingly doing the trick. Official BHA Rating 69

5 GOLDEN MELODY (IRE) (16) 226424 D BF

5 9-4 (2)

Br Ch m Belardo (IRE) - Chanter David Allan J

O Mr M. J. Macleod Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Ennistown Stud Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited S

Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 1 1/4l behind Eastern Charm when fourth of 7 at 3-1jt-fav on her latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good) earlier this month. Often performs well in defeat and that may be the case again. Official BHA Rating 67

6 GRACES QUEST (GB) (4) 546463

5 8-13 (1) Br B m Telescope (IRE) - Ballinargh Girl (IRE) William Pyle (5) J

O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Mr M. R. Johnson Jim Goldie Racing S

She has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 5 behind Spanish Hustle beaten 2 3/4l at 11-2 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Trip is short enough but she is slipping down the weights. Official BHA Rating 62

7 ALPHA FEMALE (GB) (8) 06032

3 8-4 (7)

Br B f Sea The Moon (GER) - Kammaan Joe Fanning J

O The LAM Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury T

B Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd Ed de Giles Racing S

Placed once in five starts. Beaten 1/2l by Folk Star when second of 8 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Kempton over 1m 3f earlier this month. Gradually getting the hang of things and that display suggested that she won’t remain a maiden for too much longer Official BHA Rating 58 (+4)

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: MISTY DANCER 3 9 9 Rob Hornby 5-2 (Simon & Ed Crisford) 11 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Alpha Female (GB), 9-2

Golden Melody (IRE), 11-2

Dungar Glory (IRE), 6-1 Bosc Girl (IRE), 13-2 Sophiesticate (IRE), 8-1 Fiver Friday (IRE), 10-1 Graces Quest (GB)

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Fiver Friday is the obvious starting point and crosses the Irish Sea again on the back of a bloodless Musselburgh triumph. She was getting weight from rivals rated significantly inferior to her, though, and was soundly beaten on her only previous foray into handicap company. Little separated Dungar Glory and Golden Melody when third and fourth at Ripon, but ALPHA FEMALE shaped like her turn was imminent when runner-up at Kempton and Ed de Giles gets her out again before her revised mark comes into effect.

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (62 wins from 569 runners, 11%) runs SHINE ON BRENDAN & TOMMY G TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs DARK DESIRE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: TOBETSO trained by D Carroll, & ALBEGREY & LITTLE TED trained by T Easterby, all Malton, 212 miles.

1 STAR SHIELD (GB) (34) 151540 CD

Br Ch g Helmet (AUS) - Perfect Star Daniel Tudhope 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 nine races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Ey Up Its The Boss when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m last month. Has won at Wetherby and Ayr this season and is a player once again. Official BHA Rating 75

2 HORTZADAR (GB) (26) 240660 D 8 9-12 (11)

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

O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

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 17l behind Ron O at 28-1 when last of 13 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m (good to firm) last month. On a highly competitive mark and can go well if he recaptures his old sparkle. Official BHA Rating 73

3 VENTURA RASCAL (GB) (43) 00-4400 CD

6 9-11 (6)

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. Well beaten behind Motawaafeq when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Won this in 2021 and is notably effective at this course. Official BHA Rating 72

4 ALBEGREY (GB) (12) 4-13050 D

4 9-10 (2)

Br B or Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Maybeagrey David Allan J

O Reality Partnerships XIII Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Habton Farms Easthorpe Hall Stud S

Successful twice at 1m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 10l behind The Turpinator when 11th of 12 last time at Thirsk over 7f earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Runs off 4lb higher than his last win and needs to better recent efforts. Official BHA Rating 71

5 TOBETSO (IRE) (23) 04-0121 D

3 9-10 (5)

Br B g Kodiac - Soul Searcher (IRE) Zak Wheatley (5) J

O Highgreen Partnership Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Lynn Lodge Stud Newry Construction Ltd S

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 5-1 at Ripon over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Satin Snake by a neck. Has also won at Brighton this season. Still unexposed and another big run can be expected with his stamina now proven. Official BHA Rating 75

6 TOMMY G (GB) (166) 15230-2 CD

(7) Br Ch g Makfi - Primo Heights

O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Jim Goldie Jim Goldie Racing S

Has won 12 races from 6f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 3l by Flylikeaneagle when second of 10 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good to soft) in April. Won a division of this race last year and needs consideration off just 4lb higher. Official BHA Rating 71

