Chester Racecard - Friday 6th May

MAY FESTIVAL TOTE CHESTER CUP DAY FRIDAY 6 MAY 2022 OFFICIAL RACECARD £5

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A FAMILY STORY Yasmin and Amber Le Bon wear ASHOKA

CONTENTS

ON-COURSE BETTING & HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD page 6-7

HUXLEY STAKES HISTORY page 30-31

CHESTER CUP HISTORY page 43-44

CHESTER PLATE HISTORY page 74

LAST YEAR’S HUXLEY STAKES page 33

LAST YEAR’S CHESTER CUP page 40

LAST YEAR’S WINNERS page 10-11

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TODAY’S TIPS page 8

FACTS & STATISTICS page 18-19

IMPORTANT INFORMATION page 87

TODAY’S SPONSORS Chester Race Company would like to thank the following for their generous sponsorship of today’s racing.

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TODAY’S RACING CHESTER CUP DAY FRIDAY 6 MAY 2022

RACE TIMES

1.30pm

p22

The ICM Stellar Sports Earl Grosvenor Handicap Stakes

3.45pm

p56

2.05pm

p28

The Deepbridge Handicap Stakes

2.40pm

p36

The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Ire-Incentive Scheme Huxley Stakes

3.15pm

p46

The tote+ Chester Cup Handicap Stakes

(Group 2)

4.20pm

p68

The Boodles Secret Garden The White Oak Conditions Stakes Apprentice Handicap Stakes (GBB Race)

4.55pm

p78

The tote+ Chester Plate Handicap Stakes (for the Bobby McAlpine Memorial Cup)

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting

Jockeys George Bass

Sean Davis

Connor Murtagh

Alistair Rawlinson

Connor Beasley

Frankie Dettori

Non Runner

George Rooke

Franny Norton

Harry Russell

4.20

2.05, 3.15

Andrew Breslin 4.20

Liam Browne 4.20

Luke Catton 3.45

Laura Coughlan 4.20

Jim Crowley

1.30, 2.05, 2.40, 3.15, 4.55

3.15

2.40, 3.15 1.30

1.30, 3.15, 4.55

3.15, 4.55

1.30, 4.20

John Egan

1.30, 2.05

4.20

David Probert

1.30, 2.05, 2.40, 3.15

1.30, 3.15, 3.45, 4.55

William Pyle

4.55

Les Eyre

Ralph Beckett

Connor Planas

1.30, 2.05, 2.40, 3.15, 4.55

Tim Easterby

2.05

4.20

Rob Hornby

Andrew Balding

David & Nicola Barron

Mollie Phillips

2.05

Michael Appleby 1.30, 3.15, 3.45, 4.20, 4.55

1.30, 4.20, 4.55

Josephine Gordon

Andrew Mullen

Trainers

Laura Pearson

2.05, 3.15, 4.55

Harry Davies

3.45, 4.20

Saffie Osborne

Royston Ffrench

Ryan Moore

1.30, 3.15, 3.45, 4.20

3.15

Lewis Edmunds

Ben Curtis

1.30, 2.05, 2.40, 3.15, 3.45, 4.55

4.20

4.20

3.15

3.45

2.40

Edward Bethell Jennie Candlish

Bernard Llewellyn 4.20

3.15

Declan Carroll 4.55

Mick Channon 2.40

Tara Lee Cogan 4.20

Paul & Oliver Cole

2.40

Robert Cowell 3.45

Olly Murphy 4.20

Alex Hales

Aidan O’Brien

3.15

3.15

Richard Hannon

Richard John O’Brien

4.20

3.15

Richard Hughes

Hugo Palmer

2.05

1.30, 3.15, 3.45

Iain Jardine

John Queally

4.55

3.15

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Jamie Spencer 1.30, 2.05, 3.15

Zak Wheatley

1.30 1.30

Daniel Steele 4.20

Sir Michael Stoute 2.05, 2.40

Martin Todhunter

2.05

1.30, 2.05, 2.40

4.55

Shaun Lycett Phil McEntee

William Haggas

Harrison Shaw

Nigel Tinkler

3.15

3.15

2.05, 4.20

David Loughnane 1.30, 4.55

Rae Guest

Ryan Sexton

Richard Spencer

2.05, 4.20

John & Thady Gosden

3.45

David Simcock

Philip Kirby

John Best & Karen Jewell Harry Fry

Rowan Scott

Adrian Keatley

4.20

4.55

3.15, 4.20, 4.55

Alan King

1.30

Dominic Ffrench Davis

Ben Sanderson

4.20

4.20

1.30, 4.20

4.20

3.45, 4.20

1.30

Charlie Fellowes

3.15, 3.45, 4.55

3.15, 4.20

3.45

4.20

Lucy Wadham 4.55

D. K. Weld 3.15

Christian Williams 4.20

Ian Williams

1.30, 2.05, 3.15, 4.20, 4.55

Venetia Williams 4.55

CHAIR’S WELCOME WELCOME TO DAY THREE OF THE 2022 BOODLES MAY FESTIVAL - CHESTER CUP DAY Good afternoon, Welcome to the final day of the iconic Boodles May Festival – the TOTE Chester Cup Day. Today we make the most of the remainder of this much-loved festival of race meetings here at the world’s oldest racecourse.

Today’s card of 7 races begins at 1:30pm with The ICM Stellar Sports Earl Grosvenor Handicap Stakes. Later in the afternoon, The tote+ Chester Cup will have all eyes on the track as the winner takes home a prize of £151,000. Finally, the 2022 Boodles May Festival will draw to a close at 4:55pm with The tote+ Chester Plate, in memory of Bobby McAlpine who was Chester Race Company Chairman for many years.

I’d like to extend thanks to today’s sponsors. Our title sponsor, Boodles, who have been a treasured partner of Chester Racecourse for many years.

Today’s official partner, the TOTE, who are represented across the site today with their gaming services. ICM Stellar Sports, who manage some of the biggest names in global sport. Irish Thoroughbred Marketing who are well-known throughout the horseracing industry. Finally, White Oak, whose lending solutions have made it a global brand. Your support is greatly appreciated by all of us here at Chester Racecourse.

We next race here on Saturday 28th May as our much-loved Roman Day returns to the Roodee. This is the race day we use to celebrate our origins as the world’s oldest racecourse, as well as our roots in the ancient city of Chester. The day will bring together a range of partners in the city, so I hope you’ll visit us again then for an exciting day out.

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Chester Racecourse Facilities Map

Information

Food Concessions

Chester Bet

Disabled Viewing Area

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Bookmakers

Track Crossing Point

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Pie

Betting Ring Manager

Medical/First Aid Point

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Wok

Racecard Point

Chester Members Lounge

Cash Machine

Owners & Trainers, Shareholders & Sponsors Viewing Platform

Toilets

Press Room

Disabled Toilets

Box Office & Pre-Paid Collections

Baby Changing Facilities

Lift

Gate Entrances

Bottle Bar 1

Bus Stop Bar

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Pimm’s Bar

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County Champagne Bar *

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Refuel†

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Accessibility, Jockeys, Press & ROA Reception

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Parade, Paddock Club & Directors Guests Reception Hospitality, Shareholders, Edinburgh Gin Garden & Winning Post

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Tattersalls Enclosure

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Dee Stand

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The White Horse

County Concourse

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Open Course

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Shareholders, Owners & Trainers Pavilion

Restaurant 1539 & County Long Room

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Open Course & Paddock

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Paddock Rooms

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Drink Concessions

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County Boxes & Chester Members

Burger

Enclosures

For holders of County Concourse badges or higher. †For holders of Winning Post and Owners & Trainers badges. ‡For holders of Winning Post badges. § For holders of County Long Room badges or higher.

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Pie

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Pizza Al Forno

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Burger Grill

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Food Concession

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Fish & Chips

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Pimm’s Bar

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Refill Champagne & Beer

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The Walls§

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Coffee Bar

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County Concourse Bar

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Dee Stand Bars

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County Bar

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Long Room Bar

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Refresh ‡

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Beer & Fizz

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Pavilion Bar

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Tattersalls Bars

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The Paddock Club

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Festival Village & Chalets

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County Boxes

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Parade

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Leverhulme Boxes

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1539 Restaurant & Bar

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Final Furlong Restaurant

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The Turf Restaurant

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Edinburgh Gin Garden

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Edinburgh Gin Garden Cabanas

PL ACE A BET ON-COURSE WITH

AND RACECOURSE BOOKMAKERS

HOW TO PLACE A BET WITH A RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER WAYS TO BET WIN ONLY The most common form of bet. You win if your horse is first past the post.

Example: £5 win at 8/1 would return £45 (8 x £5 = £40 + £5 stake) EACH WAY Backing a horse to win or be placed. This doubles your bet – for example: £5 each way = £5 to win and £5 for a place = £10 total stake.

STANDARD EACH WAY TERMS In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms.

Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win • 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2 • 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2 • 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3 • Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3 • Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4 • Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4 Some bookmakers also offer ‘betting without the favourite’, where you can back your selection at reduced odds to either win or finish second to the horse nominated by the bookmaker as favourite. You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker on course as they operate with Administration Of Gambling On Tracks Ltd. (AGT) approval.

In the unlikely event of a dispute with a bookmaker, please call upon the assistance of the AGT Betting Ring Manager, who can be found on the ground floor of the Grandstand Enclosure.

The AGT also offers a ‘late pay’ service in case the bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings.

Late pay claims should be sent to: AGT, 3A Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4WY.

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PLACING A BET Experiencing the buzz of the betting ring may be a little daunting at first, but you will soon find it is very easy to place a bet. Here are some guidelines for racegoers to follow: 1. Each bookmaker will be offering slightly different prices, so shop around for the best odds against your selection.

2. Call your bet clearly to the bookmaker by stating the name and / or number of your chosen horse and the stake.

3. Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his / her clerk and correct him immediately if any details are called wrongly.

4. Make sure you obtain a ticket from the bookmaker and keep it safe.

5. If your selection wins, hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. Never destroy or dispose of your ticket until after the “Weighed in” announcement has been made. Betting with the bookmaker is tax-free. Deductions are made only if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed.

