Chester Racecard - Thursday 11th May

may festival LADIES day

THURSday 11th may

Official Racecard £5

Yasmin and Amber Le Bon wear ASHOKA

ON-COURSE BETTING & HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD

page 6-7

We have a range of way to bet at Chester Race

DEE STAKES HISTORY

page 32-33

ORMONDE STAKES HISTORY

page 42-43

TODAY’S TIPS

page 11

LAST YEAR’S WINNERS

page 18-19

LAST YEAR’S DEE STAKES

page 35

LAST YEAR’S ORMONDE STAKES

page 46-47

FACTS & STATISTICS

page 8-9

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

page 78

TODAY’S SPONSORS

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

CH HALLIWELL JONES

TODAY’S RACING

LADIES DAY

THURDAY 11 MAY 2023

RACE TIMES

1.30pm p24

The CAA Stellar

Handicap Stakes

3.45pm p56

The TMT Group

Handicap Stakes

2.05pm p30

The Deepbridge

Capital Handicap Stakes

4.20pm p64

The British EBF

Ruby Anniversary Maiden Stakes

2.40pm p38

The Boodles

Dee Stakes

(Listed Race)

4.55pm p72

The Halliwell Jones

Handicap Stakes

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

3.15pm p50

The tote.co.uk

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Ormonde Stakes

(Group 3)

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

Jockeys

Trainers

Charlie Appleby

2.40

Andrew Balding

1.30, 2.05, 2.40, 3.15, 3.45, 4.55

Ralph Beckett

2.05, 3.15

George Boughey

1.30, 4.20, 4.55

Julie Camacho

1.30

Tom Dascombe

4.20

Tim Easterby

4.55

Harry Eustace

3.45

David Evans

1.30, 4.20

Roger Fell

3.45

Dominic Ffrench Davis

2.05

John & Thady Gosden

2.05, 3.15

Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

3.45

William Haggas

3.15

Richard Hannon

3.45, 4.20

Charles Hills

2.05, 2.40

Charlie Johnston

2.05, 2.40, 4.55

David Loughnane

3.45, 4.20

Mark Loughnane

3.45

Shaun Lycett

3.45

Adrian McGuinness

1.30

Aidan O’Brien

2.40, 3.15

Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

2.40

Jedd O’Keeffe

4.55

Kieran Shoemark

Andrew Slattery

Stott 3.45, 4.20, 4.55

Hayley Turner

3.45, 4.20

Hugo Palmer

2.05, 3.45, 4.20, 4.55

Ollie Pears

2.40

Kevin Philippart de Foy

3.45

George Scott

2.05

A. Slattery

3.15

William Stone

3.45

Sir Michael Stoute

2.40

Nigel Tinkler

4.20

Ian Williams

1.30, 3.15, 3.45

CHAIR’S WELCOME

WELCOME TO DAY TWO OF THE 2023 BOODLES MAY FESTIVAL - LADIES DAY

Good afternoon,

Welcome to the second day of the prestigious Boodles May Festival. Today we not only enjoy the renowned races on the track, but also the incredible fashion statements of our guests.

Today we have 7 exciting races on the card. Racing starts at 1.30pm with the CAA Stellar Handicap Stakes. The day’s action heats up at 2.40pm with the Boodles Dee Stakes, with a prize pot of £100,000 and then the day reaches its peak at 3.15pm with the tote.co.uk Bet £5 Get £20 Ormonde Stakes with a phenomenal prize of £120,000. Racing will come to a close at 4.55pm with the Halliwell Jones Handicap Stakes.

I’d like to extend my thanks to today’s sponsors. First, our title sponsor of the entire festival, Boodles, who have been proudly sponsoring here at the world’s oldest racecourse for 10 years. Additionally, our style partner Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet who are home to designer brands just a stone’s throw away from the city The TOTE who are present at the racecourse today offering their gaming services. CAA Stellar who have been great supporters of the racecourse for many years. Deepbridge, a successful investment firm who also call our historic city home. The TMT group who are specialists in construction for the commercial sector The European Breeders Fund whose contribution to the racing industry is invaluable. Finally, Halliwell Jones, who have recently taken the sponsorship of our Paddock Club enclosure. All of us here at Chester Racecourse are grateful for the support of all our sponsors.

We next race tomorrow when the final day of the Boodles May Festival concludes the three days of incredible racing. The TOTE Chester Cup Day is sure to be an unmissable occasion and I hope you’ll be in attendance to watch the Tote Chester Cup which has seen record entries this year

Ian O’Doherty Chair

PLACE A BET ON-COURSE WITH AND RACECOURSE BOOKMANERS

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.

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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Frankie Dettori

John Gosden, Newmarket

Juddmonte Farms Inc

TIMEFORM VIEW Decisive winner of aNewcastle maiden on sole2-y-o start (form working out well).Builtonthat abundant promisewhen third in 11/4m minor event on return at Newburyand she’spotentiallysmart TFR★★★★✩ BHA102

1. 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

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

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)

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

FAC T S & S TAT I S TI C S

This can go the way of course specialist LOOK OUT LOUIS, who won this contest off 14lb lower last year and had a nice pipe-opener in a Listed contest at Lingfield in February. Another previous winner at this meeting, Lihou has been in terrific form of late and must enter calculations, along with talented Irish raider Harry’s Bar Nymphadora may be winless since May 2021, but some of her form from last season gives her a chance.

WIN: LOOK OUT LOUIS

DANGER: LIHOU

VETIVER made quite the impression when scoring readily at Beverley last month and she is drawn to attack from the front once more from stall two. A mark of 90 on her handicap debut could underestimate her and she gets the vote ahead of Greenham third Theoryofeverything and Self Aclaim, who arrives on a hat-trick. We might not have seen the best of Urban Sprawl yet and he is another to note.

WIN: VETIVER

DANGER: THEORYOFEVERYTHING

A taking winner at Cork on his return last month, ALDER could be a Derby prospect for Donnacha O’Brien and he can go a long way to cementing his place by scoring in this valuable contest The son of Australia remains unexposed at this trip and his form is of a higher level than Newmarket debut winner Passenger and San Antonio, who hails from the stable which has won this contest in four of the last five years. The well-related Local Dynasty is another to consider.

WIN: ALDER

DANGER: SAN ANTONIO

Hamish has proven to run well fresh in the past and the gelded son of Motivator was only narrowly denied by MAX VEGA at Newbury when last seen in October. William Haggas’ charge is prominent in the betting for the Yorkshire Cup, but Ralph Beckett’s reopposing six-year-old is taken to confirm the Newbury form. He finished a decent third when giving 3lb to the first and second in the John Porter Stakes last month and that run offers plenty of encouragement. Changingoftheguard won the Chester Vase last year and is also respected.

WIN: MAX VEGA

DANGER: HAMISH

CITY STREAK rates a big player on the pick of his form and Andrew Balding’s fouryear-old must hold every chance of building on a promising third over a similar trip at Chelmsford last month. He filled the runner-up spot over C&D on his third-last outing in July and another bold showing looks assured off 4lb higher. Connections of Thunder Max reach for first-time blinkers following a decent fourth at Haydock most recently and he is noted along with Tudor.

WIN: CITY STREAK

DANGER: THUNDER MAX

HACKMAN showed plenty of ability at Newmarket last month, where he briefly led before fading into third late on. The son of Mehmas ought to improve for that initial experience, though, and could be worth siding with. George Boughey is represented by newcomer Big Time Rascal, who merits the utmost respect along with the Richard Hannon-trained The Camden Colt. Innvincible Friend shaped with promise on his debut at Ripon and is another to consider.

WIN: HACKMAN DANGER: BIG TIME RASCAL

CANTORA has found significant improvement following her switch to handicaps, and the daughter of Time Test, who was hit with an 11lb rise for last month’s Beverley success, may yet have more to offer. Demilion was far from disgraced in a warm 0-95 contest at Newmarket 22 days ago and must be seriously considered, along with Sovereign Spirit, who arrives in search of his hat-trick having notched up a brace of wins at Lingfield.