7 HALE END (IRE) (25) 341322 D

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Would It Matter (IRE)

3 9-9 (8)

Connor Beasley J

O Game on Racing Michael Dods Darlington T

B Paul McEnery Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten a short head by Pearl Eye when second of 10 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m last month. Nudged up 1lb here, he has been consistent since joining his current yard and remains of interest on suitable ground conditions. Official BHA Rating 74

8 DARK DESIRE (GB) (23) P-144

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Umniyah (IRE)

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Fittocks Stud & Andrew Bengough

3 9-8 (9)

Sam James J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind King’s Code when fourth of 13 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Newbury over 7f (good) last month. He is still of low mileage and, given this is just his second run in a handicap, he warrants some serious thought. Official BHA Rating 73

9 SHINE ON BRENDAN (IRE) (21) 312130 CD 6 9-8 (3)

Br B g Society Rock (IRE) - Something Magic Ben Curtis J

O Let’s Be Lucky Racing 29 Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Tally-Ho Stud

Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 12l behind Helm Rock at 33-1 when 12th of 13 last time at Newcastle over 1m last month. Has won at Hamilton and Musselburgh this season. Not ruled out off 1lb higher than his last win. Official BHA Rating 69

10 BLACK FRIDAY (GB) (5) 640315 C

8 9-7 (10)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - The Clan Macdonald Paddy Mathers J

O Riverside Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Catridge Farm Stud & Partners Tote S

Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 5l behind Showtime Mahomes when fifth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Effective here but this trip might be a stumbling block. Official BHA Rating 68

11 HEY LYLA (GB) (17) 100026 C

3 9-7 (1)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Lomapamar Joe Fanning J

O Mascalls Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mascalls Stud Matchroom Sport Ltd, Johnston Racing Ltd S

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 13l behind Azahara Palace when last of 6 at 11-2 last time at Chepstow over 1m (good) earlier this month. Her sole previous win was gained at this venue and her weight-for-age allowance gives her a chance at the weights. Official BHA Rating 72

12 LITTLE TED (GB) (24) 301413 D

6 9-3 (4)

Br Ch g Cityscape - Speedy Utmost Meg Oisin Orr J

O Mr M. J. Macleod Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Mill Bank Bloodstock LLP Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited S

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 5 behind Dogged beaten 1 3/4l at 11-4 last time at Ripon over 1m 3f last month. Has won at Ripon and Newcastle this season but a longer trip might suit better these days. Official BHA Rating 64

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2022: TOMMY G 9 9 6 Tom Marquand 17-2 (Jim Goldie) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 4. Blinkers worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 7, 12.

Stewards Note:

HEY LYLA: Following its run on 4/9/2023 it was reported that the horse had no more to give.

LITTLE TED: Following its run on 28/8/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered post-race heat stress.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Tobetso (IRE), Hale End (IRE), 7-1 Dark Desire (GB), 17-2 Little Ted (GB), 10-1 Tommy G (GB), 12-1 Shine On Brendan (IRE), 16-1 Black Friday (GB), Hey Lyla (GB), 18-1 Star Shield (GB), Albegrey (GB), 33-1 Hortzadar (GB), 40-1 Ventura Rascal (GB)

TOBETSO did just what was required to get off the mark for his current yard in a similar contest at Ripon last month and, with Zak Wheatley more than cancelling out the 4lb higher mark with his claim, this is a good opportunity for the Declan Carroll-trained gelding to strike while the iron is still hot. Dark Desire is another with bags of scope for improvement, while previous winners of this race Tommy G and Ventura Rascal are also dangerous to rule out.

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (62 wins from 569 runners, 11%) runs COSA SARA & GLOBAL HUMOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (11 wins from 67 runners, 16%) runs DEVILWALA & GOLDEN APOLLO LONGEST TRAVELLERS: TIME TO RUMBLE trained by R Fahey, & DEVILWALA & GOLDEN APOLLO trained by T Easterby, all Malton, 212 miles.