Please check the minimum stake accepted by each bookmaker on his display board. Some bookmakers do not take sums under £5, especially in the main betting ring, but there will be others who are happy to accept £2 bets. Please tender the correct change when possible.

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Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Concentric Frankie Dettori J O Mr K. Abdullah John Gosden, Newmarket T B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner of a Newcastle maiden on sole 2-y-o start (form working out well). Built on that abundant promise when third in 1 1/4m minor event on return at Newbury and she’s potentially smart. TFR★★★★✩ BHA102

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Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing 2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth 3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay, Br - Brown, h - horse, Ch - Chesnut, c - colt, g - gelding, Gr - Grey, f - filly, m - mare, Ro - Roan (followed by Sire, Dam and Damsire) 4. Horse’s name 5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain 6. Number of day’s since horse last ran 7. Age of horse (when race not restricted to a single age group) 8. Weight of horse in Stones and Pounds 9. Draw 10. Owner’s Name(s) 11. Breeder 12. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates All-Weather Track form / denotes new season - denotes new year

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C - The horse has won on this racecourse D - The horse has won over this distance CD - The horse has won over both this course and distance BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run 13. A guide to the horse’s recent form and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined across: HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

14. Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment 15. 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

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RACE 2

RACE 1

TODAY’S TOP TIPS It was this time last year that C&D winner BOARDMAN went on a winning streak and he arrives here in a similar vein of form this time around, with conditions to suit and the services of Jim Crowley to call upon. Boosala looks to be the class act of the field but has a tough task off top weight, whereas, at the other end of the handicap, Repertoire is 5lb well-in under a penalty following an emphatic success at Ascot.

WIN: BOARDMAN DANGER: BOOSALA All eyes will be on the talented Mujtaba as he looks to bounce back from a disappointing effort when favourite for the Lincoln. Preference instead is for course specialist BARYSHNIKOV, who won at this meeting last year and looked on good terms with himself when a taking winner at Pontefract on his return last month. Cap Francais did it well in a valuable handicap at Newmarket on Saturday and there could be more come from him, as well as Ripon scorer Skycutter.

RACE 3

WIN: BARYSHNIKOV

It took a while for the admirable SOLID STONE to find his way in group company but he did so towards the end of last season with authoritative wins at Windsor and Newbury. The six-year-old has won fresh before and he is taken to overturn form with Megallan, with whom he is 7lb better off for just over a length defeat at Salisbury last August. Al Aasy is a classy operator at this level but may need further to be seen at his best.

RACE 4

WIN: SOLID STONE

DANGER: MEGALLAN

Falcon Eight produced a classy display when landing this race under Frankie Dettori last year and, off a 5lb higher mark, warrants the utmost respect. However, SOLENT GATEWAY looked unlucky when third at Epsom on his debut for Hugo Palmer last month and the unexposed stayer is narrowly preferred.

Arcadian Sunrise still has the scope to progress on the Flat and cannot be ruled out, while Ballydoyle contender Cleveland is a fascinating runner on his handicap bow and may also figure.

WIN: SOLENT GATEWAY

RACE 5

DANGER: CAP FRANCAIS

DANGER: FALCON EIGHT

Twice a winner in Listed company last season, KING’S LYNN has landed a plum draw on his return to action and can improve on his second-placed finish in this race a year ago. Flaming Rib is the sole three-year-old in the field and should benefit from the return to sprinting, while Blue De Vega overcame trouble in running when scoring in handicap company at Newbury last month and cannot be discounted either.

RACE 6

DANGER: FLAMING RIB

Iconique ran well for third at Windsor on her return to action and could go well for her inexperienced rider, but the idiosyncracies of Chester may be better navigated by Connor Murtagh aboard BAMBOO BAY. The former Joseph O’Brien inmate was beaten when returning from a break on the level at Catterick last month. He could be better for that outing and Philip Kirby’s charge is taken to strike. Kihavah has claims on his Beverley second, while Scampi is respected too.

RACE 7

WIN: KING’S LYNN

AURIFEROUS certainly wasn’t stopping when finishing second in a decent handicap at Newbury last time and could prove the answer in this off the same mark. Andrew Balding’s charge is preferred over Haveyoumissedme, who won his fair share last season and returned with a decent third at Wolverhampton last month. Chase The Dollar has been in excellent form on the allweather of late, while Call My Bluff is a course winner who has stamina in abundance.

WIN: BAMBOO BAY

WIN: AURIFEROUS

DANGER: ICONIQUE

DANGER: HAVEYOUMISSEDME

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LAST YEAR’S WINNERS The concluding day of the 2021 Boodles May Festival saw a series of star performances.

The Andrew Balding-trained Grove Ferry took advantage of the drying ground and his powerful finishing kick to run out a ready winner of the opener under David Probert. A slow start didn’t deter Grove Ferry, who was well backed before the off and managed to reel in the front-running Dulas and Silvestre De Sousa.

The Group 2 Huxley Stakes saw another smart performance from an Irish raider, with the Aidan O’Brien-trained Armory taking the classy contest under a fine ride by Ryan Moore. Armory delivered on the promise of his three-year-old season and overcame the smart Sangarius to make the Chester plunder all the more satisfying for the master of Ballydoyle.

Armory

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Falcon Eight

The feature race of the meeting, the Chester Cup, went to another Irish raider. Dermot Weld’s Falcon Eight, in the famous colours of Moyglare Stud, was dominant in victory over the marathon trip under Frankie Dettori.

to deny Andrew Balding a winner.

Held up from stall 9, Dark Pine was galvanized by the trip to Chester and came home in front in a competitive looking handicap.

Despite being slowly away, carrying a big weight and having to go wide, Falcon Eight bolted up in the feature contest, winning by two lengths over The Grand Visir back in second, Hochfeld in third and Alan King’s Coeur De Lion back in fourth.

The consolation race for the Chester Cup, the Chester Plate, went to the talented Green Book, who was given a perfect ride by Franny Norton from stall 2 to make all in a valuable contest. Ridden for more a furlong from the finish, Green Book relished the ground and saw off the talented Postileo and Hydroplane to give Venetia Williams a winner on the week.

Jason Hart gave El Astronaute the perfect Chester ride to win the five furlongs conditions stakes, making every yard a winning one from a quick start and holding off the late challenge of Her Majesty The Queen’s King’s Lynn under Ryan Moore for Andrew Balding.

The final race of the meeting went to the well-backed Potenza, who cruised clear under Theo Ladd to win for Harry Eustace, beating Carlos Felix and Red Derek back in second and third respectively in what was a fine end to a superb week of racing.

A competitive mile and a quarter handicap went to Dark Pine in a tight finish, with David Loughnane’s charge delivered to perfection under Laura Pearson to grab victory on the line from Fox Tal and Silvestre De Sousa 11

2021 WINNERS

WHO WILL WIN THIS YEAR? GROVE FERRY ICM Stellar Sports Earl Grosvenor Handicap Stakes

FALCON EIGHT tote+ Chester Cup Handicap Stakes

EL ASTRONAUTE Boodles Secret Garden Conditions Stakes

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DARK PINE Deepbridge Handicap Stakes

ARMORY Irish Thoroughbred Marketing IRE-Incentive Scheme Huxley Stakes (Group 2)

POTENZA White Oak Apprentice Handicap Stakes

GREEN BOOK tote+ Chester Plate Handicap Stakes

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YESTERDAY’S WINNERS Ladies Day Thursday 5 May LOOK OUT LOUIS ICM Stellar Sports Handicap Stakes

HAMISH tote.co.uk Proud To Support Chester Racecourse Ormonde Stakes (Group 3)

PRIDE OF AMERICA Boodles Raindance Handicap Stakes

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OUTGATE Deepbridge Handicap Stakes

STAR OF INDIA Homeserve Dee Stakes (Listed Race)

DEMOCRACY DILEMMA British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes

TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS Roofing Consultants Group Handicap Stakes

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The Tote Placepot is often described at the UK’s most enjoyable racing pool bet, the first bet of the day and a renowned raceday ritual; you simply pick a horse to place in each of the first 6 races of a meeting.

With an average placepot pay out of £300 to a £1 stake at the Chester May Festival in the last five years the Placepot is the ultimate bet for small stakes, big possibilities.

How to play the Placepot like a pro Try perming your placepot “Perming” your placepot simply means choosing more than one horse in each race. Whilst this increases your stake it also increases your chance of winning.

You only need one of them to make the places in each race to win the placepot, but you can also win multiple times in the same bet if you manage to get more than one placed in any of the races.

Banker Legs The attraction of the Placepot to most bettors is the “small stake, big win” possibility and they therefore want to keep the number of selections per race and total stake to a reasonable amount.

Picking just one horse in a race (leg) allows you to keep your total lines down and potentially use more selections in another more competitive leg. Look to find a race where there is a horse you simply can’t see finishing outside the places.

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1. THE AVERAGE FLAT JOCKEY is below 5’6 (although there are exceptions) and weigh between 8 & 9st 2. JOCKEYS BOOTS They are mostly synthetic and can weigh as little as 300 grams 3. RACING SADDLE Weighs between 1 & 2lb 4. JOCKEYS WHIP A jockey’s whip is made from a core of light-weight carbon fibre surrounded by layers of air cushioned foam and light-weight leather. Usage of the whip is strictly controlled by the British Horseracing Authority Stewards who are present on raceday 5. SILKS The silks that a jockey wears belong to the racehorse owner rather than the jockey. Each set is unique, such is the demand for certain designs that some colours can sell for thousands, or even tens of thousands of pounds 6. BREATHING The horse’s lungs breath in and out 140 times per minute delivering 150 litres of air per second. At 10,000 litres per race, that is what a human breaths in a day 7. HEART CAPACITY Up to 240 beats per minute moving 60 pints of blood during a race. A racehorse’s heart weighs the equivalent of 4 bags of sugar (around 4 kgs)

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8. STRIDE LENGTH An average racehorses’ stride length is 20-21ft 9. STRIDE FREQUENCY Between 130 and 140 strides per minute 10. AVERAGE SPEED 37.5 mph 11. HORSES WEIGHT A horses weight is approximately half a tonne 12. FUEL CONSUMPTION A horse uses 35,000 calories per day, whereas a human adult male is advised to eat 2,500

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FIRST RACE 1.30 THE ICM STELLAR SPORTS EARL GROSVENOR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

7f 127y

for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £41000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £16252, 2nd £8128, 3rd £4064, 4th £2032, 5th £1016, 6th £508, 7th £400, 8th £400.