WIN: CANTORA DANGER: DEMILION

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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

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

BACKWARD used of a horse which needs time to mature

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

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

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

FOAL horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year

FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile)

FILLY female horse up to four years old

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

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.

YESTERDAY’S WINNERS

City Day

Wednesday 10 May

ZIGGY’S PHOENIX

CAA Stellar Lily Agnes Conditions Stakes

ARREST

Boodles Chester Vase Stakes

(Group 3)

RADIO GOO GOO

Camden Pale

Handicap Stakes

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Handicap Stakes

2022 WINNERS WHO WILL WIN THIS YEAR?

LOOK OUT LOUIS

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Handicap Stakes

OUTGATE

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STAR OF INDIA

Homeserve Dee Stakes (Listed Race)

DEMOCRACY DILEMMA

British Stallion Studs EBF

Maiden Stakes

TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS

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Handicap Stakes

PEACE OF MINeD A Story Of Provenance.

For some years now, Boodles have worked to build a special connection with the unique place that is the Cullinan Mine: source of the largest rough diamond ever discovered: the 3,106 carat Cullinan diamond. It yielded Cullinan I and Cullinan II – the ‘Greater and Lesser Stars of Africa’ – both of which are now among the Crown Jewels.

They featured during Her Majesty The Queen’s Coronation on 2 June 1953, in the Sovereign’s Sceptre and the Imperial State Crown. And like those diamonds, the remarkable stones in this collection come straight from the Cullinan Mine and are thoroughly traceable. Coinciding with The King’s Coronation, this collection represents a true privilege.

1977 Was a Significant Year

First and foremost, The Queen’s Silver Jubilee: 25 years since Her Majesty’s Accession. And for Boodles, their first trip to the Cullinan Mine. While the people of Britain sang ‘God Save The Queen’, Boodles late Chairman, Anthony Wainwright, and his wife Jean donned spotless white boilersuits and travelled hundreds of metres below ground. They were travelling at the invitation of the World Diamond Council.

Anthony Wainwright’s youngest son – Boodles Managing Director, Michael Wainwright, his wife Annie – and their daughter Honour, now Boodles Marketing Manager – visited the Cullinan Mine, in South Africa, to literally follow in Anthony’s footsteps. Many of the rough stones they returned with became the jewellery in this collection.

When you wear a piece from this collection, you’ll be adding your story to one which started more than a

century ago – back in January 1905, when what is still the biggest rough diamond ever discovered was found at the Cullinan Mine in South Africa. At an incredible 3,106 carats, this was the diamond later cut to yield the 530.2 carat ‘Great Star of Africa’, and the 317 carat ‘Lesser Star of Africa’ – both now in the British Crown Jewels, visible in the Sovereign’s Sceptre and Imperial State Crown respectively So as one anniversary year is echoed by another, and we welcome a new monarch, we celebrate

as always

with diamonds.

As a diamond lover, you’ve probably heard of the ‘four C’s’ –cut, colour, clarity and carat. Boodles like to add a fifth: Clive. Clive is our master diamond cutter, and responsible for helping Director of Precious Gemstones, Jody Wainwright, create some of our most beautiful diamonds. It’s Clive’s expert eye – and guiding hand – that guarantees a diamond’s perfect finish.

From Mine, To You

It all begins with a ‘eureka’ moment: a sparkle is spotted amid the rock dust; a flash of fire, shimmering in the dark. The team in South Africa know what Boodles are looking for: high colour, high purity ‘roughs’. A deal is done, and the stone is on its way to Boodles.

The term ‘polishing’ does Clive’s work an injustice; few realise it can take months to polish some Boodles diamonds. It’s not unheard of for him to spend a full day polishing an important diamond’s ‘table’ (the top facet of the diamond) alone. After a quick trip to New York and back for GIA certification, the finished diamond is in London once more, to be placed in its setting. Then finally, it’s over to you. Which is of course where the next chapter – and your own story – begins.

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FIRST RACE 1.30

THE CAA STELLAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £40000

5f 15y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £16064, 2nd £8032, 3rd £4016, 4th £2008, 5th £1004, 6th £500, 7th £252, 8th £124. (Penalty Value £20384)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a five furlongs 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 no horse

age st-lb

Draw Jockey

1 KING’S LYNN (GB) (40) 10040-0 D BF 6 9-11 (8)

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Kinematic

O HM The King & HM The Queen

B The Queen

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when landing Temple Stakes at Haydock last May. Exposed when tackling Group 1 company later in the season. Hampered early on last month’s reappearance so given a pass for that.

TFRHHHHI BHA107 Ryan Moore

2 LOOK OUT LOUIS (GB) (75) 01010-0 CD 7 9-3 (7)

Br B g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Perfect Act

O V.Watt,G Howard & J Jenkinson

Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Mildmay Bloodstock Ltd mcivors.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained two of 4 wins during an excellent 2022 campaign over this C&D. Found listed company too much final outing last term and almost certainly needed the run when last seen in February. Off since.

TFRHHHHI BHA99

3 NYMPHADORA (GB) (20) 00/225-0 D 4 9-1 (3)

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Bewitchment

O St Albans Bloodstock Limited

B The Bewitchment Partnership

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

Barry McHugh

TIMEFORM VIEW Listed winner on second start in May 2021 but lightly raced and unable to add to her tally since. Probably needed the run on April’s return from 10 months off.

TFRHHHII BHA97 Oisin Murphy

4 HARRY’S BAR (GB) (34) 344-135 D 8 8-9 (4)

Br Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Firenze

O Shamrock Thoroughbreds/Liam Ferguson

B Jan & Peter Hopper

Adrian McGuinness, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent career strike rate, winning 14 times in all, latest of them at Dundalk. Shaped quite well at Newcastle last month and while he’s not as effective on turf, his mark does reflect that.

TFRHHHII BHA91 William Buick

5 NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) (22) 30166-0 CD 5 8-6 (1)

Br B g Kodiac - Eternal View (IRE)

O Mr Spencer Coomes

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins during a verybusy2022 campaign, latestof them at Nottingham in August. Weakened as though in need of the run on last month’s reappearance and expected to last longer this time.

TFRHHHHH BHA88 David Egan

6 MOKAATIL (GB) (23) 15634-0 D 8 8-4 (6)

Br Br g Lethal Force (IRE) - Moonlit Garden (IRE) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Midtech

B Biddestone Stud Mid-Tech (Air Products) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Epsom winner last spring and added to his tally at Sandown in August. Did take a few runs to find his form last year and little in the way of promise at Newmarket 3 weeks ago. Headgear back on.

TFRHHIII BHA85 Joe Fanning

7 NAVELLO (GB) (31) 5050-50 CD 4 8-4 (5)

Br B g Ivawood (IRE) - Caprella George Boughey, Newmarket T

O Mrs Fiona Carmichael

B Mrs E. Yates & Westward Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Small-field C&D winner in June but yet to find his feet this spring and he’s 2lb out of the weights.

8 LIHOU (GB) (16) 131131 C D

TFRHHHII BHA84 Franny Norton

7 8-4 (2)

Br Ch g Mayson - Kodiac Island David Evans, Abergavenny T

O Mr Trevor Gallienne

B David Botterill & John Guest Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had been in good form on AW (won 3 times over 5f since the start of the year) and transferred that back over to turf when adding to tally at Epsom 16 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA84 Hayley Turner

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: LOOK OUT LOUIS 6 8 8 Jason Hart 2-1 (Julie Camacho) 7 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 6.

