Chelmsford City Racecard - Thursday 20th June

Important Information

ABANDONMENT

If racing is abandoned prior to the first race, a full refund will be given. After the third race has been run, we regret that no refunds can be made in respect of admission charges. Refunds are not issued on the day – tickets purchased on the gate must be sent within 28 days of the event to Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP

ACCESSIBILITY

There are dedicated parking spaces, WC’s, and access to all public areas of the grandstand and paddock. We also provide a viewing platform.

ADMISSION

For admission you will require a ticket. This can be an E-ticket that you purchased and received prior to your visit, a hard ticket that you purchased in advance and requested to collect on arrival, or a hard ticket that you have purchased on the gate.

ALCOHOL

Alcohol may not be brought into Chelmsford City Racecourse under any circumstances. If any person is found to have alcohol on or about their person, it will be confiscated and it may result in being asked to leave the racecourse. We operate a Challenge 25 policy.

BETTING

There are three ways to bet at Chelmsford City Racecourse today, fixed odds betting with betfred, pool betting with totepool and the traditional ring bookmakers. Please note all betting ring enquiries should be directed to the Betting Ring Manager located in the small building at the end of the grandstand facing the betting ring. Over 18’s only Please bet responsibly – for advice visit gambleaware.co.uk.

CHILDREN

In the interest of safety and security, children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

DOGS

No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse, with the exception of Assistance Dogs.

DRESS CODE

Smart dress is encouraged for both restaurants. Gentlemen are required to wear a collared shirt, jacket and tie in the Club Restaurant & Lounge. If the appropriate clothing is not worn you will be asked to leave the enclosure.

In the Fairwood Brasserie, smart casual attire is acceptable, no trainers are permitted. Casual wear is permitted within the Sports Bar but we ask you to refrain from wearing club replica shirts at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Shirts must be worn at all times. Tailored shorts are acceptable for general admission only, but no shorts are to be worn within the hospitality areas. No sports shorts or flip flops are permitted, along with no team shirts.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the event of an incident occurring which necessitates the partial or total evacuation of any area of the racecourse, announcements will be broadcast over the public address system. Our staff, aided by the uniformed security will implement the carefully planned evacuation procedures and undertake the responsibility of ushering you to a place of safety. It is essential and a requirement that you follow their instructions. If you are able please take your belongings with you and proceed as directed out of the area as quickly and quietly as possible. These are just precautionary notes and we trust the procedures will not be required. However, please remember in the event of a partial or total evacuation of your area to: IF ABLE, TAKE YOUR BELONGINGS WITH YOU AND PROCEED AS DIRECTED QUICKLY AND QUIETLY OUT OF THE AREA

NO SMOKING ZONES

Smoking is not permitted in enclosed spaces.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Racegoers may take photos for private use only. Flash photography is not permitted. Press and commercial photographers must sign in at the Ticket Office before entry to the racecourse.

REFUSING ADMISSION

The Management reserves the right to

TERMS & CONDITIONS

refuse admission to anyone without assigning a reason to do so. We operate a zero tolerance policy at Chelmsford City Racecourse, anyone acting in an inappropriate manor will be removed from the racecourse and refused re-entry.

WIFI

WIFI is available at Chelmsford City Racecourse and can be accessed on the ‘PUBLIC’ network. No password is required.

The following terms and conditions apply here at Chelmsford City Racecourse

1. All persons visiting Chelmsford City Racecourse and its associated properties are admitted subject to these Regulations and to the “Rules of Racing” that apply to all licensed racecourses across the UK.

2. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to vary its regulations without prior notice.

3. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to search racegoers and/or their bags. Any sharp objects or potentially destructive possessions will be confiscated.

4. All coaches may be searched for security reasons. It is the responsibility of all coach and group coordinators to ensure that each member of their party is aware individually of our Regulations.

5. Racegoers are not permitted to enter areas or buildings associated with the running of the event and any other area, building or section of a building where restricted access is signed. These include, among others, the Weighing Room complex, data collection areas, the Race-day stables, the horsebox park, the officials’ car parks, the Saddling Boxes, the Parade Rings, the Winners Enclosure and the Broadcast and Media Offices.

6. Entry to the racecourse is restricted to persons of over 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Persons aged 16 and under may only enter the Parade Ring (if holding an appropriate Owners badge) with an adult, and no-one of 12 years of age and under may enter the Parade Ring or Winners Enclosure in any circumstances.

7. Chelmsford City Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any race-goer whose conduct is unacceptable or compromises the safety of race-goers, participants and horses. There will be no refunds for day tickets or annual badges and season tickets when the holder has been asked to leave in these circumstances.

8. Annual badges will be numbered and are non-transferable. We reserve the right to request secondary identification material from annual badge and season-ticket holders.

9. No refunds will be given for badges, tickets or pro rata amounts of annual memberships and season tickets that are purchased but not used, except if racing is abandoned in the circumstances detailed below.

10. Chelmsford City Racecourse may abandon racing when directed by the British Horseracing Authority, the police or emergency services, or in any emergency or other exceptional circumstances beyond our reasonable control. If racing is abandoned, day ticket refunds will be applied as follows: Abandonment before completion of the first race – full refund; Abandonment up to the third race 50%; Abandonment other than as above – no refund. REFUNDS CANNOT BE PROCESSED ON RACEDAYS. Advance tickets will be automatically refunded via the original payment method. Tickets bought on the day should be posted with any receipts to: Accounts Department, Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, ESSEX, CM3 1QP and should be received within 28 days from the race meeting. Hospitality clients should telephone Chelmsford City Racecourse directly on 01245 360300. Only valid betting badge-holders occupying an authorised pitch may lay bets. Any unauthorised bookmakers will be ejected.

11 Mobile phones or any other communications device must not be used whilst on the racecourse to communicate with anyone outside the racecourse for the purpose of, or in connection with, any betting. This includes in-running back/lay betting.

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse

Welcome to Chelmsford City Racecourse on Ladies Day, during which we have a thrilling afternoon of racing, followed by an evening of entertainment. The day begins with six races, starting at 2.15pm, with some competitive racing in store.

As soon as the action on the racecourse is over, our attention turns to the stage, where the evening begins with Beverley Knight, singing some of her all-time great soul classics, such as “Greatest Day”, “Get Up” and “Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda”. Beverley will be followed on stage by Denise van Outen, who, after hosting our best-dressed competition, will be playing her live DJ set.

On this glorious summer’s day, I hope you have a fantastic day.

Neil Graham Racing Director

For more information about any of our upcoming events please visit chelmsfordcityracecourse.com or call the office on 01245 360300.

Officials

Thursday 20th June 2024

RACEDAY OFFICIALS

CHIEF STEWARD

Tony McGlone

STEWARDS’ PANEL CHAIR

Christopher Bennett STEWARDS

Ben Ford, Milly Bersey, Cody Watkins STARTERS

Willie Jardine

Kieran O’Shea

JUDGE

Katie Dowson

CLERK OF THE SCALES

Jeremy Lind

EQUINE WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OFFICERS

Josh Bramhill, Elizabeth Budden, Sarah Duncan

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr Ross Worthington

Dr Fiona Virgo

Dr Meg Hardman

VETERINARY OFFICER

Sally Bate

VETERINARY SURGEONS

Mark Murrell MA, VetMB, CertES (Orth), MRCVS

Ralph Hege DVM MRCVS

Tony Lock BVetMed MRCVS

COMMENTATOR

Tony Ennis

BETTING RING MANAGER

Neil Pateman

RACECOURSE TEAM

CHAIRMAN

Joe Scanlon MANAGING DIRECTOR

Phil Siers

RACING DIRECTOR

Neil Graham COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Nathan Holmes

CLERK OF THE COURSE

Michael Prosser

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD

Neil Graham

TODAY’S RACING

TODAY’S SPONSORS

How to read your racecard

Horse number on saddlecloth

Horse Name Sire

No of days since last race

7 PARK LANE DANCER (IRE) (11)

Br Br g Elzaam (AUS) - Greatest Dancer (IRE) (Iffraaj)

O Simon Mulvany & Partner

Jockey’s Name. If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

Owner(s)

colours and graphic

Owner(s)

Breeder

Colour and sex of horse

B = Bay

Br = Brown

Ch = Chesnut

Gr = Grey

Ro = Roan

c = colt

h = horse

g = gelding

f = filly

m = mare

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

Draw

4 9-2 (1)

Paul Hanagan J

John Quinn, Malton T

Trainer

TFRHHIII BHA-

B Ballyhane Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Foaled April 20 €15,000 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Capla Dancer Dam,2-y-o6fwinner,half-sistertosmartwinnerupto8.3fDonncha.

Sponsor Form Comment

Timeform Rating

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

Weight St-Lbs Dam Age Damsire You must be 18 or over to place a bet

You may be asked to provide proof of your age when placing a bet

If you cannot produce this your bet will not be accepted

RACE PREDICTO

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Champagne Collet Bar Bar

Cocktail Bar

Food Court

Aperol Spritz Bar

Winning Post

Greene King Bar Level Head Sunken Garden Bar

Pimm’s Bar

11.30 - Gates open to hospitality guests

12.00 - Gates open to general admission

13.00 - Hospitality food served

14.15 - First race

15.30 - Best Dressed (concert stage)

17.20 - Last race

17.30 - Marky T DJ set

18.00 - Beverley Knight

19.00 - Denise van Outen DJ set

20.30 - Venue closes

Available from the Champagne Collet Bar today at Chelmsford City Racecourse

Position of Stalls

6f - Centre

Remainder - Inside

Sponsors Thank You

The racecourse would like to thank our sponsor, their support sustains our sport.

First Race 2.15

THE ART DECO 1ER CRU EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

CITY SELECTIONS

FORO ROMANO stepped forward from his third at Wolverhampton when filling the runner-up spot at Yarmouth and the experience of those performances may well be enough to see George Boughey’s colt get off the mark. Sir Palamedes is entitled to improve for the extra furlong based on his fourth at Bath last time, while it will be interesting to see how the market reacts to the chances of newcomer Sunshine State.

FORO ROMANO Sir Palamedes

Leading course trainer (19-24): J Tate (30 wins from 132 runners, 23%) runs NEVER KNOW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): G Boughey (13 wins from 33 runners, 39%) runs FORO ROMANO Longest Traveller: SUNSHINE STATE trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

colours no horse

1 DARK THUNDERSTORM (GB) (35) 0

Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Pacifica Highway (USA)

9-7 (4)

Kieran O’Neill J

O Mr Ahmad Bintouq Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Overbury Stallions Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedcolt.33/1,seventhof8inmaidenatLingfield(6f,goodtofirm)ondebut35daysago. Improvementrequired. TFRHHIII BHA-

2 FORO ROMANO (IRE) (58) 32

Br B c Acclamation - Frosty’s Gift (USA)

O Windfield Partners I

B Fairgreen Stables Ltd

(3)

Tommie Jakes (5) J

George Boughey, Newmarket T

Direct Commercial Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWImprovedondebuteffortwhensecondof6inmaidenatYarmouth(5.2f,goodtofirm,18/5)24daysago andshouldbenefitfromthestepupintriphere.Leadingplayer. TFRHHHHH BHA-

3 NEVER KNOW (IRE) (16) 0 9-7 (9)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Knock Stars (IRE)

Alistair Rawlinson J

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum James Tate, Newmarket T

B Pier House Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedcolt.9/2,eighthof11inmaidenatWolverhampton(5.1f)ondebut16daysago.Shouldimprove. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 SIR PALAMEDES (IRE) (27) 44 9-7 (8)

Br Ch c Footstepsinthesand - Irish Romance (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O Dahab Racing Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Mrs Brid Cosgrove TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedcolt.Fourthof8inminorevent(12/1)atBath(5f,good)27daysago.Each-wayclaims.

5 BEAUHAATHER (GB) (27) (2lb) 66

Br B g Mohaather - Hyperactive

O Solario Racing (Newmarket)

B J. Ferguson, Culworth Grounds & Partners

BHA-

9-5 (5)

Laura Pearson J

Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Class1Personnel S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced gelding. 33/1, sixth of 16 in maiden at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Willlikelybeseeninbetterlightinhandicaps. TFRHHIII BHA-

6 CYCLONITE (USA) (16) (2lb) 553

Br Ch c Bucchero (USA) - Compact Powder (CAN)

9-5 (1)

Daniel Muscutt J

O Ironhorse Racing Stable & Harlow Stables James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B Superbad Stables LLC James Ferguson Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedsomethinglikedebutform,infirst-timeblinkers,whenthirdof11inmaidenatWolverhampton (5.1f)16daysago.Likelycontender

7 LIFT LADY (IRE) (20) 60 9-2 (7)

Br B f Kodi Bear (IRE) - Nuala Tagula (IRE) Jack Mitchell J

O Nick Bradley Racing 12 & Partner Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Mr P. Gallagher Indication Racing, KPF Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced filly 40/1, last of 10 in minor event at Epsom (6f, soft) 20 days ago, badly hampered. Othersmoreappealing. TFRHHIII BHA-

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

8 LOVE ROCK (IRE) (15) 0

Br B f Kodiac - Lorelei Rock (IRE)

O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori

9-2 (2)

Charlie Bennett J

Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T

B T. Whitehead Dubai Racing Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced filly Seventh of 11 in maiden at Nottingham (5f, good, 50/1) on debut 15 days ago. Likelytoneedmoretime. TFRHIIII BHA-

9 TELFORD (GB) (6) 0

Br B f Mohaather - Dot Hill

O Mr Martin Hughes

B Llety Farms

9-2 (10)

Finley Marsh J

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced filly 40/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good) on debut 6 days ago. Looksalonger-termprospect. TFRHHIII BHA-

10 SUNSHINE STATE (GB) (-) (2lb)

Br B f Havana Grey - Last Echo (IRE)

O Amo Racing Limited

9-0 (6)

Jason Hart J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Culworth Grounds Farm Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch13 140,000gnsyearling,20,000gns2-y-o,HavanaGreyfilly Half-sistertowinner upto1mEchoBeachandusefulwinnerupto1mOddyssey Interestingnewcomer TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2023: STARLUST 2 9 7 Hector Crouch 13-8 (Ralph Beckett) 12 ran Blinkers worn by No. 6. Stewards Note:

LIFT LADY: Following its run on 31/5/2024 it was reported that the horse stumbled badly

LOVE ROCK: Following its run on 5/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Foro Romano (IRE), 4-1 Cyclonite (USA), 6-1 Sunshine State (GB), 15-2 Never Know (IRE), 9-1 Sir Palamedes (IRE), 18-1 Dark Thunderstorm (GB), 25-1 Lift Lady (IRE), 28-1 Beauhaather (GB), 40-1 Love Rock (IRE), Telford (GB)

FORO ROMANO found improvement when runner-up at Yarmouth last time and may have more to offer yet. He can get off the mark. Cyclonite looks the likeliest danger on form, whilst market support for Charlie Johnston’s newcomer Sunshine State could prove significant.

