THE NET WORLD SPORTS HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4063, 2nd £2032, 3rd £1016, 4th £508, 5th £254, 6th £127

(Penalty Value £5154) colours no horse

Race Description

This is a two mile handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 56 to 75 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.

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

1 PONS AELIUS (IRE) (8) 1-00352 D

4 10-0 (7)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Laugh Out Loud Franny Norton J

O Susan and John Waterworth Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B C. O. P. Hanbury Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful4timesduringabusy2022,culminatinginsuccessinLondonStayers’FinalatKempton(2m)inDecember Creditable efforts so far this year, finding only one too good at Newmarket recently, and another bold showing seems likely TFRHHHHH BHA78

2 OMAN (IRE) (15) 0-50000 C

5 9-12 (5)

Br Ch g Australia - Awohaam (IRE) Ben Sanderson (3) J

O Xenor UK Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Churchtown B/stock,Grouseridge & Carhue

TIMEFORM VIEW On a good mark based on his form for Ralph Beckett a couple of seasons back but struggled in 3 starts over hurdles for Alan King during the winter Lifeless efforts for new yard back on the Flat in recent months and it’s best to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA75

3 HEART OF SOUL (IRE) (15) 00400-0 C

8 9-12 (2)

Br B g Makfi - Hadrian’s Waltz (IRE) Liam Keniry J

O Xenor UK Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Ecurie La Vallee Martigny

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple course winner who wasn’t at his best (albeit poorly drawn) when only seventh on debut for current yard here 15 days ago. Others make more appeal.

4

MUKHA MAGIC (GB) (19) 544344 D

Br B g Mukhadram - Sweet Lemon (IRE)

O J Moynihan,R Mortlock,W Robinson,P Bona

TFRHHIII BHA75

7 9-11 (9)

Adam Farragher (3) J

Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T

B Alvediston Stud Oakley Coachbuilders Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Operating below best lately and, while his mark is sliding, he doesn’t make as much appeal as some.

5 ROCK CHANT (USA) (21) 211313 D

TFRHHIII BHA74

5 9-7 (8)

Br B g Flintshire - High Chant (USA) Ben Curtis J

O Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B SF Bloodstock LLC

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins already this year and did enough to think he’s still in form when third at Doncaster last time. Others look better treated, though.

6

SCOTTISH DANCER (IRE) (21) 05223-2 BF

Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Destalink

O P MacKenzie & The Gilberts

TFRHHHII BHA70

4 9-4 (3)

Billy Garritty J

Keith Dalgleish, Carluke T

B Norelands B/Stock & Emma Capon B/Stock Straightline (NE) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Knocking on the door late last season, finishing placed on each of his last 3 outings for Jedd O’Keeffe. Solid return for new yard when second at Thirsk 3 weeks ago and should remain competitive with cheekpieces retained. TFRHHHHI BHA68

7 CAPONE (GER) (21) 4//03//2-4

Br Br g Nathaniel (IRE) - Codera (GER)

8 9-2 (4)

Kevin Stott J

O Maximum Racing and D ffrench Davis Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful 2m4fwinner overhurdlesforCharlie Mannin 2020 Off 14 monthsbefore shapingencouragingly for hisnew yardwhen secondin 2m Wolverhamptonhandicapbutreturnedfromanotherlengthyabsencewithasub-parshowingatGoodwood3weeksago.Maystripfitterforthat. TFRHHHII BHA65

INFINITI (IRE) (44) 12110-6 D

Br B m Arcano (IRE) - Seraphina (IRE)

O Total Asbestos Solutions Ltd & A Frost

B Allevamento Ficomontanino Srl

10 9-2 (1)

Benoit de la Sayette (3) J

Kevin Frost, Newark T

Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Prolific on the level last year bagging fifth win from 7 starts at Pontefract (17f) in September Poor effort on return over hurdles, though, and failed to beat a rival at Chelmsford 44 days ago

9 RED DEREK (GB) (14) 2154-02

Br B g Steele Tango (USA) - Maydream

O Heath House Racing

B Mrs F. Wilson

TFRHHIII BHA65

7 8-12 (6)