(Penalty Value £20616)

RACE DESCRIPTON

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This is a seven furlongs about 127 yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130. colours

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BOOSALA (IRE) (41) 1/3/012-3

Br B g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Zoowraa O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum B Godolphin

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William Haggas, Newmarket T Safid Alam G

TIMEFORM VIEW Smartperformancewhenwinninga7fsoft-groundDoncasterhandicapinNovemberandbackedthatupwhennarrowlydeniedatNewcastle.

Not ideally positioned the way the race developed in a Listed race on return and should make more of an impact here.

TFRHHHII BHA104

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TOMFRE (GB) (181) 200520-

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Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Kurtanella O Mrs Philip Snow & Partners B Mrs P. Snow & Partners

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FOOLS RUSH IN (IRE) (195) 611020- CD

Br Br g Mehmas (IRE) - Faddwa (IRE) O Calling The Shots B Stephanie Hanly

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Rob Hornby

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T Naf S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a fruitful campaign last season, scoring 4 times. Latest came over C&D back in August and with conditions being no issue, a decent showing is anticipated on return to this venue.

TFRHHHII BHA95

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Ryan Moore

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T Scott Pease G R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off 2020 season with a hat-trick and hit the crossbar on 3 occasions last season. Rare below-par effort below Boosala when last seen at Doncaster 6 months ago and needs to hit the ground running to get involved.

TFRHHIII BHA101

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Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Kathleen Rafferty (IRE) O Middleham Park LXVII & Phil Cunningham B Mr T. Jones

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Richard Spencer, Newmarket T Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off for 2021 with success in 1m handicap at Ayr in September. Reappearance effort in the Lincoln at Doncaster should’ve Harry blown away any cobwebs and this C&D winner should not be underestimated from stall 1 with Harry Davies booked.

TFRHHHHI BHA95 Davies (7)

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TIMEFORM VIEW Long time without tasting success but did step up on his reappearance when finishing runner-up to Seasett last month. Will need another jolt of improvement for him to feature.

TFRHHIII BHA93

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Br B m Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Raphinae David Loughnane, Tern Hill T O David Lowe Michelle Mullineaux G B Godolphin Dave Loughnane Racing, Galloways Bakers Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Going through a good spell at present, producing a career best to resume winning ways at Lingfield Laura TFRHHIII BHA92 Pearson (3) 3 weeks ago. Up 7lb but likely to give another good account back on the turf.

7

BOARDMAN (GB) (13) 4050-41 CD

6

Br B g Kingman - Nimble Thimble (USA) O Mr Ball, Mr Hodkinson, Mr Malley & Ptr B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

8-11

(8)

Tim Easterby, Malton T Hollie Dawson G Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Real success story for Tim Easterby last spring, completing a hat-trick over C&D last May. Stepped up on reappearance to open his account for the season at Haydock 13 days ago and given how he held his form this time last year, he’s sure to go well again.

TFRHHHHI BHA92

8

RED MIRAGE (IRE) (21) 06400-1

4

Br Ch g Showcasing - Duchess Dora (IRE) O Mr Saeed Suhail B Kingsley Park Ltd

8-9

(2)

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T Alfie Redman G

TIMEFORM VIEW Maintained his unbeaten record when fresh on first outing since leaving Mark Johnston (38,000 gns) at Chelmsford 3 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 100 yds. Nudged up just 1lb and has to remain of interest. TFRHHHII BHA90

9

SEASETT (GB) (30) 20055-1 D

4

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Sea Horn (FR) O Mr Paul Wildes B Sea Horn Partnership

8-7

(9)

1 David Probert

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T Daniel Byrne G Wildes Hotel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning start for this yard after on reappearance at Nottingham last month by 2 3/4 lengths from Fame And Acclaim, having no issue with the drop back in trip. 6lb rise to contend with but no reason why he won’t be bang there again.

TFRHHHII BHA88

10 ANIMAL INSTINCT (GB) (20) 3612-00 D Br Ch g Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) - Alea Iacta O The JAM Partnership B Miss K. Rausing

5

8-4

(3)

Jamie Spencer

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark on second start for this yard in at Kempton (1m) in December. Below par on both starts TFRHHIII BHA85 this year, although his latter run was in the very competitive Spring Cup at Newbury.

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REPERTOIRE (GB) (9) 56500-1 D

Br B g Bated Breath - Binche (USA) O A Jackson, K Stewart & Partners B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

6

8-4

(7)

Franny Norton

David Simcock, Newmarket T Veeram Singh G

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to the sort of form he showed in France in his younger days when bolting up in an apprentices event at Ascot Saffie 9 days ago. Unpenalised for that success and still looks well-in despite being 5lb out of the weights. Major claims.

TFRHHHHHBHA80(+10) Osborne (3)

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2021: GROVE FERRY (IRE) 4 9 6 David Probert 5-1 (Andrew Balding) 10 ran Visor worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10.

Stewards Note: TOMFRE: Following its run on 6/11/2021 it was reported that the horse was wearied by a long hard season.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Boardman (GB), 11-2 Repertoire (GB), 13-2 Revich (IRE), 9-1 Fools Rush In (IRE), 10-1 Boosala (IRE), Red Mirage (IRE), Seasett (GB), 12-1 Tomfre (GB), 20-1 Fame And Acclaim (IRE), 25-1 Amber Island (IRE), 33-1 Animal Instinct (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A tough opener with a host in with a shout. However, the vote goes to REPERTOIRE, who returned to the sort of form he showed in France in his younger days when bolting up at Ascot 9 days ago and, unpenalised for that success, he still looks well-in despite being 5lb out of the weights. 3-time course winner Revich has plenty in his favour so he’s put forward as the main threat, ahead of Boardman and Fools Rush In.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.REPERTOIRE 2.REVICH (IRE) 3.BOARDMAN

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SECOND RACE 2.05 THE DEEPBRIDGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

1m 2f 70y

for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £41000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £16252, 2nd £8128, 3rd £4064, 4th £2032, 5th £1016, 6th £508, 7th £400, 8th £400.

(Penalty Value £20616)

RACE DESCRIPTON This is a one mile, two furlongs about 70 yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 86 to 105. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them.

This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 105 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100. colours

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no

horse

1

BRENTFORD HOPE (GB) (180) 142033- D

Br B g Camelot - Miss Raven (IRE) O Bernardine and Sean Mulryan B Haras du Logis St Germain

age

st-lb

Draw

5

9-10

(3)

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T Frankie Amatt G

TIMEFORM VIEW Classy sort who was an easy winner the last time he contested a handicap at Nottingham in May 2021. Held form pretty well in Listed/Group company to end the campaign but mark leaves little margin for error on reappearance. TFRHHHII BHA106

2

MUJTABA (GB) (41) 111-0 C BF

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Majmu (AUS) O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

4

9-2

(7)

CAP FRANCAIS (GB) (6) 54404-1

Br B g Frankel - Miss Cap Ferrat O Coomes Parmar Turner Dale B J. L. C. Pearce

6

9-2

(in 5lb ex)

(2)

Jim Crowley

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Freshened up by a break and easily best effort for this yard when landing 9-runner handicap at Newmarket on Sunday. Fit and in form but 5lb penalty does ask a question.

TFRHHHII BHA93 (+4)

4

Jamie Spencer

William Haggas, Newmarket T Azarudeen Mohammed Ali G

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3-3 with the minimum of fuss in 1m Redcar handicap in October. Disappointing when sent off a warm order for the Lincoln on reappearance but certainly isn’t one to be giving up on with this trip likely to suit. TFRHHHHH BHA98

3

Jockey

JUST FINE (IRE) (218) 3/00142- D

4

9-1

(4)

Ben Curtis

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Bint Almatar (USA) Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T O The Queen Antonello Marcasciano G NER N U B Godolphin N-R

NO

5

SKYCUTTER (FR) (22) 22604-1 D

Br B g Scissor Kick (AUS) - Skysweeper (FR) O The French Connection B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Haras Du Cadran et al

4

8-13

(6)

Philip Kirby, Richmond T Megan Dent G Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful winner over hurdles, not disgraced in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham in March. Better Ryan than ever back on the level when landing 4-runner contest at Ripon last month 3 weeks ago.

TFRHHHII BHA95 Sexton (7)

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6

LORD PROTECTOR (GER) (218) 1/11364- D 4

Br B or Br g Pastorius (GER) - Lady Jacamira (GER) O Quantum Leap Racing X & Partner B Gestut Karlshof

8-11

(8)

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T Scott Pease G R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive when winning first 3 starts, seeing off another improver at Salisbury last spring. Failed to build on that as quite expected last year but he’s lightly raced and could easily flourish as a 4-y-o.

TFRHHHHI BHA93

7

BARYSHNIKOV (GB) (31) 62453-1 CD

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tara Moon O Mr John Knotts & Partner B M. H. and Mrs G. Tourle

6

8-9

(5)

David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T Joanne Swales G Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent last year, including 2 wins at the start of the summer. Expertly prepared to make a winning reappearance on heavy ground at Pontefract last month and a 5lb rise is perfectly fair.

TFRHHHII BHA91

8

RESTORER (GB) (13) 5-05336 CD

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Moon Empress (FR) O Jamie Roberts and Danny Williams B Foursome Thoroughbreds

10

8-4

(1)

BAKERSBOY (GB) (21) 3-22155 D

Br B g Oasis Dream - Dubai Bounty O Carol & David Whymark B Denniff Farms Ltd

Connor Beasley

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who ran well when placed in a couple of AW handicaps at up to 2m this spring. However, losing run is mounting up and he never figured on back of a slow start at Ripon. Visor back on.