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Second Race 2.50

THE ESPRIT COUTURE 1ER CRU HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (Penalty Value £6280.80)

CITY SELECTIONS

DARK SIDE PRINCE arrives following a hat-trick of C&D victories and a 3lb rise for the latest success doesn’t seem likely to stop the seven-year-old from continuing in his current vein of form. Almaty Star remains on the same mark as his second at Lingfield earlier in the month, when one place in front of Harry Brown, and the pair have to enter the reckoning. Emperor Spirit and Rocking Ends are others to consider

Leading course trainer (19-24): D M Simcock (42 wins from 248 runners, 17%) runs HARRY BROWN Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D M Simcock (2 wins from 20 runners, 10%) runs HARRY BROWN Weightwatcher: PRINCESS SHABNAM won off a handicap mark of 90, her rating is now down 6lb to 84. Longest Traveller: LORD RIDDIFORD trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 216 miles.

1 EMPEROR SPIRIT (IRE) (376) 430162- C 6 9-10 (8)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Aspasias Tizzy (USA) Daniel Muscutt J

O Mr R. Moore Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Mr J. C. Carr World Cargo Solutions Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Haydock (6f, firm, 10/1). Off 12 months. Worthmonitoringinmarketonreturn. TFRHHHII BHA86

2 PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) (29) 040-504 C D 5 9-8 (7)

Br B m Gregorian (IRE) - Green Vision (IRE) Kaiya Fraser (5) J

O Mr Arashan Ali S P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner Fourteen runs since last win in 2022 Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f,25/1)29daysago,doingtoomuchtoosoon.Downintrip.Othershaveachievedmore. TFRHHHII BHA84

3 ROCKING ENDS (GB) (10) 0-00315 D BF 4 9-7 (3)

Br Gr g Havana Grey - Copper Penny Jack Mitchell J

O Mr Colin Westley Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Fiona Marner Bloodstock Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWindsorinMay 9/4,creditablefifthof10atsamecourseatWindsor(5.1f,goodtofirm) 10daysago.Notoutofthings.

4 LORD RIDDIFORD (IRE) (19) 325-450 CD

HHHII BHA83

(5)

Br Gr g Zebedee - Beacon of Hope (IRE) Jason Hart J

O The JAM Partnership

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Malachy. M. Harney JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timeC&Dwinnerbutyettoreallyfirethisyearandranpoorly,backfrom3monthsoff,atEpsom 19daysago.Beengivenachancebythehandicapper,though.

5 HARRY BROWN (GB) (16) 0-24553 CD

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Sarshampla (IRE)

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

(9)

Joey Haynes J

David Simcock, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhobouncedbacktoformwhenthirdof6inhandicapatLingfield(5f,AW)16daysago. 1lblowernowandwarrantsrespect.

6 ALMATY STAR (IRE) (16) 5-00532

Br B g Kodiac - Sante (IRE)

(1)

Ray Dawson J

O Mrs B. Berresford Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Gigginstown House Stud Bermar S

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted best effort of the season, in first-time cheekpieces, when second of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (5f,AW)16daysago.Canraceoffsamemarkhereandmustentercalculations.

7 DARK SIDE PRINCE (GB) (28) 34-5111 CD 7 8-8 (2)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Dark Side Princess Harrison Shaw J

O Mr M. M. Foulger Jessica Macey, Doncaster T

B Mr M. M. Foulger Bred Thorough Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a C&D hat-trick, back from 8 weeks off, when taking 9-runner handicap 28 days ago, drivenout.3lbrisefairandlookssuretogowellagain.

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

DARK SIDE PRINCE Almaty Star

8 BURABACK (IRE) (14) 131105 CD 5 8-4 (6)

Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Gailes First (IRE) Raul Da Silva J

O D & J Racing Partnership Derek Shaw, Sproxton T

B Mrs C Burns Oakley Garden Buildings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner 4 wins from 12 runs this year Latest win at Leicester in April. Bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap(33/1)atHaydock(5f,good)14daysago,firsthomeingroup.Warrantsrespect. TFRHHHII BHA66

9 THE DEFIANT (GB) (2) 535602 CD 8 8-4 (4)

Br B g Morpheus - Killer Class Mia Nicholls (5) J

O Mrs Linda Chester Luke Dace, Billingshurst T

B Mr Frank Brady Brady & Gallagher (1999) Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerwhoreturnedtoformwhensecondof4inBrightonhandicap(5.3f,goodtofirm)2daysago. Thislookstougher,though.1lboutoftheweights. TFRHHIII BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6, 7, 8, 9.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Dark Side Prince (GB), 5-1 Almaty Star (IRE), 13-2 Rocking Ends (GB), 8-1 Emperor Spirit (IRE), 17-2 Harry Brown (GB), 10-1 Princess Shabnam (IRE), 12-1 Buraback (IRE), 14-1 Lord Riddiford (IRE), The Defiant (GB)

Multiple C&D scorer DARK SIDE PRINCE steps into a higher grade but is clearly thriving and may be able to continue his winning run. Almaty Star and Harry Brown rate the principal dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DARK SIDE PRINCE 2.ALMATY STAR (IRE) 3.HARRY BROWN

RACE RESULT TIME: DISTANCE: 1st 3rd 2nd 4th

Third Race 3.30

THE RAOUL COLLET RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three and four yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £8000 Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20)

CITY SELECTIONS

Loves Loving displayed her inexperience on debut, breaking slowly from the stalls, when fourth at Goodwood and she may have paid for that in the closing stages. If getting away on terms, the daughter of Expert Eye is more than capable of taking a decent step forward. The vote, though, goes to EHTIRAM. She was beaten at odds-on when returning at Lingfield, but that was an improved effort and she has scope for further improvement. Qamari and Expected Arrival complete the shortlist.

EHTIRAM Loves Loving

Leading course trainer (19-24): J & T Gosden (53 wins from 195 runners, 27%) runs LOVES LOVING Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): J & T Gosden (3 wins from 39 runners, 8%) runs LOVES LOVING Longest Traveller: POSITIVIA trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 216 miles.

1 POSITIVIA (GB) (28) (4lb) 33 4

Br B f Massaat (IRE) - What’s Up Pussycat (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Richard Kent & Richard & Pam Dawson John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Mickley Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-uponfirstof2outingsinbumpersandfairformbothstartsinthissphere,thirdof7inmaidenat Catterick(12.1f,soft,20/1)28daysago.Cangiveanothergoodaccount. TFRHHHII BHA-

2 EXPECTED ARRIVAL (IRE) (187) 53- 3 9-2 (12)

Br Br f Twilight Son - Litigious Jack Mitchell J

O Mrs A. G. Kavanagh Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Tipper Hse Summerhill Samac KPF Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran to a similar level as on debut when third of 11 in minor event (6/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December,needingastrongergallop.Couldbebettertocomeasshegoesupintripafter6monthsoff. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 LOVES LOVING (GB) (26) 4 3 9-2 (9)

Br B f Expert Eye - Fallen In Love Kieran O’Neill J

O JANE ALLISON AND NORMANDIE STUD John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Normandie Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeplentyofappealonpaperbutinneedoftheexperiencewhenfourthof10inminoreventatGoodwood (9.9f,goodtofirm,4/1)ondebut26daysago,veryslowlyaway Respectedwithherfirstrunbehindher. TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 QAMARI (IRE) (216) 3-

3 9-2 (3)

Br B f Masar (IRE) - Dubka Ray Dawson J

O Mr Sultan Ali James Tate, Newmarket T

B Southcourt Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBred forlonger trips and shaped encouraginglyfirst timeout when third of 12in minorevent (11/2) at Wolverhampton(8.6f)inNovember Meritsconsiderationonherreturnasshegoesupindistance. TFRHHHHI BHA-

5 SPRINGBECAMESUMMER (GB) (26) 5-0

Br Br f Wootton Bassett - Apres Midi (IRE)

O MrsMV Magnier, MrsP Shanahan, J Carthy

B Laundry Cottage Stud Farm

3 9-2 (11)

Finley Marsh J

Michael Bell, Newmarket T

Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWOfferedsomethingtoworkonmakingherdebut,butbelowthatlevel5monthslaterwhenlastof10in minoreventatGoodwood(9.9f,goodtofirm,14/1)26daysago.Needstogetbackontrack. TFRHHIII BHA6 TEATIME (GB) (51) 0-0 3 9-2 (2)

Br B f Time Test - Maybelater

O Anita Wigan

B Mrs Anita Wigan

Laura Pearson J

Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWAfter6monthsoff,wasstillgreenwhenninthof12inmaidenatYarmouth(7f,good,14/1)51daysago. Upintripbutshemayjustneedmoretime.

7 CHELSEA FLOWER (GB) (14) (2lb) 00

Br B f Showcasing - Flower of Life (IRE)

O Mr J Owen

B Branton Court Stud LLP

John Egan J

James Owen, Newmarket T

James Owen Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Making her first start since leaving Jack Channon, again made little impact when ninth of 12 in minor event(200/1)atthisC&D2weeksago.Looksoneforthelongerterm.

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

8 EHTIRAM (IRE) (23) (2lb) 04-2 BF

9-0 (6)

Br B f Ribchester (IRE) - Al Raahba (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWAfter6monthsoff,wasn’tabletolandtheodds(5/6)butshowedimprovedformwhensecondof10inmaiden atLingfield(9f,goodtofirm)23daysago,clearofrest.Leadingcontenderwithfurtherprogresstocome. TFRHHHHH BHA73

9 INBETWEENUS (IRE) (10) (2lb) 565-064 3 9-0 (5)

Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Interweave Jonny Peate (3) J

O Mr M Pickett,Mr A Smith&Miss G Kelleway Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T

B Joseph G. Reid Propulsion Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWWithhoodedappliedafter5monthsoff,fourthof8inhandicap(40/1)atLingfield(12f,AW)10daysago, merelypluggingon.Hassomethingtofind.

10 KIMCHI (GB) (23) (4lb) 0-0

(4)

Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Indicia George Rooke J

O Mr J. Mitchell Rae Guest, Newmarket T

B Jonathan Mitchell Keystone Law S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit more than on her debut 6 months earlier when seventh of 10 in maiden at Lingfield (9f,goodtofirm,28/1)23daysago.Needsanotherrunforahandicapmark.

11 LARENTA (GB) (14) (4lb) 60

BHA-

Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Broughtons Secret Royston Ffrench J

O The Stevedores Julia Feilden, Newmarket T

B Richard Kent Vaillant UK S TIMEFORMVIEW Little promise in 2 starts so far, tenth of 12 in minor event (300/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Looks to beupagainstit. TFRHIIII BHA-

12 MASAR WAY (GB) (23) (4lb) 0-0

8-12 (1)

Br Ch f Masar (IRE) - Ape Attack Alistair Rawlinson J

O The Raffles Syndicate Rae Guest, Newmarket T

B Chasemore Farm Keystone Law S TIMEFORMVIEWDownthefieldbothstarts,off6monthsaheadoffinishinglastof10inmaidenatLingfield(9f,goodto firm,50/1)23daysago.Bestwatched.

HIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: PARADISE ROW (IRE) 3 9 0 Callum Shepherd 4-1 (William Knight) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 9.

Stewards Note:

LOVES LOVING: Following its run on 25/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ehtiram (IRE), 7-2 Loves Loving (GB), 5-1 Qamari (IRE), 13-2 Expected Arrival (IRE), 9-1 Positivia (GB), 18-1 Springbecamesummer (GB), 22-1 Inbetweenus (IRE), 28-1 Teatime (GB), 33-1 Kimchi (GB), 66-1 Chelsea Flower (GB), Larenta (GB), Masar Way (GB)

EHTIRAM took another step forward in defeat when runner-up at Lingfield on her return, only edged out by one who had the benefit of a recent run, so she could be ready to get off the mark this time around. Loves Loving is feared most with improvement to come from her debut effort, while Qamari is also one to note upped in trip.

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Fourth Race 4.10

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £25000

Owners Prize Money 1st £10323, 2nd £5163, 3rd £2580, 4th £1290, 5th £645 (Penalty Value £13085)

Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

CITY SELECTIONS

TARJEEH has clearly had his issues, with just the four career starts, but he ran well to be beaten three lengths into eighth at Windsor on his first appearance of 2024 and looks all set for a big performance off 1lb lower here, assuming nominal improvement. David Simcock’s horses are running well and Sniper’s Eye could be interesting, despite an absence of close to nine months. C&D winner Wadacre Gomez is another to consider, for a place at least.

TARJEEH Sniper’s Eye

Leading course trainer (19-24): M Appleby (71 wins from 596 runners, 12%) runs ZEALOT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (12 wins from 74 runners, 16%) runs WADACRE GOMEZ Longest Traveller: WADACRE GOMEZ trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 230 miles.

1 ENFJAAR (IRE) (229) 1/1006- C 4 9-9 (1)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Tesoro (IRE) Jack Mitchell J

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B James Wigan

TIMEFORMVIEWWonhisfirst2startsbutdidn’tgoonfromthoseeffortssubsequentlylastseason,sixthof9inhandicaphere(8f,5/2) whenlastseeninNovember(geldedsince).However,hecouldbouncebackuppedintripwithhoodreapplied. TFRHHHHH BHA94

2 STAY WELL (GB) (14) 0430-03 D 6 9-5 (7)

Br B g Iffraaj - Sweeping Up

O Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib

Finley Marsh J

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Arbib Bloodstock Partnership Bridgend Hotel S

TIMEFORMVIEWSteppeduponreappearancewhenlengththirdof7tothereopposingWadacreGomezinhandicap(9/2)at thisC&D2weeksago,faringbestofthoseheldup.Onetoconsider Engaged5.05AscotWednesday TFRHHHII BHA90

3 TARJEEH (IRE) (26) 41/1-0 4 9-4 (3)

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Myturn (IRE) Daniel Muscutt J

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

B Gerard & Anne Corry

TIMEFORMVIEWInhisbidforahat-trickafterafurther7monthsoff,onlyeighthof11inhandicapatWindsor(10f,goodtofirm,9/2) 26daysago,thoughmetsometroublearound2fout.Stillremainsearlydaysashemakespolytrackdebut. TFRHHHII BHA89

4 WADACRE GOMEZ (GB) (14) 214051 CD 4 9-4 (8)

Br B c Brazen Beau (AUS) - Wadacre Gigi Jason Hart J

O Wadacre Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Wadacre Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved at least as good as ever when recording a fourth C&D success in 7-runner handicap (4/1) afortnightago,findingextrarevertingtofront-runningtactics.Nottakenlightlyatthisvenue. TFRHHHHI BHA89

5 DIAMOND RANGER (IRE) (14) 232/04-5 5 9-2 (5)

Br B g Kodiac - Eavesdrop (IRE)

O Jim and Claire Ltd and Jon & Kay Collins

William Carver (3) J

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Gigginstown House Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEWMakingfirststartsinceleavingGeorgeBoughey,lookedrustyafter8monthsoffwhen41/4lengthsfifthof7toWadacreGomezin handicap(16/1)atthisC&D2weeksago.Moreneededashebidsforafirsthandicapsuccess. TFRHHIII BHA87

6 ZEALOT (GB) (14) 1-60000 CD 6 8-13 (2)

Br B g Pivotal - Devotion (IRE)

O The Horse Watchers 1

B Petches Farm Ltd

Alistair Rawlinson J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

TIMEFORMVIEWEight-timewinnerincludingoverC&D,buthasstruggledforformthisyear,41/2lengthslastof7toWadacreGomez inhandicap(11/1)here2weeksago.Droppingintheweightsbuthassomethingtoproveatpresent.

