Ayr Racecard - Thursday 2nd May

g Pivotal - Argent du Bois (USA) Tom Eaves Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Car Colston Hall Stud K. A. Ryan Racing

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. Official BHA Rating 110

1 Colour graphic

2 Saddlecloth number

3 Colour of horse

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Ch=chesnut Gr=grey

4 Sex of horse

c=colt h=horse

g=gelding f=filly m=mare

FORM RATINGS

5 Horse’s name

6 Country of Birth

7 Days since last run

8 Previous Performances

/=new season -=new year

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite

9 Form guide 10 Age 11 Weight 12 Stalls Position

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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THE TENNENT’S MAIDEN

STAKES

(CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Goldie (67 wins from 606 runners, 11%) runs ORIENTAL PRINCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (13 wins from 46 runners, 28%) runs JUNGLE LAND LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPIRITUAL PURSUIT trained by A Watson, Upper Lambourn, 357 miles.

1 BANDELLO (GB) (294) 40-

3 9-6 (4)

Br B g Twilight Son - Juliet Capulet (IRE) J

O John Barker, Radymski & WeDo Business

NON-RUNNER

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Evolve Business Finance Limited, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind Sky Warrior at 8-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good) in July last year Non-runner Official BHA Rating -

(good) last

2 JUNGLE LAND (IRE) (-)

Br Br g Kodiac - Kendal Mint

3 9-6 (1)

Daniel Tudhope J

O Clipper K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B G. H. S. Bloodstock & J. C. Bloodstock

Dam a 6f winner as a two-year-old. Half-brother to Temple Bruer, won six times at 6f, and Fresh, won at 6f and 7f. Cost €180,000. Represents an in-form yard on his racecourse debut. Official BHA Rating -

3 MOON MAN (GB) (20) 22

3 9-6 (6)

Br B g Pastoral Pursuits - Venus Rising Mark Winn (3) J

O Mr D. O’Meara David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Providence Stud Gain Equine Nutrition S

Placed in both starts. Beaten a head by Dance And Romance when second of 11 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 6f last month. Official BHA Rating -

4 ORIENTAL PRINCE (GB) (16) 60

3 9-6 (3)

Br B g Orientor - Eternalist Paul Mulrennan J

O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie Racing S

Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 10l behind Dyrholaey at 250-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. Official BHA Rating -

5 SPIRITUAL PURSUIT (IRE) (47) 2-2324

3 9-1 (2)

Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aaraamm (USA) Hollie Doyle J

O Apple Tree Stud Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Mabaki Investments Apple Tree Stud S

Placed in four of five starts. Finished 6l behind Pearl Abbey when fourth of 6 at 5-2 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f in March. Official BHA Rating 72

6 THELMA’S ANGEL (IRE) (16) 3

3 9-1 (5)

Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Thesme Connor Beasley J

O Mr S. Chappell Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

B Fools Gold Gemma Tutty Racing S

Dam won three times at 5f Third of 9 behind Dyrholaey beaten 5l at 66-1 on her racecourse debut at Newcastle over 5f last month. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Moon Man (GB), 9-4 Jungle Land (IRE), 13-2 Spiritual Pursuit (IRE), 10-1 Thelma’s Angel (IRE), 66-1 Oriental Prince (GB)

Runner-up on both of his career starts, Moon Man ought to make a good fist of things if proving as effective on the turf but, though respected, JUNGLE LAND shades preference. This looks a good starting point for the son of Kodiac, who is a half-brother to the useful Fresh. Karl Burke’s juveniles have been firing on the grass so far this year and it would come as no surprise were he to make an immediate impact. Spiritual Pursuit can chase the pair home. totewin: Jungle Land

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POSITION OF STALLS

5f, 5.5f & 6f - Centre 7f - Outside

Remainder - Inside

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DATE: Thursday 2nd May 2024

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THE WHYTE & MACKAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Prize Money £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Goldie (67 wins from 606 runners, 11%) runs MODULAR MAGIC & SOUND OF IONA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs MODULAR MAGIC & SOUND OF IONA LONGEST TRAVELLER: REINFORCE trained by K Brown, Ireland.