TFRHHIII BHA84

9

Rob Hornby

4

8-4

(9)

Royston Ffrench

Phil McEntee, Newmarket T Ben Randles G Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice winner at Lingfield in March, Matched that form when fifth back over that C&D last time Josephine TFRHHIII BHA77 Gordon but no easy task back on turf from out of the weights.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2021: DARK PINE (IRE) 4 8 5 Laura Pearson 16-1 (David Loughnane) 9 ran

Hood worn by No. 5. Visor worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note: CAP FRANCAIS: Following its run on 30/4/2022 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed in the dip.

RESTORER: Following its run on 23/4/2022 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Mujtaba (GB), 4-1 Baryshnikov (GB), 5-1 Cap Francais (GB), 6-1 Lord Protector (GER), 15-2 Skycutter (FR), 9-1 Brentford Hope (GB), 22-1 Restorer (GB), 28-1 Bakersboy (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This could go the way of one of the lightly-raced 4-y-os, with MUJTABA taken to cast aside a disappointing display when fancied for the Lincoln, particularly with this trip expected to suit. Lord Protector hit the ground running last spring and is a big threat, with Cap Francais another to consider.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MUJTABA 2.LORD PROTECTOR (GER) 3.CAP FRANCAIS

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Armory

NAMED after a small village nine miles south-east of Chester racecourse, the Huxley Stakes is the highest-quality race staged during the three-day Boodles May Festival. It is a Group 2 boasting a total prize fund of nearly £140,000, meaning it ranks behind only the tote+ Chester Cup in terms of its monetary value.

The inaugural edition in 1999 was won, somewhat ironically, by a horse called Chester House. Trained by Sir Michael Stoute and ridden by Kieren Fallon, he won Sandown’s Brigadier Gerard Stakes on his next start. But it was after Chester House was switched to renowned American trainer Bobby Frankel that he enjoyed his most significant success, in the Arlington Million in Chicago in 2000, on what would prove to be a glorious swansong to his career.

A decade later, the John Gosden-trained Debussy went one better than Chester House by winning the Huxley Stakes and the Arlington Million in the same season.

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Chester was a course which brought out the best in Debussy. In two other visits here, he finished third to Golden Sword in the 2009 Chester Vase, as well as notching the last of his six career wins in the Stand Cup, a Listed race, in September 2011.

Only two horses have won this race on multiple occasions. Maraahel secured consecutive victories in 2007, 2008 and 2009, making him the single most successful horse to have run in the Huxley Stakes and contributing three of Stoute’s record of six wins as a trainer.

Forest Ranger is the only other horse to grab the glory more than once, coming home in front in 2018 and 2019 for Malton trainer Richard Fahey and jockey Tony Hamilton.

However, perhaps the Huxley Stakes’ most distinguished graduate is Noble Mission. Or at least he should be. The winner in 2014 for Sir Henry Cecil’s widow Lady Cecil, Noble Mission was all too often remembered for being the

year-younger brother of the equine phenomenon that was Frankel, rather than for his own achievements on the track.

Previous Winners

Undeniably a late-bloomer, Noble Mission’s final year was his breakthrough one at the top level. After inflicting another defeat on old rival Telescope here in the Huxley Stakes, Noble Mission notched a belated first Grade 1 victory less than three weeks later in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh in Ireland.

2:08.54

2011

AWAIT THE DAWN

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2012

MARCRET

Ryan Moore / Marco Botti

2.19.30

2013

DANADANA

Kieren Fallon / Luca Cumani

2:11.61

The rigours of international travel were no barrier to further success for Noble Mission. During a jet-set summer, Noble Mission won a second Group 1 in France and finished a neck runner-up in another in Germany. He returned to Britain and bowed out on a high that autumn by winning his third Group 1 of the year in the Champion Stakes at Ascot with a gutsy display on heavy ground.

2014

NOBLE MISSION

James Doyle / Lady Cecil

2:13.11

2015

MAVERICK WAVE

William Buick / John Gosden

2:15.30

2016

CANNOCK CHASE

FACT FILE Conditions: 4-y-o and upwards Race distance: 1m 2f about 70yds Prize money: £138,500 total prize fund

Ryan Moore / Sir Michael Stoute

2:11.65

2017

DEAUVILLE

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:10.22

2018

MAVERICK WAVE

Tony Hamilton / Richard Fahey

2:08.39

2019

FOREST RANGER

Tony Hamilton / Richard Fahey

2:16.26

2021

ARMORY

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:11.64

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L AST Y E A R ’ S H U X LE Y S T A K ES A small but select field went to post for the Group 2 Huxley Stakes of 2021, and a fine field had assembled. Bharani Star was a late non-runner due to the unsuitable ground conditions.

Favourite for the contest was the Aidan O’Brien-trained Armory, who brought the best rating and best form into the mile and a quarter contest. A talented juvenile and three-year-old who had placed fourth in an Irish 2,000 Guineas and ended his three-year-old season with a superb second in a competitive Group 1 down under at Moonee Valley, he reappeared at Chester in calmer waters and found a fine opportunity to open his season with a bang.

Bangkok brought a good level of form into the race having been kept busy over the winter and won a competitive race on All-Weather Finals Day, but he faced a tough task on ratings and the biggest challenge to Armory looked to come from the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Sangarius.

A Listed winner on the all-weather on his

previous start, the Juddmonte homebred has a superb pedigree and filled the mould of a typical improver from the yard with plenty to come. Palavecino may have been the outsider in the betting but was no back marker and a danger if getting an easy lead.

Palavecino did indeed make the running, taking it up after a furlong from Sangarius, who was all too happy to relinquish control of the race to his rival. Winding it up a furlong out, Martin Dwyer soon found Palavecino back peddling, but some traffic problems in behind saw Bangkok and Sangarius both be knocked off balance, with the former dropping back quickly and filling the final spot.

Armory was able to travel sweetly into the race and kept on strongly, winning the race with a clean move a furlong from the finish and extending away from his rivals in the style of a good horse. Sangarius went out in pursuit but was always left toiling, with Richard Kingscote having to settle for second place.

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THIRD RACE 2.40 THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING IRE-INCENTIVE SCHEME HUXLEY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)

1m 2f 70y

for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £138500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £61270, 2nd £25149, 3rd £12581, 4th £6284, 5th £3149.

(Penalty Value £77976.25)

RACE DESCRIPTON This one mile, two furlongs about 70 yards race for four-year-olds and upwards is a Group 2 contest and will attract some high-class middle distance performers. Unlike in a handicap when a horse’s official rating reflects the weight that they must carry, in a Group 2 all runners carry the same weight regardless of any previous form. In this case colts and geldings carry 9st 1lb and fillies 8st 12lb, although penalties are then awarded to horses that have already won above a certain level - 3lb for a Group 2 victory or 5lb for a Group 1 success. colours

no

horse

1

AL AASY (IRE) (202) 112240-

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Kitcara O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd B Sunderland Holding Inc.

3

2

ER NN -RU N NO

age

st-lb

Draw

5

9-3

(3)

William Haggas, Newmarket T Riyaz Shaikh G

CERTAIN LAD (GB) (532) 022106/- D

6

Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE) O Mr C. R. Hirst B Barry Walters

9-3

(2)

Mick Channon, West Ilsley T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the breakthrough at Group level when landing the Strensall Stakes at York in summer of 2020, keeping on well. Mid-field in the Bahrain Trophy in November of that year but missed all of 2021. TFRHHIIIBHA106

3

MAJESTIC DAWN (IRE) (188) 1/35312- D

Br Ch h Dawn Approach (IRE) - Jolie Chanson (FR) O Green & Norman B Hall Of Fame Stud Ltd

6

9-3

(1)

MEGALLAN (GB) (24) 12015-2

P. F. I. Cole Ltd S

4

Br B c Kingman - Eastern Belle O Mr A. E. Oppenheimer B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

9-3

(4)

Rob Hornby

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T Pappu Singh Deora G Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart colt who scored twice, including the Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury, last year. Type to make a better 4-y-o and didn’t do a lot wrong behind a Group 1 performer in the Earl of Sefton on return.

TFRHHHHH BHA112

5

Ben Curtis

Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe T

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of 2020 Cambridgeshire and looked better than ever when landing a 1 1/4m Salisbury handicap (heavy) in good style during the autumn. Upped in class for reappearance.

TFRHHHII BHA111

4

Jockey

SOLID STONE (IRE) (69) 33411-0 D

Br Br g Shamardal (USA) - Landmark (USA) O Mr Saeed Suhail B Epona Bloodstock Ltd

6

9-3

(5)

Frankie Dettori

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T Gary Corney G

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2021 with a brace of small-field Group 3 wins at Windsor and Newbury. Well below that form in Group 3 Neom Turf Cup at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in February but better expected this time. TFRHHHHI BHA112

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Ryan Moore

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2021: ARMORY (IRE) 4 9 1 Ryan Moore 6-5 (Aidan O’Brien) 4 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P.’s: EVENS Megallan (GB), 5-2 Solid Stone (IRE), 11-2 Majestic Dawn (IRE), 12-1 Certain Lad (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MEGALLAN occupied the position he was entitled to fill on last month’s reappearance at Newmarket behind a Group 1 performer and he looks primed to get off the mark for the season. Solid Stone is probably best of the rest.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MEGALLAN 2.SOLID STONE (IRE) 3.MAJESTIC DAWN (IRE)

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The feature race of the 2021 Boodles May Festival went to two familiar faces. had to make the best of his way home from an uncompromising position and would face a tough task.

Frankie Dettori guided home the Dermot Weld-trained Falcon Eight to victory in the two miles and two furlongs contest in the famous colours of Moyglare Stud, sealing a remarkable success off a massive weight.

Nevertheless, his class told.

Travelling well on the outer, Dettori asked his mount for more two furlongs from the finish, but the Ian Wiliams-trained The Grand Visir and a few others had stolen the first run and were in the driving seat.

Drawn in stall 10, Falcon Eight didn’t get away from the stalls quickly and has soon enough sacrificed his chance of any prominent position in the race.

Held out wide on the course, he

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L AST Y EA R ’ S C H EST E R CUP

Coeur De Lion come out best of the rest over Trumpet Man, with Glencadam Glory and Not So Sleepy given sixth and seventh respectively in a tight photo.

