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SIXTH RACE 5.15
THE tote FANTASY, WHOS IN YOUR STABLE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old
Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4876, 2nd £2438, 3rd £1219, 4th £610, 5th £305, 6th £152.
(Penalty Value £6184.80)
Race Description
1m 2f 70y colours no horse
This is a one mile and two furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds only which have been rated from 61 to 80 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.
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1 RAZONI (IRE) (23) 2-21224
Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Malaspina (IRE) Kevin Stott J
O Mrs A. G. Kavanagh George Boughey, Newmarket T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Winner of 7f Newcastle novice in February and runner-up all 4 additional starts at up to 8.6f on the AW Wasn’t disgraced all things considered upped to this trip on turf debut at Redcar (1 1/4m, good to soft) and perhaps the forecast quicker ground here will be more suitable.
2 WE COULD BE HEROES (IRE) (19) 325-5
80
9-9 (5)
Br Ch g Ribchester (IRE) - Mirabile Dictu (IRE) Finley Marsh J
O Bernardine and Sean Mulryan Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T
B Joseph Stewart Investments Ballymore S
TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well in useful 7f novice events at Newmarket and Salisbury on first 2 starts as a 2-y-o. Has failed to progress since being gelded, though, and needs to get back on track now handicapping in first-time cheekpieces.
3 PLAYACTOR (GB) (18) 056
TFRHHIII BHA80
9-6 (1)
Br B c Make Believe - Say To Me (FR) Liam Keniry J
O Mr Michael Pescod Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Theakston Stud Chibley Farm Partnership S
TIMEFORMVIEWHas shown ability in a trio of novice events, including when fifth of 10 over this trip at Newmarket’s Craven meeting (form is working out pretty well). Drop back to 1m counted against him last time and needs a second look returned to this trip for his handicap bow
4 PERFECT PLAY (GB) (11) 02014-2
9-6 (6)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Giants Play (USA) Franny Norton J
O Newsells Park Stud - Ossie Ardiles Synd. Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Newsells Park Stud Johnston Racing Ltd, Newsells Park Stud Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in a Carlisle novice last August and, gelded during the winter, resumed with an improved effort in a handicap at Beverley (1 1/4m, good) where he split a couple of race-fit and in-form rivals. Big player TFRHHHHH BHA77
5
DRAGONBALL PRINCE (IRE) (16) 53534-6
9-5 (7)
Br B g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Island Odyssey Ben Curtis J
O Pete & Sue Maguire
Hugo Palmer Malpas T
B Austin Nevin & Henrietta Egan NAF S
TIMEFORM VIEW Stepped up on what he showed in novice company when a close third on nursery debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November However, has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, including when upped to 12.3f on his recent reappearance here (heavy), and now tried in a visor
6 ORANGE MARTINI (GB) (25) 462-6
Br Ch f Roaring Lion (USA) - Strawberry Martini
O Mrs J Redvers, S Lock & I A Balding
TFRHHIII BHA76
9-3 (4)
Harry Davies (3) J
Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B The Strawberry Martini Partnership Tweenhills Farm & Stud Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWPromiseincoupleof7fmaidenspriortoanimprovedseconduppedtoamileinaHaydocknoviceinSeptember Failedtoprogress on return/handicap debut at Brighton (1 1/4m, good) but that run was probably needed and she’s not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA74
7 LOOK BACK SMILING (IRE) (15) 234142
Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Portico
O Nick Bradley Racing 21 & Partners
B Coole House Farm
9-3 (3)
Laura Coughlan (5) J
Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
Gemma Tutty Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark for present yard in first-time cheekpieces at Newcastle (7f) earlier this year Lost little caste in defeat when second in a 4-runner Nottingham handicap(10.2f heavy)backfroma2-monthbreakandforecastquickergroundhereshouldn’tbeaproblem(2-y-odebutwinwasongood).
TFRHHHII BHA74
Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Shauna’s Princess (IRE) Ben Robinson J
O Mr Keith Brown Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Mrs B. Gardiner Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWFinally got the job done on his reappearance (first start following a wind op) at Newcastle (1m) in April. Decent sixth back at this trip in a Beverley handicap 11 days ago but fair bit to find with the runner-up Perfect Play on that evidence. TFRHHIII BHA66
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Visor worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.
Stewards Note: LOOK BACK SMILING: Following its run on 12/5/2023 it was reported that the horse became short of room.
Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Perfect Play (GB), 9-2 Look Back Smiling (IRE), 6-1 Orange Martini (GB), 7-1 Razoni (IRE), 17-2 Playactor (GB), 10-1 We Could Be Heroes (IRE), 16-1 Eagle Prince (IRE), 22-1 Dragonball Prince (IRE)
Several of these are appealing but PERFECT PLAY gets the nod on the back of his solid reappearance second at Beverley and he could prove hard to peg back round here. Next on the list is Razoni, who probably didn’t show his full hand switched to turf at Redcar where he took a bump and became unbalanced at a crucial stage of the race. Look Back Smiling and Orange Martini both have claims, while handicap debutant Playactor is also worthy of consideration.
Lost Children
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THE ROMAN DAY COMMUNITY ZONE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £12000
Owners Prize Money 1st £4876, 2nd £2438, 3rd £1219, 4th £610, 5th £305, 6th £152.
