Fifth Race 3.20
1m
THE RACING WELFARE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
BETS AVAILABLE ON THIS RACE
for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £10000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4011, 2nd £2005, 3rd £1003, 4th £501, 5th £240, 6th £240. (Penalty Value £5076)
CITY SELECTIONS It may pay to side with the unexposed ASRAABB, who steps up in distance for her handicap debut off a potentially workable mark of 69. Roger Varian’s filly displayed plenty of promise in her three qualifying runs, though she’ll need further improvement to hold The Mouse King, who could bounce back following a below-par effort at Newmarket. Recent winners Shifter and Cabinet Maker ought to remain competitive too. ASRAABB
The Mouse King
Leading course trainer (17-22): C & M Johnston (81 wins from 482 runners, 17%) runs CABINET MAKER Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (9 wins from 30 runners, 30%) runs ASRAABB Longest Traveller: CABINET MAKER trained by C & M Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.
Br Breeding O Owner
colours
no
1
B Breeder
J Jockey
T Trainer
S Sponsor
horse
PLASTIC PADDY (GB) (178) 1602-33 D
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Bereka O Mr M. Goggin B Bearstone Stud
age
st- lb
4
10-2
Draw
(3)
Frederick Larson (5) J Michael Appleby, Oakham T
TIMEFORM VIEW 5/1, respectable third of 8 in 1m handicap at Newcastle. Off 178 days and needs to hit the ground running. TFRHHHII BHA70
2
ASRAABB (IRE) (31) 554
3
9-7
(6)
Jack Mitchell J Roger Varian, Newmarket T
Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Tantshi (IRE) O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum B Godolphin
TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden, only fourth of 5 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good, 7/1) 31 days ago. Makes handicap debut and no surprise if she took a step forward with yard among the winners. TFRHHHII BHA69
3
THE MOUSE KING (IRE) (30) 0-5520
3
9-7
(2)
4
TAKE A STAND (IRE) (21) 33545 BF
3
9-6
(5)
Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Empress Anna (IRE) O Mrs C. T. Bushnell B Tom Anthony
Dylan Hogan J Julia Feilden, Newmarket T Vaillant UK S TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden. Raced too freely when only eighth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Newmarket (8f, good) TFRHHHII BHA69 30 days ago so he needs to bounce back. Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - You’re Back (USA) O Mr Saeed Manana B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Neil Callan J James Tate, Newmarket T
5
3
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden. Really caught the eye with Lingfield fourth but not seen to best effect when fifth in 7f handicap here 21 days ago. Expected to be bang there stepped up in trip off 2lb lower mark. TFRHHHHH BHA68
BEEBEE (GB) (68) 66-60
9-2
(4)
Br B f Outstrip - Shadow of The Sun O Mr M. Ricketts B Miss K. A. Bartlett
Rhiain Ingram (3) J John Butler, Newmarket T
6
3
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, last of 7 in minor event at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 68 days ago TFRHHIII BHA64 on her final run for Denis Quinn. Makes handicap debut with more required.
CABINET MAKER (IRE) (18) 050051 D
9-2
(7)
Richard Kingscote J Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Elegant Peace (IRE) Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T O Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds XII Oakman Group PLC S B John Malone
TIMEFORM VIEW Improved to win 10-runner handicap at Kempton (8f, 7/1) 18 days ago, suited by way race TFRHHHII BHA64 developed. Up 4lb but he ought to be competitive again.
7
SHIFTER (GB) (21) 0-0021 CD
Br B f Muhaarar - Holley Shiftwell O Chasemore Farm B J. W. Parry
3
8-13
(1)
Marco Ghiani J Stuart Williams, Newmarket T Chasemore Farm LLP S TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Still has few miles on the TFRHHHHI BHA61 clock so she needs considering despite taking 4lb rise. 18