Ben Curtis, onboard the Mark Johnston-trained Hochfeld, found himself with trouble on the inside rail and had to switch outside for a clear run, with all the while Falcon Eight eating up the ground on the outer under a Dettori drive.

After winning the Chester Cup, Falcon Eight was only seen one more time on the Flat that season, with a poor showing at Acot at 7/4F. With another 194 days off from racing, connections decided to give him a shot at the NH root. The seven-year-old contested a very good maiden hurdle behind Journey With Me, Minella Crooner and Kilcruit before enjoy success, upped in trip to 2m7f at Thurles.

His staying power was evident, with Falcon Eight handling conditions perfectly and finding a winning rhythm to stay on strongly and win comfortably in the end by two lengths. Richard Kingscote and The Grand Visir filled second place, with the unlucky Hochfeld and Ben Curtis half a length back in third. A close finish for the minors saw 41

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FIFTH RACE 3.45 THE BOODLES SECRET GARDEN CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

5f 15y

for three yrs old and upwards Total race value £26122 Owners Prize Money. 1st £10158, 2nd £5080, 3rd £2540, 4th £1270, 5th £635, 6th £416, 7th £400.

(Penalty Value £12885)

RACE DESCRIPTON This race is a five furlongs conditions stakes for three-year-olds and upwards. The runners in this type of race are subject to specific conditions that often revolve around age or sex, or confine the race to horses that have yet to win above a particular level. In this instance, this race is restricted to those which have not won a Pattern race after May 31st, 2020. colours

no

horse

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KING’S LYNN (GB) (181) 036521- D

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Kinematic O The Queen B The Queen

age

st-lb

Draw

5

9-12

(1)

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T Agnes Teglas G

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart and likeable sprinter who landed Listed contests at Haydock and Doncaster last season.

TFRHHHHH BHA108 Goes well fresh and looks to have excellent claims on return.

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BLUE DE VEGA (GER) (19) 54140-1 D

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Burning Heights (GER) O Mrs J. Morley B Gestut Ammerland

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9-9

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David Probert

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T Al Basti Equiworld S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice last year and back on the up when winning 7-runner handicap at Newbury (5.2f, good to firm, 50/1) Luke on return 19 days ago, staying on to lead close home. In the mix with a repeat.

TFRHHHII BHA101 Catton (5)

3

5

KING OF STARS (IRE) (73) 11-5506 D

Br Gr g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Glowing Star (IRE) O Mr William Esdaile B Churchtown House Stud & Liam Butler

5

9-9

(4)

Michael Appleby, Oakham T Tara Belfield G Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Started the year with a couple of respectable efforts in Meydan but ran poorly back on Alistair these shores when last of 6 at Southwell just over 10 weeks ago.

TFRHHHII BHA100 Rawlinson

4

NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) (22) 523113 CD

Br B g Kodiac - Eternal View (IRE) O The Horse Watchers 4 B Tally-Ho Stud

4

9-9

(5)

Michael Appleby, Oakham T Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thriving on AW, supplementing easy Kempton victory (5f) with another success from the front at Lingfield last month.

Harry Lost little in defeat back on turf when finishing third at Newmarket last time. Should give another good account. TFRHHHII BHA95 Davies (7)

5

REGIONAL (GB) (76) 5/132-42 D

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Favulusa O Future Champions Racing Regional B Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL

4

9-9

(7)

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding who made a successful start for this yard in 6f Haydock handicap in September. Good efforts on 3 of his 4 subsequent starts, including in Group 3 at Doha last time, and should figure once more.

TFRHHHII BHA101

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William Pyle (7)

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ACKLAM EXPRESS (IRE) (62) 3300-20 D

4

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - York Express O MPS Racing and M B Spence B Mr R. Ryan

9-6

(6)

Nigel Tinkler, Malton T Alexanders York S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed he retains all ability when second in Group 2 at Meydan in February. Excuses when well held TFRHHHHI BHA108 there last time and needs respecting back down in grade.

7

FLAMING RIB (IRE) (20) 31111-6 C D

Br B c Ribchester (IRE) - Suddenly (GER) O Dolan Dooley Owen B Kildaragh Stud

3

9-3

(2)

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T Naf S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart front runner who didn’t need to be at best when completing 4-timer in Listed race at Doncaster in October for Tom Dascombe.

Below form in a first-time hood in Greenham Stakes at Newbury (7f) last time but return to minimum trip could suit.

TFRHHHHI BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Rowan Scott

Ben Curtis

2021: EL ASTRONAUTE (IRE) 8 9 10 Jason Hart 15-8 (John Quinn) 6 ran

Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Stewards Note: FLAMING RIB: Following its run on 16/4/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right.

Probable S.P.’s: 10-3 King’s Lynn (GB), 4-1 Acklam Express (IRE), 5-1 Flaming Rib (IRE), 11-2 Blue de Vega (GER), 15-2 Regional (GB), 8-1 Night On Earth (IRE), 14-1 King of Stars (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

KING’S LYNN is a smart and likeable sprinter who goes well fresh, so he looks to have plenty going for him. Acklam Express drops in grade and is respected, as is Flaming Rib, who could prove suited by a return to the minimum trip.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.KING’S LYNN 2.ACKLAM EXPRESS (IRE) 3.FLAMING RIB (IRE)

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SIXTH RACE 4.20 THE WHITE OAK APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

1m 4f 63y

for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £21591 Owners Prize Money. 1st £8289, 2nd £4145, 3rd £2073, 4th £1036, 5th £518, 6th £413, 7th £400, 8th £400. (Penalty Value £10514.16) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE DESCRIPTON This is a one mile, four furlongs about 63 yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty, which is based on the age of the horse in this race. colours

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1

HASEEFAH (GB) (349) 310/422-

Br B m Teofilo (IRE) - Halaqa (IRE) O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

age

st-lb

Draw

5

9-9

(13)

Alan King, Barbury Castle T Hare Group Ltd, Equine Bio Genie Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ex-French 1m2f winner who ran with credit on each of his 3 starts on Flat upon joining present yard last year. Didn’t kick on from hurdles debut victory thereafter in that sphere but bounce back not ruled out returned to the level.

TFRHHHII BHA79

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Jockey

HEART OF SOUL (IRE) (13) 1205-04 CD

Br B g Makfi - Hadrian’s Waltz (IRE) O Dr Marwan Koukash B Ecurie La Vallee Martigny

7

9-9

(1)

George Bass (3)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T Euromatech S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained a third C&D victory from a 1lb higher mark last summer and stepped up on Newbury return effort when Ben 3 lengths fourth of 5 at Doncaster (10.2f) 2 weeks ago. Better can be expected in refitted visor now.

TFRHHHHI BHA79 Sanderson

3

KIHAVAH (GB) (15) 330-2

5

Br Ch g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Roheryn (IRE) O JAB B The Roheryn Partnership

9-9

(9)

Adrian Keatley, Malton T Sadie Appleby G

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdles winner who ran well without threatening a Mark Johnston 4-y-o in a Beverley novice (10f) Ryan 2 weeks ago, albeit well clear of remainder. Will hold more chance now handicapping in this sphere.

TFRHHHII BHA79 Sexton (5)

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4

RED FLYER (IRE) (21) 22-1120 D

Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Hip O From Little Acorns Partnership B Irish National Stud

4

9-8

(14)

John Best & Karen Jewell, Sittingbourne T Best & Jewell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive, winning first 2 starts on AW this year and unlucky not to go in again at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in March. Never threatened from wide draw at Lingfield since and present mark doesn’t look beyond him. TFRHHHII BHA78

5

SCAMPI (GB) (18) 3424-21 D

4

Br B g Nayef (USA) - Preveza (FR) O Mr M. W. Pendarves B Porlock Vale Stud

9-8

(11)

Saffie Osborne

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T Alfie Redman G Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent without getting is head in front last year and deservedly off the mark without needing to improve in small-field Harry Wolverhampton novice (12.2f) 18 days ago. Rider takes off very handy 5lb back in a handicap and worth a look.

TFRHHHHI BHA78 Davies (5)

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ARCTIC FOX (GB) (203) 525423- D

Br Ch m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Aurora Borealis (IRE) O Mr Colin Taylor and Miss Kay Wilding B Sir Robert Ogden

6

9-6

(5)

Martin Todhunter, Penrith T Davy Gorman G

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner for Richard Fahey back in 2019 who knocked on the door in staying handicaps on turf for present stable last summer. Versatile ground wise but has often needed her first run of the season.

TFRHHHII BHA76

7

CRIMSON KING (IRE) (21) 4-21430 D

Br B g Kingman - Toi Et Moi (IRE) O Mr Terry Pryke B Grundy Bloodstock SRL

6

9-5

(12)

Michael Appleby, Oakham T Richard Goodwin G Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Kept busy on AW this winter, gaining second small field success at Lingfield (12f) in January.

TFRHHIII BHA75 Run respectably in defeat subsequently but still to taste success on turf.

8

TINNAHALLA (IRE) (555) 224/225/-

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bright Bank (IRE) O Future Champions Racing Syndicate B Churchtown, Lane & Orpendale Bloodstock

5

9-5

(10)

MAFIA POWER (GB) (156) 323330-

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Rivara O King Power Racing Co Ltd B Petches Farm Ltd

George Rooke

Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T Mccoy Contractors S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden on Flat for Jamie Osborne. Reached a similar level over hurdles for present yard, winning twice at 15.7f and betting should prove a useful guide making his handicap debut in this sphere.

TFRHHHII BHA75

9

Harry Russell

5

9-5

(15)

William Pyle (7)

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Essentially a victim of his own consistency in handicaps, again filling frame when third of 12 at Doncaster (10.2f, soft) in October.

Liam Rare below par display over 1m at Kempton in December and he’s an each-way player on seasonal bow.

TFRHHHII BHA75 Browne (5)

10 REMEDIUM (GB) (25) 3040-00

4

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Lamentation O Mr B. J. Llewellyn B Overbury Stallions Ltd

9-2

(2)

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful maiden for Richard Hannon who stepped up on return/yard debut effort without threatening when Mollie ninth of 12 at Windsor (11.5f) in April. Mark has eased a little more if he can step up again on that.