1 GOLDEN APOLLO (GB) (33) 046000 C D

Br Ch g Pivotal - Elan David Allan J

O Mr David Scott & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited David Scott & Co (Pattern Makers) Ltd S

Has won eight races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Archduke Ferdinand at 20-1 when 15th of 16 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good) last month. He needs to bounce back to form. Official BHA Rating 67

2 KALGANOV (FR) (3) 056053 4 10-1 (7)

Br B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Nidina (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr F. Gillespie David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mr Giovanni Falduto

A winner at 6f on the all-weather Third of 15 behind Roach Power beaten 5l at 18-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Has been getting closer with each run recently and he takes a step down in grade, so he needs consideration. Official BHA Rating 66

3 GORDONSTOUN (IRE) (20) 03011-0 D

5 10-1 (4)

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Elusive Girl (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Mrs C M Clarke Foulrice Park Racing Ltd Liam Bailey Middleham T

B Corrin Stud & Sean O’Keeffe Show Business Interiors Ltd S

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Well beaten at 33-1 behind Showmedemoney when last of 7 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.

That was a below par effort and he needs to show more. Official BHA Rating 66

4 DEVILWALA (IRE) (34) 530000

5 9-13 (6)

Br B g Kodiac - Najraan Tom Eaves J

O Mr M. J. Macleod Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited S

Successful at 6f and 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Ey Up Its The Boss at 33-1 when last of 13 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good) last month. Hasn’t shown a great deal recently and he looks up against it in this contest. Official BHA Rating 64

5 JKR COBBLER (IRE) (45) U34111 CD

4 9-11 (10)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Lady Vyrnwy (IRE) Andrew Mullen J

O Mr A. Rankin Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Ronnie Boland Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when evens fav over this course and distance (good to soft) last month, beating Bernie The Bear by 2 1/4l. In cracking form at present and he will be in contention. Official BHA Rating 62

6 CHOOKIE DUNEDIN (GB) (5) 324300 CD 8 9-9 (11)

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Lady of Windsor (IRE) Billy Garritty J

O Raeburn Brick Limited R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B D. and J. Raeburn

Has won 13 races from 5f to 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Showtime Mahomes at 40-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Will find this easier, but still has a bit to find. Official BHA Rating 60 (-1)

7 KEEP ME STABLE (IRE) (14) 00-0023 3 9-9 (8)

Br B f Galileo Gold - Sketching

Rowan Scott J

O Mr Paul Corrigan Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Tally-Ho Stud North Allerton Racing, McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar S

Placed twice in seven starts. Third of 14 behind Rainbow Rain beaten 1 1/4l at 12-1 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Takes a step back up in trip, which shouldn’t pose her many problems, and she is likely to be on the premises. Official BHA Rating 63

8 GLOBAL HUMOR (USA) (31) 116550 CD

8 9-8 (3)

Br B g Distorted Humor (USA) - In Bloom (USA) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr Paul Stewart Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Russell L. Reineman Stable, Inc Jim Goldie Racing S

Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Well beaten at 28-1 behind Mutanaaseq when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to soft) last month. Won twice at this track this year More is needed. Official BHA Rating 59

9 THE CALTONIAN (GB) (22) 266350

4 9-6 (9)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Azelle Joe Fanning J

O Mr M. Sawers Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Winston Cartmel North Allerton Racing S

Placed twice in nine starts. Well beaten at 16-1 behind How Bizarre when last of 11 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good to firm) last month. That was a below-par display, but he is less exposed than most of these and he has an each-way chance. Official BHA Rating 57

10 TIME TO RUMBLE (GB) (42) 006-314 C D BF 4 9-4 (5)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Imshivalla (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O The Good Bad Ugly and Deaf Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Graham Paver Pavers Ltd S

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind My Honey B when fourth of 6 at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m (good) last month. Steps back down in distance and he will be hard to keep out of the finish in this grade. Official BHA Rating 55

11 COSA SARA (IRE) (5) 006032 C

5 9-0 (1)

Br B m Gleneagles (IRE) - Antique Platinum (IRE) William Pyle (5) J

O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd Jim Goldie Racing S

She has won four times at 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a nose by War Defender when second of 6 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Has been thereabouts the last twice and she should go well once again. Official BHA Rating 51 (+2)

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: MIN TILL 3 9 6 Connor Beasley 16-1 (Michael & David Easterby) 13 ran Blinkers worn by No. 8, 11. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 4.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Jkr Cobbler (IRE), 5-1 Keep Me Stable (IRE), 7-1 Time To Rumble (GB), Cosa Sara (IRE), 11-1 Kalganov (FR), 14-1 Global Humor (USA), 18-1 Golden Apollo (GB), 22-1 The Caltonian (GB), 28-1 Gordonstoun (IRE), Devilwala (IRE), 33-1 Chookie Dunedin (GB)

Jkr Cobbler is in the form of his life and completed a C&D hat-trick on his most recent appearance. He has been raised another 6lb and, for that reason, a chance can be taken on COSA SARA to spoil the party. Jim Goldie’s mare looks to be back on track after her agonising defeat at Musselburgh last week and she has William Pyle claiming 5lb to aid her chances. Kalganov completes the shortlist after his third at Thirsk.