1 HAVAGOMECCA (GB) (199) 050056- D

Br Ch m Havana Gold (IRE) - Bikini

O Mr David T J Metcalfe & Mr M J K Dods

(3)

Connor Beasley J

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Mrs S. G. Lidsey Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

Winner of five races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Albegone when sixth of 10 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good) in October last year.

Official BHA Rating 67

2 EMPEROR CARADOC (FR) (29) 30-6000

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Tribune Libre (IRE)

O Dan Maltby Bloodstock Limited

9-9 (5)

Daniel Tudhope J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc Sunnyhill Properties (Yorkshire) Limited S

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 20l behind Beauty Choice at 14-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (heavy) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

Official BHA Rating 65

3 INDIAN SOUNDS (IRE) (24) 1006-00 D

9-4 (2)

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Sarinda Mark Winn (3) J

O I Massheder g shields sandfield racing

B Godolphin

Paul Midgley, Westow T

Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Whisky McGonagall at 25-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. Official BHA Rating 60

4 MODULAR MAGIC (GB) (6) 60600-0 CD 7 9-4 (7)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Lucy Parsons (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr Paul Stewart Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B NCF & Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie Racing S

He has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l behind Let’s Go Hugo at 40-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. Official BHA Rating 60 (-3)

5 SIXCOR (GB) (55) 315-600 CD 6 9-1 (4)

Br B g Sixties Icon - Roccor Tommie Jakes (5) J

O Linda Perratt Racing Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B D. D & Mrs J. P. Clee North Allerton Racing S Victorious in five races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Latin Five at 22-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in March. Official BHA Rating 57

6 GOLDEN RAINBOW (GB) (41) 001212 D BF 5 8-13 (8)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Stereophonic (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Holmfirth Racing

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Minster Stud & Stratford Place Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

Has won four times at 5f on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/4l by Phoenix Star when second of 8 at 13-8 favourite on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in March. Official BHA Rating 55

7 SOUND OF IONA (GB) (24) 00-0600 CD

Br Ch m Orientor - Eternal Instinct

O The Grant Family & The Reluctant Suitors

B F J Connor & J S Goldie

8-11 (1)

Amie Waugh (5) J

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

Successful in eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 15-2 behind Smalleytime when last of 11 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 53

8 REINFORCE (IRE) (20) 05-0606 4 8-10 (10)

Br Ch g Tasleet - Darajaat (USA) Harry Burns (3) J

O Orchard Garden Syndicate Miss Katy Brown, Ireland T

B RJB Bloodstock

Placed in four of 18 starts. Finished 3l behind Make Clear when sixth of 13 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f last month. Official BHA Rating 52

9 ACONCAGUA MOUNTAIN (IRE) (38) 50-0460 CD 6 8-7 (9)

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - My Rules (IRE)

Andrew Mullen J

O Iain Jardine Racing Club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Michael Guinan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

He has won four times at 5f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Tathmeen at 9-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in March. Official BHA Rating 49

10 SKI ANGEL (GB) (184) 430140- CD 4 8-6 (6)

Br B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Excelette (IRE) Duran Fentiman J

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

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Tattersalls S

Successful twice at 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Wade’s Magic at 9-2 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Catterick over 5f (heavy) in October last year. Official BHA Rating 48

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Golden Rainbow (GB), 11-2 Reinforce (IRE), 13-2 Aconcagua Mountain (IRE), 7-1 Havagomecca (GB), 10-1 Ski Angel (GB), 12-1 Emperor Caradoc (FR), Sixcor (GB), 14-1 Sound of Iona (GB), 18-1 Indian Sounds (IRE), 22-1 Modular Magic (GB)

Sound Of Iona finds herself extremely well handicapped on last year’s turf form and should not be underestimated despite a poor string of results, while Emperor Caradoc, who is similarly well treated, could improve for a drop in trip and the fitting of first-time cheekpieces. That being said, it is SIXCOR that gets the vote. Linda Perratt’s six-year-old has gained three of his four turf victories over C&D and is now 5lb lower than when finishing down the field in this race 12 months ago. totewin: Sixcor toteeachway: Sound Of Iona

HBLB

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Ayr Trainer/Jockey/Owner Championships 2024 Flat Season

Ayr Racecourse will present trophies to the Top Trainer, Top Jockey and Top Owner over the course of the track’s 2024 Flat season.