TFRHHIII BHA72 Phillips (3)

11

BAMBOO BAY (IRE) (16) 0/451-5 D

Br B g Camelot - Anna Karenina (USA) O Harbour Rose Partnership B Grangecon Stud

4

9-2

(4)

Philip Kirby, Richmond T Megan Dent G Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a Roscommon handicap over this sort of trip for Joseph O’Brien last summer. Fair form on the first of 2 outings over hurdles for new yard at the end of 2021 and possibly in need of Flat return at Catterick in April. Entitled to be sharper.

TFRHHHII BHA72

12 KALAROUN (IRE) (13) 61-0665

4

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Karalara (IRE) O Paddy’s Run Syndicate B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

8-13

(7)

Connor Murtagh

6

Tara Lee Cogan, Ireland T Ciera Callanhan G

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Dundalk (10.7f) in October (final start for M. Halford) and has largely run respectably, including over Zak shorter trips for new yard. Interesting connections pitch him in here and he’s unexposed at this sort of trip. TFRHHHII BHA69 Wheatley (5)

13 ZAMBEZI MAGIC (GB) (25) 5234-05 Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Millestan (IRE) O Mr B. J. Llewellyn B Bugley Stud (Millestan) Partnership

5

8-13

(8)

Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run mounting up but twice ran well in course handicaps last term and better for Doncaster return in March when fifth in 12-runner Windsor handicap (11.5f) 25 days ago. Can go well from career-low mark. TFRHHHHI BHA69

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Laura Pearson

14 CASTING VOTE (IRE) (24) 603-505 Br Br g New Approach (IRE) - Masarah (IRE) O Mr S. Middleton B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

5

8-12

(3)

Christian Williams, Bridgend T Clive Banwell G Naf S

TIMEFORM VIEW Windsor novice winner (at 10f) for Simon & Ed Crisford back in summer 2020. More miss than hit subsequently, including on AW of late but best effort for present yard did come at this venue last summer. One to monitor closely in betting for positive vibes.

TFRHHHII BHA68

15 ICONIQUE (GB) (25) 34610-3

4

Br B or Gr f Sixties Icon - Rose Cheval (USA) O Newmarket Racing Club HQii B Mrs Tina Dawson

8-12

(6)

Andrew Breslin

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T Dan Byrne & Lauren Gronow G Newmarket Racing Club Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-y-o filly who showed improved form and responded well to land Yarmouth handicap (11.5f) at 16/1 back in October.

No show final start but back on track when third on return at Windsor (11.5f) and she remains low-mileage in handicaps.

TFRHHHHH BHA68

16 GOLD SOUK (IRE) (2) 36010-3

5

Br B g Casamento (IRE) - Dubai Sunrise (USA) O Sam Tingey & Charlie Tingey B Godolphin

Daniel Steele, Henfield T Josie Olliver G Tote S

8-9

(16)

Connor Planas (7)

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful over 9.5f at Wolverhampton last October and successful in a pair of handicap hurdle Laura at around 2m this spring. Also, good third of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Kempton (16f) 2 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA65 Coughlan (3)

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2021: POTENZA (IRE) 5 9 4 Theodore Ladd 85-40 (Harry Eustace) 8 ran

Hood worn by No. 13, 15. Visor worn by No. 2, 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 16.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10, 12.

Stewards Note: MAFIA POWER: Following its run on 1/12/2021 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P.’s: 13-2 Scampi (GB), 8-1 Heart of Soul (IRE), 11-1 Haseefah (GB), Iconique (GB), 14-1 Arctic Fox (GB), Mafia Power (GB), Kalaroun (IRE), Zambezi Magic (GB), 16-1 Kihavah (GB), Red Flyer (IRE), Tinnahalla (IRE), Gold Souk (IRE), 22-1 Bamboo Bay (IRE), Casting Vote (IRE), 28-1 Crimson King (IRE), Remedium (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

Unsurprisingly a host arrive with sound claims and it may pay to take a chance on one at the foot of the weights in the shape of ICONIQUE. A winner at Yarmouth last year, she ran well when third on return at Windsor whilst highlighting she may well come on for the run and she’s still relatively low-mileage. Recent AW scorer Scampi, under Harry Davies, course-regular Heart And Soul and Zambezi Magic head up the dangers.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ICONIQUE 2.SCAMPI 3.HEART OF SOUL (IRE)

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C H EST E R PL AT E H IS TO R Y

Green Book

THE Chester Plate is a valuable consolation race for horses targeted at the Chester Cup, but which don’t make the final field.

finishing second in the Grade 2 Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham and then running a creditable race at the Festival. He was challenged hard inside the final furlong here at Chester by Coeur De Lion, but hung on grimly to win for his Scottish-born jockey Jason Hart and dual-purpose Yorkshire-based handler John Quinn.

When the Plate was staged for the first time in 2018, the Chester Cup joined a select band of historic and popular Flat handicaps to be awarded a consolation race. The others are the Ayr Gold Cup, the Bunbury Cup and Cambridgeshire (both at Newmarket), the Stewards’ Cup (at Goodwood), the Lincoln (at Doncaster) and the Northumberland Plate (at Newcastle).

Coeur De Lion, himself a talented hurdler, would get his moment of glory in 2019 as he went one place better. Trained by Alan King, a jumps trainer to trade but who has made a niche for himself as a plunderer of major staying races on the Flat, Coeur Du Lion romped to a wide-margin win over 2014 Chester Cup hero Suegioo.

Like its big brother, the Chester Plate has also proved a happy hunting ground for horses with plenty of hurdling experience. The inaugural winner Look My Way had enjoyed a productive few months over hurdles in the months before his Plate victory, winning at Ludlow,

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Green Book hadn’t won over hurdles prior to his start-to-finish Plate success 12 months ago under fifty-something Liverpool jockey

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Franny Norton, for whom Chester has been such a happy hunting ground down the years. However, Green Book had run well to be second on

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his only start over hurdles, finishing runner-up at Hereford 79 days earlier.

Freshened up in the interim by his trainer Venetia Williams, he arrived at the Roodee tuned to the minute and duly ran his rivals ragged from the front.

4:4.52

2018

LOOK MY WAY

Jason Hart / John Quinn

2019

COEUR DE LION

Thore Hammer Hansen / Alan King

4:42.76

2021

GREEN BOOK

Franny Norton / Venetia Williams

4:10.52

The talented five-year-old has subsequently enjoyed his share of success at the jumping game, most notably when landing a Grade 3 handicap hurdle at Sandown in February.

FACT FILE Conditions: 4-y-o colts and upwards only eliminated from this season’s Chester Cup Race distance: 2m 2f 140y Prize money: £51,000 total prize fund

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SEVENTH RACE 4.55 THE tote+ CHESTER PLATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (for the Bobby McAlpine Memorial Cup)

2m 2f 140y

for four yrs old and upwards Total race value £51000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635, 7th £400, 8th £400.

(Penalty Value £25770)

RACE DESCRIPTON The Chester Plate is a consolation race for horses which were declared to run, but were eliminated at the declaration stage from this season’s Chester Cup. The contest for four-year-olds and upwards is run over the same distance as the Cup of two miles, two furlongs about 140 yards and looks to be a very competive line-up. colours

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horse

1

EMIYN (FR) (27) 00611-6 C

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Edelmira (IRE) O Fab Five B H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs et al

age

st-lb

Draw

5

9-12

(8)

Declan Carroll, Malton T Newry Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Came good for new yard during second half of 2021, scoring over 1 1/4m here prior to following up at Catterick (1 1/2m) in October. Likely his Thirsk reappearance was needed 4 weeks ago but this is a marked step up in trip. TFRHHHII BHA85

2

Jockey

CALL MY BLUFF (IRE) (272) 12/6112- C

5

9-12

(9)

Harrison Shaw

Br B g Make Believe - Ocean Bluff (IRE) Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T O The Ffrench Connection B Michael Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate High View Racing Ltd, High View Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive staying handicapper who defied another rise in weights to enhance his tally over 15.9f here last June. Ran a cracker when runner-up at Ascot (2m) final start in August and of interest back at this extended staying trip on return.

TFRHHHHI BHA85

3

MANCINI (GB) (27) 60200-0

8

Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Muscovado (USA) O Dr Marwan Koukash B Mrs James Wigan

9-12

(11)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T Euromatech S

TIMEFORM VIEW Produced one of his better efforts when runner-up over 15.9f here in August but never figured either start thereafter and he’ll need to step up on last month’s Thirsk reappearance run to figure for all his mark is easing.

TFRHHHII BHA85

4

HAVEYOUMISSEDME (GB) (17) 41122-3

Br B g Helmet (AUS) - Haydn’s Lass O Lycett Racing Ltd & Mr I Jardine B Whatton Manor Stud

7

4

9-11

(4)

Ben Curtis

Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T Hannah Crawford G Wastecom Nrg Ltd, Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-y-o who landed back-to-back handicaps at around 12f last year prior to solid runners-up efforts at up to 2m, latterly at Haydock in October. Respectable third on AW return (14f) 17 days ago and he may not have reached his limit just yet. TFRHHHII BHA85

5

John Egan

CHASE THE DOLLAR (GB) (34) 2-41212

Br B g Frankel - Cape Dollar (IRE) O Lydonford Ltd B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

4

9-9

(5)

Andrew Mullen

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T Jasmine Watson G Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a sound start on AW for new yard, going in again over 2m at Kempton in March. Solid second from the front Laura at Wolverhampton (14f) 5 weeks ago, reeled in by one displaying an impressive burst of pace. Good showing not ruled out.

TFRHHHII BHA83 Pearson (3)

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AURIFEROUS (IRE) (19) 202-122

Br B g Golden Horn - Sequester O Mick and Janice Mariscotti B Bjorn Nielsen

4

9-8

(7)

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T Dwayne Pettitt G Kingsclere Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Finally came good at cramped odds in a Southwell novice (12f) in March and typically gave his running back in stronger company since, runner-up in a Newbury handicap (16.5f) last time. Not ruled out tackling this longer trip.