7 SNIPER’S EYE (FR) (266) 44251- 4 8-11 (4)

Br B g Expert Eye - Popular Joey Haynes J

O Never Say Die Partnership

B S.A.R.L. Darpat France

David Simcock, Newmarket T

David Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAfter7weeksoff,openedhisaccountinstraightforwardfashionin10-runnerminorevent(8/11)atSouthwell (8.1f)inSeptember Couldstillhavemoretoofferashegoesupintripwithhoodappliedonhisreturn. TFRHHHII BHA82

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

8 ROXANNE (GER) (17) 111-200 4 8-7 (6)

Br B f Soldier Hollow - Registara (GER) Ray Dawson J

O The Megsons Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf My Pension Expert S TIMEFORMVIEWAgainracedtoofreelywhenlastof16inhandicapatWetherby(10f,goodtofirm,10/1)17daysago.However, shehadshapedwelloverC&Donherstabledebut,soshe’snotwrittenoffwithhoodon1sttime. TFRHHHHI BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: WAR IN HEAVEN (IRE) 4 9 6 Alistair Rawlinson 5-1 (Michael Appleby) 8 ran Hood worn first time by No. 7, 8. Hood worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Wadacre Gomez (GB), 9-2 Sniper’s Eye (FR), 11-2 Enfjaar (IRE), 6-1 Tarjeeh (IRE), 13-2 Stay Well (GB), 10-1 Roxanne (GER), 12-1 Diamond Ranger (IRE), 16-1 Zealot (GB)

ENFJAAR had looked a useful prospect when winning at this course last season, so it would be no surprise to see him get back on track having been gelded ahead of this year’s reappearance. With the hood reapplied as he goes up in trip, he can get the better of 4-time C&D winner Wadacre Gomez, with Roxanne completing the shortlist.

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Fifth Race 4.50

THE VILLA COLLET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (Penalty Value £6280.80)

CITY SELECTIONS

JENSON BENSON loves it here with four career wins, the latest over this trip in February off a mark 4lb higher than his current figure. Fifth here in February when left with a bit too much to do, he can go close on his return from a break. Night Breeze is due to go up 4lb for future contests after his Kempton second and is the obvious danger, despite the rise in class. River Alwen intrigues on his first start since returning from Hong Kong.

JENSON BENSON Night Breeze

Leading course trainer (19-24): E Dunlop (25 wins from 216 runners, 12%) runs SHAHEEN SAQAAR

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): E Dunlop (5 wins from 31 runners, 16%) runs SHAHEEN SAQAAR

Longest Traveller: CHOURMO trained by M Gillard, Sherborne, 185 miles.

1 MILDYJAMA (IRE) (28) 415-635 D

(7)

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Moment Juste Tommie Jakes (5) J

O Mr Scott Thompson Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T

B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 7 in handicap (12/1) at Lingfield (11.5f, good) 28 days ago. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

2 MOAB (IRE) (12) 4-340

(6)

Br B g Camelot - Martini Glass (USA) Shane Kelly J

O The MOAB Syndicate Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T

B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Henrietta Knight S TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-racedmaiden.Lastof7onhandicapdebutatLingfield(11/4m,goodtofirm,20/1)12daysago. Noteasytomakeacasefor.

HHIII BHA69

3 MARION’S BOY (IRE) (19) P0-1501 CD 7 9-9 (3)

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Freddie’s Girl (USA) Finley Marsh J

O Exors of the Late Mrs Anne Cowley Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Mrs Anne Cowley Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner, including in February. Also won 14-runner handicap at Lingfield (1 1/4m, AW2) 19daysago,alwaysholdingon.Shouldremaincompetitiveup4lb. TFRHHHII BHA68

4 BRASSAVOLA (IRE) (19) 45406-6 BF 5 9-7 (4)

Br B m Shamardal (USA) - Dark Orchid (USA) Daniel Muscutt J

O Kpf Bloodstock Ltd Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Godolphin KPF Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW3lengthssixthof14toMarion’sBoyinhandicapatLingfield(11/4m,AW)19daysago.Blinkerson firsttime. TFRHHHII BHA66

5 EARLY MORNING DEW (FR) (434) 64/2231- CD 8 9-7 (10)

Br Ch g Muhtathir - Rosee Matinale (FR)

O G Dunphy, Mrs R Field & If Only P’Ship

B S.A.R.L. Chartier

Jimmy Quinn J

Jim & Suzi Best, Lewes T

TIMEFORMVIEW Came good in a first-time visor over C&D in April 2023 but hasn’t been seen since. The headgear is leftoffonreturn.Thebettingisperhapsthebestguidetoexpectationsonreturn. TFRHHIII BHA66

6 RIVER ALWEN (IRE) (174) 155320- D 6 9-7 (5)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Intense Pink Rhiain Ingram (3) J

O Equestrian R Infinity Ltd Craig Benton, Epsom T

B James F. Hanly

TIMEFORMVIEWDualturfwinnerinBritainatthestartofhiscareer AlsosuccessfulinHongKonglastyear Awatching briefisthepercentagecallonBritishreturn. TFRHHIII BHA66

7 SHAHEEN SAQAAR (IRE) (19) 61-3653

9-4 (8)

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Signora Queen (FR) Jack Mitchell J

O Mrs Edward Dunlop Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited My Pension Expert S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in December Creditable 1 3/4 lengths third of 14 to Marion’s Boy in handicap(10/1)atLingfield(11/4m,AW)19daysago.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA63

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

8 JENSON BENSON (IRE) (126) 036-245 CD 6 9-4 (9)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Star Fire Jason Hart J

O L & M Atkins Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T

B Gce Farm Ltd

Suzanne Barnes Design Partnership S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner Eleven runs since last win in 2023 Respectable fifth of 9 in C&D handicap whenlastseeninFebruary,nevernearer. TFRHHHII BHA63

9 NIGHT BREEZE (IRE) (8) 3-00422 BF 4 9-0 (2)

Br B g New Approach (IRE) - Right Direction (IRE) Harry Burns (3) J

O Midtech 2

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Godolphin Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Tough to beat from the samemark. TFRHHHHH BHA59(+4)

10 CHOURMO (GB) (13) 654131 D

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Indicia John Egan J

O Red Star Racing Mark Gillard, Sherborne T

B Jonathan Mitchell

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice over 1 1/4m at Brighton recently, the latter success gained in a first time hood (retained)13daysago.Meritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA55

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn first time by No. 1, 4, 6. Hood worn by No. 10 Visor worn by No. 3.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Night Breeze (IRE), 11-2 Marion’s Boy (IRE), Chourmo (GB), 13-2 Brassavola (IRE), 8-1 Shaheen Saqaar (IRE), 16-1 Early Morning Dew (FR), Jenson Benson (IRE), 20-1 Mildyjama (IRE), 33-1 River Alwen (IRE), 40-1 Moab (IRE)

NIGHT BREEZE has really found form lately and can go one better than at Kempton last Wednesday. Chourmo has had a good spell at Brighton lately and is second choice ahead of Shaheen Saqaar

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Sixth Race 5.20

THE HALLGARTEN & NOVUM WINES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4955, 2nd £2478, 3rd £1238, 4th £619, 5th £310 (Penalty Value £6280.80)

CITY SELECTIONS

Hey Lyla kept on well to win by half a length at Hamilton and an added 2lb may not stop another big effort, though the drop back from 1m1f could see her have to settle for a place. BOASTY has won here three times and only went under by a nose and a short head in a photo last time out, so he may prove the one to beat. Running Star has been gelded since his Pontefract third and could improve in first-time cheekpieces.

BOASTY Hey Lyla

Leading course trainer (19-24): D M Simcock (42 wins from 248 runners, 17%) runs RESTRICT Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C Johnston (12 wins from 74 runners, 16%) runs HEY LYLA

Weightwatcher: ASSESSMENT won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now down 7lb to 78. Longest Traveller: BILLY MILL trained by R Millman, Cullompton, 241 miles.

1 BILLY MILL (GB) (39) 311334 D 6 9-10 (10)

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Phantom Spirit Finley Marsh J

O Canisbay Bloodstock Rod Millman, Cullompton T

B Mr & Mrs J. R. Worboys MillmanRacingClub,RodMillmanRacingLtd,FleetwoodDevelopmentsLtd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatNewcastleinMarch.11/2,creditablefourthof11inhandicapatNewcastle(7f)39daysago. Cangiveagoodaccount.

HHHHI BHA79

2 ASSESSMENT (GB) (12) 1P-0000 D 5 9-9 (9)

Br B g Kingman - Clinical Laura Coughlan (3) J

O Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Taylor Group (Yorkshire) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 18/1 and hooded first time, last of 11 in handicap at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Somethingtoproveatpresent. TFRHHIII BHA78

3 NOODLE MISSION (USA) (32) 04-3121 4 9-9 (12)

Br B g Noble Mission - Driver’s Girl (USA)

Daniel Muscutt J

O Crowd Racing & ES-O Racing Edward Smyth-Osbourne, Upper Lambourn T

B River City Racing LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWTwowinsfrom4runsthisyear Careerbestwhenwinning11-runnerhandicap(12/1)atNewmarket(7f,goodtofirm) 32daysago,keepingonwell.Thislikeabletypecanfigureagainifstall12isn’ttoobiganinconvenience. TFRHHHHI BHA78

4 RESTRICT (USA) (139) 1620-00 4 9-8 (3)

Br Ch c Collected (USA) - Short Squeeze (USA)

O Mr Saeed Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi

B Stoneway Farm

Joey Haynes J

David Simcock, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWDualAWwinnerlastyear StruggledinDubaiearlythisyearbutmayfarebetterbackinBritain.

HHHII BHA77

5 BASS PLAYER (IRE) (34) 32-0000 5 9-8 (6)

Br B g Iffraaj - Rhythm And Rhyme (IRE)

Andrea Pinna (7) J

O Mr Kevin Frost Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWSeventeenrunssincelastwinin2022.Fourteenthof20inhandicap(50/1)atYork(7f,good)34daysago. Needsacoupleofthesetofalter TFRHHIII BHA77

6 RASCALLION (FR) (61) 1110-00 5 9-7 (13)

Br B g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Wulfrida (IRE) Mia Nicholls (5) J

O Mrs J. Walker

Sophie Leech, Westbury-on-Severn T

B Mme Janie Walker W & S Recycling S

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Nick Littmoden when twelfth of 18 in handicap at Newbury (1 1/4m, good, 100/1)onUKdebut61daysago,riddentooaggressively

7 RUNNING STAR (GB) (27) 322-3 BF

9-6 (1)

Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Castle Hill Cassie (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Mr D. P. Howden Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B The Castle Hill Cassie Partnership Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable third of 11 in handicap (9/4) at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) on reappearance27daysago.Makespolytrackdebut.Cheekpiecesonfirsttime.Nottakenlightly. TFRHHHHI BHA75

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

8 ROYAL PARADE (IRE) (13) 400-004

Br B g Kodiac - Supreme Occasion (IRE)

9-5 (4)

Jonny Peate (3) J

O Aj Racing Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T

B Denis Noonan Propulsion Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWNomorethanarespectableeffortwhen9lengthsfourthof7inhandicapatGoodwood(1m,good, 22/1)13daysago. TFRHHIII BHA74

9 VALKYRIAN (IRE) (17) 01630-0 D

Br B f Kodiac - Darrinah (IRE)

9-5 (8)

William Carver (3) J

O Holmes Family Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.

TIMEFORMVIEWCreditableseventhof13inhandicap(12/1)atWindsor(1m,goodtofirm)onreappearance17daysago, needingstrongergallop.Backonagoodmark. TFRHHHHH BHA74

10 HEY LYLA (GB) (14) 01260-1 CD

9-5 (7)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Lomapamar Jack Mitchell J

O Mascalls Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mascalls Stud Johnston Racing Ltd, Matchroom Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last autumn. Won 7-runner handicap (13/2) at Hamilton (9f, good to firm) on reappearance14daysago,pushedout.Shouldremainverycompetitiveafteronlya2lbnudge. TFRHHHHI BHA74

11 BOASTY (IRE) (28) 100233 C D

9-2 (2)

Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Caffe Latte (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O Daniel MacAuliffe & Anoj Don Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Class1Personnel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. 6/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course(11/4m)28daysago. TFRHHHII BHA71

12 BORA BORA (GB) (16) 033516

6 8-12 (5)

Br B g Kingman - Beach Bunny (IRE) Ray Dawson J

O Mr J. Butler John Butler, Newmarket T

B Skymarc Farm

TIMEFORMVIEWLatestwinatWolverhamptoninAprilbutonlysixthof9backtheresince. TFRHHIII BHA67

13 BOLD SUITOR (GB) (19) 54300-P CD 7 8-10 (11)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Samasana (IRE) Rhiain Ingram (3) J

O Equestrian R Infinity Ltd Craig Benton, Epsom T

B Redgate Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWC&Dwinnerbackin2020 AlsowoninHongKongin2022 LostactionandpulleduponBritishreturn 19daysago.Canonlywatchafterthat. TFRHIIII BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 11

Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 13 Running for the first time since Gelding No. 7. Stewards Note:

BILLY MILL: Following its run on 12/5/2024 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.

BOLD SUITOR: Following its run on 1/6/2024 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Noodle Mission (USA), Running Star (GB), Hey Lyla (GB), 10-1 Billy Mill (GB), Boasty (IRE), 12-1 Valkyrian (IRE), 14-1 Bora Bora (GB), 18-1 Restrict (USA), 25-1 Assessment (GB), 33-1 Bass Player (IRE), Rascallion (FR), Royal Parade (IRE), 66-1 Bold Suitor (GB)

VALKYRIAN shaped better than the result on her Windsor reappearance and is given a chance to build on that promise. The unexposed Running Star has a handy inside stall and is second choice ahead of Hey Lyla and the thriving Noodle Mission.

