Sixth Race 8.50

The Chelmer Mouldings

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

City Selections

Yeoman made it two wins from as many visits to Wolverhampton when scoring by a neck over an extended 1m last time and he should be suited by this extra yardage, but he has been raised 4lb for that neck success. With that in mind, the vote goes to MUDSKIPPER, who shaped as if a step up in trip is just what is needed on his latest outing at Sandown over a mile and, with the addition of first-time cheekpieces another possible source of improvement, he could go close off 1lb lower

MUDSKIPPER

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Hughes (46 wins from 231 runners, 20%) runs EDGE OF EMBER

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): K R Burke (11 wins from 48 runners, 23%) runs RUN SIMBA fifth of 7 in handicap at Bath (8f, good,

Longest Traveller: RUN SIMBA trained by K R Burke, Leyburn, 231 miles.

27daysago.Backupintrip.Somethingtofindonform.

3 INANNA (IRE) (24) 0-40555

Br B f Acclamation - Kiss of Spring (IRE)

O Mr S. P. C. Woods

B Rathbarry Stud

33/1,fifthof7inhandicapatSalisbury(9.9f,soft)24daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.

4 SPERIAMO (GB) (20) 001-400

Br Gr f Outstrip - Suerte Loca (IRE)

B Kirtlington Stud & Mr C. Budgett

McBride, Newmarket

Tenthof12inhandicap(16/1)atYarmouth(7f,goodtosoft)20daysago.Significantlyupintrip.

5 MUDSKIPPER (GB) (13) 623-455 BF

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Arendelle

O Nicholas Mustoe and Chasemore David Menuisier, Pulborough T

B Chasemore Farm Chasemore Farm LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/4, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Sandown (8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Makespolytrackdebut.Cheekpieceson1sttime.

6 EDGE OF EMBER (GB) (46) 22226

Br Br or Gr g Cracksman - White Wedding (IRE)

O Graham Doyle & Hazel Lawrence

B Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Sarah Hamilton

TFRHHHII BHA75

9-9 (2)

William Buick J

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

The Garden Cider Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 15/2) 46 days ago.

Backupintrip.

7 NATZOR (FR) (22) 306230

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Natty (IRE)

O Hambleton Racing XLVI & Partner

TFRHHHII BHA75

9-9 (11)

Hollie Doyle J

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Ecurie Euroling Hambleton Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, eighth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (10f, good to firm) 22daysago.Blinkerson1sttime.

TFRHHIII BHA75

Br B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Black Meyeden (FR)

O Capture The Moment IX Daniel & Claire Kubler,

B M. Phelan Tattersalls

TIMEFORMVIEWCheekpiecesonfor1sttime,creditablesecondof10inhandicapatWindsor(10f,goodtofirm,7/1) 22daysago,runningon.Expectedtobebangthere.

9 YEOMAN (GB) (50) 45-6151

Br B g Tamayuz - Harmonica

O Owners Group 108

B Elite Racing Club Owners

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 4 runs this year 2/1, quickly resumed progress when winning 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton(8.6f)50daysago,overcomingpacebias.Remainsofinterest.

(31) 40-0

Br B f Roaring Lion (USA) - Roedean (IRE)

O Mr D. P. Howden K. R.

B The Roedean Partnership

WinneratNewcastleinApril.9/1,goodthirdof12inhandicapatthisC&D14daysago.

13 FLEUR DE MER (IRE) (14) 0-30P1

Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Hespera Harry Davies (3) J

O Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Al Asayl France

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedwhenmakingawinninghandicapbowatWolverhampton(8.6f,4/1)14daysago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: COTAI STAR (IRE) 3 9 9 Hollie Doyle 11-2 (Archie Watson) 9 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 11 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note:

BLUEFLAGFLYINGHIGH: Following its run on 22/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

INANNA: Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

SPERIAMO: Following its run on 19/7/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

MUDSKIPPER: Following its run on 26/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

BORN RULER: Following its run on 23/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by sharp track.

Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Fleur de Mer (IRE), 6-1 Yeoman (GB), 7-1 Mudskipper (GB), 9-1 Forest Demon (IRE), Born Ruler (GB), 11-1 Wadacre Gomez (GB), 12-1 Edge of Ember (GB), 14-1 Blueflagflyinghigh (IRE), 18-1 Natzor (FR), 20-1 Beautifulasalways (GB), 25-1 Run Simba (GB), 28-1 Speriamo (GB), 40-1 Inanna (IRE)

FOREST DEMON looks ready to strike having gone close the last twice. Improving last-time-out winners Fleur de Mer and Yeoman are big threats, while Born Ruler is worth another chance. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

PLAY SMARTER

Prize Money

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £299,349 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023