TFRHHHHIBHA82(+3)

7

DANCE TO PARIS (GB) (191) 013004-

Br B m Champs Elysees - Riabouchinska O The Calculated Speculators B D. Curran

7

9-7

(3)

David Probert

Lucy Wadham, Newmarket T Jenna Alden G Weatherbys Hamilton Llp S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly dispelled lesser effort when back to winning ways at York (2m) in July. Mixed bag thereafter but returned to form when fourth of 9 at Kempton (2m) in October. Back on last winning mark for return. TFRHHHII BHA80 Rob Hornby

8

JUSTUS (IRE) (41) 215-526

4

Br Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Landikusic (IRE) O Coomes Parmar Turner Dale B LNJ Foxwoods Partnership

9-6

(6)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW French maiden winner. Best run in handicaps for new yard when second over 2m at Kempton last month.

Ben Might have found the run coming too soon when well held behind Auriferous (placed second) there since. TFRHHHII BHA80 Sanderson (3)

9

INDIANAPOLIS (IRE) (184) 456040-

7

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Adoration (USA) O Mr K. McKenna B Smithfield Inc

9-6

(10)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 12f winner on turf during 2019 who ran respectably on handful of occasions in staying handicaps last Alistair summer. Rare poor effort at Nottingham final start but winless run is off-putting ahead of return.

TFRHHHII BHA79 Rawlinson

10 HYDROPLANE (IRE) (364) 1202//33-

6

9-5

(2)

Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Walk On Water Ian Williams, Alvechurch T O John Nicholls Racing B Bloomsbury Stud John Nicholls (Trading) Ltd, Hunter Plastics Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Dual purpose performer who ran well when third in this race 12 months ago. Successful over hurdles in January and possible he found Imperial Cup assignment a bit tough in March. Each-way claims back on Flat.

TFRHHHII BHA78

11

BELLATRIXSA (IRE) (314) 62321/0-

Br Gr m Gregorian (IRE) - Aloisi O Ms Sharon Kinsella B Rathasker Stud

5

9-4

(1)

Venetia Williams, Hereford T Emma Lowe G

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage on Flat who has proved progressive over hurdles, gaining fourth victory at Hereford (25.5f) in February. Creditable second at Chepstow (19.5f) in March and intriguing contender back on the level for yard/rider that landed this 12 months ago.

TFRHHHHH BHA77

12 MICHAEL’S MOUNT (GB) (468) 04104//4Br Ch g Mount Nelson - Dumnoni O Andrew Dick and Mark Dennis B Southill Stud

9

9-3

(12)

Franny Norton

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

TIMEFORM VIEW Hurdles winner who showed fairly useful form when successful on Flat at Pontefract (17f) back in summer 2019. However, absent since finishing midfield at Newcastle (12.5f) during early 2021 and market best guide having re-joined former stable.

TFRHHHII BHA76

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Jim Crowley

Royston Ffrench

2021: GREEN BOOK (FR) 4 8 6 Franny Norton 5-1 (Venetia Williams) 13 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 7.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 8, 9.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-2 Bellatrixsa (IRE), 6-1 Auriferous (IRE), 8-1 Call My Bluff (IRE), Haveyoumissedme (GB), 10-1 Chase The Dollar (GB), 11-1 Emiyn (FR), Hydroplane (IRE), 14-1 Mancini (GB), Dance To Paris (GB), Justus (IRE), 18-1 Indianapolis (IRE), 22-1 Michael’s Mount (GB)

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PLAY SMARTER

A low-mileage winner on the Flat, BELLATRIXSA has progressed into a useful mare over hurdles, adding a fourth win in that discipline to her tally at Hereford in February. A good second at Chepstow in March, she’s very interesting from this mark back on the level for the trainer/jockey combination that landed this with Green Book 12 months ago. Auriferous and Call My Bluff rate next best, ahead of Haveyoumissedme.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BELLATRIXSA (IRE) 2.AURIFEROUS (IRE) 3.CALL MY BLUFF (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 5:05 at NOTTINGHAM, 5:10 at ASCOT, 5:15 at RIPON.

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RACING PHRASE BOOK ACCUMULATOR bet involving two or more selections in different races: winnings from one are placed on the next ALL WEATHER RACING flat racing which takes place on an artificial surface AMATEUR (rider) on racecards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status ANTE-POST betting (usually on the most important races) days, weeks and even months before the race is due to take place

CLAIMER of a race: a claiming race; of a jockey: an apprentice COLT male, ungelded horse up to four years old DAM mother of a horse DISTANCE the length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 1⁄2 miles of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail

APPRENTICE young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding

EVENS or EVEN MONEY when your stake exactly equals your winnings - thus £5 at evens wins a further £5

FILLY female horse up to four years old FOAL horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year

BACKWARD used of a horse which needs time to mature

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DRAW for flat racing only, describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn randomly the day before shortly after the horses are declared to run

FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile)

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GELDING castrated horse GOING the description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official BHA going reports progress as follows: Heavy - soft - good to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard GREEN (of a horse) inexperienced HAND unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder JOLLY betting parlance for the favourite in a race - the horse with the shortest odds

returned to you): thus a winning £2 bet at 2-1 on wins you £1 PADDOCK area of the racecourse incorporating the pre-parade ring, parade ring and winner’s enclosure PATTERN the elite races, divided in Flat racing into Groups One, Two, Three and Listed, and in jumping into Grades One, Two and Three PENALTY weight added to the allotted handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were originally published

SIRE father of a horse SPREAD A PLATE when a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from an animal’s hoof, this sometimes causes a delay while the horse is re-shod SPRINGER/STEAMER a horse which shortens dramatically in the betting SP/STARTING PRICE the official price of horse at which bets are settled in betting shops STEWARDS the panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to STEWARDS’ ENQUIRY enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race TIC-TAC the bookmaker’s method of relaying odds information on the racecourse, by means of hand signals

JUDGE official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners JUVENILE two-year-old horse MAIDEN horse which has not won a race MARE female horse five years and over MONKEY betting parlance for £500 OBJECTION complaint by one jockey against another regarding breach of rules during a race ODDS ON odds where the winnings are less than the stake (which is of course

PHOTO FINISH electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close finish PLATE shoe worn by horse for racing PLATER horse which usually runs in selling races (selling ‘plates’) PONY betting parlance for £25 RULE 4 betting rule covering deductions made from winning bets if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed but before the ‘Under Starter’s Orders’ signal; the amount deducted depends on the price of the withdrawn horse

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WEIGH IN/WEIGH OUT weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled YANKEE combination bet involving four selections in different races: six doubles, four trebles and one four-horse accumulator - eleven bets YEARLING horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

R ACECO UR S E R EG UL A T I O N & N OT ICES ALL BADGES, CAR PARK LABELS AND HOSPITALITY PACKAGES ARE SOLD SUBJECT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:FORCE MAJEURE 1. The Company shall not be liable to the Racegoer for any failure or omission or breach caused by an event or events beyond the control of the Company such as but not limited to war, civil disturbance, order of a Government Ministry or Department or Public Authority, fire, flood, natural catastrophe, royal demise, labour dispute, lock-out, withdrawal of labour or breakdown or interruption of services or transport (public or otherwise) or death or illness of a key person.

1.1 Upon the happening of such an event the obligations of the Company and any period of time then running shall be suspended for the period of the event plus such time as may be required to resume normality.

3. Refunds, other than those covered by clause 2 immediately above, will not be considered.

Cancellation of badges/tickets or hospitality bookings cannot be considered once a booking has been processed.

3.1 The Chester Race Company Ltd Database is owned and used solely by the Chester Race Company Group, which comprises Chester Racecourse, Bangor on Dee Racecourse and Express by Holiday Inn at Chester Racecourse, with reference to the Data Protection Act 1998 (amended 2000).

3.2 The Company cannot guarantee the validity of badges/tickets purchased anywhere other than Chester Racecourse.

1.2 Such an event shall not entitle the Racegoer to take any steps against the Company for breach or to terminate the agreement or otherwise.

PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF RACE MEETING 2. Where badges, car park labels or hospitality packages are sold for a specified area of the Racecourse, the Company will use its best endeavours to ensure the specified area is available for use at the specified time.

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If however the specified area cannot be used for reasons not within the control of the Company then the Company shall be entitled to offer a reasonable alternative. If no alternative is offered by the Company the customer will be entitled to a full refund of monies received by the Company.

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ONCE THE RACE MEETING HAS COMMENCED 4. Entry into, and the right to remain within the Racecourse property is subject to the requirement to submit to a search or a number of searches of Racegoers, their baggage or vehicles in which they travel.

5. The climbing of fences, stands and any other buildings is forbidden. Trespassing on the racetrack, except at designated crossing points, is disallowed at all times.

6. Any person failing to comply with instructions from a steward or police officer may be ejected from the Racecourse.

7. Customers in the County Stand are required to observe a strict dress code. Gentlemen are required to wear a suit jacket, collar and tie.

Ladies are required to wear smart dress. No jeans or tracksuits are allowed. These standards of dress also apply to patrons in all hospitality and restaurant facilities.

8. Please observe the designated no drinking areas. Food and alcoholic beverages cannot be brought into any Racecourse enclosure except the Open Course.

9. Gambling and the consumption of alcoholic beverages by Racegoers under the age of 18 are strictly prohibited.

10. All unauthorised photography and any flash photography is strictly prohibited. Racedays at Chester are attended by the media and given coverage on TV, radio, online and in print. From time-to-time, we also capture images and moving video of racegoers attending a day at Chester Racecourse. Footage and videos can often be used on social media or in promotional materials the racecourse produces. By entering the racecourse, attendees are accepting they may appear in such coverage. Each Attendee will give any additional consents or waivers required for the unrestricted lawful use of any coverage (if any) without request for payment or imposing any other conditions.

11. Flags, banners and other articles and any behaviour such as drunkenness, abusive conduct, singing or shouting which may constitute an annoyance to spectators or distract or frighten the horses are prohibited.