Stewards Note:

KING’S LYNN: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. HARRY’S BAR: Following its run on 7/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Lihou (GB), 11-2 King’s Lynn (GB), Look Out Louis (GB), 7-1 Harry’s Bar (GB), Night On Earth (IRE), 8-1 Nymphadora (GB), 10-1 Navello (GB), 16-1 Mokaatil (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

It could be worth siding with NIGHT ON EARTH who seems sure to strip fitter with his reappearance behind him and he’s landed the inside stall. King’s Lynn hasn’t been as lucky in the draw department but he adds a touch of class to the race, with Look Out Louis another to consider for his in-form yard.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NIGHT ON EARTH (IRE) 2.KING’S

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Yasmin and Amber Le Bon wear ASHOKA

Remembering former Chester Race Company Director

21/10/1954 - 29/04/2023

Richard was an accomplished horseman and actively involved with the racing and breeding industry from an early age. In partnership with his wife Sally, he developed the leading UK based dual purpose thoroughbred breeding stud and sales consignment operation and in doing so created an iconic brand name within the industry

We have been fortunate to have benefitted from the dedication, passion and leadership that Richard provided to Bangor-on-Dee and Chester Race Company over the years. Richard contributed greatly to Chester Race Company, serving on the Bangor-on-Dee Committee since 2007 and as its Chair from 2016 Richard oversaw the introduction of the new multi-award winning Owners & Trainers facility and championed the increase in prize money to over £1 million.

As a Non-Executive Director of Chester Race Company for 9 years Richard provided valuable knowledge and guidance that aided the significant growth and expansion of the Company.

The loss of his presence and personality in our Parade Rings will be felt by us and so many in the racing community but especially by those who had the privilege to work closely with him.

Richard Aston

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SECOND RACE 2.05

THE DEEPBRIDGE CAPITAL

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) for three yrs old

Total prize fund £40000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £16064, 2nd £8032, 3rd £4016, 4th £2008, 5th £1004, 6th £500, 7th £252, 8th £124. (Penalty Value £20384)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a seven furlongs about 127 yards handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 81 to 100. 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 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95

colours no horse

1

THEORYOFEVERYTHING (GB) (19) 13

9-9 (9)

Br Gr c Frankel - Persuasive (IRE) John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

O Prince A. A. Faisal

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Bred in the purple and made a winning debut in a Doncaster novice (7f, heavy) in April, going clear. Very encouraging third in Group 3 Greenham (7f) at Newbury 3 weeks ago.

2 COCO JACK (IRE) (12) 23-3564

TFRHHHHH BHA94 James Doyle

9-7 (7)

Br Bl g Wings of Eagles (FR) - Bright Morning (USA) George Scott, Newmarket T

O MPR,Croxford, Kelly, McPhee &Stephenson

B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW

NON-RUNNER

3 VETIVER (GB) (22) 21-1 D

Br Ch f Twilight Son - Poana (FR)

O Cheveley Park Stud

The Fitzdares Club S

TFRIIIII BHA92

9-5 (2)

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cosy winner of a Beverley novice (7.4f) in September and justified strong support to make a winning return there (8.5f) 3 weeks ago, tanking through the race. Big shout now handicapping from handy draw.

4 PROMOTER (GB) (201) 015-

Br Ch c Showcasing - Hereawi

O Mr J. H. Richmond-Watson

TFRHHHHI BHA90 Oisin Murphy

9-5 (1)

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Lawn Stud Dunlin S

TIMEFORM VIEW ClearlyderivedplentyfromdebutrunwhenrunningoutareadywinnerofaChepstownovice(7f)in

Couldn’t make an impact in Group 3 Horris HIll final start but he remains unexposed.

5 TRUE STATESMAN (IRE) (225) 311003- C

Br B or Br g Churchill (IRE) - True Verdict (IRE)

O Jane Newett and Dougie Livingston

September

9-2 (3)

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B B. V. Sangster Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW All-weather maiden winner at 6f who impressed when taking a 7f nursery impressively here last July. Couldn’t build on that in 3 subsequent starts thereafter but feasible to think he can get back on track.

TFRHHHII BHA90 Rossa Ryan

TFRHHHII BHA87 Ryan Moore

6 SURELY NOT (IRE) (22) 10315-1 D

9-1 (6)

Br B g National Defense - Thanks (IRE) Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

O The Agincourt Partnership and Other

B Mrs E. Thompson

The Cherwell Group, High View Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last season and, in line with yard’s good start to the season he duly improved to make a winning return at Newmarket (1m) 3 weeks ago, well suited by coming off a strong gallop.

7 LORD UHTRED (IRE) (20) 321-5

TFRHHHII BHA86

9-0 (8)

Br B c Siyouni (FR) - Faay (IRE) Charles Hills, Lambourn T

O KHK Racing

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed with each start last term, culminating with victory in minor event at Kempton (7f) in September. Not seen to best effect at Newbury (7f) 3 weeks ago and he remains the type to do better.

8 URBAN SPRAWL (GB) (11) 12411-2

8-13 (4)

Br Ch c Iffraaj - City Glam (ARG) Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum

B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeabletypewhosignedofffor2022withback-to-back7fnurserywinsatSandownandAscot.Lostnothingindefeat at Musselburgh (1m) 11 days ago and another in with a shout for all this is a step up in grade.

9 SELF ACLAIM (IRE) (118) 31-1

8-11 (5)

Br B c Aclaim (IRE) - Selfara Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O The Roof Partnership

B Mount Coote Stud and Anthony Warrender NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promisewhen third on debut at Wolverhampton in November and built on that to land a 7f maiden at that venue the following month. Found a little more progress at Newcastle in January.

TFRHHHII BHA82

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: OUTGATE 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 9-4 (Daniel & Claire Kubler) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Vetiver (GB), 9-2 Theoryofeverything (GB), 11-2 Urban Sprawl (GB), 13-2 Lord Uhtred (IRE), 8-1 Promoter (GB), Surely Not (IRE), 14-1 True Statesman (IRE), 16-1 Self Aclaim (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A really intriguing 3-y-o handicap and despite a less-than-ideal draw it could pay to side with THEORYOFEVERYTHING A most impressive winner on debut at Doncaster, he ran well upped markedly in class when third in the Greenham at Newbury subsequently and there’s highly likely more to come now handicapping. Easy Beverley scorer Vetiver is feared from a handy draw, along with Urban Sprawl and Lord Uhtred.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.THEORYOFEVERYTHING 2.VETIVER 3.URBAN SPRAWL

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:15 at HUNTINGDON and 2:25 at SOUTHWELL.

William Buick

TFRHHHII BHA85 David Egan

TFRHHHHI BHA84 (+1) Franny Norton

Richard Kingscote

TODAY is Dee day. And that’s especially true for the owners, trainers and jockeys of any of the runners in this afternoon’s HomeServe Dee Stakes who still harbour Classic aspirations. With just over three weeks until the Derby and Oaks at Epsom, the time for pretenders to stake a claim is now.

First staged in 1813, the Dee Stakes is the third and final Classic trial to be run during the Boodles May Festival. While the Chester Vase for colts and Cheshire Oaks for fillies, both of which took place here yesterday, have emerged as more influential trials for Epsom in recent times, the Dee Stakes remains a valuable Listed race in its own right, and one steeped in tradition.

The last horse to win the Dee Stakes and the Epsom Derby in the same season is Kris Kin in 2003. Kris Kin finished only 15th on his debut before winning an ordinary Doncaster maiden in two runs in the autumn

DEE STAKES HISTORY

of 2002. Such uninspiring form saw him sent off the unconsidered 20-1 outsider of just four runners for the Dee Stakes. Big Bad Bob had won his final four races as a two-year-old and was a red-hot 4-9 favourite to make it five.

Despite being officially rated 20lb superior to Kris Kin, Big Bad Bob had no answer to the devastating burst of speed jockey Fergal Lynch conjured from Kris Kin inside the furlong.Reigning five-time champion jockey Keiren Fallon was on board Big Bad Bob that day. But as No1 rider to Kris Kin’s trainer Sir Michael Stoute, Irishman Fallon took over for Kris Kin’s victory at Epsom, where he again swooped late to overtake The Great Gatsby, and deny his trainer Aidan O’Brien a third consecutive Derby following wins for Galileo and High Chaparral.

Fallon had earlier steered Oath to the same Dee Stakes-Epsom Derby double in 1999. After winning the

El Drama

Dee Stakes by five lengths, Oath then provided his trainer Sir Henry Cecil with the last of his four Derby victories at Epsom, and Fallon his first.