Andrew Elliott J

Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T

TIMEFORMVIEWConsistent sort who scored at Doncaster (1m2f) in October Back on track when runner-up at Nottingham a fortnight ago and he’s on a fair mark.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

TFRHHHHI BHA61

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Blinkers worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Pons Aelius (IRE), 7-2 Red Derek (GB), 9-2 Scottish Dancer (IRE), 7-1 Rock Chant (USA), 11-1 Capone (GER), 14-1 Mukha Magic (GB), 33-1 Oman (IRE), Infiniti (IRE), 40-1 Heart of Soul (IRE)

PONS AELIUS has been running consistently well of late and his rider often gets it right at this track, so he gets the narrow vote over Red Derek, with Scottish Dancer also considered on just his second start for Keith Dalgleish.

Don’t forget to bet on the 3:45 at GOODWOOD, 3:50 at YORK and 3:55 at CARTMEL.

Horse Welfare

At all of our race meetings, there are three equine vets on duty They are equipped and positioned to give immediate care to a horse should it require it. This may involve screens being erected around a horse to give the veterinary team privacy to administer treatment and does not necessarily mean the worst. The same applies with doctors and jockeys.

Dress Code

A summary of the dress code guidelines for each area of the racecourse can be found below

Hospitality Areas, Chester Members, Winning Post, County Long Room and County Concourse

Gentlemen are required to wear a well-tailored suit or a blazer/sports jacket with smart trousers, together with a shirt, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. No denim jeans of any colour, no trainers, no sportswear and no fancy dress will be permitted.

Tattersalls Enclosure

Smart casual dress is suggested. For gentlemen a collar is required, either polo shirt or collared shirt. Smart (not ripped) jeans, trouser or chinos are permitted. We encourage smart dress code in all enclosures, so feel free to dress up and enjoy the occasion. Please note that shorts, sportswear, t-shirts and fancy dress are not permitted in this enclosure.

Dee Stand

There is no strict dress code in this enclosure. It is however advisable to dress for the elements. Should you wish to upgrade your ticket to a Tattersalls ticket on the day, shorts, sportswear, t-shirts and fancy dress will not be permitted.

Open Course

There is no dress code in this enclosure. It is however advisable to dress for the elements. Should you wish to upgrade your ticket to a Tattersalls ticket on the day, shorts, sportswear, t-shirts and fancy dress will not be permitted.

THE tote.co.uk BET £5 GET £20 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £20080, 2nd £10040, 3rd £5020, 4th £2510, 5th £1255, 6th £625, 7th £315, 8th £155 (Penalty Value £25480) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

Race Description

This is a seven furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105

To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 75 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 70

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 DAWN OF LIBERATION (IRE) (21) 16140-0 D 4 9-12 (9)

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Danetime Out (IRE) Jefferson Smith J

O Mrs Susan Roy Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Bec Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt who won conditions events at Doncaster (7f) and Goodwood (1m) last spring. Had wind surgery/off 10 months prior to beating only one home in 17-runner handicap at Newmarket (9f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Has it to prove now TFRHHHII BHA99

2 PERCY’S LAD (GB) (15) 05104-3 CD

5 9-11 (3)

Br Ch g Sir Percy - Victory Garden Ben Curtis J

O Mr Alan Kerr Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Bounced back to form with a career best when scoring over C&D in August. Solid fourth at York on final outing last year and shaped well when third back over C&D on return, faring best of those ridden prominently Shortlisted.TFRHHHHI BHA98

3 BOARDMAN (GB) (15) 40-0055 CD

7 9-10 (8)

Br B g Kingman - Nimble Thimble (USA) Phil Dennis J

O Mr Ball, Mr Hodkinson, Mr Malley & Ptr Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWShapedrelativelywellonreturnatWolverhamptonanddidn’tenjoytherubofthegreenatallwhenmid-fieldintheLincoln.Lackedabitofend product when fifth over C&D on his most recent outing but still needs taking seriously having won the last 2 renewals of this race. TFRHHHHI BHA97

4

STREET KID (IRE) (52) 224-624

5 9-5 (11)