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EIGHTH RACE 5.17

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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (62 wins from 569 runners, 11%) runs RORY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs SHALLOW HAL LONGEST TRAVELLERS: HIGHFIELD VIKING trained by J J Quinn, RWENEARLYTHEREDAD trained by D Carroll, CASSY O trained by T Easterby, all Malton, 212 miles.

1 SHALLOW HAL (GB) (23) 601560 C 7 10-2 (9)

Br B g Mayson - Bazelle Pierre-Louis Jamin J

O Ontoawinner 14 & Mrs E Burke

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Mrs J. A. Cornwell www.ontoawinner.net S

Winner of seven races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Twelfth Knight at 14-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f last month. Handicapped to go well, but needs to prove he wants this far Official BHA Rating 67

2 RORY (GB) (22) 525562 C

5 10-1 (10)

Br Ch g Orientor - Eternal Instinct Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr Hugh Connor Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Goldie Racing Limited Tough Construction Ltd S

He has won four times at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten a short head by How Bizarre when second of 11 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f last month. Regular slow starter who will need to break on terms to give himself a chance. Official BHA Rating 66

3 CASSY O (IRE) (47) 264430 CD

6 9-13 (11)

Br B g Camacho - Hawaajib (FR) David Allan J

O Richard Taylor & Philip Hebdon Tim Easterby Malton T

B Lismacue Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Another Batt when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (soft) last month. He’s one to consider eased into a class 6 contest. Official BHA Rating 64

4 MONHAMMER (GB) (5) 231002 CD

5 9-13 (3)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Soviet Terms Connor Beasley J

O Jackton Racing Club Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd And Thurso Ltd North Allerton Racing S

He has won three times at 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten a neck by Showtime Mahomes when second of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Merits serious consideration. Official BHA Rating 64 (+1)

5 END ZONE (GB) (23) 140430

6 9-11 (4)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Brown Eyed Honey Ben Curtis J

O Middleham Park Racing XIX & Partner 1 Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B The Brown Eyed Honey Partnership Middleham Park Racing, OR8 Wellness S Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 1f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Tobetso at 18-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good) last month. Back on his last winning mark and cannot be ruled out. Official BHA Rating 62

6 RWENEARLYTHEREDAD (GB) (23) 116451 D

3 9-9 (5)

Br B g Havana Grey - King’s Guest (IRE) Zak Wheatley (5) J

O Mr J. N. Blackburn Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Fernham Farm Ltd & Mr E. Cantillon Sheridan Ny Llp S

He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 16-5 at Musselburgh over 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Keep Me Stable by a neck. Progressive in handicaps this campaign; one to take seriously. Official BHA Rating 63

7 HIGHFIELD VIKING (GB) (9) 0-16432 BF 3 9-9 (1)

Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Pure Illusion (IRE)

O Trainers House Enterprises Ltd

B Trainers House Enterprises Ltd

Jason Hart J

John Quinn, Malton T

JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten a neck by Vince Le Prince when second of 6 at 11-8fav on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (soft) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time, which could elicit further improvement. Official BHA Rating 63

8 HOOTS TOOTS (GB) (53) 1-10000 D

Br Gr or Ro g Outstrip - Bow Bridge

O Laura Mason Syndicate Racing

4 9-7 (8)

Joanna Mason J

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mrs A. Jarvis Stittenham Farms S

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Silk Bird at 16-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to soft) in July. Needs more, but softening ground conditions would be in his favour Official BHA Rating 58

9 MERRICOURT (IRE) (14) 265340 CD

7 9-5 (2)

Br Gr g Mizzen Mast (USA) - Elite Andrew Mullen J

O Mr Allan McLuckie Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Nawara Stud Limited Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Yeeeaah at 17-2 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Not a forlorn hope. Official BHA Rating 56

10 CAMACHO STAR (IRE) (31) 120100 D

Br Ch g Camacho - Desert Way (IRE)

O Pallister Racing

B CGD Syndicate

3 9-3 (7)

Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Mutanaaseq when last of 15 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to soft) last month. Well held on his last two starts and first-time cheekpieces will need to make a difference. Official BHA Rating 57