Other notable modern-day winners include Pentire (1995) and Sir Harry Lewis (1987). Along with Teenoso, Pentire was arguably the best horse Newmarket trainer Geoff Wragg handled during a 25-year career. Following an undistinguished two-year-old season, Pentire developed into a top-class middledistance performer at three, winning six of his seven races in 1995, including the Group 1 Irish Champion Stakes.

In the other, he lost out by only a neck to that season’s Epsom Derby and subsequent Arc winner Lammtarra in the Group 1 King George and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot –a race Pentire would himself win 12 months later.

Sir Harry Lewis is one of a record 11 Dee Stakes winners to be trained by Barry Hills. After his 1987 victory here, under French-based American rider Cash Asmussen, Sir Harry Lewis went on to land the Irish Derby – a race delayed for 50 minutes by a hoax bomb warning – and, in turn, give Ulster jockey John Reid his only triumph in his home Derby.

In recent years, Aidan O’Brien has extended his May Festival dominance to this race as well. The Irish trainer having scored in six of the last nine renewals of this contest, most recently with Star Of India who kept on well to score here last year.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 3-y-o colts and geldings only

Race distance: 1m 2f about 70yds

Prize money: £100,000 total prize fund

Previous Winners

2013

MAGICIAN

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:12.96

2014

KINGFISHER

Joseph O’Brien / Aidan O’Brien

2:20.49

2015

NOT SO SLEEPY

Jim Crowley / Hughie Morrison

2:21.00

2016

VIREN’S ARMY

Silvestre De Sousa / Richard Hannon

2:11.48

2017

CLIFFS OF MOHER

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:10.85

2018

ROSTROPOVICH

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:12.33

2019

CIRCUS MAXIMUS

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:16.51

2021

EL DRAMA

Andrea Atzeni / Roger Varian

2:14.15

2022

STAR OF INDIA

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:12.25

Star Of India put up a fine performance to win the 2022 running of the Dee Stakes.

Trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden on the day by Ryan Moore, this classy son of Galileo proved the step-up in trip was all that he needed to bounce back from his struggles in the Craven at Newmarket a month prior.

He was a comfortable winner on debut in a maiden at Leopardstown in October 2021, his sole start of that calendar year. Teaming up with Ryan Moore for the first time on his second start, the aforementioned bet365 Craven Stakes at Newmarket, he was fairly well supported in the market, 9/1 second favourite, but this race perhaps proved too much too soon for the young colt and he found himself outpaced in the final furlong as Native Trail breezed to victory.

Aidan O’Brien’s outstanding record in this contest speaks for itself. Having won six of the last nine renewals, it was tough to look past Star Of India here, and the market clearly agreed, with the colt going

LAST YEAR’S DEE STAKES

off as the 6/4 favourite. His main rival appeared to be Mr McCann. Trained by Hugo Palmer and ridden in this contest by James Doyle, he came into this in fine fettle, off the back of his great showing at Epsom in September.

It proved an exciting contest with Mr McCann quickly taking the lead in the early proceedings, closely followed by Star Of India and the Roger Varian trained Dubai Poet. Harrow and Sonny Liston bringing up the rear.

The table looked set for an exciting contest as Tom Marquand kicked his mount Cresta into gear, pushing onto contest the lead with the front runners alongside Sonny Liston. Star Of India’s quality shone through as they entered into the final furlong, keeping on well while his rivals began to weaken, eventually winning by two and a quarter lengths. The real battle was for second, and it was Cresta who came out on top in this one, just finding enough to clutch second from Sonny Liston by a head.

Star Of India

Yasmin and Amber Le Bon wear Raindance

THIRD RACE 2.40

THE BOODLES DEE STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

for three yrs old colts and geldings

Total prize fund £100000

1m 2f 70y

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, two furlongs about 70 yards contest for three-year-old colts and geldings 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 horses that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race victory or 5lb for a Pattern race success.

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1 LOCAL DYNASTY (IRE) (206) 1511- 9-5 (2)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Really Special Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

O Godolphin

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took his record to 3 wins from 4 when taking a listed contest at Pontefract last in October. Likely to make a smart performer this season so looks sure to be in the mix upped to 1 1/4m.

TFRHHHHI BHA100 William Buick

2 AFTERWARDS (IRE) (58) 21 9-2 (4)

Br B g Time Test - Noahs Ark (IRE)

O A Kavanagh, M Downey & O Pears

B Lynch Bages Ltd

Ollie Pears, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Took a step forward from debut effort after 2 months off when winning novice at Newcastle (8f) just over 8 weeks ago. Upped further in trip but likely to struggle in this company.

3 ALDER (IRE) (20) 413-1 D

Br Ch c Australia - Eccentricity (USA)

O Mrs O’Brien/Mrs Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith

B Whisperview Trading Ltd

TFRHHIII BHA- Joe Fanning

9-2 (1)

Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account second time up at Killarney last year and picked up from where he left off at Cork just under 3 weeks ago, suited by the increase in trip. Should have even more to offer.

4 HADRIANUS (IRE) (16) 21-2

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Laugh Out Loud

O Susan and John Waterworth

B C. O. P. Hanbury

TFRHHHHH BHA104 Gavin Ryan

9-2 (3)

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW AW maiden winner in December who was much improved when 3/4-length second of 5 to Epictetus in 1 1/4m Epsom listed race on his reappearance 16 days ago. Looks capable of even better.

5 LOSE YOUR WAD (IRE) (36) 4-1

Br B c Muhaarar - Mission Secrete (IRE)

O Jerry Hinds & Philip Herbert

B Paget Bloodstock

TFRHHHII BHA104

9-2 (7)

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark 6 months on from his debut in maiden at Kempton (8f) just over 5 weeks ago, tiring late as he looked set to win in more dominant style. Big step forward required.

Franny Norton

TFRHHHII BHAKieran Shoemark

6 PASSENGER (USA) (21) 1

Br B c Ulysses (IRE) - Dilmun (USA)

O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

B Flaxman Holdings Limited

9-2 (5)

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to soft, 11/1) 3 weeks ago, produced to lead final 1f and going clear. A scopey sort who looks sure to have more to offer

7 SAN ANTONIO (IRE) (41) 53-1

TFRHHHII BHARichard Kingscote

9-2 (6)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Rain Goddess (IRE) Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

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

B Coolmore

TIMEFORM VIEW Continued his race-by-race progression when bolting up in a Dundalk maiden (10.7f, 10/3) just under 6 weeks ago. Bound to keep on improving and yard have won 4 out of last 5 renewals.

8 STORMBUSTER (GB) (16) 33210-5

TFRHHHHI BHA- Ryan Moore

9-2 (8)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Barshiba (IRE) Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Mr J. C. Smith

B Littleton Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Second in a 1m Salisbury listed before useful effort to get off the mark in a 1m Newbury novice in September. Finished last on final outing in 2022 and it was a similar story on return at Epsom recently.

TFRHHIII BHA99 Oisin Murphy

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: STAR OF INDIA (IRE) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 6-4 (Aidan O’Brien) 6 ran

Probable S.P.’s: 10-3 Alder (IRE), 4-1 Local Dynasty (IRE), 5-1 San Antonio (IRE), 11-2 Hadrianus (IRE), 6-1 Passenger (USA), 16-1 Lose Your Wad (IRE), Stormbuster (GB), 40-1 Afterwards (IRE) PLAY

Aidan O’Brien has had a stranglehold on this contest in recent seasons, but this year he may be forced to play second fiddle to son Donnacha in the shape of ALDER, who relished the step up in trip when scoring at Cork on return just under 3 weeks ago and he can take this step up in class in his stride. San Antonio is put forward as the main danger after his impressive display at Dundalk, with Local Dynasty and Passenger another couple fancied to be in the mix.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALDER (IRE) 2.SAN ANTONIO (IRE) 3.LOCAL DYNASTY (IRE)

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Japan

ORMONDE, who won all 16 races in his career including the English Triple Crown in 1886, was widely regarded as the greatest horse of the 19th Century. To some, he’s arguably the greatest racehorse to have lived. Either way, his legacy has been celebrated here at Chester since 1936, when the Ormonde Stakes was staged for the first time. Foaled in 1883, Ormonde was a son of the prolific winning racemare Lily Agnes, after whom the opening race of the Boodles May Festival is named. Ormonde won all three races he contested as a two-year-old, including the Criterion and Dewhurst Stakes in the space of only 48 hours.

