Third Race 3.20
1m 2f
THE CROFTERS BRASSERIE AND WINE BAR WITHAM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) for four yrs old and upwards x Total race value £11000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4438, 2nd £2218, 3rd £1110, 4th £554, 5th £240, 6th £240. (Penalty Value £5616)
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CITY SELECTIONS NO SUCH LUCK lived up to his name at Lingfield last month, where he endured a luckless trip. Roger Ingram’s charge fly leapt out of the stalls and was then denied a clear run at a crucial stage, before charging home when the gaps appeared. The gelding seemingly finished full of running and, with just two attempts at this distance, he remains completely unexposed. Boasty trounced his field when winning here two weeks ago, and was raised 8lb for that success. Stall 12 is most concerning, though, and he may not be able to dominate in the same manner this afternoon. Pips Tune has been in blistering form of late, with figures of 1121 in his last four starts, and is another to consider. Pips Tune
NO SUCH LUCK
Leading course trainer (17-22): P McEntee (23 wins from 297 runners, 8%) runs ALAFDHAL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G L Moore (3 wins from 32 runners, 9%) runs CELESTIAL POINT Weightwatcher: BAYSTON HILL won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 7lb to 60. Longest Traveller: SAMMY SUNSHINE trained by R Menzies, Sedgefield, 248 miles. Br Breeding O Owner
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T Trainer S Sponsor
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st- lb
Draw
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horse
KING’S CASTLE (IRE) (19) 425-020 D
5
9-10
(13)
2
BOASTY (IRE) (15) 330-021 CD
5
9-7
(12)
3
IT’S A LOVE THING (GB) (17) 00-0100
4
9-7
(8)
Br B g Camelot - Kikonga O Mr Darren Langley B Kikonga Syndicate
James Doyle J Joseph Tuite, Lambourn T Tuite Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. Below form seventh of 13 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good, 8/1) 19 days ago but nose second at Wolverhampton previous start. Not taken lightly. TFRHHHII BHA66 Stevie Donohoe J Ivan Furtado, Newark T CLASS1PERSONNEL S TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise when won 15-runner handicap (7/4) at this C&D 15 days ago, staying on well. TFRHHHHI BHA63 Should remain competitive after 8lb rise. Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Caffe Latte (IRE) O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don B Tally-Ho Stud
Br B g Intrinsic - Lady Kyllar O Mr Daniel Pittack B Malih L. Al Basti
George Wood J John Butler, Newmarket T
4
5
TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. Last of 10 in handicap (10/1) there (9.5f) 17 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA63 Needs a couple of these to falter.
PILLARS OF EARTH (GB) (16) 1011-55 CD
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Aliena (IRE) O Four Winds Racing Partnership B Wood Farm Stud & Newsells Park Stud
9-5
(2)
Laura Pearson (3) J William Stone, West Wickham T
TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Three wins from 9 runs last year. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield TFRHHHII BHA61 (10f, AW, 13/2) 16 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Not discounted.
5
SMOKEY MALONE (GB) (46) 035-415 CD
4
9-5
(11)
6
CELESTIAL POINT (IRE) (37) 0/1132-0 D
4
9-5
(7)
7
SAMMY SUNSHINE (GER) (8) 6-36110
4
9-5
(10)
Br Gr g Outstrip - Trixie Malone O The Sultans of Speed B Owen Promotions Ltd
Dylan Hogan J Julia Feilden, Newmarket T Vaillant UK S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Latest win here in February. 10/3, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton TFRHHHII BHA61 (9.5f) 46 days ago. Can give another good account. Br B f Pivotal - Hestia (FR) O Chris Stedman B Mr C. E. Stedman
Ryan Moore J Gary Moore, Horsham T K M Elite Products Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 4 runs last year. Weak 7/1, probably needed run when last of 9 in handicap at TFRHHHII BHA61 Lingfield (8f, AW) 37 days ago. Back up in trip. Chance on last year’s form. Br Ch f Sea The Moon (GER) - Summertime (GER) O The Horse Watchers B Gestut Etzean
Adam Kirby J Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T Bluegrass Horse Feeds S TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Wolverhampton and Kempton in March. 10 3/4 lengths ninth of 10 to Pips Tune in handicap TFRHHHHI BHA61 (4/1) at this C&D 8 days ago. Leading contender if able to bounce back quickly. 12