12. No dogs are allowed anywhere on the Racecourse (with the exception of aid dogs) and must not be left in vehicles.

13. Transfers between enclosures may be possible on the day, subject to availability.

14. Parking or setting down on the side is prohibited other than at official car parks.

15. Lost or stolen badges will not be replaced.

16. Hospitality badges are sold on the understanding that no money in respect of the unused badges will be reimbursed.

17. In the event of abandonment at any time on the day of racing, there will be no refund in respect of Box, Room or Chalet hire charges.

18. In the event of abandonment before Racing, or up to the ‘Weighed-In’ of the first race there will be a refund of badge/ticket and parking costs. In the event of an abandonment after the ‘Weighed-In’ of the first race up to the ‘Weighed-In’ of the third race or nominated feature race whichever is later there will be a

50% refund of badge/ticket and car parking costs. In the event of abandonment thereafter there will be no refunds. No cash returns to be paid on the day. All refunds to be administered after the meeting by post. Where the customer is entitled (pursuant to this clause 19) to any refund, in order to qualify for such refund the customer must follow the procedure listed below. (i) Make a note of the reference numbers of all badge/ticket and car park labels. (ii) Send the badges/tickets and/or labels along with a covering letter stating the full name and address of the sender and if different from that of the sender, the full name and address of the purchaser of the badges/tickets or labels to: Chester Race Company Limited, The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY. To be valid, requests for refunds must be received in writing within one month of the abandoned Raceday. The Company shall have no responsibility or liability of any nature in respect of any refund request received after that time.

19. All persons visiting the Racecourse are admitted to these Regulations and to the Rules of Racing. The Company reserves the right to refuse xadmission to/or to remove from the Racecourse, in its absolute discretion and without giving any reasons, any person failing to comply with such Rules and Regulations or whose presence is, in its absolute discretion, a source of danger or annoyance and shall have no obligation to give any reason therefore.

20. The Company shall in no circumstances be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense or any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind.

21. Lost children and lost luggage enquiries should be made to the police.

22. It is a condition of entry that only individuals possessing a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets.

Anyone contravening this condition will be evicted.

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A FAMILY STORY Yasmin and Amber Le Bon wear Be Boodles

I MP OR T AN T I NF OMA TI ON HORSE WELFARE At all of our race meetings there are three equine veterinary surgeons on duty.

They are equipped and positioned to give immediate care should it be required.

This may involve screens being erected around a horse which provides privacy for a vet to make an assessment.

BETTING RING MANAGER The Betting Ring Manager is located in the Tattersalls Enclosure. He will be available in each enclosure to assist in any betting dispute.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races included within this racecard have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are not guaranteed as correct.

DRESS CODE The Racecourse requires that gentleman wear suit jackets and trousers (not jeans or tracksuits) with a collared shirt (not a t-shirt) and tie in the County Stand on all raceday.

Trainers are not permitted. Ladies should not wear jeans or tracksuits. These standard of dress also apply for patron in all hospitality and restaurant areas.

LOST CHILDREN Lost children enquiries should be made at the Box Office in reception.

ENHANCED DISABLED VIEWING AREAS Enhanced Disabled viewing areas are provided in the following areas:

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Parade ring, Dee Enclosure, Paddock, County Stand, Tattersalls. A disabled reception kiosk is positioned in the Holiday Inn Express car park and is there to give help, advice and assistance to disabled racegoers and their carers. All enclosures have disabled toilets.

NO SMOKING AREAS Chester Racecourse is a No Smoking area.

You will still be permitted to smoke in all outside areas, including balconies. Smoking is now prohibited in any enclosed area, bar or restaurant, seats within the County Stand, the terraced steps within the Tattersalls Enclosure and the Subway. Ashtrays have been provided all over the course and we ask that you make use of them to keep Chester Racecourse a clean and tidy area.

DOGS No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse (except aid dogs).

OFFICIAL RACING PHOTOGRAPHER Our thanks to on-course photographer, Alan Wright, for providing racing photography featured in the racecard.

If you would like to ‘capture’ your horse in action or arrange a visit to your trainer’s stable for a portrait photograph, please contact Alan at: www.officialphotographersuk.com or call 01695 724 504.

BAR CLOSING TIMES Dee & Open Course enclosures All on the last race County, Tattersalls and Paddock Half an hour after the last race.

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T OD AY ’S OF F I CI AL S & R A CE CO ND IT IO N S NURSES GILLIAN WHITTAKER HELEN LANGAN

FRIDAY 6TH MAY 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS IAN O’DOHERTY (Chair) LOUISE STEWART (Chief Executive Officer) JONATHON TURNER JOËLLE WARREN MBE CHARLES BARNETT CVO MARCO GARAVELLO (Finance Director) LISA HANCOCK

VETERINARY SURGEONS KATE SUMNER JOHN BURGESS JOHN SPENCER STUART PEARSON

STEWARDS ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward) CAROLINE TELLWRIGHT (Stewards’ Panel Chair) JOSIE BROWN BETH DOWSWELL GREG PEARSON STARTERS STUART TURNER SEAMUS O’NEILL

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS JEREMY WILLIS, MEL BAKER, MARTIN KNIGHT, MICHAEL TURNER, AMY FAIRCLOUGH BETTING RING MANAGERS NEIL PATEMAN, PAUL HAYS, MIKE OXLEY

JUDGE NICK BOSTOCK

COMMENTATOR JOHN HUNT

CLERKS OF THE SCALES WAYNE BURNELL KARL CURRAN

CLERK OF THE COURSE ANDREW TULLOCH

VETERINARY OFFICERS BETHAN COOK JOCELYN HABERSHON-BUTCHER

FARRIERS JIM BLURTON KATIE RIDGEWAY

VETERINARY NURSE PROVIDED BY FYRNWY EQUINE

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MEDICAL OFFICERS Dr JOHN EDWARDS (SENIOR) Dr TRISTAN ELKIN Dr IAN ROBERTS Dr JOHN BERRY

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First Race 1.30 - THE ICM STELLAR SPORTS EARL GROSVENOR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208, the sixth £604, the seventh £500 and the eighth £500. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 85 and below). £200 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 23rd, 2022, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. ICM STELLAR SPORTS have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of ICM Stellar Sports. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 17 entries, 1 at £40 and 16 at £200. - Closed April 30th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508; Seventh £400; Eighth £400. (Penalty Value £20616) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.05 - THE DEEPBRIDGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208, the sixth £604, the seventh £500 and the eighth £500. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 23rd, 2022, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. DEEPBRIDGE CAPITAL have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out.

CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Deepbridge Capital. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 18 entries, 6 at £40 and 12 at £200. - Closed April 30th, 2022.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508; Seventh £400; Eighth £400. (Penalty Value £20616) SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.40 - THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING IRE-INCENTIVE SCHEME HUXLEY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £77976 to the winning horse The second to receive £29562, the third £14795, the fourth £7370 and the fifth £3698. for four yrs old and upwards.

Enter by noon, April 30th and pay £1200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2021, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb. Irish Thoroughbred Marketing are kindly sponsoring this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. This race is part of the IRE Incentive Scheme, more details available at www.itm.ie. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code.

10 entries at £1200. - Closed April 30th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £61270; Second £25149; Third £12581; Fourth £6284; Fifth £3149.

(Penalty Value £77976.25) A SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.15 - THE tote+ CHESTER CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £77310 to the winning horse The second to receive £36255, the third £18135, the fourth £9060, the fifth £4530, the sixth £2265, the seventh £500 and the eighth £500. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 5th and pay £170 stake, Scratch by noon, April 19th or pay £170, Confirm by noon, April 30th and pay £160, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after April 9th, 2022, a winner of a race 3lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. TOTE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Tote. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. Entries for this race are accepted on the understanding that owners and trainers may nominate their horses at the 48 hour declaration stage for entry to this season’s Chester Plate (Class 2) (Chester Cup consolation race), to be run at Chester on the Friday of the May meeting, in the event of their horses being eliminated from this season’s Chester Cup. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 48 entries, 7 at £170, 16 at £340, 25 at £500. - Closed April 5th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £60945; Second £30480; Third £15240; Fourth £7620; Fifth £3810; Sixth £1905; Seventh £400; Eighth £400. (Penalty Value £77310) Weights raised 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 18 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.45 - THE BOODLES SECRET GARDEN CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755, the sixth £500 and the seventh £500. for three yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Pattern race after May 31st, 2021. Enter by noon, April 30th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 6lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 1lb Penalties, after May 31st, 2021, a winner of a Class 2 race 3lb Of a Listed race 6lb Note: Excluding the winner, the Official BHA Rating of any horse taking part in this race will not be increased due to performance in this race, providing the horse has had at least four prior completed runs. BOODLES have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the handler of the horse adjudged to be the best turned out. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Boodles. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 9 entries at £125. - Closed April 30th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £416; Seventh £400. (Penalty Value £12885) SS SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.20 - THE WHITE OAK APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10514 to the winning horse The second to receive £4930, the third £2466, the fourth £1232, the fifth £616, the sixth £500, the seventh £500 and the eighth £500. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 23rd, 2022, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 3rd, 2022, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). WHITE OAK have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WHITE OAK. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 26 entries, at £75. - Closed April 30th, 2022. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8289; Second £4145; Third £2073; Fourth £1036; Fifth £518; Sixth £413; Seventh £400; Eighth £400. (Penalty Value £10514.16) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. A SS SEE PAGE 68 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.55 - THE tote+ CHESTER PLATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (for the Bobby McAlpine Memorial Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510, the sixth £755, the seventh £500 and the eighth £500. for four yrs old and upwards, which were declared to run but were eliminated at the declaration stage from this season’s Chester Cup. Enter by noon, May 4th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 4th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after April 9th, 2022, a winner of a race 3lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. TOTE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which Start in this race, but do not win prize money. Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment which will make up the prize to £500. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Tote. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www.racingadmin.co.uk. Weights for the Chester Plate will be allocated using the same handicap ratings as used for the Chester Cup. Eight declared runners, or the race may be cancelled. The BHA has modified the Race Entry Code for the purpose of this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 12 entries at £250. - Closed May 4th, 2022.

Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635; Seventh £400; Eighth £400. (Penalty Value £25770) SS SEE PAGE 78 FOR THIS RACE

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