He won his first Classic, the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, on his first run of his three-year-old campaign; then added a second when he landed the Epsom Derby on his next start. Further wins followed in the St James’s Palace Stakes and the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot, en route to Doncaster, where his victory in the St Leger saw

ORMONDE STAKES HISTORY

Ormonde become only the fourth horse in history to win the Triple Crown of British Classics. Ormonde won the Champion Stakes in 1886, and the Rous Memorial and a second Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot on consecutive days during his final season in 1887. That last-named race proved the most challenging of Ormonde’s career. Although he eventually mastered old adversary Minting in an epic duel, a wind ailment he inherited from his dam Lily Agnes had become so acute it was said his “choking fight for breath could be heard all over the racecourse”.

Ormonde was retired by his owner Hugh Grosvenor, the 1st Duke of Westminster, to stand at his Eaton Hall stud, just south of Chester. Much was anticipated of Ormonde’s second career as stallion, but fertility issues meant he sired only eight foals that would race in Britain. Despite this, one of them, Orme, proved a champion in his own right, winning a string of top races including the Eclipse twice, the Sussex Stakes and the Champion Stakes.

Fittingly, the Group 3 Ormonde Stakes has been won by numerous top-class horses down the decades. From the esteemed stayer Alycidon (1949) and Tulyar (1952) during its early days, through to Indiana (1965), who was also a Chester Vase winner, and Classic winners Blakeney (1970), Crow (1977) and Teenoso (1984).

Its most celebrated winners of recent times include Daliapour (2000), Harbinger (2010), St Nicholas Abbey (2011) and Brown Panther (2014), who was jointly-owned by former Liverpool, Manchester United and England footballer Michael Owen, and trained locally at Manor House Stables by Tom Dascombe.

There was also a Royal success in 2016 with Dartmouth, owned by Her Majesty The Queen and a record sixth winner in this race for trainer Sir Michael Stoute.

Lester Piggott, Pat Eddery and Ryan Moore are the leading jockeys with five victories apiece, while there have been three dual winners – Sovrango (1962, 1963), Shambo (1993, 1994) and St Expedit (2001, 2002).

Last years renewal of this race saw the William Haggas trained Hamish run out a comfortable winner under Tom Marquand. The gelding had a superb year in 2022 and will be looking to continue where he left off here on his seasonal reappearance.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 4-y-o and upwards

Race distance: 1m 5f about 84yds

Prize money: £120,000 total prize fund

Previous Winners

2013

MOUNT ATHOS

Jamie Spencer / Luca Cumani

2:56.13

2014

BROWN PANTHER

Richard Kingscote / Tom Dascombe

3:05.96

2015

CLEVER COOKIE

Graham Lee / Peter Niven

3:03.10

2016

DARTMOUTH

Ryan Moore / Sir Michael Stoute

2:58.70

2017

WESTERN HYMN

Frankie Dettori / John Gosden

2:52.69

2018

IDAHO

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:53.27

2019

MORANDO

Silvestre de Sousa / Andrew Balding

3:00.66

2021

JAPAN

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:58.01

2022

HAMISH

Tom Marquand / William Haggas

2:55.99

Hamish showed his class in what proved to be a hot renewal of the Group 2 Ormonde Stakes, the feature race of the Boodles May Festival Ladies Day.

Like most of the feature races at the Boodles May Festival, Aidan

O’Brien has plundered this race in the past, most recently with 2021 winner Japan. The Irish trainer didn’t enter one in 2022 and his loss was Hamish’s gain.

Trained by William Haggas and ridden here by Tom Marquand, the gelding was fairly fancied in the market (albeit not as much as heavily backed 10/11 favourite Albaflora) but there were some concerns on form. After clutching

the Group 3 September Stakes at Kempton in September, he looked a tad out of his depth when fourth behind Trueshan in the British Champions Long Distance Cup and the less said about his follow-up run at Kempton the better. The quality was undoubtedly there and his 185-day break in the lead up to this contest appeared to pay dividends.

His main rival was clearly Albaflora. Trained by Ralph Beckett, she was coming off two very impressive

seconds in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks and the British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at York and Ascot respectively and was tipped by many to go one better again here.

It was an enthralling race from start to finish, with the Johnston’s gelding Thunderous taking the lead early, closely followed by Albaflora. As they entered the final furlong, Hamish just seemed to find another gear that the others just could not match. He edged left and took the lead, breezing to a victory that was a lot more comfortable than the winning distance of three quarters of a length would suggest.

LAST YEAR’S ORMONDE STAKES

Albaflora looked to be clinging on for second but really began to weaken inside the final furlong and could only manage fifth with Thunderous coming in second after rallying late on. Alounak rounded out the podium positions.

Hamish continued his run of form over to Ireland where he was runner-up in the Irish St. Leger behind Kyprios before taking the Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot in October, followed by a further second in the Group 3 St Simon Stakes at Newbury a few weeks later. He lines up in this race again this year, this time as the undisputed favourite, can he do it again?

Yasmin and Amber Le Bon wear ASHOKA

FOURTH RACE 3.15

THE tote.co.uk BET £5 GET £20 ORMONDE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £120000

1m 5f 84y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £52800, 2nd £21768, 3rd £10884, 4th £5448, 5th £2724, 6th £1356, 7th £684, 8th £336. (Penalty Value £67224)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This one mile, five furlongs about 84 yards race for four-year-olds and upwards is a Group 3 contest – a race which can only bettered by a Group 1 or 2. Many of the runners will have already posted form well above average and some may use this as a stepping-stone to even greater things. Initially, the weights are allocated on the basis of age and sex before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to lining up here – 3lb to Group 3 winners, 5lb for a Group 2 or 7lb to those successful in a Group 1.

1 HAMISH (GB) (201) 40/1212- CD

Br B g Motivator - Tweed

O Mr B. Haggas

7 9-5 (7)

William Haggas, Newmarket T

B J. B. Haggas Brook Taverner S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart gelding who landed this in stylish fashion last season Won Cumberland Lodge subsequently and wasn’t disgraced when narrowly denied by Max Vega in St Simon Stakes at Newbury.

2 MAX VEGA (IRE) (19) 56001-3

TFRHHHHH BHA117 Tom Marquand

6 9-5 (8)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Paraphernalia (IRE) Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

O The Pickford Hill Partnership

B Tullpark Ltd

R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart sort who ran respectably in his bid for back-toback John Porter wins at Newbury 19 days ago. Should come on for that and is likely to put up a solid showing.

3 CHANGINGOFTHEGUARD(IRE) (328) 52/1151- C

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Lady Lara (IRE)

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

B B. V. Sangster

TFRHHHII BHA110 Rob Hornby

4 9-2 (4)

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Chester Vase winner last year and was right back to form when landing the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot. Not seen since but has to be respected on return.

TFRHHHII BHA109 Ryan Moore

4 ENEMY (GB) (47) 500-120

6 9-2 (2)

Br B g Muhaarar - Prudenzia (IRE) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons

B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc Helicentreuk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding. Latest win at Meydan in January. Better than result when 11 1/4 lengths eighth of 15 to Broome in Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan (15.9f, good to firm, 13/2) 47 days ago.

5 ISRAR (GB) (187) 313310-

TFRHHHII BHA112 Richard Kingscote

4 9-2 (1)

Br B c Muhaarar - Taghrooda John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Smartcolt who lookedagood prospect whenbagging Doncaster handicapinOctober. Below-formtwelfth in November Handicap there after but sort to bounce back on his seasonal return.