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Race Conditions

First Race 2.15 - THE ART DECO 1ER CRU EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, June 14th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 to this race Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2024 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 25 September, 2024, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 11 October, 2024. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. 18 entries at £40. - Closed June 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.50 - THE ESPRIT COUTURE 1ER CRU HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligiblesee Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 8th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race. 12 entries at £55. - Closed June 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.30 - THE RAOUL COLLET RESTRICTED MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for maiden three and four yrs old fillies only, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, June 14th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o 10st Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 18 entries at £40.-Closed June 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money.Winner £3303;Second £1652;Third £826;Fourth £413;Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 4.10 - THE biologybyclare.com HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £13085 to the winning horse The second to receive £6140, the third £3067, the fourth £1535 and the fifth £765. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 8th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 14 entries, 1 at £25 and 13 at £125. - Closed June 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10323; Second £5163; Third £2580; Fourth £1290; Fifth £645. (Penalty Value £13085) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.50 - THE VILLA COLLET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 69 and 70; such horses rated 48 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 8th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 17 entries, 0 at £11 and 17 at £55. - Closed June 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.20 - THE HALLGARTEN & NOVUM WINES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £55 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £44 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 8th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chelmsford City Racecourse will award a £50 cash prize to the person responsible for the horse judged to be best turned out in this race 21 entries, 0 at £11 and 21 at £55. - Closed June 14th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310. (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

ASCOT 2.30

THE NORFOLK STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Group 2)

for two yrs old x Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money 1st £66840, 2nd £27435, 3rd £13725, 4th £6855, 5th £3435, 6th £1710. (Penalty Value £85065)

colours no horse

1 AESTERIUS (IRE) (27) 1 D

Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Jane Doe (IRE) (Hallowed Crown (AUS))

O Wathnan Racing

B Sean Maguire

9-3 (13)

William Buick J

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEW Earlyfoalwhofetched£380,000atthebreeze-upsandhelandedtheoddswithouttoomuchfussstartingout at Bath a month ago. Didn’t beat a great deal so form is ordinary but he can leave that level well behind.

2 ARIZONA BLAZE (GB) (26) 121 D

Br B c Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Liberisque (Equiano (FR))

O AMO Racing Limited/Giselle De Aguiar

B Andrew Bengough & Partners

-

9-3 (14)

David Egan J

Adrian Murray, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWKnewwhatwasrequiredwhenjustifyingfavouritismattheCurraghinMarchandhavingfinishedsecondtoWhistlejacketinlistedcompany heregainedthewinningthreaduppedto6fintheMarbleHillStakes.Noobviousreasonwhyhe’llreversetheformwiththatrival. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 BINADHAM (IRE) (58) 1 D

Br B c Kodiac - Rajmahal (UAE) (Indian Ridge)

O Salhia Stud Limited

9-3 (3)

Benoit de la Sayette J

Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud KPF Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW85,000gnsyearling,Kodiaccolt Brothertoseveralwinners,includinguseful2-y-o6fwinnerNoLeafCloveranduseful5fwinnerGeocentricanduseful 2-y-o5fwinnerToWafij.Bredtobesharpandwasjustthatwhenmakingwinningdebutin6-runnermaidenatYarmouth.Thrownindeephere. TFRHHIII BHA-

4 BLINKY (IRE) (23) 51 D

Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Goodnight And Joy (IRE) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE))

O TBT Racing Limited

9-3 (9)

Tom Marquand J

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Paul McCartan ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORMVIEW Totallydifferentpropositiononsecondstartwhenlanding7-runnernoviceatLeicester,settlingbetter and just holding on. Doesn’t quite possess the scope to improve as a few of these, though. TFRHHIII BHA-

EVENING

5 EVENING SAIGON (IRE) (23) 1 D

9-3 (1)

Harry Spirit

O Evening Saigon Partnership

Br B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Hoodna (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) J

NON-RUNNER

6 LOOM (IRE) (15) 01 D

Br B c Kodiac - Stunner (Pivotal)

O Peter Timmins & John Rhodes

M. D. O’Callaghan, Ireland T

O’Callaghan,

B Tally-Ho Stud TIMEFORMVIEW TFRIIIII BHA-

9-3 (8)

Billy Garritty J

Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Moved with purpose for a long way when seventh of 11 in a 6f York novice on debut last month and he duly built on that back at 5f when successful at Ripon a fortnightago. Type to improve again and good test over this trip will suit TFRHHHHI BHA-

7 MILFORD (GB) (22) 1 D

Br B c Kodiac - Penlight (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

O The Milford Partnership

9-3 (12)

Clifford Lee J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Highclere Thoroughbred Racing S TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary28.55,000gns2-y-o,Kodiaccolt Damunracedhalf-sistertohigh-class1m-12.4fwinnerMonterosso.Knewhisjobandlookedpotentially usefulwhendrawingclearin5-runnermaidenatHamilton3weeksago.Runner-upwellheldsincebuthediditnicelyandcanprogress. TFRHHHII BHA-

8 MOVING FORCE (IRE) (12) 12 D

Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Second Generation (Dawn Approach (IRE))

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

9-3 (10)

Oisin Orr J

Richard Fahey, Malton T

TIMEFORMVIEWMehmascolt Half-brothertouseful2-y-o6f/7fwinnerNewDefinition.OvercameatardystartwhenmakingawinningdebutatBeverley lastmonthandbetterformwhenshort-headsecondtryingtogive7lbtore-opposingShareholderatthatvenue12daysago. TFRHHHII BHA-

9 ROCK HUNTER (GB) (28) 122 D

Br B c Expert Eye - Parknasilla (IRE) (Dutch Art)

O D MacAuliffe, A Don & D De Souza

B Perryston Bloodstock

9-3 (5)

Silvestre De Sousa J

Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWellpreparedtomakeawinningstartatChantilly(5f,heavy)andbetterformwhenrunner-uptwicesince,latterlyinlistedcompany atSandownamonthago.Cheekpiecesonandlikelytogiveitagoodshot,forallothersareopentogreaterprogress. TFRHHHII BHA-

10 SHAREHOLDER (USA) (12) 1 D

9-3 (4)

Br B c Not This Time (USA) - Cloudy Dancer (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) James Doyle J

O Wathnan Racing K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Skyfall Thoroughbreds LLC

TIMEFORMVIEW€460,0002-y-o.Dam,unraced,closelyrelatedtoJerseyStakeswinner(runner-upinIrish2000Guineas)GaleForceTen.Veryexpensivebreeze-uppurchase whoovercameatardystartandobviousgreennesswhenedgingoutMovingForceatBeverley Level-weightsthistimebutsuretobuildonthat TFRHHHHI BHA-

11 THE MAN (IRE) (52) 1 D

9-3 (7)

Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Pale Orchid (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J

O Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledFebruary22.£145,000yearling,Mehmascolt Half-brothertoseveralwinners,includingusefulwinnerupto7.5fJustifieranduseful5.7f/6fwinner GoodwoodCrusader.Dam,5f/6fwinner.CreatedfavourableimpressionifnotabigratingwhenwinningondebutatSouthwell(5f)inApril. TFRHHIII BHA-

12 TROPICAL STORM (GB) (46) 52

Br B c Eqtidaar (IRE) - Avon Breeze (Avonbridge)

O Teme Valley

B Hellwood Stud Farm & R. C. Dollar

9-3 (2)

Oisin Murphy J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORMVIEW Anathleticsortandshapedencouraginglywithoutgivenahardtimewhenfifthof8innewcomersraceatNewbury(5.2f)inApril. DerivedplentyfromthatwhensecondatNewmarketandintherighthandstoprogress,forallhe’stheonlymaidenintherace. TFRHHHII BHA-

13 WHISTLEJACKET (IRE) (45) 21 D

Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Adventure Seeker (FR) (Bering) Ryan Moore J

O P Brant/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith

B Camas Park, Lynch Bages & Summerhill

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW500,000gnsyearling.Brothertoverysmart5f/6fperformerLittleBigBear(beatenondebutbeforelandingtheWindsorCastle)andhavingfailedtoland strongsupporton6fdebut,heemphaticallyputthatrightover5fwhen33/4lengthstoogoodforArizonaBlazeinlistedcompany Formchoice. TFRHHHHH BHA-

14 SATURDAY FLIRT (USA) (55) 1 D

Br B f Mendelssohn (USA) - Dragic (USA) (Broken Vow (USA))

9-0 (6)

Joel Rosario J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Wesley Ward, USA T

B Wesley Ward JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWEye-catchingpedigreeandfittedwithblinkers,hewon11-runnermaidenatKeenelandby11/4lengthsfromBoisBlanc,despitemakingeffortout wideenteringstraight,leadingfinal1fandalwaysholdingon.RepresentstopUSyardandcommandsseriousrespectagainstmaleopposition. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2023: VALIANT FORCE (USA) 2 9 3 Rossa Ryan 150-1 (Adrian Murray) 14 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9.

Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Whistlejacket (IRE), 7-1 Shareholder (USA), 11-1 Saturday Flirt (USA), 16-1 Arizona Blaze (GB), Loom (IRE), 18-1 Aesterius (IRE), 20-1 Milford (GB), 22-1 Rock Hunter (GB), 28-1 Tropical Storm (GB), 33-1 Moving Force (IRE), 40-1 The Man (IRE), 66-1 Binadham (IRE), Blinky (IRE)

It’s really hard to escape the claims of WHISTLEJACKET, who is the clear pick on form and can chart a similar path to his very smart brother Little Big Bear in tasting defeat on debut at the Curragh before getting it right on second outing and following up at this meeting. Shareholder runs just 12 days on from his winning start and this costly breeze-up buy is arguably open to the most improvement, with Loom another to consider for each-way purposes.

Emergency Procedures

THE KING GEORGE V STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund

£110000

Owners Prize Money 1st £44693, 2nd £22352, 3rd £11176, 4th £5588, 5th £2794, 6th £1397. (Penalty Value £56694) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours

1 PERSICA (IRE) (19) 101-341

9-9 (10)

Br Ch c New Bay - Rubira (AUS) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Sean Levey J

O Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B The Applecross Syndicate Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerat2whoperformedwithcreditfirst2startsthisseasonandprovedbetterthaneverunderfront-runningridewhenresumingwinningways atEpsom(10f)19daysago,findingextrafinal1f,wongoingaway.Unexposedatthissortoftripbutthisistougherfrom9lbhighermark. TFR

2 GASPER DE LEMOS (IRE)

(33) 412-63 BF

Br Ch c Justify (USA) - Hence (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

O Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier

B Coolmore

9-6 (17)

Dylan Browne McMonagle J

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWWonaCurraghmaiden(7f)priortoagoodsecondinGroup3ZetlandStakesatNewmarket(10f)onfinaloutingat2yrs.Similarforminpairoflistedcontests uponreturningthisterm,latterlywhenthirdin4-runnereventatNavan(13f)33daysago.Maylackpotentialofsomehereonhandicapbow TFRHHHII BHA98

3 CHANTILLY (IRE)

(33) 6223-13

9-6 (7)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Bridal Dance (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

O Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith/Westerberg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Barronstown Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on his juvenile form when making a successful handicap debut/reappearance over 1 1/4m at Leopardstown (heavy) in April. Up10lb,rananothersolidracewhenthirdinLondonGoldCupatNewbury(10f)latestandofinterestupintripwithRyanMooreonboard. TFRHHHHI BHA98

4 GOING THE DISTANCE (IRE)

(71) 311-1

9-2 (18)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Colonia (FR) (Champs Elysees) Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Marc Chan Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Ballylinch Stud R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWUpwardlymobileat2yrswinning2ofhis3startsinnovicecompanyand,havingbeengelded,progressedfurthertomakeawinningreturn/ handicapdebutatKempton(11f)inApril.Thisisthefastestgroundhe’sencounteredbuthe’sverymuchasmartprospect.Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA94

5

NAVAL FORCE

(IRE) (38) 14-1

9-1 (3)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Bint Al Reem (IRE) (Elusive Quality (USA)) Gavin Ryan J

O Eclipse T’Bred/Exors of Albert Frassetto Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock

TIMEFORMVIEWWonfirstofhis2startsasajuvenileanddespitestilllookingaworkinprogress,capitalisedonthedropbackdowningradewhenscoringonreturn atRoscommon(10.4f)inMay,stayingontoleadlate.Moreneedednowhandicappingupfurtherintripbuthe’sopentofurtherprogress. TFRHHHII BHA93

6 GILDED WATER (GB) (20) 531

9-0 (6)

Br B g Fastnet Rock (AUS) - Fiery Sunset (Galileo (IRE)) Tom Marquand J

O HM The King & HM The Queen William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Queen Elizabeth II

TIMEFORMVIEWImprovingatarateofknots,relishingthestepupintripwhenpoweringclearfromanotherwell-bredtypetoopenhisaccountinaChepstowmaiden(10f) 3weeksago.ConnectionswonthisracewithDesertHero12monthsagoandhe’sverymuchofinterestonhandicapdebut/uppedfurtherintrip. TFRHHHHH BHA92

7 CITY BURGLAR (GB) (40) 52310-2

Br B c Cracksman - Cosmopolitan Queen (Dubawi (IRE))

O Al Wasmiyah Stud

B Littleton Stud

9-0 (2)

Silvestre De Sousa J

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

TIMEFORMVIEWCracksmancoltwholandeda1mAyrnurseryintheautumnandlinesupherehavingrunhisbestrace(after5monthsoff)whensecond onreturntoactionhere(10f)6weeksago.Longertrippromisestobewithinrangebuthemayhavetosettleforaminorroleagain. TFRHHHII BHA92

8 PONIROS (GB) (33) 13-22

Br B c Golden Horn - Rue Renan (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE))

O Amo Racing Limited

9-0 (14)

David Egan J

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Wilgerbosdrift (UK) Ltd Sports Invest UK Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWWon1mNottinghammaiden(heavy)ondebutlastautumnandprogressedindefeatsubsequently,impressingwithhismoveintotheracebefore findingonlyanevenbetterhandicappedonetoostronginLondonGoldCupatNewbury(10f)33daysago.There’sbetterstilltocome. TFRHHHII BHA92

9 FOURONEOHFEVER (IRE) (26) 325-111 D 8-12 (13)

Br B c Too Darn Hot - Daintily Done (Cacique (IRE))

O Maranto Manor 1

B E. Cantillon / Tinnakill / J. Cantillon

Billy Loughnane J

George Boughey, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWTooDarnHoltcoltwhodisplayedpromiseintrioofAWnoviceeventsandtookformtonewheightsinhandicaps/overlongertrips,career-bestdisplay ashebroughtupthehat-trickatChester(10.3f)26daysago.Thishissternestassignmentyetbutprovenatthetripandopentofurtherprogress. TFRHHHII BHA90

10 KAMBOO (IRE) (19) 61-0

Br B c Awtaad (IRE) - Quiritis (Galileo (IRE))

O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori

B Gce Farm Ltd

8-11 (5)

Richard Kingscote J

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltondebutpromisewhena3-lengthwinnerofa1mKemptonnoviceinDecember FlyingtoohighpitchedintotheDerbyforhis return,runninggreenandleftbehindover2fout,butheverymuchremainswithpotentialatthislevelnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA89

11 WARDA JAMILA (IRE) (18) 41-614 C BF

Br B f Calyx - Promise Me (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

O Mr Sultan Ali

B Rockfield Farm

8-10 (4)

Oisin Murphy J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressiveform,gainingsecondcareervictoryin11/4mhandicaphereinMaypriortoasolidfourthfroman8lbhighermarkatHamilton(9f) 18daysago,havingbeenbetterplacedthanmost Evenlongertriphereneedstobringaboutfurtherprogressinthisstrongercompany TFRHHHII BHA88

12 FRENCH

DUKE (IRE)

(34) 04-2

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Duchess of France (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))

8-10 (12)

William Buick J

O Wathnan Racing Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Mrs Joan Murphy

TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseasa2-y-oandhetookamarkedstepforwardafter5monthsoffwhenjusttouchedoffin11-runnerNewburymaiden(10f)5weeksago. Plentyabouthimintermsoflooks/pedigreetothinkhe’llgoforwardagainnowhandicappingoverthislongertrip.Interesting. TFR

13 GALLANTLY (GB) (43) 02-21 8-10 (15)

Br Ch c Frankel - Precieuse (IRE) (Tamayuz)

O P Brant/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith

B White Birch Farm, SC

W. M. Lordan J

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWFrankelcoltwhowasbeatenatcrampedoddsonfirst3startsbutfoundthestepupintripfirmlyinhisfavourasheopenedhisaccountinaChester maiden(10.3f)6weeksago,finishingoffhisracestrongly Biggallopingtypewhopromisestodobetterstillnowstaminaistestedfurther TFRHHHHI BHA88

14 NESKI SHERELSKI (IRE) (38) 153

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Horse Sense (IRE) (Canford Cliffs (IRE))

8-9 (19)

Maxime Guyon J

O Mr Barry Taylor Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B M. Phelan

TIMEFORMVIEWWellbackedtomakeawinningdebutinaDundalkmaiden(10.7f)inJanuaryandimprovedfromthatin2startssince,lookingreadyforthis stepupintripwhenthirdof7inaRoscommonminorevent(10.4f)inMay Doesneedtopulloutmorenowhandicapping,though. TFRHHIII BHA87

15 GO DADDY (IRE) (33) 0214-46

Br Br g Smooth Daddy (USA) - Libys Dream (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

8-9 (8)

Lewis Edmunds J

O Perspicacious Punters Racing Club William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T

B Mr Michael O’Reilly Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWRacedexclusivelyonsoft/heavyasajuvenile,improvingforthestepupintripwhenwinning5-runnerNottinghamnursery(10.2f)inOctober Hasn’tbeendisgracedencounteringquickerconditionsinpairofhandicapsthistermbuthelacksthepotentialofafewhere. TFRHHIII BHA87

16 AUTUMN WINTER (IRE) (74) 52-3 BF

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Quidura (Dubawi (IRE))

8-8 (9)

Jim Crowley J

O Peter Brant/Mrs John Magnier/M Tabor Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B White Birch Farm, SC

TIMEFORM VIEW Galileo colt who was still green but improved on debut form when second in 20-runner Curragh maiden (1m) in October Possibly needed first start for 5monthswhenthirdof11inmaidenatLeopardstown(1m)inAprilandtopconnectionsquicktostephimupmarkedlyintripforhandicapdebut TFRHHHII BHA86

17 HIGHLAND BLING (IRE) (13) 441 D

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Padma (Three Valleys (USA))

8-6 (16)

Rachel King J

O OTI Racing/Bronsan Racing Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T

B Paul McEnery

TIMEFORMVIEWSonofHighlandReelwhoshowedaverywillingattitudeandnoshortageofstaminawhenopeninghisaccountatthirdattemptinaFairyhouse maiden(12f)13daysago.Cheekpieceswornthenareretainedbutthisasksanevenbiggerquestionnowhandicapping. TFRHHHII BHA84

18 EAST INDIA DOCK (GB) (19) 00-6212 D

8-6 (1)

Br B g Golden Horn - Diamond Bangle (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J

O The Gredley Family

James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWClearlyverywellservedbytestingconditionsuppedtothissortoftripwhenrunningoutafacilewinneratSalisbury(12f)inMay Ranwellinamuch strongeraffairwhensecondof8inhandicapatDoncaster(14.5f,goodtofirm)19daysagoandhe’saneach-wayplayeragain. TFRHHHII BHA84

19 ASSAILANT (GB) (64) 31-43

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Bufera (IRE) (King’s Best (USA))

O Mr B. E. Nielsen

B Bjorn Nielsen

8-5 (20)

Saffie Osborne J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEW ConfirmeddebutpromisewhenagoodwinnerofaWolverhamptonnovice(9.5f)inDecember Litupinblinkers(retainedhere)but notdisgracedbehindathrown-inwinneronhandicapdebutatNewmarket(10f)inAprilandhe’sbeengeldedaheadofthis. TFRHHHII BHA83

DECLARED RUNNERS 20

2023: DESERT HERO 3 8 13 Tom Marquand 18-1 (William Haggas) 19 ran Blinkers worn by No. 19. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 17. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 19. Stewards Note:

ASSAILANT: Following its run on 17/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 7-1 Chantilly (IRE), 8-1 Going The Distance (IRE), 11-1 Poniros (GB), French Duke (IRE), 12-1 Gilded Water (GB), 14-1 Persica (IRE), Fouroneohfever (IRE), 18-1 Kamboo (IRE), Gallantly (GB), 22-1 Gasper de Lemos (IRE), City Burglar (GB), Autumn Winter (IRE), 25-1 East India Dock (GB), 28-1 Neski Sherelski (IRE), Highland Bling (IRE), Assailant (GB), 33-1 Naval Force (IRE), Warda Jamila (IRE), 66-1 Go Daddy (IRE), 500-1 Candle of Dubai (IRE)

GILDED WATER is improving in leaps and bounds, looking better the further he went when powering clear for an authoritative success at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. Representing Royal connections, who landed this prize 12 months ago, he looks sure to be suited by this longer trip and earns the vote on handicap bow Going The Distance is another of firm interest, with Aidan O’Brien trained-pair Gallantly and Chantilly also respected. French Duke and Poniros complete the shortlist

Dogs

No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse, with the exception of Assistance Dogs.

THE RIBBLESDALE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)

for three yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £273000 Owners Prize Money 1st £121649, 2nd £49932, 3rd £24980, 4th £12476, 5th £6252, 6th £3112. (Penalty Value £154818.30)

1 DANIELLE (GB) (40) 3-213 BF

Br Ch f Cracksman - Crimson Ribbon (USA) (Lemon Drop Kid (USA))

(9)

Kieran Shoemark J

O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Tote S TIMEFORMVIEWCracksmanfillywholookedaverygoodprospectswitchedtoturfwhenwinning7-runnerminoreventatWetherby(10f)by 12lengths.Similarformwhenthirdof7toYouGotToMeinLingfieldOaksTriallasttimeandremainscapableofbetter TFRHHHII BHA96

2 DIAMOND RAIN

(GB) (33) 11 C 9-2 (2)

Br B f Shamardal (USA) - Dancing Rain (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

O Godolphin

William Buick J

Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORMVIEWShamardalfillywhoisbredinthepurpleanddidreallywelltomakeawinningdebutin1mnovicehereinearlyMay,overcomingapoorposition.Looked asmartprospectinfollowingupin5-runnerlistedeventatNewbury(10f)andhasscopeforplentymoreprogressoverthisstilllongertrip. TFRHHHHH BHA106

3 FOREST FAIRY (IRE) (20) 110 D

9-2 (4)

Br Ch f Waldgeist - Bahama Girl (IRE) (Lope de Vega (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Mr G C Myddelton & Mr V E C Taylor

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Philip & Orla Hore R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWaldgeistfillywholookedasmartprospectwhenwinningfirst2starts,includingtheCheshireOaks(11f,good)inMay,leadingnearlinehavinghad towaitforrun.However,wasintroubleafairwayoutwhenfailingtorepeatthateffortintheOaksatEpsom.Needstoresumeprogress. TFRHHHII BHA98

4 HIGHER LEAVES (IRE) (40) 43-15 9-2 (8)

Br B f Golden Horn - Dettoria (Declaration of War (USA))

Shane Foley J

O J.Halley/Mrs Ciara Hogan Henry de Bromhead, Ireland T

B D. G. Iceton

TIMEFORMVIEWPutexperiencetogoodusetodenyablue-bloodednewcomerinaDundalkmaiden(10.7f)onreappearance. Not disgraced despite finishing last of 5 in Naas Group 3 next time but this demands a whole lot more. TFRHHIII BHA90

5 JE ZOUS (IRE) (40) 012-33 BF 9-2 (5)

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Jessie Jane (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE))

O Go Racing Ltd

B Manister House Stud

Dylan Browne McMonagle J

Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWCameonplentyforherdebutwhenoffthemarkina1mThurlesmaideninOctober ProgressedagainwhensecondinNewmarket listedeventthefollowingmonthbuthasrunonlyrespectablyonbothoutingsthisseason.Improvementneeded. TFRHHIII BHA93

6 KALPANA (GB) (46) 1212 BF

9-2 (1)

Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Zero Gravity (Dansili) Oisin Murphy J

O Juddmonte

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORM VIEWOvercameinexperiencetomakeawinningdebutatWolverhampton(8.6f)inJanuaryandcontinuedherimprovementwhenslamming8rivalsonhandicap/ turfdebutattheNewmarketCravenMeeting.Lostnothingindefeatinlistedeventbacktherelasttimeandseemssuretogoontoevenbetterthings. TFRHHHHI BHA104

7 LAVA STREAM (IRE) (11) 4051-11

Br Gr f Too Darn Hot - Stream Song (Mastercraftsman (IRE))

9-2 (6)

Daniel Tudhope J

O Elwick Stud David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Elwick Stud Elwick Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedagaintowina1mDoncasterhandicaponreappearanceandwasvalueforextraincomingfromlasttofirstinasteadilyrunlistedeventatGoodwood(9.9f)11daysago.Uppedfurtherintripandlimitmaynothavebeenreached. TFRHHHII BHA79 (+18)

8 PORT FAIRY (IRE) (43) 0-12

Br Ch f Australia - Fabulae (IRE) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))

O M Tabor/D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Westerberg

B Whisperview Trading Ltd

9-2 (10)

Ryan Moore J

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWLeftlastautumn’sGowrandebutbehindwhenwinninganAWmaidenovertheextended11/4matDundalkinApril.Progressedanother chunkuppedfurtherintripwhenheadsecondof6toForestFairyinCheshireOaksandlikelyhasmoretoofferinafirst-timevisor. TFRHHHII BHA97

9 QUEENS FORT (GB) (19) 41 D

Br B f Galileo (IRE) - Snow Moon (Oasis Dream)

9-2 (7)

Robert Havlin J

O Lady Bamford John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Lady Bamford

TIMEFORMVIEWGalileofilly.Closelyrelatedto11/2mwinnerMarchMoon,fromfamilyofOaks/IrishOakswinnerSariska.Confirmeddebutpromisewithvictoryin12fAW maidenatLingfield19daysago,despitestilllookingrougharoundtheedges.Thisasksforappreciablymorebutshe’sopentofurtherimprovement TFRHHHII BHA-

10

RUBIES ARE RED (IRE) (20) 3-220

9-2 (11)

Br B f Galileo (IRE) - Red Evie (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) W. M. Lordan J

O D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Coolmore

TIMEFORMVIEWSistertoArcwinnerFoundandprogressedagainupingradewhenrunner-uptoYouGotToMeinLingfieldOaksTrial(11.5f)inMay,stayingon stronglyafterlosingherplacecomingdownthehill.FailedtorepeatthateffortintheOaksatEpsom,seemingunsuitedbythetrack. TFRHHHII BHA97

11 SHEEMA’S ROSE (FR) (18) 40125

Br Ch f Anodin (IRE) - Sheema (Teofilo (IRE))

9-2 (3)

Tom Marquand J

O Mr Andy Claire Mrs Alicja Karkosa, France T

B Sarl Jedburgh Stud, La Heronniere, Ecuri

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed improved form to land an 11f maiden at Fontainebleau in March but has had her limitations exposed up in grade the last twice. TFRHHIII BHA94

12 SIYOLA (IRE) (33) 13

Br B f Siyouni (FR) - Timepiece (Zamindar (USA))

9-2 (13)

James Doyle J

O Juddmonte John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S TIMEFORMVIEWSiyounifillywhoovercameinexperienceandapositionalbiastomakeawinningstartinclass2noviceatSandown(10f)inApril.Easytobackand rantoasimilarlevelwhen31/2lengthsthirdof5toDiamondRaininlistedraceatNewburylastmonthandremainsopentoimprovement TFRHHHII BHA99

13 YOU GOT TO ME (GB) (20)

15-14 D

Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Brushing (Medicean)

O Valmont & Newsells Park Stud Bldstk.24

9-2 (12)

Hector Crouch J

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Dullingham Park Stud & Sarabex R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEWAWwinnerat2whowasmuchimprovedwhenlandingtheLingfieldOaksTrial(11.5f,goodtofirm)onherreappearanceinMay,findingextra whenitlookedlikeshe’dbeoverhauled.ConfirmedthatimprovementwhenfourthintheOaksatEpsomandmustentercalculations. TFRHHHHI BHA103

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: WARM HEART (IRE) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 13-2 (Aidan O’Brien) 17 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Diamond Rain (GB), 6-1 Kalpana (GB), 17-2 You Got To Me (GB), 11-1 Port Fairy (IRE), 12-1 Danielle (GB), 14-1 Forest Fairy (IRE), 16-1 Rubies Are Red (IRE), Siyola (IRE), 18-1 Queens Fort (GB), 22-1 Lava Stream (IRE), 33-1 Je Zous (IRE), 40-1 Higher Leaves (IRE), 80-1 Sheema’s Rose (FR) PLAY SMARTER

The regally-bred DIAMOND RAIN looked a smart prospect when following up her debut win in a Newbury listed event last month and, with scope for plenty more progress over this still longer trip, she’s a really appealing candidate. Kalpana has progressed significantly with each run and heads up the opposition, along with You Got To Me, who stuck to her task in admirable fashion when fourth in the Oaks at Epsom. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DIAMOND RAIN 2.KALPANA 3.YOU

THE GOLD CUP (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund

£650000

Owners Prize Money 1st £289640, 2nd £118885, 3rd £59475, 4th £29705, 5th £14885, 6th £7410. (Penalty Value £368615)

1 COLTRANE (IRE) (50) 3155-01 CD

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Promise Me (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

O Mick and Janice Mariscotti

7 9-4 (10)

Oisin Murphy J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Rockfield Farm Kingsclere Stud S TIMEFORMVIEWEnhancedhisexcellentrecordatthistrackwhenwinningSagaroforsecondsuccessiveseason7weeksago,justholdingoffthefast-finishing CaiusChoristerinthisheadgear Producedacareerbestwhenrunner-upinthislastyearandlikelytobeinthemixagain. TFRHHHII BHA117

2 ENEMY (GB) (42) 2-21205 C

Br B g Muhaarar - Prudenzia (IRE) (Dansili)

7 9-4 (1)

Richard Kingscote J

O Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc Helicentreuk S TIMEFORMVIEW Smart stayer over the years and has looked as good as ever in 2024, but he’s not up to this level.

