Fifth Race 4.30

THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

CITY SELECTIONS

CAPTAIN WENTWORTH only found one too good over course and distance a month ago and the John Butler-trained colt is arguably the one to beat based on that evidence, despite a 2lb rise in the ratings. One Hart also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and he edges out Ben Hamrash and My Mate Mike to be the pick of the remaining field.

CAPTAIN WENTWORTH

Leading course trainer (17-22): M Appleby (75 wins from 615 runners, 12%) runs BOND BOY & HEZAHUNK

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Walker (10 wins from 28 runners, 36%) runs BEN HAMRASH

Longest Traveller: MONAADHIL trained by R Carr, Stillington, 209 miles.

4 BOND BOY (GB) (13) 600000 CD

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Poppy Bond

O Mr Mick White

B North Cheshire Trading and Storage Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 3 wins from 14 runs this year 22/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13daysago.Visorbackon.Droppedtoahandymark.

5 ARAIFJAN (GB) (45) 450326 C D 6 9-13 (14)

Br Ch g Kyllachy - Light Hearted Jason Hart J

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

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Twelve runs since last win in 2022 9/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton(6.1f)45daysago.

6 HEZAHUNK (IRE) (26) 64/50-0

4 9-12 (6)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Temecula (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O ValueRacingClub.co.uk

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B N. Hartery Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Bitbelowformseventhof14inhandicapatSouthwell(8.1f,50/1)26daysago. TFRHHHII BHA61

7 MONAADHIL (IRE) (16) 2-13265 CD

9 9-8 (8)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Urban Daydream (IRE) Billy Loughnane (3) J

O Mrs Ruth A. Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Oak Hill Stud William Hill S

11 CAPTAIN WENTWORTH (GB) (31) 2-03042

Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Jumira Princess (IRE) Neil Callan

J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, good second of 12 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. That is fine

(IRE) (24) 124346 D

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Selva Real

B Redpender Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinneratWolverhamptoninMarch.Sixthof8inhandicap(4/1)atNottingham(6.1f,goodtofirm) 24daysago.Meritsconsideration.

O Mr Dean Ivory

B Swordlestown Little Stud Dean Ivory Racing Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.16/1,creditablethirdof11inhandicapatSalisbury(6f,goodtofirm)52daysago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12 Hood worn by No. 14

Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9.

Stewards Note: MEDIA GUEST: Following its run on 19/5/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

THE NAIL GUNNER: Following its run on 13/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

BOND BOY: Following its run on 26/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed.

HEZAHUNK: Following its run on 13/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

MONAADHIL: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

POWEREDBYLOVE: Following its run on 28/6/2023 it was reported that the horse moved poorly

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Captain Wentworth (GB), 17-2 One Hart (IRE), Ben Hamrash (GB), 10-1 My Mate Mike (IRE), 11-1 Ferensby (GB), Fayasel (IRE), 12-1 Araifjan (GB), Monaadhil (IRE), 18-1 Media Guest (FR), Poweredbylove (GB), 28-1 The Nail Gunner (IRE), Hezahunk (IRE), 33-1 Bond Boy (GB), 40-1 Baccarat Baby (GB)

PLAY SMARTER MONAADHIL is very interesting back at Chelmsford and is chanced. Captain Wentworth and Ben Hamrash head up a strong 3-y-o challenge.

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