TFRHHHII BHA106 Jim Crowley

6 LONE EAGLE (IRE) (19) 25/350-5

Br B h Galileo (IRE) - Modernstone

O Mr Marc Chan & Ballylinch Stud

B Ballylinch Stud

5 9-2 (5)

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart colt at his best, second in 2021 Irish Derby. Hasn’t been able to reproduce that form since, including when only fifth in John Porter Stakes at Newbury.

TFRHHIII BHA107 Rossa Ryan

7 OLD HARROVIAN (GB) (31) 0-11

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Daivika (USA)

O Mr Michael Blencowe

4 9-2 (3)

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Niarchos Family Moretons Investments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from debut when scoring at Lingfield, then made a fine impression when following up emphatically in a novice at Wolverhampton. Needs to prove he’s as effective on turf.

8 SUNCHART (GB) (19) 2502-24

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Hometime

O Mr P. Garvey

B Newsells Park Stud

TFRHHHII BHA94

6 9-2 (6)

A. Slattery, Ireland T

Oisin Murphy

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who wasn’t at his best when a well-held fourth in a listed contest at Navan last time and would struggle in this company even on his best form.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: HAMISH 6 9 5 Tom Marquand 9-2 (William Haggas) 9 ran Blinkers worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Hamish (GB), 5-1 Enemy (GB), 13-2 Max Vega (IRE), 15-2 Changingoftheguard (IRE), 11-1 Old Harrovian (GB), 12-1 Israr (GB), 14-1 Lone Eagle (IRE), 25-1 Sunchart (GB) PLAY SMARTER

HAMISH won this last year with something to spare and is very much the class act, so he gets the nod ahead of Enemy who did well in Dubai earlier in the year. A case can be made for most of the others, but Old Harrovian is perhaps the most intriguing of them having won so emphatically at Wolverhampton last time.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HAMISH 2.ENEMY 3.OLD HARROVIAN

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FIFTH RACE 3.45

THE TMT GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £25000

1m 2f 70y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £10040, 2nd £5020, 3rd £2510, 4th £1255, 5th £628, 6th £313, 7th £158, 8th £78. (Penalty Value £12740) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

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 71 to 90. 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 no horse age st-lb

Draw Jockey

1 ONEFORTHEGUTTER (GB) (236) 460040- 4 9-9 (10)

Br B g Muhaarar - Rainbow Springs

O Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Michael E Wates CBE Helicentreuk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapper but he’s winless since his debut in 2021. Returns from 7 months off on the back of a wind op so he’s no forlorn hope.

TFRHHHII BHA90 Richard Kingscote

2 DARK PINE (IRE) (87) 3244-00 CD 6 9-9 (1)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Suitably Discreet (USA) David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

O Mr Gary Dewhurst

B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner but yet to hit top form in two AW runs this winter at Southwell and Wolverhampton. More is needed after an 87-day break.

TFRHHHII BHA90 Rossa Ryan

3 BOX TO BOX (IRE) (83) 04440-0 CD 4 9-5 (12)

Br B g Kodiac - Alyaafel

O The Running Order Partnership

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Randolf Stevens Limited NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner in 2022, including over C&D, but not at his best on his last two starts at Sakhir over the winter. No surprise to see him bounce back here though.

TFRHHHII BHA86 James Doyle

4 DASHING ROGER (GB) (12) 0/0000-5 6 9-4 (14)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Croeso Cusan William Stone, West Wickham T

O Mr Ron Spore

B Mr Richard Evans Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 1m winner in 2021 but he struggled for form last year and looked rusty when fifth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Leicester (8.2f, heavy) 12 days ago. Has a fair bit to prove.

TFRHHIII BHA85

5 DREAM HARDER (IRE) (34) 341453 D 4 9-3 (3)

Br B g Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE)

O Mr Paul Farrell

B Barronstown Stud

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

Kieran Shoemark

TIMEFORM VIEW An improved model, adding to his tally at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February. Posted another solid effort when third of 14 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 34 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA84

William Buick

6 CITY STREAK (GB) (21) 32122-3

4 9-3 (8)

Br Ch g Cityscape - Daffydowndilly Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Lord Blyth

B Lemington Grange Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair and consistent 9.5f winner in 2022. Resumed with a good third of 6 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 21 days ago. Merits consideration off the same mark.

TFRHHHHI BHA84

7 AMOR VINCIT OMNIA (IRE) (19) 1/0043-6 4 9-2 (11)

Br B g Caravaggio (USA) - Dress Rehearsal (IRE) Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

O The MacDougall Two

B B. V. Sangster Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful performer up to 1m in 2022. Changed hands for 25,000gns and not disgraced after 6 months off when sixth in handicap at Newbury (10f, heavy) 19 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA83

8 SUCELLUS (GB) (213) 100361- D 7 9-1 (4)

Br B g Dansili - Primevere (IRE) Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

O Mr Phil Evans

B Hascombe and Valiant Studs Swansway, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off for last term with a win in 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in October. Needs to hit the ground running after 7 months off.

Pierre-Louis Jamin (3)

TFRHHIII BHA82 George Rooke

9 JEAN BAPTISTE (IRE) (39) 0633-05 CD 6 9-0 (13)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pioneer Bride (USA) Roger Fell, Nawton T

O Woodhurst Construction Ltd

B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Irish National St Or8Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winnerbut again without his usualheadgearwhen below form fifth of 10 in handicapat Doncaster(10.2f) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on now so he needs considering off an easing mark.

TFRHHHHI BHA81 Tom Marquand

10 THUNDER MAX (GB) (12) 5/3534-4 BF 4 8-13 (9)

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Tuolumne Meadows Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

O Amo Racing Limited

B Mr Nigel Hardy Sports Invest Uk Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to add to his debut success but he’s largely run well in handicaps since, including when fourth of 13 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f) 12 days ago after a 12-month absence.

TFRHHHII BHA80 Kevin Stott

11 STATELY HOME (IRE) (19) 326-155 6 8-12 (2)

Br Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - Lady Spangles (IRE) Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T

O D Gilbert, A Bruce, G Wills

B Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumedwith 1m success at Kempton and has continued in good nick, fifth of 15 in handicap at Newbury (10f) 19 days ago. That form is working out well so he’s a player off a 1lb lower mark.

12 TUDOR (IRE) (23) 4311-43 D BF 4 8-9 (7)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Tiger Lilly (IRE) Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

O Paul Kwok & Ms Angel Li

B Sir Robert Ogden Kpf Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2022 with back-to—back Lingfield wins and again performed well there when third of 8 23 days ago. One for the shortlist back on turf.

13 IBIZA ROCKS (GB) (14) 5060-35

5 8-8 (5)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - The Thrill Is GoneOliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

O Mrs Rachel Dawson

B Stratford Place Stud Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 11 runs since last win in 2020 but he comes here in decent nick for his new yard, fifth of 11 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Now stepping up in trip.

Oisin Murphy

TFRHHHHH BHA79 Joe Fanning

TFRHHHII BHA76 John Egan

TFRHHHII BHA75

Franny Norton

Br B g Cotai Glory - Lady Lucia (IRE) Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

O M J Refrigeration Transport Ltd

B L. Fox M J Refrigeration Transport Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Off 11 months when fading seventh of 11 in minor event at Kempton (7f) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip for his handicap debut and can’t be ruled out.

TFRHHHII BHA75 Hayley Turner

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: PRIDE OF AMERICA (FR) 5 9 2 Silvestre De Sousa 3-1 (Amy Murphy) 13 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Stewards Note:

ONEFORTHEGUTTER: Following its run on 3/10/2022 it was reported that the horse had a breathing problem.

DASHING ROGER: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.