3 KYPRIOS (IRE) (34) 11/22-11 CD

6 9-4 (8)

Br Ch h Galileo (IRE) - Polished Gem (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) Ryan Moore J

O Moyglare/Magnier/Tabor/Smith/Westerberg

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd TIMEFORM VIEWChampionstayerin2022,winningall6starts,notablythisrace.Secondbothoutingslastseasonafterayearoff,thoughshapedasifretaininghisability (riddeninefficientlywhendeniedbyTrawlermaninLongDistanceCup).Comfortablylandedtheoddsbothstartsthistermandtheonetobeat TFRHHHHH BHA117

4 PRYDWEN (IRE) (53) 01-5211

6 9-4 (6)

Br B g Camelot - Honey Hunter (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) Callum Shepherd J

O Blue Starr Racing & Keith Breen

George Scott, Newmarket T

B Honey Hunter Syndicate Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressivehandicapperwithanexcellentstrikerateinthelastcoupleofyears,baggingavaluablepotintheAW Marathon before following up at Southwell. However this is a huge ask on first foray into Group company TFRHIIII BHA108

5 SWEET WILLIAM (IRE) (28) 1223-31

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Gale Force (Shirocco (GER))

O Normandie Stud Ltd

B Normandie Stud Ltd

5 9-4 (9)

Robert Havlin J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

Normandie Stud Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWProgressedintoasmartstayerlastseasonandhasimprovedagainthisterm,steppinguponhiscomebackwhenedgingoutthepenalisedCaiusChorister intheHenryIIStakesatSandown.Shouldstaythisfarbutheneedstobeplayedlate,whichisdifficultagainstthislevelofopposition. TFRHHHII BHA109

6 TRAWLERMAN (IRE) (82) 00111-3 C

Br B g Golden Horn - Tidespring (IRE) (Monsun (GER))

O Godolphin

6 9-4 (3)

William Buick J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORM VIEWEborwinnerin2022andimprovedagainlastseason,winningall3startsinthiscountry,notablywhenedgingoutKyprios(riddeninefficiently)inLong DistanceCuphere(15.6f).Notseentobesteffect(setsteadypace)whenthirdinDubaiGoldCuponreturninMarchandthistriplikelytosuit TFRHHHHI BHA118

7 TRUESHAN (FR) (28) 4114-43 C D

Br B g Planteur (IRE) - Shao Line (FR) (General Holme (USA))

O SINGULA PARTNERSHIP

8 9-4 (4)

Hollie Doyle J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Mr Didier Blot Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWOneoftheleadingstayersofrecentyearsandshowedhestillhasplentytoofferwhenlandingtheDoncasterCupandPrixduCadranlastseason. NotdisgracedunderaGroup1penaltyinSagaroatAscot/HenryIIStakesatSandownbothstartsthistermbutlikelyfastgroundnotideal. TFRHHIII BHA114

8 VAUBAN (FR) (34) 11//110-2 C

Br Ch g Galiway - Waldfest (Hurricane Run (IRE))

6 9-4 (5)

Colin Keane J

O Mrs S. Ricci W. P. Mullins, Ireland T

B P. Decouz & S.C.E.A. Du Bas Bugey

TIMEFORM VIEW High-class hurdler and also really smart on the Flat, bolting up in the Copper Horse (14f) at this meeting 12 months ago before winning Naas Group 3.

DisappointedwhenfavouritefortheMelbourneCupbutshapedwellwhenrunner-upintheYorkshireCuponreturn.Staminaoverthistripisthedoubt. TFRHHHII BHA114

9 GREGORY (GB) (34) 11135-3 C

Br B c Golden Horn - Gretchen (Galileo (IRE))

O Wathnan Racing

B Normandie Stud Ltd

4 9-3 (2)

James Doyle J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWMostprogressivewhenwinningfirst3startslastseason,notablywhenmakingallinQueen’sVaseatthismeeting.ExcusesinGreatVoltigeur/StLegerlast 2outingsat3andmadeanencouragingreturnwhenthirdinYorkshireCup,shapingasifstaminaishisforte.Moretocomeupindistance. TFRHHHHI BHA111

10 CAIUS CHORISTER (FR) (28) 6231-22 BF

Br B m Golden Horn - Corpus Chorister (FR) (Soldier of Fortune (IRE))

5 9-1 (7)

Benoit de la Sayette J O Mr Clive Washbourn

David Menuisier, Pulborough T

B Clive Washbourn Shinco Racing Limited S TIMEFORMVIEWRapidimproverinhandicapsat3yrs,winning5inarow.PlentyofgoodeffortsindefeatlastyearbeforefinallybacktowinningwaysinGroup3atSaint-Cloud (13.9f,soft).TookformtoanewlevelwhenjustfailingunderapenaltyinSagaroatAscot/HenryIIStakesatSandownandworthashot TFRHHHII BHA109

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2023: COURAGE MON AMI 4 9 3 Frankie Dettori 15-2 (John & Thady Gosden) 12 ran Hood worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Kyprios (IRE), 13-2 Gregory (GB), 8-1 Vauban (FR), 11-1 Trawlerman (IRE), 16-1 Coltrane (IRE), Caius Chorister (FR), 22-1 Sweet William (IRE), 50-1 Trueshan (FR), 100-1 Prydwen (IRE), 300-1 Enemy (GB)

KYPRIOS suffered an interrupted campaign in 2023 but he was a high-class stayer the season before, the first of his 4 Group 1 wins coming in this race, and the way he shaped when winning both starts this term suggests he’s as good as ever He can provide his trainer with a record-extending ninth success, though the Gosden stable has an excellent recent record in this and hold a strong hand once again with Gregory and Trawlerman, who will both be suited by this marathon trip. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KYPRIOS (IRE) 2.GREGORY

PLAY SMARTER

THE BRITANNIA STAKES

(CLASS 2 HERITAGE HANDICAP)

for three yrs old colts and geldings x Total prize fund

£120000

Owners Prize Money 1st £48756, 2nd £24384, 3rd £12192, 4th £6096, 5th £3048, 6th £1524. (Penalty Value £61848) 14 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. colours no horse

1 KING’S GAMBLE (IRE) (19) 13-2 BF

Br B c Kingman - Zondaq (USA) (Bernardini (USA))

O Clipper

B Centerville Bloodstock

(23)

Daniel Tudhope J

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

TIMEFORMVIEW Kingman colt who was third in Gimcrack on the back of a winning debut at Newmarket. Only second when odds-on favourite for a 7f Doncaster novice on reappearance 19 days agobut he’s entitled to come on for the outing. TFRHHHII BHA102

2 WHIP CRACKER (IRE) (48) 21-23

Br B c Cracksman - Wonderworld (GER) (Sea The Moon (GER))

O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori

B Macha Bloodstock Ltd & M. Downey

9-8 (28)

Jim Crowley J

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWAWnovicewinnerat2.Returnedwithaveryusefuleffortwhensecondin9fNewmarketlistedraceinAprilbutnotinanythinglikethesameformwhena well-heldthirdina11/4mlistedeventbackthere16dayslater Thedropto1mlooksagoodmovebuthe’llrequireasmarteffortfromhismark. TFRHHIII BHA101

3 FOLLOW ME

(FR) (26) 2445-11

Br B c Shalaa (IRE) - Alamarie (FR) (Acclamation)

9-7 (27)

Shane Foley J

O Ms Amanda Torrens Ross O’Sullivan, Ireland T

B M. Delacher Sanchez & F. A. Mcnulty

TIMEFORMVIEWDrewablankin5outingsinFrancelastyearbuthasquicklydevelopedintoausefulperformerforhisnewstable,winninga6f maiden(heavy)and7fhandicap(good)attheCurraghinrecentmonths.Notdiscountednowsteppingupto1m. TFRHHHII BHA100

4 BERGAMASCO (IRE) (75) 135-115 D

9-6 (24)

Br B g Cappella Sansevero - Passified Lady (USA) (Speightstown (USA)) J

JPD Jack Ireland

B Tpb Bloodstock Ltd

NON-RUNNER

O JPD Partnership Jack W Davison, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEW Won3timesonAWatDundalkoverthewinter Respectablefifthinavaluableconditionsrace at Chelmsford (1m) on latest start in April. Needs to show he’s as effective on turf now. TFRHHIII BHA99

5 STARLORE (GB) (26) 140-40

O Juddmonte

9-5 (22)

Br B c Kingman - Starformer (USA) (Dynaformer (USA)) Richard Kingscote J

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms Inc Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEW Very much caught the eye when 2 lengths seventh of 13 to Qirat in a valuable 7f handicap at Goodwood last month, travelling strongly but not getting a run until it was all too late. Will stay 1m. Interesting runner TFRHHHHI BHA98

6 CUBAN TIGER (GB) (55) 12105 D

Br B c Havana Grey - Shirley’s Kitten (USA) (Kitten’s Joy (USA))

B Christopher Liesack

9-5 (6)

Clifford Lee J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORMVIEW Won a 1m AW listed race at Newcastle on Good Friday but no obvious excuses when last of 5 in Esher Cup on Sandown handicap debut 8 weeks ago and a 1lb drop in his mark certainly isn’t enough to tempt TFRHHIII BHA98

7 WATCH MY TRACER (IRE) (32) 103-106 9-5 (10)

Br Gr g Dandy Man (IRE) - Heavenly Angel (Dark Angel (IRE))

O Victorious Racing & Fawzi Nass

B Mr Donnchadh Higgins

8 BLUE LEMONS (IRE) (26) 130-624

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Solar Event (Galileo (IRE))

Hayley Turner J

George Scott, Newmarket T

Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again when making a winning reappearance in 7f Lingfield listed race but down the field in the Greenham and a 6f Newmarkethandicapsince.Remainstobeseenwhetherastepupto1miswhat’srequired.Alsofittedwithafirst-timehood. TFRHHIII BHA98

9-5 (8)

Jamie Spencer J

O Sullivan B’stock/ Merriebelle Irish Farm Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Norelands Bloodstock & M. Gilsenan Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulformindefeatsincehisdebutwinlastautumn.WentdownbyonlyaneckinEsherCupon1mSandownhandicapdebut andrespectablefourthof12inthevaluableSilverBowlatHaydocksince.Racedonlyongoingsofterthangoodonturf. TFRHHHII BHA98

9 INVOLVEMENT (GB) (26) 12-32

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lady Of Dubai (Dubawi (IRE))

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

9-3 (19)

Callum Shepherd J

O Mr Sultan Ali Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEW Debut winner at Redcar last September and useful form in defeat since, notably second of 12 in Silver Bowl at Haydock (1m, good to soft) 26 days ago, pulling well clear of the rest Likely capable of even better TFRHHHII BHA96 (IRE)

10

BOBSLEIGH (IRE) (302) 116050-

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Lady Rosebud (IRE) (Sir Prancealot (IRE))

9-3 (18)

Charles Bishop J

O The Woodway 20 Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B Ms P. Walsh ABM Catering Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful at the start of his 2-y-o career but had lost his way by the end of the summer This a very tough starting point for his 3-y-o campaign and stamina is also an unknown up 2f in trip. TFRHIIII BHA96

11 DRAGON LEADER (IRE)

(26) 1121-30

9-2 (17)

Br Ch c El Kabeir (USA) - Sweet Dragon Fly (Oasis Dream) Kieran Shoemark J

O Kennet Valley Syndicates III Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Yeomanstown Stud Offbeat Safaris Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWent4-5at2,notablyvaluable6feventsatYorkandRedcar Madeacreditablereturntoactionwhenthirdof5on7fcourse handicapdebutbutwellbeatenatGoodwood(7fagain)since.Firstattemptat1m.Othersaremoreobvious. TFRHHIII BHA95

12

SON OF MAN (IRE) (11) 1035-02

9-0 (9)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Crisolles (FR) (Le Havre (IRE)) David Egan J

O China Horse Club International Limited Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B China Horse Club International Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful performer who stepped up markedly on his reappearance when second of 8 over 7f at Goodwood 11 days ago, shaping as if this return to 1m will suit

13 WATCHA MATEY (GB) (19) 2310-11 D

Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Kenzahope (FR) (Kendargent (FR))

BHA93 (+2)

Colin Keane J

O Austin, Moran, Rowlands, McCallum Hugo Palmer Malpas T

B Bermuda Racing Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked exposed after 7 outings as a juvenile but has returned an improved performer, landing handicaps at Newmarket (1m) and Musselburgh(9f).Another7lbhigherinastrongerracenowsohe’llneedabigcareerbesttoextendhiswinningsequenceto3. TFRHHIII BHA93

14 VERCORS (IRE) (30) 54-1201

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mondelice (Montjeu (IRE))

O Stonestreet Stables LLC & Partners

B Macha B/Stock, Meridian Int & INS

9-0 (21)

Aurelien Lemaitre J

Fabrice Chappet, France T

TIMEFORMVIEW Quite useful form in France, winning a conditions race over just short of 7f at Angers at the end of May Hard to argue his mark looks lenient, though. TFRHHIII BHA93

15 COGITATE (IRE) (92) 15-2 9-0 (1)

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Damaniyat Girl (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))

O Mr H. Frost

Hollie Doyle J

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Lynch Bages Ltd Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORMVIEWLookedagoodprospectwhenmakingawinningdebutinaNewburynovice(7f)lastJulybuthehaslookedquiteatrickyridewhenmeeting withdefeatonbothstartssince.InhisdefencehelikelybumpedintoasmartprospectatSouthwelllasttimebutothersarestillpreferred. TFRHHIII BHA93

16 CRACKING GOLD (GB) (55) 1124 8-13 (5)

Br Ch c Havana Gold (IRE) - Meaning of Time (Captain Gerrard (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Paul & Clare Rooney Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Whitwell Bloodstock Clive Cox Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Won 7f novices at Kempton and Lingfield on first 2 starts. Creditable efforts in defeat in small-field handicaps since but he’ll require improvement to come out on top in this ultra-competitive race. TFRHHIII BHA92

17 MISSION TO MOON (IRE) (20) 2210-12 BF

Br B c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Many Hearts (USA) (Distorted Humor (USA))

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

8-13 (33)

Oisin Murphy J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B T. Stack King Power International Co Ltd, King Power Racing Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFromafamilywhichimproveswithageandheimpressedwhenmakingawinningreappearanceatGoodwood (7f, soft) in early May Just as good when second of 12 over 7f at Epsom 4 weeks later Likely to stay 1m. TFRHHHII BHA92

18 DASHING DARCEY (GB) (12) 11-2341 D 8-13 (25)

Br B c Muhaarar - So Claire (Kyllachy)

O Opulence Thoroughbreds

B Kassala Ltd & Charlock Stud

Silvestre De Sousa J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

Opulence Thoroughbreds S

TIMEFORMVIEW Wonapairof1mLingfieldnovicesonAWinDecemberandhasprogressedagaininhandicaps,reaching the frame 3 times before scoring with a bit to spare at Haydock (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA92

19 QIRAT (GB) (26) 312-1 8-13 (29)

Br Ch g Showcasing - Emulous (Dansili)

O Juddmonte

B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

Hector Crouch J

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEW ProgressiveShowcasinggeldingwhocamewithastrongrunfromoffthepacetolandavaluable7fGoodwood handicap last month. The style of that success suggests that 1m will be within range. Big player TFR

BHA92

20 ARCTIC THUNDER (IRE) (41) 5-141 C

Br B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Al Kirana (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS))

O Opulence Thoroughbreds

8-13 (30)

David Probert J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Pier House Stud Opulence Thoroughbreds S

TIMEFORMVIEW Took hiscareerrecordto 2-4whenshading atightfinishonhis7fcoursehandicapdebut lastmonth. 7lb rise demands improvement but he has the potential for better again now returning to 1m. TFRHHHII BHA92

21 VOLTERRA (IRE) (48) 431-1 D

Br B c Farhh - Lajatico (Equiano (FR))

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Cooneen Stud

8-12 (3)

Neil Callan J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Redcar novice winner last autumn and left that form well behind when following up in 1m Newmarket handicap on his reappearance in May, pulling 23/4lengthsclearofthereopposingSkukuza,whoboostedtheformbywinningbackatNewmarketsince.Couldstillbeaheadofhismark. TFRHHHHH BHA91

22 AIR COMMANDER (IRE) (32) 26-163 BF

Br B c Kingman - Azafata (SPA) (Motivator)

8-11 (2)

Ryan Moore J

O D Smith/Mrs Magnier/M Tabor/P Brant Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B White Birch Farm, SC

TIMEFORMVIEW Winner at Dundalk in April. Better effort in 1m Naas handicaps since when third of 10 latterly. Not obviously well handicapped but it’s dangerous to rule out anything from this stable. Fitted with a first-time visor TFRHHHII BHA90

23 MICKLEY

(IRE) (20) 43-11

Br B g Soldier’s Call - Parle Moi (USA) (Giant’s Causeway (USA))

O Mr P. K. Siu

B Oghill House Stud & Partner

8-11 (15)

Callum Rodriguez J

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Has progressed with each run, storming clear in a Southwell maiden in March before making light of a mark of 83 at Doncaster (both 7f). The step up to 1m looks sure to suit High on the shortlist with further progress likely TFR

BHA90

24 SKUKUZA (GB) (34) 23-621 D 8-11 (16)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Shingwedzi (SAF) (Trippi (USA))

O Cayton Park Stud Limited

William Buick J

Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Cayton Park Stud Ltd My Pension Expert S

TIMEFORMVIEWProgressive,buildingonhishandicapdebutsecondtoVolterraatNewmarket(1m)whenseeingoff5rivalsback there a fortnight later. The form of the win has been boosted so he could still be fairly treated up 5lb.

