THIRD RACE 2.40

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CHESHIRE OAKS (CLASS 1)

(for the Robert Sangster Memorial Cup) (Listed Race) for three

yrs old fillies

Total prize fund £100000

1m 3f 75y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £44000, 2nd £18140, 3rd £9070, 4th £4540, 5th £2270, 6th £1130, 7th £570, 8th £280. (Penalty Value £56020)

Race Descripton

This one mile, three furlongs about 75 yards contest for three-year-old fillies is a Listed race; a race that can only be bettered by a Group 1, 2 or 3 race. Many of the runners in this race will have already shown themselves to be talented and this race provides a perfect medium for them to be tested against a better class of rival before making the jump into a Group race. Initially, the weights are set at 9st each before penalties are awarded to fillies that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race victory or 5lb for a Pattern race success.

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 SIRONA (GER) (205) 1210-

Br B f Soldier Hollow - Si Luna (GER)

O Dash Grange Stud

9-5 (7)

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Gestut Hof Iserneichen Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won two of three last year and, although below par on her final outing, she’s bred to be suited by middle distances and could be seen to good effect under a positive ride at a track that often favours such tactics.

2 ASHTANGA (GB) (210) 31-

Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Yoga (IRE)

O Mantonbury Stud

TFRHHHII BHA100

9-2 (4)

Freddie & Martyn Meade, Manton T

B Niarchos Family Hadleigh Business Jets S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the second attempt in maiden at Nottingham 7 months ago, only needing to be pushed out. Pedigree suggests she will be suited by this far, so not a forlorn hope on seasonal debut.

3 CITE D’OR (FR) (15) 26-6003

Br B f Galiway - Tin Rebel (FR)

O Nick Bradley Racing 18

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-2 (8)

Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

B C. Porin, G. Vitse & P. Decouz Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly who was far from discredited when third at this level at Epsom recently. Now tried in cheekpieces but others have more scope for progress.

4 ERMESINDE (IRE) (44) 12 BF

TFRHHHII BHA98

9-2 (3)

Br B f Golden Horn - Eye Witness (GER) Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

O Venice Consulting, D’Ascanio, Gambini

B Kildaragh Stud

Venice Consulting S.A., KPF Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning debut at Lingfield in February and not disgraced despite being beaten at odds on under a penalty there 44 days ago. Faces a stiff task here, however.

5 LUCKIN BREW (IRE) (205) 2512-

TFRHHIII BHA80

9-2 (1)

Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Witches Brew (IRE) Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

O Mr M.Chan & Mr M.Tabor

B Fermoir Ltd

Ashford Stud, Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous promise and proved determined when off the mark in Kempton novice (1m) in September. Excellent second in listed race at Ponteferact 6 months ago.

TFRHHHHI BHA94

6 SAVETHELASTDANCE (IRE) (35) 5-1

9-2 (5)

Br Ch f Galileo (IRE) - Daddys Lil Darling (USA) Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

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

B Daddys Lil Darling Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a considerated introduction and improved appreciably to land a well-contested Leopardstown maiden 35 days ago. Stable has a terrific record in this race and she should take the beating.

TFRHHHHH BHA- Ryan Moore

7 SISYPHUS STRENGTH (GB) (193) 414- 9-2 (6)

Br B f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Childa (IRE) Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Victorious Racing

B Ed’s Stud Ltd Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise on debut and left that form behind when winning a 1m Nottingham maiden in the autumn. Only fourth in a listed event at Newmarket when last seen 6 months ago.

8 THERE’S THE DOOR (IRE) (38) 13442-1

TFRHHHII BHA89 David Egan

9-2 (2)

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Callisto Star (IRE) David Evans, Abergavenny T

O Paul & Clare Rooney

B Kevin J. Molloy Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly who stepped up on her juvenile form when readily landing a Doncaster handicap last month. Worth a try at this level but others probably have a bit more potential.

9 WINTERCRACK (GB) (11) 0-01

TFRHHHII BHA91 Rossa Ryan

9-2 (9)

Br B f Cracksman - Speciosa (IRE) Pam Sly, Peterborough T

O Michael H. Sly Dr T. Davies Mrs Pam Sly

B M. H. Sly, Dr T. Davies & Mrs P. Sly Pam Sly Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed previous encouragement to open her account at the third attempt in an 11-runner maiden at Leicester 11 days ago. Open to further improvement but this is probably too much.

TFRHHIII BHA76 Shane Kelly

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: THOUGHTS OF JUNE (IRE) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 7-1 (Aidan O’Brien) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

SIRONA: Following its run on 17/10/2022 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-4 Savethelastdance (IRE), 9-2 Luckin Brew (IRE), 11-1 Sirona (GER), Ashtanga (GB), 12-1 There’s The Door (IRE), 20-1 Ermesinde (IRE), Sisyphus Strength (GB), 22-1 Cite d’Or (FR), 25-1 Wintercrack (GB)

Play Smarter

SAVETHELASTDANCE relished the longer trip when landing a maiden at Leopardstown on just her second career outing and, with this extra distance set to bring further progress, she makes plenty of appeal. Luckin Brew is the main danger provided she sees out the longer trip, and Sirona is one of several others who can’t be completely dismissed.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAVETHELASTDANCE (IRE) 2.LUCKIN BREW (IRE) 3.SIRONA (GER)

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