THUNDER MAX: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

TUDOR: Following its run on 18/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-1 Tudor (IRE), 15-2 City Streak (GB), 8-1 Thunder Max (GB), 17-2 Dream Harder (IRE), 10-1 Oneforthegutter (GB), 12-1 Amor Vincit Omnia (IRE), 14-1 Stately Home (IRE), 16-1 Dark Pine (IRE), Dashing Roger (GB), 18-1 Box To Box (IRE), Sucellus (GB), 22-1 Ibiza Rocks (GB), 33-1 Jean Baptiste (IRE), 40-1 Glory Nights (IRE) PLAY

A case can be made for a few of these but it is worth siding with STATELY HOME, who figures on a handy mark with his recent Newbury fifth working out well and can now add to his reappearance Kempton success. The reliable City Streak can also have a say on the back of an encouraging Chelmsford City third, while C&D scorer Jean Baptiste and in-form Dream Harder need shortlisting too.

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SIXTH RACE 4.20

THE BRITISH EBF RUBY ANNIVERSARY MAIDEN STAKES

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old

Total prize fund £25000

5f 15y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £10040, 2nd £5020, 3rd £2510, 4th £1255, 5th £628, 6th £313, 7th £158, 8th £78. (Penalty Value £12740)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This race is a five furlongs maiden stakes for two-year-olds, which are E.B.F. eligible. Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts. Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the first time of asking.

colours no horse st-lb

1 BIG TIME RASCAL (GB) (-)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Guerriere (IRE)

O Mr Charlie Rosier & Mrs Julia Rosier

B V. I. Araci

Draw Jockey

9-7 (3)

George Boughey, Newmarket T

George Boughey, SBK S

French/US 7f/1m winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 1m winner Soustraction. Trainer’s newcomers command respect.

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 19. 100,000 gns yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam, useful

2 DAN DEE PRINCE (IRE) (17) 3

Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Karamaya (IRE)

O Roudee Racing 9

B Aoife Boland & Aaron Boland

TFRHHHII BHAWilliam Buick

9-7 (6)

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hails from quite a talented family and offered something to work on when third in novice event at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) on debut 17 days ago. Looks stable second string here.

3 HACKMAN (IRE) (23) 3

Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Ishimagic

O The Gene Genies

TFRHHIII BHAAlistair Rawlinson

9-7 (8)

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Golden Vale Stud NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Half-brother to several winners and duly posted promising third of 7 in minor event at Newmarket (5f, soft, 18/5) on debut 23 days ago. Should improve and is one for the shortlist.

4 HAVANARAMA (GB) (-)

Br B c Havana Grey - Madame Paco

O Ford & Owen

TFRHHHHH BHA- James Doyle

9-7 (9)

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 26 5,500 gns foal, €50,000 yearling, Havana Grey colt Makes plenty of appeal on paper although wide draw not ideal on debut.

5 INNVINCIBLE FRIEND (IRE) (12) 2

Br B c Inns of Court (IRE) - Pavlopetri (IRE)

O Mike Nolan, Alan & Sue Cronshaw

TFRHHHII BHAOisin Murphy

9-7 (4)

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B M. & M. Butler Route Agency Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced colt. 11/1, second of 8 in minor event at Ripon (5f, heavy) on debut 12 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress and must enter calculations.

TFRHHHII BHARichard Kingscote

6 JOHN STEED (IRE) (10) 2

9-7 (10)

Br Gr c Inns of Court (IRE) - Explosive Lady (IRE) David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

O David Lowe

B Tally-Ho Stud

Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fared best of the newcomers when second in maiden at Bath (5f, soft) on debut 10 days ago, not given overly-hard time once chance of winning had gone. Stall 10 isn’t ideal.

7 SERGEANT MAYER (IRE) (-)

TFRHHHII BHA- Kevin Stott

9-7 (7)

Br B g Soldier’s Call - Suedehead Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

O The Olliers

B Mr James Waldron Alexanders York S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 23. €50,000 foal, £40,000 yearling. Half-brother to winner up to 6f Lorna Cole and 6f-1m winner Shalkar. Yard not known for it’s juvenile debutant scorers.

8 THE CAMDEN COLT (IRE) (-)

TFRHIIII BHA- Hayley Turner

9-7 (1)

Br Ch c Footstepsinthesand - Venus de Medici (IRE) Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

O EQ Racing

B Tullpark Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 24. €22,000 foal, €50,000 yearling, Footstepsinthesand colt. Dam, ran once in France, sister to smart 1 1/4m-1 1/2m winner Venus de Milo. Market check advised.

9 ROUBAY (IRE) (-)

Br Ch f New Bay - Tequila Sunrise

O Roudee Racing & Partner

B Whisperview Trading Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA- Ryan Moore

9-2 (2)

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 23. €35,000 yearling, New Bay filly. Half-sister to useful 1 1/4m winner Sarvan and 1 1/4m/11f winner Tequilamockingbird. Bred for stiffer tests of stamina than this.

10 SHE’S SMART (IRE) (22) 43

TFRHHIII BHA- David Egan

9-2 (5)

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Chasing The Rain David Evans, Abergavenny T

O John Abbey, Jimmy Fairhurst & Emma Evans

B Castlefarm Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on encouraging debut effort when third of 9 in maiden at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Sets the standard on that form.

TFRHHHHI BHA- Rossa Ryan

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: DEMOCRACY DILEMMA (IRE) 2 9 2 George Downing 11-2 (David Evans) 8 ran

Stewards Note:

SHE’S SMART: Following its run on 19/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran green.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 She’s Smart (IRE), 9-2 Hackman (IRE), 8-1 Big Time Rascal (GB), Innvincible Friend (IRE), John Steed (IRE), 10-1 Havanarama (GB), The Camden Colt (IRE), 18-1 Roubay (IRE), 25-1 Dan Dee Prince (IRE), 33-1 Sergeant Mayer (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Preference is for HACKMAN, who travelled well for a long way on his Newmarket debut last month and can be expected to progress from that She’s Smart has the edge on experience over her rivals and is much respected, whilst Innvincible Friend can also make his presence felt.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HACKMAN (IRE) 2.SHE’S SMART (IRE) 3.INNVINCIBLE FRIEND (IRE)

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SEVENTH RACE 4.55

THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) for three yrs old

Total prize fund £25000

1m 4f 63y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £10040, 2nd £5020, 3rd £2510, 4th £1255, 5th £628, 6th £313, 7th £158, 8th £78. (Penalty Value £12740)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a one mile, four furlongs about 63 yards handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 66 to 85 Like most handicaps on the Flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is. This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 STRUTH (IRE) (204) 135- 9-10 (5)

Br Ch c Australia - Portrait of A Lady (IRE)

O Mrs S Russell & A M Russell

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Fargo Bloodstock Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW LandedaNottinghammaiden(8.3f,goodtofirm)ondebutlastAugustandsimilarformwhenthirdinminorevent at Epsom next time. Failed to progress upped to 1 1/4m in a Newmarket nursery in October.

2 DEMILION (IRE) (22) 303-124

Br Gr c Roaring Lion (USA) - Cascading

O Susan and John Waterworth

B Ballylinch Stud & Ecurie Des Charmes

9-4 (7)

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton in January and backed that up with a good effort at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) on turf debut in April. By no means disgraced at Newmarket since.

3 FORCEFUL SPEED (IRE) (39) 61215-5 BF

Br Ch g New Bay - Praden (USA)

O Amo Racing Limited

HHHII

9-4 (1)

George Boughey, Newmarket T

B China Horse Club International Ltd Sports Invest Uk Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successfultwiceat2yrs,namelyaWolverhamptonnurseryanda11/4mnovice atPontefract.Possiblyneeded the run on return at Doncaster where the testing conditions may not have been ideal.

4 CANTORA (GB) (14) 611-421

Br B or Br f Time Test - Umthoulah (IRE)

O Wardley Bloodstock

B Wardley Bloodstock

TFRHHHII BHA80 Kevin Stott

9-2 (9)

George Boughey, Newmarket T

George Boughey, SBK S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type who won a brace of nurseries last term. Back on the scoresheet in good style at Beverley (1 1/4m, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Upped in trip.