Racing runs from the opening meeting on Monday, April 29 and runs through until Monday, October 28, a total of 19 days racing which includes the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival on 19/20/21 September

The points system for all 3 competitions will be as follows -

Win - 5 points

Second - 3 points

Third - 1 point

Dead-heats - will see the place points divided.

For example - Dead heat for first place: 5+3 divided by 2 = 4 points apiece.

Points for owners in partnerships or syndicates will be allocated as registered by Weatherbys.

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

JOCKEYS

Connor Beasley

1.52, 2.22, 3.27

4.02, 4.35

Harry Burns

2.22, 2.52

Phil Dennis

2.52

Hollie Doyle

1.52, 2.22, 3.27

4.02, 4.35

Duran Fentiman 2.22

Tommie Jakes 2.22

TRAINERS

Liam Bailey

2.52, 4.02, 4.35

Maurice Barnes

2.52

Daragh Bourke

3.27

Miss Katy Brown

2.22

K. R. Burke

1.52

Michael Dods

2.22, 3.27

Jim Goldie

1.52, 2.22, 2.52, 4.02, 4.35

Iain Jardine

2.22, 2.52, 3.27, 4.02

Bernard Llewellyn 4.02, 4.35

Paula Muir

2.52

Andrew Mullen

2.22, 2.52, 3.27, 4.02

Paul Mulrennan

1.52, 2.22, 2.52, 3.27 4.35

Daniel Tudhope

1.52, 2.22, 2.52, 3.27, 4.02, 4.35

Amie Waugh 2.22, 4.02

Mark Winn

1.52, 2.22, 2.52, 4.02, 4.35

Rebecca Menzies

2.22, 3.27, 4.02, 4.35

Paul Midgley

2.22

David O’Meara

1.52, 4.35

Hugo Palmer

3.27

Linda Perratt

2.22, 4.02

John & Sean Quinn 1.52

Katie Scott

2.52

R. Mike Smith

2.22, 2.52

Gemma Tutty 1.52

Archie Watson

1.52

TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - HOLLIE DOYLE

Hollie heads north for 5 rides after her old ally Trueshan featured amongst her 3 mounts on Ascot’s Trials day yesterday and the jockey has been firing in the winners for a variety of trainers as she continues to score at an overall win rate of close to 20%. Hollie has an excellent record at Ayr and rides 1 for her main employer Archie Watson but she’s been snapped up for 4 rides by Rebecca Menzies and her recent winners have included success for Laura Morgan, Alice Haynes and Jane Chapple-Hyam. Doyle is already filling up her book of rides for the bigger meetings like Royal Ascot as she looks to improve on her 5 British Group 1 successes and 3 at the top level in France.

24% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 9 WINS FROM 37 RIDES

TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - JIM GOLDIE

The track’s reigning champion trainer drew a blank with his 6 runners at Ayr on Monday but he’s back with 7 more horses this afternoon and two of his Monday team are straight back on track after a 3-day break. Global Humour has to be walked to the start these days but the old boy still comes back quicker than most and a repeat of Monday’s second to Iain Jardine’s Catherine Chroi can see him go close over an extra furlong at 2.52. Tafsir also filled the runner-up spot on Monday behind Ewan Whillans’ last-race winner Ebony Maw but the mare was doing all her best work at the finish as usual and steps up another quarter of a mile in today’s finale at 4.35

11% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 67 WINS FROM 606 RUNNERS

SADDLING

All horses must be saddled in the Pre-Parade Ring and taken to the Parade Ring before leaving for the start.

