FOURTH RACE 3.25

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10000

THE BECK’S HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)

2M 145Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 £50 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 8th. Penalties, after June 3rd, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb Budweiser Brewing Group will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £50 - Closed June 5th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £4039; Second £2019; Third £1010; Fourth £505; Fifth £252. (Penalty Value £5281)

1 GLORIOUS ZOFF (IRE) (17)

B g Zoffany (IRE) - Ardbrae Lady

Owner: Deva Racing GZ

Trainer: Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham

Breeder: Summerhill B/Stock & Lynch Bages Ltd

Sponsor: Deva Racing Group

6

12 0

Colours: DARK BLUE, RED disc, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap.

Form: 34/P4P-1 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Rejuvenated following a breathing operation when cosily landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, good to firm) 17 days ago Big shout nudged up 2lb

2 HIDALGO DE L’ISLE (FR) (21) 6 11 13

B g Coastal Path - Agence de L’Isle (FR)

Owner: Mr T. G. Leslie

Trainer: Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Breeder: Mme Michele Sayet

Sponsor: Proactive Personnel Limited

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE seams, GREY sleeves, ROYAL BLUE seams, ROYAL BLUE cap. Form: 22215-1 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Already a dual C&D scorer, back from a break with smooth success in 6-runner handicap 21 days ago Up 5lb but looks to have more to offer Well in the mix.

3 BOMBYX (GB) (32)

Ch g Sir Percy - Bombazine (IRE)

Owner: The FOPS

Trainer: Lucy Wadham, Newmarket

Breeder: Mr & Mrs A. E. Pakenham

Sponsor: Weatherbys Hamilton LLP

8 11 8

Colours: LIGHT BLUE and DARK BLUE (quartered), LIGHT BLUE sleeves, DARK BLUE spots, LIGHT BLUE cap.

Form: 13P/2/P-5

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat for James Fanshawe and made a winning start over hurdles in March 2021. Hasn’t stood much racing since but offered plenty of encouragement when fifth in 2m Ludlow handicap last month. Considered.

4 FEEL THE PINCH (GB) (14) 9 11 7

B g Librettist (USA) - Liqueur Rose

Owner: B Jones & Son

Trainer: Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon

Breeder: C. F. C. Jackson

Colours: BLACK and PINK stripes, hooped sleeves, BLACK cap.

Form: F13U-31 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways in 4-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las (16f, good) 14 days ago. Just as effective over hurdles so this C&D scorer is firmly in the picture.

5 LAKEFIELD FLYER (IRE) (8) 5 11 0

B g Affinisea (IRE) - Hobson’s Choice (IRE)

Owner: Mr T. P. Gaughan

Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon, Ireland

Breeder: Miss R. O’Neill

Colours: YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE epaulets, diamonds on sleeves, ROYAL BLUE cap.

Form: 066-215

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a successful chasing debut in 2m3f maiden at Downpatrick in May and backed it up with a good fifth in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20.4f) 8 days ago given he was ridden too aggressively Must enter calculations.

6 GOVERNOR GREEN (IRE) (21) 6 10 6

B g Aiken - Little Green (IRE)

Owner: The Fortune Hunters

Trainer: Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Breeder: Mr Garrett Reynolds

Sponsor: Planned Office Interiors Ltd

Colours: BLACK, EMERALD GREEN Cross of Lorraine, striped sleeves.

Form: 00001-3 CD BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark over C&D in April and posted a solid third off a 7lb higher mark in 2m handicap at Uttoxeter 21 days ago. One for the shortlist.

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

The Result

2022: HURRICANE ALI (IRE) 6 11 6 Sean Quinlan 9-1 (John Mackie) 10 ran

Betting Forecast:

7-2 Hidalgo de L’Isle (FR), 4-1 Glorious Zoff (IRE), 9-2 Lakefield Flyer (IRE), 5-1 Feel The Pinch (GB), 6-1 Governor Green (IRE), 7-1 Bombyx (GB)

Race Summary:

None of these can be ruled out but GLORIOUS ZOFF looked right back on track after a wind op when scoring at Warwick and can make light of a 2lb rise in the weights at the chief expense of dual C&D scorer Hidalgo de L’Isle Bombyx features on a handy mark and is another who can have a say if building on his recent Ludlow fifth.