TFRHHHHH BHA78 Ryan Moore

5 DRAGONBALL PRINCE (IRE) (143) 53534- 9-2 (8)

Br B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Island Odyssey

O Pete & Sue Maguire

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Austin Nevin & Henrietta Egan NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on what she showed in novice company when a close third on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November. Below par upped to 11f at Kempton the following month, though.

TFRHHIII BHA78

Richard Kingscote

TFRHHIII BHA86 Joe Fanning

TFR

BHA80 Franny Norton

6 DOUBLE OBAN (GB) (24) 632 9-1 (3)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Zaaneh (IRE)

O Mr R. Cotter

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Stuart McPhee Bloodstock Ltd NAF S

TIMEFORM VIEW BetteredAWeffortswhensecondinaRedcarnovice (11/4m,heavy)onturfdebutlastmonth.Shapes asthough this trip will be within range now handicapping. Needs to take a considerable step forward.

TFRHHIII BHA77 James Doyle

7 NOBODY TOLD ME (GB) (12) 0664-41 D 9-0 (2)

Br B g Intello (GER) - Dubka Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T

O Ellipsis II

B Southcourt Stud Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Found some improvement when opening his account at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) recently. Didn’t do too much when hitting the front that day and 6lb rise is hardly the end of the world.

TFRHHHII BHA76 Finley Marsh

8 SOVEREIGN SPIRIT (GB) (7) 50-5311 D 9-0 (in 6lb ex) (4)

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Shutka (FR)

O Mr Michael Blencowe

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B J. P. Dubois Moretons Investments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has improved of late, bagging back-to-back handicaps over this trip on the AW at Lingfield. If able to match that level of form now returned to turf, he’s likely to make a bold bid

TFRHHHHI BHA70 (+9) Oisin Murphy

9 BURGLAR’S DREAM (IRE) (199) 562- 8-10 (6)

Br Ch g Cracksman - Jameela’s Dream Tim Easterby, Malton T

O Mr Ambrose Turnbull & Partner

B Powerstown Stud Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Left initial efforts well behind when second upped to 9f in a Redcar novice (soft) on final start of 2-y-o campaign. Further progress could be on the way now faced with an even stiffer test.

TFRHHHII BHA72 David Egan

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS (IRE) 3 9 7 Ryan Moore 9-4 (Aidan O’Brien) 7 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3.

Stewards Note:

FORCEFUL SPEED: Following its run on 2/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Sovereign Spirit (GB), 5-1 Cantora (GB), 6-1 Nobody Told Me (GB), 7-1 Demilion (IRE), 17-2 Forceful Speed (IRE), 10-1 Burglar’s Dream (IRE), 11-1 Double Oban (GB), 12-1 Dragonball Prince (IRE), 14-1 Struth (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

The vote goes to the filly CANTORA, who had any amount in hand when scoring at Beverley and she is appealing with Ryan Moore doing the steering here, for all that an 11lb rise in the weights asks a question. The hat-trick seeking Sovereign Spirit will be a danger to all provided he is able to continue the good work back on turf, while Demilion and Nobody Told Me are others to consider, along with likely improver Burglar’s Dream.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CANTORA 2.SOVEREIGN SPIRIT 3.DEMILION (IRE)

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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.

IMPORTANT INFOMATION

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:

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.

TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS

THURSDAY 11TH MAY 2023

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

STEWARDS

GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward)

JEREMY BARLOW (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

DANIEL ANDREWS

SOPHIE CANDY

NATHAN GREEN

LOUISE MOORE

STARTERS

STUART TURNER

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

MICHAEL ROBERTS

CLERKS OF THE SCALES

WAYNE BURNELL

VETERINARY OFFICERS

BETHAN COOK

JOHN BURGESS

NURSES

GILL WHITTAKER

VETERINARY SURGEONS

KATE SUMNER

GRAHAM POTTS

JOHN SPENCER

STUART PEARSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr JOHN EDWARDS (SENIOR)

Dr JOHN MURRAY

Dr JOHN BERRY

Dr MIKE UNWIN

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

MELANIE SWARBRICK, JEREMY WILLIS, JANE SOUTHAM, LISA COOK, LOUISE NEALE

HANDICAPPER

GRAEME SMITH

BETTING RING MANAGERS

NEIL PATEMAN, DARREN IRVING, MIKE OXLEY

COMMENTATOR

STEWART MACHIN

CLERK OF THE COURSE

ANDREW TULLOCH

FARRIERS

JIM BLURTON

HORSE AMBULANCE

NICK JONES

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

MATT JONES

First Race 1.30 - THE CAA STELLAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20384 to the winning horse The second to receive £9556, the third £4784, the fourth £2388, the fifth £1196, the sixth £592, the seventh £300 and the eighth £148. 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 9th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. CAA Stellar have kindly sponsored this race will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CAA Stellar. 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. 12 entries at £200.Closed May 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16064; Second £8032; Third £4016; Fourth £2008; Fifth £1004; Sixth £500; Seventh £252; Eighth £124. (Penalty Value £20384) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE DEEPBRIDGE CAPITAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20384 to the winning horse The second to receive £9556, the third £4784, the fourth £2388, the fifth £1196, the sixth £592, the seventh £300 and the eighth £148. for three yrs old only, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 9th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. Deepbridge Capital will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Deepbridge. 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. 14 entries, 1 at £40 and 13 at £200. - Closed May 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16064; Second £8032; Third £4016; Fourth £2008; Fifth £1004; Sixth £500; Seventh £252; Eighth £124. (Penalty Value £20384) SS

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.40 - THE BOODLES DEE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56020 to the winning horse The second to receive £21330, the third £10680, the fourth £5330, the fifth £2670, the sixth £1340, the seventh £670 and the eighth £330. for three yrs old colts and geldings only. Enter by noon, May 5th and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 9th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. 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 of £100 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 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. 15 entries at £500. - Closed May 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £44000; Second £18140; Third £9070; Fourth £4540; Fifth £2270; Sixth £1130; Seventh £570; Eighth £280. (Penalty Value £56020) A SS

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.15 - THE tote.co.uk BET £5 GET £20 ORMONDE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £67224 to the winning horse The second to receive £25596, the third £12816, the fourth £6396, the fifth £3204, the sixth £1608, the seventh £804 and the eighth £396. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 5th and pay £1200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 9th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. TOTE 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 of £100 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. 11 entries at £1200. - Closed May 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £52800; Second £21768; Third £10884; Fourth £5448; Fifth £2724; Sixth £1356; Seventh £684; Eighth £336. (Penalty Value £67224) A SS

SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.45 - THE TMT GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12740 to the winning horse The second to receive £5972, the third £2990, the fourth £1492, the fifth £747, the sixth £370, the seventh £187 and the eighth £92. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 9th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. TMT Group 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 of £100 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 Chester. 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. 27 entries at £125 - Closed May 5th, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £10040; Second £5020; Third £2510; Fourth £1255; Fifth £628; Sixth £313; Seventh £158; Eighth £78. (Penalty Value £12740) 4 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.20 - THE BRITISH EBF RUBY ANNIVERSARY MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12740 to the winning horse The second to receive £5972, the third £2990, the fourth £1492, the fifth £747, the sixth £370, the seventh £187 and the eighth £92. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, May 5th and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 9th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. THE EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND 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 of £100 to the stable in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. The Trustees of the British EBF have contributed £10,000 to the prize money for this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND. 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. 20 entries at £125.Closed May 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10040; Second £5020; Third £2510; Fourth £1255; Fifth £628; Sixth £313; Seventh £158; Eighth £78. (Penalty Value £12740) A SS

SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.55 - THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12740 to the winning horse The second to receive £5972, the third £2990, the fourth £1492, the fifth £747, the sixth £370, the seventh £187 and the eighth £92. for three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 9th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. Halliwell Jones 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 of £100 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 16 entries, 1 at £25 and 15 at £125. - Closed May 5th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10040; Second £5020; Third £2510; Fourth £1255; Fifth £628; Sixth £313; Seventh £158; Eighth £78. (Penalty Value £12740) SS

SEE PAGE 72 FOR THIS RACE.

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