THE BRITVIC SOFT DRINKS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Prize Money £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Goldie (67 wins from 606 runners, 11%) runs GLOBAL HUMOR & RORY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs GLOBAL HUMOR & RORY

WEIGHTWATCHER: GLOBAL HUMOR won off a handicap mark of 61, his rating is now down 9lb to 52.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GORDONSTOUN trained by L Bailey, Middleham, 164 miles.

1 RORY (GB) (41) 361030 C

(5)

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

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Danielsflyer at 10-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in March.. Official BHA Rating 66

2 PEMBROKESHIRE (GB) (41) 06-6500 D

9-6 (4)

Br B g Iffraaj - Gwerrann Andrew Mullen J

O Ayr Cricket C.auld pals Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Aston Mullins Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 6l behind Glamorous Express at 33-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in March. Official BHA Rating 62

3 PLINK (GB) (45) 4502-60

4 9-4 (1)

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Soundstrings Phil Dennis J

O Star Racing Katie Scott, Galashiels T

B Lael Stable Overlander Vehicles S

Placed once in eight starts. Beaten 18l behind Perfect Swiss at 6-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in March. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 60

4 GORDONSTOUN (IRE) (31) 11/000-6 D

(7)

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Elusive Girl (IRE) Daniel Tudhope 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. Finished 6l behind Port Noir when sixth of 8 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 58

5 ZEBRA STAR (IRE) (203) 046054- D

4 8-11 (3)

Br Gr f Gregorian (IRE) - Queen Zain (IRE) Harry Burns (3) J

O Loudoun Zebras R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Rathasker Stud

A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Sassoon when fourth of 10 at 18-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in October last year Official BHA Rating 53

6 GLOBAL HUMOR (USA) (3) 302302 CD

(2)

Br B g Distorted Humor (USA) - In Bloom (USA) Mark Winn (3) J

O Mr Paul Stewart Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

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

Has won 11 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/4l by Catherine Chroi when second of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 52

7 HAWKES BAY (GB) (336) 000/500-

Br B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Bay Tree (IRE)

O Mr M. Barnes

B Bearstone Stud Limited

(6)

Paula Muir (3) J

Maurice Barnes, Brampton T

Maurice Barnes Racing Ltd S

Yet to place in seven starts. Beaten 12l behind Savannah Smiles at 18-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 6f in June last year Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Adam West. Official BHA Rating 45

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 6.

Visor worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

RORY: Following its run on 22/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

PLINK: Following its run on 18/3/2024 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.

HAWKES BAY: Following its run on 1/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Global Humor (USA), 4-1 Zebra Star (IRE), 11-2 Rory (GB), 6-1 Pembrokeshire (GB), Gordonstoun (IRE), 8-1 Plink (GB), 25-1 Hawkes Bay (GB)

2ND

3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

GLOBAL HUMOR found only an in-form rival too strong when occupying the runner-up berth over 6f here on Monday, and this looks to be a good opportunity for Jim Goldie’s gelding to go one better. Stablemate and perennial slow starter Rory is competitively treated and ought to hold every chance if breaking on terms, while the lightly-raced Plink is worth closer inspection in the first-time tongue-tie.

totewin: Global Humor

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TRIPLE MATURED FOR A SMOOTHER, RICHER TASTE

THE ENJOY WHYTE & MACKAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Prize Money £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): I Jardine (40 wins from 316 runners, 13%) runs MIDNIGHT LION TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): H Palmer (2 wins from 11 runners, 18%) runs ROSE DONNELLY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROSE DONNELLY trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 219 miles.