90

25 NATIVE WARRIOR (GB) (30) 32-41 D 8-11 (31)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Beauty Salon (Dutch Art)

James Doyle J

O Wathnan Racing K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Branton Court Stud LLP

TIMEFORMVIEW Quiteusefulform,gettingoffthemarkatthefourthtimeofaskingin1mNottinghammaidenlastmonth. Tough to argue he looks well handicapped off 90 but he has the potential for better

26 SAFWAN (GB) (43) 314513

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Al Mayhola (FR) (Sea The Stars (IRE))

O Al Shaqab Racing

8-10 (13)

Edward Greatrex J

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Al Shaqab Racing Haras De Bouquetot S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful 2-time winner in France for Edouard Monfort earlier in the year Very much pitched in at the deep end on his first outing for Ralph Beckett Probably best watched. TFRHHIII BHA89

27 MILETUS (IRE) (45) 5-01 D

8-10 (4)

Br B c Magna Grecia (IRE) - Prima Luce (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) J

O McLaren Horse Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Kilcarn Stud Stonegate Homes, McLaren Horse Racing S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when making it third time lucky in 1m Windsor novice (heavy) 45 days ago. That race has worked out, with the second and third winning next time. Handicap debut TFRHHHII BHA89

28 THE CAMDEN COLT (IRE) (48) 3052-23

Br Ch c Footstepsinthesand - Venus de Medici (IRE) (Duke of Marmalade (IRE))

8-10 (26)

Sean Levey J

O EQ Racing Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Tullpark Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has returned with good placed efforts in competitive 1m handicaps at Newmarket this spring, latterly 3 lengths third of 8 to reopposing Volterra and Skukuza. TFRHHHII BHA89

29 MONKEY ISLAND (GB) (34) 00-1

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Butterfly Kiss (USA) (Medaglia d’Oro (USA))

O Manton Thoroughbreds VIII

8-10 (12)

Harry Davies J

Brian Meehan, Manton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Sirecam Europe S

TIMEFORM VIEW Left his 2 efforts as a juvenile well behind when springing an 80/1 surprise in 7f Newbury novice on reappearance, making all in determined fashion. Similar tactics will be hard to pull off here, though. TFRHHIII BHA89

30 SIR LES PATTERSON (GB) (26) 31-10

Br B c Zoustar (AUS) - Evil Spell (Dutch Art)

8-9 (11)

Billy Loughnane J

O SUMAN HEDGE BS, WOODSIDE BS & D REDVERS Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

B Widden Stud Uk Pty Ltd

Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Won a pair of 7f AW novices but dropped away tamely to finish last of 12 in the Silver Bowl at Haydock on his handicap and turf debut Not an obvious one to provide his yard with back-to-back wins in this race. TFRHIIII BHA88

31 LAUTREC (GB) (34) 1-42 D

Br B c Kingman - Cabaret (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

O Juddmonte

8-9 (32)

Benoit de la Sayette J

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Woodnook Farm Pty Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinningdebutonAWinNovember Fadedon11/4mChelmsfordreappearancebutquicklybackontheupwhen11/4lengthssecondof6toSkukuza in1mNewmarkethandicapdebutlastmonth.Thefirst-timecheekpieceswornontheRowleyMilearenowreplacedbyblinkers. TFRHHHII BHA88

32 GREY CUBAN (GB) (19) 003-165

Br Gr g Havana Grey - Serena Grae (Arakan (USA))

O Roudee Racing 10

8-9 (7)

Tom Marquand J

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Shoreham Stud Roudee Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Came out on top switched to AW in 8.6f Wolverhampton novice in April but held in handicaps at Chester and Epsom since.

DECLARED RUNNERS 33 2023: DOCKLANDS 3 9 2 Hayley Turner 6-1 (Harry Eustace) 29 ran Hood worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn first time by No. 31,Visor worn first time by No. 22.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 14.

Stewards Note:

STARLORE: Following its run on 25/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

BLUE LEMONS: Following its run on 25/5/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

BOBSLEIGH: Following its run on 23/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.

Probable S.P’s: 11-1 Qirat (GB), 12-1 Volterra (IRE) 14-1 Mickley (IRE), 16-1 Involvement (GB), Cogitate (IRE), Skukuza (GB), 18-1 Follow Me (FR), Starlore (GB), 20-1 Dashing Darcey (GB), 22-1 Air Commander (IRE), Native Warrior (GB), 25-1 Mission To Moon (IRE), 28-1 King’s Gamble (IRE), 33-1 Whip Cracker (IRE), Blue Lemons (IRE), Watcha Matey (GB), Arctic Thunder (IRE), The Camden Colt (IRE), Monkey Island (GB), Watch My Tracer (IRE), Cracking Gold (GB), 66-1 Son of Man (IRE), Safwan (GB), 100-1 Cuban Tiger (GB), Dragon Leader (IRE), 150-1 Bobsleigh (IRE), Vercors (IRE), Sir Les Patterson (GB), 500-1 Lautrec (GB), Grey Cuban (GB), Rocking Tree (IRE)

Kevin Ryan’s VOLTERRA has had the form of his Newmarket handicap debut success boosted and might prove the answer to a typically wide-open renewal. The way Qirat stormed home to land a valuable 7f event at Goodwood last month suggests he’ll be suited by the step up to 1m and he’s second choice. Mickley is another who promises to benefit from 1m and is also shortlisted along with Starlore, who was a big eyecatcher behind Qirat at Goodwood.

THE HAMPTON COURT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £150000

Owners Prize Money 1st £66840, 2nd £27435, 3rd £13725, 4th £6855, 5th £3435, 6th £1710. (Penalty Value £85065)

colours no horse

1 AL MUSMAK (IRE) (35) 1212-0 C 9-2 (9)

Br B c Night of Thunder (IRE) - Parton (Kitten’s Joy (USA)) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWChasedhomeRosallionin7fcourselistedracelastJulybeforegoingonebetterinsimilarcompanyatHaydockinSeptember Advancedhisformagain whenrunner-upinRoyalLodgeatNewmarketonfinal2-y-ostartbutrannosortofraceonreturnintheDantelastmonth.Mustbounceback. TFRHHHII BHA108

2 BELLUM JUSTUM (IRE) (19) 5241-10 D 9-2 (2)

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Natural Beauty (Oasis Dream) Oisin Murphy J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited King Power International Co Ltd, King Power Racing Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSeaTheStarscoltwhogotoffthemarkatthefourthattemptin17-runnerNewmarketmaidenlastautumnandfollowedupina11/4mEpsomlisted raceonhisreappearance.Probablyjustwasn’tgoodenoughuppedingradewhenmid-fieldintheDerbyandthismuchmoresuitable. TFRHHHII BHA104

3 BRACKEN’S LAUGH

(IRE) (42) 15-12

Br B c Zoffany (IRE) - Guardia (GER) (Monsun (GER))

O Bernardine and Sean Mulryan

9-2 (1)

Daniel Tudhope J

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Guardia Partnership Ballymore S

TIMEFORMVIEWCreatedagoodimpressioninbothrunsat2yrs(fifthinFrenchGroup1latterly)andshowedagoodturnoffoottomakeawinningreturnatChelmsford inApril.ProbablyimprovedagainwhensecondtoCapuletinlistedDeeStakesatChester(10.3f,good)6weeksagosohe’snotoutofthings. TFRHHHHI BHA108

4 CAVIAR HEIGHTS (IRE) (35) 210-316 D 9-2 (10)

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Cava (IRE) (Acclamation)

Clifford Lee J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Norelands & Sunderland Holding Inc

TIMEFORMVIEWBuiltonhispromisingreappearance/stabledebutinthe9fFeildenatNewmarketwhenaready4-lengthwinnerofa11/4mlistedraceback thereattheGuineasmeeting.NotinsameformwhendownthefieldintheDanteatYork5weeksagobutcangetbackontrack.

5 FIRST LOOK (IRE) (18) 21-322 9-2 (3)

Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Bilissie (Dansili)

James Doyle J

O Wathnan Racing A. Fabre, France T

B Haras de la Perelle

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerwhoopenedhisaccountinminoreventatChantillyinNovemberandhasbeenplacedallotherstarts,includingwhen2lengths secondof15toLookdeVegainPrixduJockeyClubatsametrack(10.4f,soft)earlierthismonth.Stackstolikeinthiscompany. TFRHHHHI BHA116

6 JAYAREBE (FR) (42) 10-13 BF

Br B c Zoffany (IRE) - Alakhana (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE))

O Mr Iraj Parvizi

9-2 (12)

Sean Levey J

Brian Meehan, Manton T

B Mr Oliver Pawle Sirecam Europe S

TIMEFORM VIEWTastedsuccessondebutatNewmarket(Julycourse,7f)lastsummerandtookamarkedstepforwardwhenwinninglistedraceatsametrack(Rowley course,9f)inApril.FounditharderunderapenaltywhenthirdinlistedDeeStakesatChester(10.3f,good)6weeksagobutshouldstaythisfar TFRHHHII BHA108

7 KING’S GAMBIT (IRE) (33) 012-1 D

Br Ch c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Pure Symmetry (USA) (Storm Cat (USA))

O Mr Mohammed Jaber

B Roundhill Stud

9-2 (7)

William Buick J

Harry Charlton, Beckhampton T

TIMEFORMVIEWWona1mNewburymaidenlastAugustandtookanotherstepforwardwhenonlynarrowlydeniedbyBracken’sLaughamonthlater Madeamarkof93 lookwoefullyinadequateonreturnatthatsamevenuelastmonthandratesanexcitingprospectsteppingintopatterncompany Bigchance. TFRHHHHH BHA107

8 PORTLAND (IRE) (14) 343-241

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Zagitova (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

O Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier

B Coolmore

9-2 (6)

Ryan Moore J

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’tneedtobeathisbesttogetoffthemarkfortheseasonin5-runnerlistedraceatLeopardstown(12f,good)afortnightago,just holdingonfromaless-experiencedrunner-up.IsAidanO’Brien’ssolerepresentativebutotherslookstrongerforwinpurposes. TFRHHHII BHA106

9 SONS AND LOVERS (GB) (28) 1-33

Br B c Study of Man (IRE) - So In Love (Smart Strike (CAN))

9-2 (4)

Tom Marquand J

O Mr H Morriss & Miss K Rausing Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORMVIEWDebut7fwinneratNewmarketin2023andbackwithamuch-improvedthirdof7toHaateminCravenStakesthereinApril.Progressedagainwhenthird inlistedraceatSandown(8f,soft)4weeksagobutwillneedtofindanotherjoltofimprovementtoaddtohistallysteppingupto11/4m. TFRHHHII BHA103

10

STROMBERG (GB)

(25) 2115-22 9-2 (11)

Br B c Iffraaj - Stacey Sutton (FR) (Tertullian (USA)) Dylan Browne McMonagle J

O Teme Valley Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B Aston Mullins Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed prohibitive odds when scoring twice last year and has found one too good for the step up in trip on both outings this season, beaten 33/4lengthsbyChiefLittleRockinGallinuleStakesattheCurragh(10f,soft)lastmonth.Acareerbestwillberequiredifhe’stogetinvolved. TFRHHIII BHA102

11 TARAJ (IRE) (39) 421-3 9-2 (5)

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Catchment (Oasis Dream) David Egan J

O Amo Racing Limited D. K. Weld, Ireland T

B Springbank Way Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWOffthemarkatthethirdattemptdespitestillabitrougharoundtheedgesinaDundalkmaideninNovemberandranwelluppedingradeonreturnwhen thirdof5inDerbyTrialStakesatLeopardstown(10f,goodtofirm)lastmonth.Interestingrunner(changedhandsfor£480,000onMonday). TFR

12 UNDER THE

SUN (GB) (55) 2261-45 9-2 (8)

Br B c Golden Horn - Hasten (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE))

O Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd

B Silfield Bloodstock

Rossa Ryan J

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

TIMEFORMVIEWEasywinnerof1mSalisburynovicefinalstartat2yrsandseemedtoexcelhimselfwhen41/2lengthsfifthof8toArabianCrowninClassic TrialatSandown(10f,goodtosoft)justunder8weeksago,probablyseentomaximumadvantage.Bigoutsiderinthis,however TFRHHIII BHA101

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: WAIPIRO (IRE) 3 9 2 Tom Marquand 7-1 (Ed Walker) 16 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 12.

Stewards Note:

AL MUSMAK: Following its run on 16/5/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly

SONS AND LOVERS: Following its run on 23/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 King’s Gambit (IRE), 5-1 First Look (IRE), 15-2 Bracken’s Laugh (IRE), 12-1 Jayarebe (FR), Portland (IRE), 16-1 Caviar Heights (IRE), Sons And Lovers (GB), Taraj (IRE), 20-1 Bellum Justum (IRE), 25-1 Al Musmak (IRE), 50-1 Stromberg (GB), 66-1 Under The Sun (GB)

KING’S GAMBIT made a mockery of an opening mark of 93 on return at Newbury last month and with further progress on the cards, Harry Charlton’s charge is fancied to take the step up to pattern company in his stride at the expense of French-raider First Look, who found only an unbeaten colt too strong in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly Bracken’s Laugh and Taraj (who changed hands for £480,000 on Monday) can fight out third.