11 EARN YOUR STRIPES (GB) (16) 002405 C 5 8-9 (6)

Br B m Epaulette (AUS) - Midnight Bahia (IRE) Paddy Mathers J

O Burns Partnership R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr A. J. Bogle

Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 3l behind Giselles Izzy when fifth of 8 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good) earlier this month. She has struggled in recent starts and others look more likely today. Official BHA Rating 46

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

Visor worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10

2022: (See Div 1)

Blinkers worn by No. 2, 3, 5 Visor worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Highfield Viking (GB), 5-1 Monhammer (GB), 11-2 Rwenearlytheredad (GB), 6-1 Rory (GB), 14-1 Shallow Hal (GB), Cassy O (IRE), End Zone (GB), Merricourt (IRE), 25-1 Earn Your Stripes (GB), 33-1 Hoots Toots (GB), Camacho Star (IRE)

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MONHAMMER travelled smoothly into contention before finding just one too strong at Musselburgh on Saturday. He is 1lb well-in today and ought to be more than capable of going one better, though Highfield Viking, who occupied the same position at Catterick last time, can provide a stern challenge. Rwenearlytheredad has been progressive this season and should be thereabouts despite a 3lb rise for his latest victory. Cassy O should not be underestimated either.

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BETTING DISPUTES

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CHILDREN FRIENDLY AREAS

Under the conditions of our licence under 14’s are permitted in the following areas only but not at the bar itself:

Courtyard & Grandstand Sports Bar (Ayrshire Suite)

Princess Royal Suite

Children will be allowed in all external areas within their particular enclosure

Under 14’s ARE NOT permitted in other bars.

CCTV

Closed Circuit Televisions are provided in all bars. These show live racing from Ayr, followed by replays after each race. They also show action from other tracks racing today covered by SIS Replays of the first 5 races from Ayr will be shown after the fifth race.

DOGS

No dogs permitted on the racecourse with the exception of guide dogs in harness.

DRESS CODE

Hospitality Suites – Dressing up is encouraged in our hospitality suites although jackets and ties are not compulsory Strictly no denims. Club Enclosure – The club enclosure operates a smart/casual dress code. We cannot accept trainers, non-tailored shorts, vests, football and rugby shirts. Smart jeans are acceptable. Grandstand – informal and casual dress but no vest tops of football or rugby colours.

FIRST AID

The Ayr Executive take this opportunity to thank the St AndrewsAmbulance Association for their help throughout the season. The First Aid Point can be found behind the main Grandstand.

FOOD & DRINK

Food and drink must NOT be brought into the Racecourse. Glasses and bottles must not be taken outside Bars or designated enclosures.

GENERAL

Ayr Racecourse Executive reserves the right to refuse entry or to eject anyone who in their opinion is conducting themselves in an inappropriate manner

HBLB

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £366,831 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023

HORSE CARE AT AYR

At every race meeting at Ayr there are three specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Medical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys.

The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses especially those returning after a race.

MEDIA COVERAGE & RECORDING FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES

All Attendees (which for the purposes of this clause also includes horses and for the avoidance of any doubt includes families with children) are reminded that many races and fixtures are given coverage on television, radio and in print and various other forms of media. By entering the Racecourse Attendees are accepting they may appear in such coverage which may also include printed or electronic material used for the promotion of the Racecourse.

Accordingly, Attendees shall have no right to object to their inclusion in any much coverage whether produced by the Racecourse or by third parties authorised by the Racecourse. Furthermore by entering the Racecourse each Attendee consents to the passing of still or moving images of them to third parties authorised by the Racecourse for the purposes of the production of printed or electronic material to be used solely for the Promotion of the Racecourse.

Each Attendee will give any additional consents or waivers required for the unrestricted lawful use of any coverage (if any) without request for payment or imposing any other conditions.

MOBILE TELEPHONES & RADIOS

The use of mobile telephones is not permitted except by permission of the Clerk of the Course. Bookmakers who have paid the appropriate fee may also use mobile telephones. In addition the use of any transmitting or receiving device, other than the official racecourse, Tote or Police service is prohibited.

SMOKING

Ayr Racecourse adheres to the government’s National No Smoking Policy All indoor areas are No Smoking Zones. Those wishing to smoke may do so in the designated areas outside.

USE OF SCREENS

It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the ground. This does not reflecton the severity of an injury but allows the vet some privacy and the horse the opportunity in a calm environment, in which to make a recovery Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse!

For equine care provided at Ayr see under officials at the back of this card.

FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

You can view a full list of our terms and conditions of entry as well as lots of other useful information on our website, simply use the QR code or visit www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk

JANUARY

Tuesday 2 Afternoon Jumps

Monday 8 Afternoon Jumps

FEBRUARY

Tuesday 13 Afternoon Jumps

Monday 26 Afternoon Jumps

MARCH

Friday 8 Afternoon Jumps

Saturday 9 Afternoon Jumps

APRIL

Friday 19 Afternoon Jumps Coral Scottish Grand National

Saturday 20 Afternoon Jumps Coral Scottish Grand National

Monday 29 Afternoon Flat

MAY

Thursday 2 Afternoon Flat

Tuesday 14 Evening Flat

Wednesday 22 Afternoon Flat

JUNE

Monday 3 Afternoon Flat

Saturday 22 Afternoon Flat

JULY

Sunday 7 Afternoon Flat

Monday 8 Afternoon Flat

Monday 15 Afternoon Flat

Monday 22 Afternoon Flat

Monday 29 Afternoon Flat

AUGUST

Saturday 10 Evening Flat

Monday 12 Afternoon Flat

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 19 Afternoon Flat Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Opening Day

Friday 20 Afternoon Flat Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day

Saturday 21 Afternoon Flat Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup

OCTOBER

Tuesday 1 Afternoon Flat

Thursday 10 Afternoon Flat

Monday 28 Afternoon Flat

NOVEMBER

Saturday 2 Afternoon Jumps

Wednesday 13 Afternoon Jumps

Stewards

Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Lyndsay Allan, Robert McCarthy, Adrian Smith, Lauren Thomson

Starters

Stuart Turner

Michael Reid

Judge

Di Clark

Clerk of the Scales

Michael Hamilton

Veterinary Officer

Arthur Kidd

Veterinary Surgeons

John Morris, John Marshall

Medical Officers

Anthony Hampson, Andy Maylon, Lindsey Donaldson, Pippa Hall

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Tracey Hamilton, Linda Porter, Cyril Johnstone, Michelle Maughan, Rachel Kirtley Lisa Cook

Commentator

Darren Owen

Betting Ring Manager

John Clark

AYR RACECOURSE

Managing Director

David Brown

Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman

Graeme Anderson

Mobile: 07768 651261

Twitter: @ClerkAyr

Raceday Operations Manager

Ross Donald

Mobile: 07724 903819

Email: rdonald@ayr-racecourse.co.uk

Raceday Safeguarding Officer

Mark Gajic

Mobile: 07789 981089

2 Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 0JE

Telephone: (01292) 264179

Fax: (01292) 610140

Email: info@ayr-racecourse.co.uk

www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet.

If you cannot produce proof your bet will not be accepted.

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.20 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the fifth £459 for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, September 15th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m.

September 19th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Auction or Median Auction race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. There will be a memento to the winning owner and a cash prize for the groom in charge of the best turned out horse 23 entries at £75 - Closed

September 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. (Penalty Value £7851) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - THE WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4123 to the winning horse The second to receive £1933, the third £967, the fourth £483, the fifth £241 and the sixth £120 for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, September 15th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 19th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. 28 entries at £35 - Closed September 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3250; Second £1626; Third £813; Fourth £406; Fifth £203; Sixth £102 (Penalty Value £4123.20) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.25 - THE BRANDINGHUB FOR SIGNS & GRAPHICS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 19th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb

Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BRANDING HUB has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and a cash prize to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 32 entries at £40 - Closed September 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY KILKERRAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627 the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher or £30 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 19th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. VIRGIN BET has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 19 entries at £150 - Closed September 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS SCOTTISH PREMIER SERIES EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8897 to the winning horse The second to receive £4175, the third £2085, the fourth £1043 and the fifth £520 for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only which are E.B.F eligible, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £85 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £17 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £68 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 19th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £6000 towards the prize money for this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner 14 entries at £85 - Closed September 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £7019; Second £3511; Third £1754; Fourth £877; Fifth £439. (Penalty Value £8897.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.10 - THE SIMPLY ASSET FINANCE SCOTTISH HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964 the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 19th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb

Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SIMPLY ASSET FINANCE have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 35 entries at £40 - Closed September 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.45 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858 the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 19th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb

Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. VIRGIN BET has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 19 entries at £35 - Closed September 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Eighth Race 5.17 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858 the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 66 and 67; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 19th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb

Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 9th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. VIRGIN BET has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 18 entries at £35 - Closed September 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.