1-2-3:

1.GLORIOUS ZOFF (IRE) 2.HIDALGO DE L’ISLE (FR) 3.BOMBYX for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £75000

HAYDOCK 3.35 7F 37Y

THE SKY BET JOHN OF GAUNT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

No Horse Age st lb Draw Jockey

1 THE ASTROLOGIST (AUS) (24) 7 9 5 (2)

B g Zoustar (AUS) - Aquada (AUS)

Owner: Bennett Racing

Trainer: Leon & Troy Corstens, Australia

Breeder: Rangal Park Stud

Colours: BLACK, ORANGE check, Bennett Racing Logo, WHITE check sleeves, check cap

Form: 01-0620 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Group 3 winner in Australia who ran a screamer when runner-up in Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan in March, just failing. Bit below par in Duke of york Stakes last time but still merits plenty of respect. Star RatingHHHHI Official BHA Rating 115 Ryan Moore

2 BOARDMAN (GB) (14) 7 9 2 (4)

B g Kingman - Nimble Thimble (USA)

Owner: Mr Ball, Mr Hodkinson, Mr Malley & Ptr

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Sponsor: Easthorpe Hall Stud

Colours: YELLOW, EMERALD GREEN armlets.

Form: 0-00551 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart C&D winner who was back to his best when landing an 11-runner handicap at Chester 14 days ago Worth a try in this company but a steady pace would act against him. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 103 Phil Dennis

3 EL CABALLO (GB) (70)

B c Havana Gold (IRE) - Showstoppa

Owner: Grange Park Racing XVIII & OfO Partners

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Sponsor: Grange Park Racing

4 9 2 (3)

Colours: BEIGE, BROWN seams, armlets and cap.

Form: 11110-0 C D

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up on debut but then reeled off 6 wins on the spin, latest when touching off Flaming Rib in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock last May. Below par at Royal Ascot and, having been off subsequently, returned with a fair display. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse would suit a quicker surface. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 112

4 GORAK (FR) (14)

B g Goken (FR) - Ponte Bawi (IRE)

Owner: First Tuesday Syndicate

Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket

Breeder: Guy Pariente Holding Spral

Sponsor: Fitzdares

4 9 2 (6)

Colours: RED and WHITE diamonds, RED sleeves. Form: 510221 CD

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper who has been in good order and resume winning ways over C&D a fortnight ago This is a much stiffer task, however Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 86

5 JUMBY (IRE) (21)

B h New Bay - Sound of Guns

Owner: Anthony Pye-Jeary and David Ian

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury

Breeder: Ballylinch Stud

Sponsor: ABM Catering Limited

5 9 2 (1)

Colours: MAROON, LIGHT BLUE chevron.

Form: 1065-50 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer at 6f/7f who gained a fifth career success in the Hungerford Stakes at Newbury last August. Has returned in form (stretched by trip in Lockinge at same track last time) and seems likely to make his mark.

Star RatingHHHHH Official BHA Rating 109

6 THE WIZARD OF EYE (IRE) (21) 4 9 2 (5)

Ch c Galileo Gold - Prom Dress

Owner: O Humphrey A Favell R Humphrey J S Moore

Trainer: J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: M. Phelan

Sponsor: Roy Humphrey Group

Colours: RED, BLACK seams, diamonds on sleeves, WHITE cap

Form: 601-360

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt who was out of his depth in the Lockinge at Newbury last time but faces a more realistic task in this company. Not ruled out.

Clifford Lee

Neil Callan

Charles Bishop

Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 107 Kieran Shoemark

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 6.

The Result

1st 2nd Distance 3rd 4th Time

2022: POGO (IRE) 6 9 2 Kieran Shoemark 17-2 (Charles Hills) 8 ran

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Betting Forecast:

11-4 The Astrologist (AUS), 10-3 Jumby (IRE), 5-1 Boardman (GB), El Caballo (GB), 11-2 The Wizard of Eye (IRE), 40-1 Gorak (FR)

Race Summary:

JUMBY is a likeable type who shaped as if still in form when down the field in the Lockinge at Newbury last time Back down in trip, he’s worth chancing, with The Astrologist regarded as the main danger Boardman has a bit to find on form but he arrives in good heart and has won here before.

1-2-3:

1.JUMBY (IRE) 2.THE ASTROLOGIST (AUS) 3.BOARDMAN

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