Br Ch g Street Boss (USA) - Brushed Gold (USA) Benoit de la Sayette (3) J

O Run Away Racing Galtee More Syndicate Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock Kpf Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUS bred who ran as well as he ever has after an 8-week break when second at Southwell in March. Did too much too soon at Kempton subsequently and now returns to turf with good-value claimer taking over in the saddle. TFRHHHII BHA92

5 RED MIRAGE (IRE) (15) 13244-4 CD

5 9-5 (4)

Br Ch g Showcasing - Duchess Dora (IRE) Dale Swift J

O RaceShare - Red Mirage

John Quinn, Malton T

B Kingsley Park Ltd Raceshare, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW C&D winner who ran creditably on first run since leaving Andrew Balding when fourth in 10-runner C&D handicap (soft, 11/1) 15 days ago, suited by way race developed. Goes well at this track and should give another good account.

TFRHHHII BHA92

6 AUSTRIAN THEORY (IRE) (21) 3000-50 D 4 9-4 (10)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Cedar Sea (IRE)

O Dr J. Walker

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd and P.A Byrne

Franny Norton J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed a Hamilton handicap in June but form tailed off towards the end of last season and has failed to beat a rival both starts this year Plenty to prove.

TFRHHIII BHA91

7 CARNIVAL ZAIN (GB) (7) 1215-50 CD 6 9-3 (5)

Br B g Youmzain (IRE) - Lady Fashion

O Newroc & Partner

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Billy Garritty J

Micky Hammond, Middleham T

Micky Hammond Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive in 2022, winning 5 times, but the handicapper seems to have caught up with him, running to only a similar level as on reappearance when seventh of 15 at Thirsk (7f) last week.

TFRHHHII BHA90

A SESSION (USA) (13) 060016

Br B g Noble Mission - Destiny Calls (USA)

7 9-3 (7)

J

O Penton Hill Racing Limited & Mr L O’Kane David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Green Lantern Stables LLC

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort who capitalised on a drop in grade in cosy fashion at Musselburgh in April and shaped as if still in good form when sixth of 13 at Hamilton (8.3f) since, left with lot to do. Not dismissed under handy 3-lb claimer

9 AL RUFAA (FR) (15) 0420-00

Br B g Kingman - Clarmina (IRE)

O Mr Paul Wildes

B J. P. J. Dubois

6

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly raced and attitude seemed to ger the better of him when trained by John Gosden. Changed hands for £50,000 but hasn’t fired both starts for current yard.

10 PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) (17) 34052-3 C

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Kitty Softpaws (IRE)

O Mrs Carol Shaw

B Ballyphilip Stud Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won for a long time but shaped better than the distance beaten suggests after 7 months off when third of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, heavy) 17 days ago, ridden too aggressively On a good mark and must enter calculations. TFRHHHHH BHA80

11 ROUDEMENTAL (IRE) (17) 30-2300 D

4 8-6 (2)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Nonetheless (IRE) Andrew Mullen J

O Roudee Racing Roudemental Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Mr James Ross Ancell Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful handicapper who ran well to be placed at Newcastle first 2 starts this season. Well held back on turf the last twice but was probably unsuited by testing ground. TFRHHHII BHA79

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: BOARDMAN 6 9 6 David Allan 11-8 (Tim Easterby) 11 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

AL RUFAA: Following its run on 12/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Boardman (GB), 5-1 Percy’s Lad (GB), 11-2 Paws For Thought (IRE), 6-1 Red Mirage (IRE), 9-1 Street Kid (IRE), 10-1 Carnival Zain (GB), 11-1 On A Session (USA), 22-1 Dawn of Liberation (IRE), Roudemental (IRE), 25-1 Al Rufaa (FR), 33-1 Austrian Theory (IRE) PLAY

PAWS FOR THOUGHT is on a good mark and, having shaped better than the distance beaten suggests over C&D on his return to action, he’s put forward as the answer Percy’s Lad is another who shaped well over C&D on his reappearance, while Boardman can’t be taken lightly having won this corresponding event the last 2 years.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) 2.PERCY’S LAD

3.BOARDMAN