1 ROSE DONNELLY (GB) (17) 664

Br B f Massaat (IRE) - Trixie Malone Daniel Tudhope J

O Michael Owen Racing Club Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Owen Promotions Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 4l behind Kingmont when fourth of 7 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Kempton over 1m 3f last month. Official BHA Rating 66

2 MIDNIGHT LION (GB) (16) 600510 D

(4)

Br Br g Nathaniel (IRE) - Coyote Andrew Mullen J

O Mr J. Fyffe Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Gastronomy at 6-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f last month. Official BHA Rating 66

3 POL ROGER (IRE) (30) 43400-0

9-8 (5)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Passegiata Connor Beasley J

O Mr J. Sagar Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Grange & Manister House Studs Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

Successful at 7f and 1m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 14l behind Wintercrack at 14-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (heavy) last month.. Official BHA Rating 66

4 SYCAMORE GAP (GB) (54) 04666

4 9-7 (1)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Tadpole Hollie Doyle J

O Mr Beau Stevens Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Willmo Bloodstock Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

Yet to place in five starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Siempre Arturo when sixth of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in March. Official BHA Rating 65

5 I DOUBT THAT (IRE) (610) 0/0D012/- 6 9-4 (2)

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Mill Point

Paul Mulrennan J

O S Mallinson & M Barker Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T B Norelands Bloodstock

A winner at 2m on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/4l by At The Double when second of 8 at 6-5 favourite on his latest flat outing at Lingfield over 2m in August ‘22. Official BHA Rating 62

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Rose Donnelly (GB), 3-1 Sycamore Gap (GB), 4-1 Midnight Lion (GB), 5-1 Pol Roger (IRE), 8-1 I Doubt That (IRE)

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Less exposed than her rivals, ROSE DONNELLY can make some good headway now she tackles handicaps and looks worth chancing on her debut run in this sphere, especially as she runs off a workable mark. All-weather scorer Midnight Lion, who has experience under both codes, rates the chief threat to selection on his first Flat run on turf, while Pol Roger enters calculations with this step up in distance a potential source of improvement. totewin: Rose Donnelly toteeachway: Midnight Lion

THE AQUA LIBRA CO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Prize Money £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Goldie (67 wins from 606 runners, 11%) runs PENELOPE’S SISTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (3 wins from 24 runners, 12%) runs PENELOPE’S SISTER LONGEST TRAVELLER: VELLNER trained by B J Llewellyn, Bargoed, 361 miles.

Br B g Farhh - Formidable Kitt Daniel Tudhope J

O Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham T

B Chasemore Farm Show Business Interiors Ltd S

Placed twice in eight starts. Finished 19l behind Do I Dream when fifth of 9 at 66-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (soft) last month.. Official BHA Rating 67 (-2)

2 VELLNER (IRE) (40) 000-050

Br Ch g Galileo Gold - Spirited Charm Connor Beasley J

O Chris Smith & Partners Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B John Hanly Venuenow Ltd S

A winner at 1m 2f on good - yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 13l behind Bustaam at 16-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (soft) in March. Official BHA Rating 66

3 MAJESTIC NEWLAW (GB) (23) 26/000-0 4 9-4 (5)

Br B g New Bay - Cornlaw Andrew Mullen J

O Iain Jardine Racing Club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Cornlaw Partnership Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

Placed twice in eight starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Highfield Viking when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 60

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Br Ch g Churchill (IRE) - Evangelical Hollie Doyle J

O Mr E. A. Brook Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Mr Frank Fahy Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

Placed twice in ten starts. Beaten 2 3/4l by Angel Of Antrim when second of 11 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 58 5 RETIREMENT BECKONS (GB) (6) 001530 CD 9 8-9 (2)

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Mystical Ayr (IRE) Mark Winn (3) J

O Miss L. A. Perratt Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Miss L. A. Perratt North Allerton Racing S

Has won ten races at 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Well beaten at 18-1 behind Barleybrown when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. Official BHA Rating 51 (-1)

6 PENELOPE’S SISTER (IRE) (595) 600/- 4 8-6 (1)

Br B f War Command (USA) - Lenoire

Amie Waugh (5) J

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

B W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie Racing S

Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 10l behind Chuzzlewit at 300-1 when 12th of 14 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) in September ‘22. Official BHA Rating 48

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Headabovetherest (IRE), 5-1 Vellner (IRE), 11-2 Majestic Newlaw (GB), Retirement Beckons (GB), 22-1 Farhhfromforgotten (GB), 33-1 Penelope’s Sister (IRE)

