THIRD RACE 5.30

for novice four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8000

THE IML MARINE MANAGEMENT NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)

2M 7F 7Y

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, August 15th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 19th. Penalties, after August 12th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb IML have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 19 entries at £40. - Closed August 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202. (Penalty Value £4224.80)

No Horse

1 SLATE LANE (IRE) (52) 5 12 0

Ch g Ask - Hearts Delight (IRE)

Owner: Mr P. Byrne

Trainer: Emmet Mullins, Ireland

Breeder: Eithne Magee

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, LIGHT BLUE and PINK striped cap. Form: 300D-1

TIMEFORM VIEW Backed off the boards starting out for Emmet Mullins and overcame almost being carried out when an easy winner of a maiden hurdle at Cartmel in June (22.1f). Much better than bare form of that and opening mark looks lenient.

2 CHAMP ROYAL (FR) (25) 7 11 9

B g Masterstroke (USA) - Sky Royale (FR)

Owner: Mr M. S. Cresswell

Trainer: Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Breeder: Mr Jean-Paul & Mrs Marie-Odile Deshayes

Colours: LIGHT BLUE, BLACK sleeves, GREY cap. Form: 05-6P51 D

TIMEFORM VIEW Several creditable efforts in Ireland for Colm Murphy. Took a little while to find his feet for current yard but he confirmed the promise of his Worcester run when opening his account there 25 days ago, staying on well.

3 CAMILLA’S CHOICE (IRE) (17) 7 11 7

B m Americain (USA) - Shantourini (IRE)

Owner: Mr Gwyn Evans

Trainer: Gary Hanmer, Tattenhall

Breeder: Stone Electrical Ltd

Colours: RED and ROYAL BLUE (quartered), EMERALD GREEN sleeves.

Form: P-43261

TIMEFORM VIEW Surpassed pick of her Irish form when making second start for this yard a winning one over C&D 17 days ago Up 8lb for that decisive win and she can remain competitive.

4

MERVEILLO (GB) (59) 5 10 8

B g Archipenko (USA) - Merville (FR)

Owner: Mr John P. McManus

Trainer: Jonjo O’Neill, Cheltenham

Breeder: Wertheimer et Frere

Sponsor: Wasdell Group

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, YELLOW hoops, WHITE cap.

Form: 005-620

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally made an impact over hurdles when second at Uttoxeter (in first-time cheekpieces) over this trip in June, though it’s still very modest stuff compared to his Flat ability at one time Modest effort at Market Rasen since. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 83

5

BUSHMILL BOY (GB) (57) 9 10 5

B g Malinas (GER) - Miss Holly

Owner: Mr Stuart Murray

Trainer: David Thompson, Darlington

Breeder: Longdon Stud Ltd

Sponsor: Murtek IT

Colours: WHITE, ROYAL BLUE disc, ROYAL BLUE sleeves, WHITE spots and cap.

Form: 40-5344

TIMEFORM VIEW Established as a very modest handicap hurdler but he fared as well as could be expected when fourth in maiden company at Hexham in June. Has to conclusively prove stamina for this far. Star RatingHHHII Official BHA Rating 80

6 DYNALI (GB) (17) 7 10 2

B g Dansili - Lunar Phase (IRE)

Owner: Moorland Racing

Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies, Leominster

Breeder: Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd

Sponsor: Moorland Walling & Landscape Contractors

Colours: RED, WHITE Cross of Lorraine, chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap

Form: P4-P545

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden who has shaped with limited encouragement all 6 outings for current yard Star RatingHHIII Official BHA Rating 77 Conor Ring (3)

7 MOIRAI (IRE) (20) 4 10 2

B f Manduro (GER) - Carole’s Destiny

Owner: Amy Murphy Racing Club

Trainer: Amy Murphy, Newmarket

Breeder: Paul Murphy

Sponsor: Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

Colours: BLACK and PINK (quartered), BLACK sleeves, PINK stars, BLACK cap Form: 50-40

TIMEFORM VIEW Hard to get excited by what she’s achieved so far but handicaps are more suitable and she’s upped markedly in distance. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/8/2023 it was reported that the horse made a mistake at 3rd last hurdle

8

HORIZON D’OR (FR) (65) 6 10 2

B g Nicaron (GER) - Unite Speciale (FR)

Owner: Mr J. Gray

Trainer: Adam West, Epsom

Breeder: Mrs A. Baudrelle & Mrs S. Rousselle

Colours: EMERALD GREEN, ROYAL BLUE chevrons on sleeves.

Form: 0P005-5 BF

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up second of 2 starts in Irish points but little to shout about over hurdles for Neil Mulholland. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

9

BALLYNAVEEN BOY (IRE) (15) 4 10 2

Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Ballet Move

Owner: Sam Allwood Racing Club

Trainer: Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Breeder: Mr Roger McGrath

Sponsor: Allwood Horse Transport

Colours: YELLOW, BLACK and EMERALD GREEN hooped sleeves, EMERALD GREEN and BLACK hooped cap

Form: 46P-P00

TIMEFORM VIEW Little form on Flat/over hurdles.

10

HEDGEHOPPER (GB) (20) 7 10 2

B g Fight Club (GER) - Little Miss Monty

Owner: T R R & S M Farr

Trainer: Sheila Lewis, Brecon

Breeder: Mrs S. M. Farr

Colours: DARK BLUE, YELLOW sleeves, DARK BLUE spots, YELLOW cap

Form: 22600P

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden pointer who hasn’t offered much under Rules, most recently on handicap debut over fences. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 1/8/2023 it was reported that the horse made errors and lost confidence.

BHA Rating 62

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 4, 5, 7, 9.

The Result

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Betting Forecast:

Jack Quinlan

PLAY SMARTER

5-4 Slate Lane (IRE), 9-2 Camilla’s Choice (IRE), 6-1 Champ Royal (FR), 10-1 Bushmill Boy (GB), 16-1 Merveillo (GB), 22-1 Moirai (IRE), 28-1 Dynali (GB), 33-1 Horizon d’Or (FR), 100-1 Ballynaveen Boy (IRE), 150-1 Hedgehopper (GB)

Race Summary:

This looks a strong race of its type but it’s still hard to escape the claims of SLATE LANE, who was backed as though defeat was out of the question at Cartmel and there’s a very good chance his opening mark underestimates him. Fellow last-time-out winners Champ Royal and Camilla’s Choice head the opposition.

1-2-3:

1.SLATE LANE (IRE) 2.CHAMP ROYAL (FR) 3.CAMILLA’S CHOICE (IRE)

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