Fourth Race 5.30pm

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £6300 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2432, 2nd £1216, 3rd £608, 4th £304, 5th £240, 6th £240. (Penalty Value £3078)

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CITY SELECTIONS MACS DILEMMA defied odds of 80/1 when making a winning stable debut for John O’Shea at Wolverhampton last month and, entitled to improve for that first outing since June, he could follow up off a 2lb higher mark. Split Elevens placed off a 1lb higher rating at Wolverhampton last week and he warrants respect with a first-time visor replacing the cheekpieces, while Secret To Success also merits consideration under Hollie Doyle.

MACS DILEMMA

Split Elevens Leading course trainer (16-21): D Ivory (35 wins from 321 runners, 11%) runs DORS TOYBOY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): P McEntee (3 wins from 15 runners, 20%) runs SECRET TO SUCCESS Weightwatcher: THE GAME OF LIFE won off a handicap mark of 59, his rating is now down 13lb to 46. Longest Traveller: MACS DILEMMA trained by J G O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn, 166 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1 SECRET TO SUCCESS (GB) (7) 600005- 4 9-9 (11)

Br B f Iffraaj - Secret Hint O Michelle Hancox Hollie Doyle J Phil McEntee, Newmarket T

B Mildmay Bloodstock & Mr D. H. Caslon

Back2Back Printwear Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 11/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 7 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA54 (-2)

2 MACS DILEMMA (IRE) (15) 000/001- D

Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Ohsosecret O Hannah Jones 4 9-8 (3)

Luke Morris J John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T

B Mrs Oonagh McKeever TIMEFORM VIEW Irish import who got up close home to spring an 80/1 surprise on his 7f Wolverhampton yard debut 15 days ago. There was no fluke about it so a 2lb rise may not stop him. TFRHHHHH BHA53 3 SPLIT ELEVENS (GB) (7) 452303- 4 9-7 (1)

Br B g Ajaya - Woodland Scene (IRE) O Mr Dave James

Daniel Muscutt J John Butler, Newmarket T

B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 21 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f, 16/1) 7 days ago, nearest finish. Visor on first time. TFRHHHHI BHA52 4 DORS TOYBOY (IRE) (20) 043144- CD 5 9-7 (2)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Rathaath (IRE) Charlie Bennett J

O Mrs Doreen Carter

Dean Ivory, Radlett T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Dean Ivory Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&DwinnerinNovember.20/1,well-heldfourthof14inhandicapatKempton(7f)20daysagobut it’s likely he’s still in form. In the mix from a handy draw. TFRHHHII BHA52 5 HAVERGATE ISLAND (GB) (22) 000065- 4 9-5 (9)

Br B g Coach House (IRE) - Jethou Island O Mrs F A Veasey & G. B. Partnership

Joshua Bryan J Mark Pattinson, Epsom T

B Mrs F. A. Veasey TIMEFORM VIEW Good fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (1m) 22 days ago. Needs first-time cheekpieces to help him find a little more. TFRHHHII BHA50

6 TWENTYSHARESOFGREY (GB) (84) 106060- D 4 9-3 (7)

Br Bl or Gr f Markaz (IRE) - Carsulae (IRE) Laura Pearson (3) J

O The Champagne Poppers Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Mr & Mrs A. & D. Flannigan TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in July. Last of 13 in handicap (14/1) at Brighton (7f, good) 84 days ago, ridden too aggressively. First run for yard after leaving Mick Appleby. TFRHHHII BHA48 7 BLACKTHIRTYONE (GB) (45) 460000- 4 9-2 (6)

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Morena Park O Mr Ross Deacon B Elusive Bloodstock Dougie Costello J Adam West, Epsom T

TIMEFORMVIEWOnewinfrom34Flatruns.18/1,tenthof12inhandicapatSouthwell(7f)20daysago,goingofftoohard. Place claims on C&D third prior to that. TFRHHHII BHA46 9 CLOSENESS (GB) (20) 000000-

Br B f Iffraaj - Pack Together O Cotswold racing owners 1 B The Queen 4 9-1 (4)

Rob Hornby J Mark Rimell, Witney T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed ability at the start of her career but has made no impact in her 6 handicaps since. TFRHIIII BHA43

10 YOU MISSED HER (IRE) (44) 560- 4 9-1 (10)

Br B f Camacho - Woolstone Kieran O’Neill J

O Miss Hayley McMurdo B Fontstown Stud Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in novice at Wolverhampton (7f) 44 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Phil McEntee. Makes handicap debut. Could only consider if backed. TFRHHIII BHA42 11 THE GAME OF LIFE (GB) (23) 400000- CD 7 9-1 (5)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Velvet Star (IRE) Connor Beasley J

O Mrs H. Lloyd-Herrington Michael Herrington, Willoughton T

B Eliza Park International Pty Ltd TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. 50/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (1m) 23 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA42

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Visor worn first time by No. 3, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4, 8, 11. Stewards Note: SPLIT ELEVENS: Following its run on 30/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was slowly away. TWENTYSHARESOFGREY: Following its run on 14/10/2021 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Macs Dilemma (IRE), 4-1 Split Elevens (GB), 13-2 Secret To Success (GB), Twentysharesofgrey (GB), 10-1 Havergate Island (GB), 14-1 Dors Toyboy (IRE), 18-1 Rinty Maginty (IRE), 22-1 You Missed Her (IRE), 25-1 Blackthirtyone (GB), 50-1 Closeness (GB), 80-1 The Game of Life (GB)

PLAY SMARTER MACS DILEMMA could have more to offer for the John O’Shea yard so is fancied to shrug off a small rise for last month’s Wolverhampton success. Split Elevens isn’t one to trust but he’s more than capable off this mark and is feared most ahead of Dean Ivory’s Dors Toyboy.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MACS DILEMMA (IRE) 2.SPLIT ELEVENS 3.DORS TOYBOY (IRE)

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