HEADABOVETHEREST got better the further he went over 7f at Newcastle 16 days ago and was only outdone by one who got first run on the day. That was promising given it was his first run since having a wind operation and, with this longer trip a key factor, the Rebecca Menzies-trained four-year-old shades the vote. Farhhfromforgotten is feared on just his third run for current connections, while Vellner also appeals off an attractive mark. totewin: Headabovetherest toteeachway: Farhhfromforgotten

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THE TENNENT’S 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 (19-24): J Goldie (67 wins from 606 runners, 11%) runs TAFSIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (6 wins from 49 runners, 12%) runs ANIMATO LONGEST TRAVELLER: ADRIAN trained by B J Llewellyn, Bargoed, 361 miles.

1 ANIMATO (GB) (6) 530543 5 9-10 (2)

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Blithe Daniel Tudhope J

O Evan M Sutherland & David O’Meara David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Gain Equine Nutrition S

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Third of 16 behind Fiddlers Green beaten 17l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 71 (-1)

2 ADRIAN (GER) (25) 0/00-056 7 9-9 (4)

Br Gr g Reliable Man - Anna Desta (GER) Connor Beasley J

O Chris Smith & Partners Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B Gestut Rottgen Venuenow Ltd S

Victorious on four occasions from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Tasman Bay when sixth of 8 on his latest outing at Bath over 1m 2f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 70

3 TAFSIR (USA) (3) 3234-42 BF

Br B m Tamarkuz (USA) - Jannattan (USA)

9-0 (5)

Paul Mulrennan J

O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Shadwell Farm LLC

She has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Ebony Maw when second of 7 at 2-1 favourite on her latest outing here over 1m 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 61

4 YAKHABAR (GB) (6) 5-15510

Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - End of An Era (IRE)

5 8-12 (1)

Mark Winn (3) J

O Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Show Business Interiors Ltd S

Successful twice at 1m 4f on the all-weather. Beaten 15l behind Humble Spark at 8-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f last month. Official BHA Rating 59

5 SHOW NO FEAR (IRE) (101) 652-126

4 8-12 (3)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Euphrasia (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T

B Sonessa Bloodstock Ltd Bluegrass Horse Feeds S

A winner at 2m on the all-weather Finished 19l behind Zephlyn when sixth of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m in January. Official BHA Rating 59

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Tafsir (USA), 10-3 Animato (GB), 7-2 Show No Fear (IRE), 11-2 Yakhabar

ANIMATO performed creditably to finish third over 1m4f at Doncaster last Friday, despite suffering interference at the start. This longer distance could be a good move on the back of that encouraging effort and the David O’Meara-trained gelding appeals most. Tafsir also turns out quickly after Monday’s near miss over 1m5f here and is a must for consideration off the same mark. Show No Fear completes the shortlist. totewin: Animato toteeachway: Tafsir

(GB), 10-1 Adrian (GER)

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Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

Philip Spottiswood (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Lyndsay Allan, Adrian Smith, Lauren Thomson

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Clerk of the Scales

Michael Hamilton

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Arthur Kidd

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Will Marshal, N. Nimbley

Medical Officers

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Darren Owen

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First Race 1.52 - THE TENNENT’S MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507 for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 26th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 30th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 1lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb. TENNENT’S has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. 9 entries at £40 - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.22 - THE WHYTE & MACKAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) 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 four 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. April 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 12 entries at £35 - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.52 - THE BRITVIC SOFT DRINKS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) 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 four 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. April 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 12 entries at £35 - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.27 - THE ENJOY WHYTE & MACKAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) 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 four 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. April 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WHYTE & MACKAY has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner as well as a cash prize to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 13 entries at £35 - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights lowered 2lb SS SEE PAGE 17 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.02 - THE AQUA LIBRA CO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) 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 four 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. April 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 14 entries at £35 - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.35 - THE TENNENT’S 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 four 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. April 30th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. TENNENT’S has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom responsible for the best turned out horse. 9 entries, 1 at £8 and 8 at £40 - Closed April 26th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 25 FOR THIS RACE.

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