THE BUCKINGHAM PALACE STAKES (CLASS 2 HANDICAP)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £110000 Owners Prize Money 1st £44693, 2nd £22352, 3rd £11176, 4th £5588, 5th £2794, 6th £1397. (Penalty Value £56694) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 15 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

1 MAKE ME KING (FR) (33) 525-540 D 4 9-12 (32)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Miss Infinity (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

William Buick J

O Wathnan Racing H. A. Al Jehani, Qatar T

B S.A.S. Haras Voltaire Wathnan Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW AW/turf winner in France for Andre Fabre and posted some useful efforts in the Middle East for this trainer over the winter Underwhelming British debut at Newmarket and mark demands more. Tried in cheekpieces. TFRHHIII BHA103

2 NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) (35) 502-502 D 6 9-12 (18)

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Hint of A Tint (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))

O Sekura Group

Paul Mulrennan J

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Mrs Sue Ann Foley Sekura Trade Frames Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Good second of 17 in handicap at York (7 9f good, 8/1) 35 days ago, clear of rest Third in this last year and seems likely to give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA103

3 AWAAL (IRE) (243) 033030- 5 9-11 (22)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Anna’s Rock (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE))

O Shaikh Duaij Al Khalifa

Oisin Murphy J

Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B George Kent Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartperformerwhowasplacedintheLincoln,RoyalHuntCupandtheBunburyCuplastyear.Onthewrongsidewhenwellheld intheBalmoralfinalstartsoit’seasytoignorethatrun.Tonguetieaddedandgoeswellfresh,sohe’sworthyofinterest

4 MOSTABSHIR (GB) (40) 6405-30

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Handassa (Dubawi (IRE))

102

4 9-11 (21)

Jim Crowley J

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW YorknovicewinnerattheDanteFestivallastyearbutfailedtoliveuptothatearly-seasonpromise.ClosethirdatKemptonon reappearanceandshouldhavelearnedfromhisfirstbig-fieldexperienceintheVictoriaCup.Notonetowriteoff. TFRHHHII BHA102

5 CARRYTHEONE (GB) (33) 266-001 D

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Song of Passion (IRE) (Orpen (USA))

O Mr Stuart Mizon

B Pevens Racing

7 9-10 (23)

Pat Dobbs J

Michael Bell, Newmarket T

Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bordering on smart at his best for Johnny Murtagh and got back on the up from out of the blue when seeing off Gorak in a 15-runner event at Newmarket a month ago. May have even more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA101

6 BARADAR (IRE) (26) 110-540 CD BF

Br B or Br g Muhaarar - Go Lovely Rose (IRE) (Pivotal)

O Amo Racing Limited

B Knocktoran Stud

6 9-10 (16)

David Egan J

George Boughey, Newmarket T

Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Bagged the International here and 6.5f handicap at the Doncaster St Leger meeting in 2023. Yet to hit top form this term but that means his mark has edged back down. TFRHHIII BHA101

7 RHOSCOLYN (GB) (20) 0-54061 D

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Zeyran (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

O The Horse Watchers

B Mrs J. E. Laws

6 9-10 (29)

Jamie Spencer J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

TIMEFORMVIEW Likeable type who looked at least as good as ever when landing Epsom race (for the second time) in late May Might be vulnerable even after a small rise but should give his running. TFRHHHII BHA101

8 ROPEY GUEST (GB) (40) 01062-5 D

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Hadeeya (Oratorio (IRE))

O John Guest Racing

B Mrs S. Hamilton & Kirtlington Stud Ltd

7 9-9 (12)

Tom Queally J

George Margarson, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWWasintopformtowardstheendof2023andreturnedwithasmooth-travellingfifthintheVictoriaCupherelastmonth.

Just as effective over 1m and should strip fitter for his return, so not ruled out. Engaged 5.05 here Wednesday. TFRHHHII BHA100

9 PERCY’S LAD (GB) (41) 0203-21

Br Ch g Sir Percy - Victory Garden (New Approach (IRE))

O Mr Alan Kerr

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd

6 9-8 (1)

Richard Kingscote J

Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable type who justified support when making all (for the second year running) at Chester last time. Much harder to pull off those tactics here, so looks vulnerable. TFRHHHII BHA99

10

TACARIB BAY (GB) (39) 16-5000 D

5 9-8 (10)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Bassmah (Harbour Watch (IRE)) Alec Voikhansky (3) J

O Mr J. R. Shannon Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B J. R. Shannon

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessfulatlistedlevelatNewcastle(6f)inNovemberbuthasn’tbeenathisbestinhandfulofstartsinhandicaps since the turn of the year Cheekpieces go back on but he’s hard to make a compelling case for TFRHHIII BHA99

11 ENGLISH OAK (GB) (26) 1302-21 D

4 9-8 (26)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Forest Crown (Royal Applause) James Doyle J

O Wathnan Racing Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Car Colston Hall Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWUpwardly-mobilesonofWoottonBassettwhoreturnedtoactionwithasolidsecondatNewmarket(7f)andfoundachunkofimprovementwhen stormingcleartoland6-runnerhandicapatHaydock(7.2f).Makesseriousappealfornewownerswithmoreimprovementonthecards. TFRHHHHH BHA99

12 MR PROFESSOR (IRE) (47) 4126-10

5 9-7 (9)

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Law of The Range (Alhaarth (IRE)) Silvestre De Sousa J

O Amo Racing Limited Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

B Mr Chris McHale Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when winning Lincoln at Doncaster on heavy ground on reappearance. Didn’t back that up on a quicker surface at Newmarket next time and looks vulnerable. TFRHHIII BHA98

13 FINN’S CHARM (GB) (11) 040-601 D

4 9-7 (in 5lb ex) (2)

Br B g Kingman - Annabelle’s Charm (IRE) (Indian Ridge) Joe Fanning J

O Dr J. Walker Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Merry Fox Stud Limited Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Talented on his day and carries penalty for his career-best effort when scoring at Goodwood 11 days ago. Ridden positively and should face plenty of competition in this environment TFRHHHII BHA93 (+5)

14 ALZAHIR (FR) (41) 12505-4 D

4 9-5 (25)

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Cup Cake (IRE) (Singspiel (IRE)) Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr George Turner & Clipper David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Al Wasmiya Stud Highcrest S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefuldualwinnerfortheGosdenstableandranwellonhisreturnfrom8monthsoffwhenfourthof13toPercy’sLadatChester (7.6f,goodtofirm,40/1)41daysago.Stillrelativelylowmileage,sonosurpriseifhasevenmoretoofferthisterm. TFRHHHII BHA96

15 BOPEDRO (FR) (20) 400030 D

Br B g Pedro The Great (USA) - Breizh Touch (FR) (Country Reel (USA))

O Mr Georginio Rutter

8 9-5 (24)

Jason Watson J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mr Daniel Cherdo Gain Equine Nutrition S TIMEFORM VIEW Smart handicapper who enhanced good Newmarket record when placed in the Cambridgeshire during the autumn. Hasofferedafewindicationsthathe’scomingtotheboilthisterm(mettroubleatEpsomlasttime),sonotaforlornhope. TFRHHHII BHA96

16 DARK THIRTY (IRE) (20) 136-130 D

Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Beach Wedding (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand)

4 9-5 (11)

Sean Levey J

O Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Lynn Lodge Stud Old Oak Holdings Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Likeablesortwhopostedacareer-besteffortonbackof6monthsoffwhenlanding18-runnerNewmarkethandicap(6f)inApril. LatesteffortbehindRhoscolynwassub-parthoughandthere’snogreatindicationthathe’saheadofhismark. TFRHHIII BHA96

17 GORAK (FR) (33) 0000-42 D

Br B g Goken (FR) - Ponte Bawi (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

O First Tuesday Syndicate

5 9-5 (3)

Callum Shepherd J

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Guy Pariente Holding Spral Fitzdares S TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerinthefirsthalfoflastseasonandhasreturnedingoodorder,onlydeniedbyCarrytheone at Newmarket last time. On better terms with that rival now and merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA96

18 DIVINE LIBRA (IRE) (33) 323-013 D BF

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Rakiza (IRE) (Elnadim (USA)) Ryan Moore J

O McLaren Horse Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Mogeely Stud Stonegate Homes, McLaren Horse Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Had a solid 3-y-o season and took it up another notch with a 7f Chester win in May Followed that with a good third to Carrytheone at Newmarket and he probably hasn’t finished improving. Makes a fair bit of appeal. TFRHHHHI BHA95

19 KOY KOY (GB) (20) 3-05066 D BF

5 9-4 (31)

Br B g Acclamation - Lynique (IRE) (Dylan Thomas (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J

O Mr Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier

George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Carisbrooke Stud George Boughey Racing Ltd, SBK S TIMEFORMVIEWWelltreatedonhisbestformandrecenteffortshavecontainedmoreencouragementthanthebareresultindicate,not athomeonthetrackatEpsomlasttime.Couldbeaplayerinfirst-timetonguetieifhe’sdrawnontherightside. TFRHHHII BHA95

20 THE X O (IRE) (20) 640053

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Pivotal Era (Pivotal)

O Newsells Park Stud-Waldmark Syn.&Verrier

B Mrs Noreen Clibborn

4 9-4 (27)

Rossa Ryan J

John Ryan, Newmarket T

Newsells Park Stud Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual AW winner who arrives in good order, finishing third to Rhoscolyn at Epsom last time. Likely to find a few of these rivals too well treated, though. TFRHHIII BHA95

21 BILLYJOH (GB) (12) 240224 BF

Br Gr g Mayson - Goadby (Kodiac)

O Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units Ltd

4 9-2 (19)

Hollie Doyle J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units & J. Holt Cleartherm Glass Sealed Units Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-backwinnerontheAWinFebruaryandhasremainedingoodheartsince,hittingthelinestrongwhenfourth at Haydock recently. Has course form and may have more to offer for this shrewd stable. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA93

22 SUMMERGHAND (IRE) (33) 205000

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Kate The Great (Xaar)

10 9-2 (13)

Dylan Browne McMonagle J

O Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Airlie Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Down to his lowest mark for nearly 6 years and he was nearest at the finish when seventh at Newmarket last time. This sort of race suits him (narrowly denied in the 2020 Wokingham) and he could outrun his odds. TFRHHHII BHA93

23 FRESH (GB) (12) 600-505 CD

7 9-1 (30)

Br B g Bated Breath - Kendal Mint (Kyllachy) Hayley Turner J

O Clipper James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

B Glebe Stud TIMEFORMVIEWLandedacoupleofbigpotsoverC&Din2022.Performedwithcreditinanumberofvaluableeventslastyearandthisseason’s effortshavelefttheimpressionthathe’sbuildinguptosomething.Couldgetinvolvedifeverythingdropsright TFRHHHII BHA92

24 MAYWAKE (GB) (19) 15103-0 D

6 9-1 (20)

Br Ch g Mayson - Wakened (IRE) (Rip Van Winkle (IRE)) Oisin Orr J

O Mr & Mrs Leonard Bird Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Mr & Mrs Leonard E Bird

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at Thirsk and Sandown last season. Form has been in-and-out so far this term, however, and there are better cases to be made for others. TFRHHIII BHA92

25 SOUS LA NEIGE (FR) (20) 220-235

4 9-1 (6)

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Setsuko (FR) (Shamardal (USA)) Tom Marquand J

O A. Don/D. Macaulifffe G. Hernon, France T

B Scea Haras de Saint Pair Ecurie Peregri

TIMEFORMVIEWFifthof11inminorevent(32/10)atCompiegne(7f,heavy)20daysago.Makeshandicapdebut.BHAassessordoesn’t appear to have taken any chances but he is something of an unknown quantity and Marquand is booked. TFRHHHII BHA92

26 KINGS TIME (IRE) (41) 3/2410-1 D

Br Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Mrs King (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE))

O Newtown Anner Stud Farm

4 9-1 (5)

Shane Foley J

Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T

B Newtown Anner Stud TIMEFORMVIEW Lightlyracedforhisageandreturnedamuch-improvedmodelwhenlanding15-runnerevent at Cork with something to spare 41 days ago. More required but can’t be ruled out

27 GREATGADIAN (GER) (83) 2-36220 6 9-1 (4)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Goathemala (GER) (Black Sam Bellamy (IRE))

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

Aidan Keeley (3) J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof King Power International Co Ltd, King Power Racing Co Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Useful operator nowadays who found good run of form coming to a halt when down the field at Newcastle 83 days ago. Others are less exposed and more persuasive. TFR

28 STERLING KNIGHT (GB) (7) 35-3061 C D

Br B g Camelot - Sterling Sound (USA) (Street Cry (IRE)) Colin Keane J

O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

29 MUSTAJAAB (GB) (12) 045-100 D

(17)

B Fiona Gordon My Pension Expert S TIMEFORMVIEW Returnedtohisbestwhenlandingan11-runner7fhandicapatNewburyaweekago.Thisisclearly a much tougher ask under a penalty but this track/sort of race is suitable for his style.

Br B or Br g Tasleet - Likeable (Dalakhani (IRE)) Lewis Edmunds J

O Mr Khalifa Dasmal William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T B Meon Valley Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW Made it 2-2 on the AW when scoring with plenty to spare on return/first run since being gelded at Southwell (7f) in April. Hasn’t really been seen to best effect since and the return to this trip should help, but

DECLARED RUNNERS 32

2023: WITCH HUNTER (FR) 4 9 10 Jamie Spencer 50-1 (Richard Hannon) 29 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3, 19. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 8, 15, 22. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 7, 23, 26. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 10, 17, 28.

Stewards Note:

KOY KOY: Following its run on 31/5/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

THE X O: Following its run on 31/5/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

GREATGADIAN: Following its run on 29/3/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 English Oak (GB), 14-1 Northern Express (IRE), 16-1 Divine Libra (IRE), 18-1 Mostabshir (GB), Carrytheone (GB) Gorak (FR), 20-1 Awaal (IRE), 25-1 Percy’s Lad (GB), 28-1 Rhoscolyn (GB), Ropey Guest (GB), Kings Time (IRE), 33-1 Finn’s Charm (GB), Bopedro (FR), Koy Koy (GB), Fresh (GB), Sous La Neige (FR), 40-1 Dark Thirty (IRE), Billyjoh (GB),Summerghand (IRE), Sterling Knight (GB), 50-1 Make Me King (FR), Baradar (IRE), Mr Professor (IRE), Alzahir (FR), The X O (IRE), Maywake (GB), Mustajaab (GB), 66-1 Tacarib Bay (GB), 80-1 Greatgadian (GER), 500-1 Arabian Storm (GB), Londoner (IRE), Catch The Paddy (IRE)

ENGLISH OAK is another one to be added to Wathnan Racing’s burgeoning roster after a most impressive display at Haydock and he’s comfortably the most progressive sort in this field, so he’s preferred to Divine Libra, who is also going the right way Awaal has an excellent record fresh and should have been primed for a big run.

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