1m 4f 63y
(Penalty Value £6184.80) colours no horse
Race Description
This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 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 LIZZIE JEAN (GB) (56) 14100-0 4 10-2 (4)
Br B f Nathaniel (IRE) - Mensoora (SAF) David Nolan J
O GB Civil, N Sennett & I Furtado Ivan Furtado, Newark T
B Essafinaat UK Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Bright start on AW last year, gaining second career victory at Southwell (11.1f) in July Flying too high in St Leger next start and having disappointed back in calmer waters in October she did run respectably on return at Kempton in April. Each-way possibilities back on turf TFRHHHII BHA85
2 KNIGHT OF HONOUR (IRE) (13) 3-10036 4 10-1 (8)
Br B g Decorated Knight - Princess Noor (IRE) Connor Murtagh J
O AlMohamediya Racing Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of minor event on yard debut at Sakhir (9.9f) in January Exploits rather mixed since, good third at Thirsk (12f) on penultimate start but shade disappointing at Hamilton (11f) 2 weeks ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA84
3 ZEALANDIA (FR) (15) 430/1-00 D
6 9-13 (1)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Belle Ambre Ben Curtis J
O Ian Williams Racing Club
B S.A.S Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville
Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
TIMEFORM VIEW French recruit who returned from 7 months off to spring a 33/1 surprise on his York stable debut last June. Easy to back and well held both starts so far this campaign and whilst his mark is easing, he’s probably best watched for the time being. TFRHHHII BHA82
4
GREYSTOKE (GB) (15) 4-32221 CD
Br B g Sixties Icon - Siri
O Robert & Lucy Dickinson
5 9-13 (2)
Benoit de la Sayette (3) J
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B G Hedley & Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Model of consistency on AW since the turn of the year and justified good support back on turf when landing C&D apprentice handicap 2 weeks ago. Excellent apprentice off-sets 3 of his subsequent 5lb rise and he’s a big player once more.
5 BLISTERING BARNEY (IRE) (28) 35101-0 D
TFRHHHHI BHA82
7 9-12 (7)
Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Eternal View (IRE) Paddy Mathers J
O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons
Christopher Kellett, Lathom T
B Tally-Ho Stud Helicentreuk S
TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the target 3 times, including a Class 2 Nottingham handicap (1 3/4m, good) in September Shaped as if needing the run over an inadequate trip on return at Haydock (10f) in April but present mark demands more now in any case.
6 WYNTER WILDES (GB) (14) 1400-40 D
Br B f Tamayuz - Khazeena
O Mr Paul Wildes
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited
TFRHHIII BHA81
4 9-10 (5)
Harry Davies (3) J
Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T
Wildes Hotel Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful sort who is on a fair mark and reappearance fourth at Chelmsford in April wasn’t devoid of encouragement. Shade underwhelming when seventh in 8-runner Ascot handicap (10f) since but she’s gone well over this C&D previously, so bounce back distinctly possible.
7 RESTORER (GB) (211) 665230- C D
TFRHHHII BHA79
11 9-6 (3)
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Moon Empress (FR) Ben Sanderson (3) J
O Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Foursome Thoroughbreds
TIMEFORMVIEWCourse winner who is now firmly into the veteran stage and whilst he ran with credit on occasions last season, his losing run now stretches back to 2020 Has gone well fresh in the past but others arrive with more pressing claims. TFRHHIII BHA75
Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Jamboree (IRE) Kevin Stott J
O Eddie and Fiona Carswell Stella Barclay, Garstang T
B S.A. Franklin Finance, S. Vidal et al Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWBaggedaC&Dhandicapfrom3lblowermarkuponjoiningthisyardlastsummerandresumedwinningwaysonpenultimatestartatBeverley (10f) last month, just holding on. Latest third behind Greystoke over C&D was a solid display and he’s entitled to be in the mix again. TFRHHHII BHA73
9 CHILLHI (IRE) (14) 0150-05
3 9-0 (6)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Hi Katriona (IRE) Ben Robinson J
O Mr P. Boyle Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Mr John Webb Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice from 6 starts at 2 yrs (both on AW) and left his reappearance run well behind when finishing close-up fifth at Ascot (10f) 2 weeks ago, the modest pace not playing to his strengths. Upped further in trip now which could well help. TFRHHHII BHA86
10 DEMILION (IRE) (16) 03-1242
3 8-11 (10)
Br Gr c Roaring Lion (USA) - Cascading Franny Norton J
O Susan and John Waterworth Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Ballylinch Stud & Ecurie Des Charmes Johnston Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton in January and built on that in defeat subsequently, strong at the trip when runner-up in a C&D handicap (heavy) earlier this month. Type to keep on improving for this yard and has to be of interest as one of only two 3-y-o’s in the line-up. TFRHHHHH BHA83
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2022:NO CORRESPONDING RACE
Hood worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 6, 7.
Stewards Note:
LIZZIE JEAN: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung both ways.
Probable S.P.’s: 10-3 Demilion (IRE), 4-1 Greystoke (GB), 11-2 The Nu Form Way (FR), 8-1 Chillhi (IRE), 11-1 Knight of Honour (IRE), Wynter Wildes (GB), 14-1 Lizzie Jean (GB), Zealandia (FR), 22-1 Blistering Barney (IRE), 28-1 Restorer (GB)
PLAY SMARTER
DEMILION is steadily going the right way in middle-distance handicaps, like many from the Johnston yard and, having run just about his best race yet when runner-up over C&D earlier this month, he looks to hold sound claims of going one place better taking on his elders for the first time. Greystoke, a winner himself over C&D recently looks a big threat, with Chillhi and The Nu Form Way next best.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DEMILION (IRE) 2.GREYSTOKE 3.CHILLHI (IRE)
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RACE CONDITIONS & TODAY’S OFFICIALS
First Race 2.20 - THE tote £250K GUARANTEED PLACEPOT EVERY SATURDAY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5154 to the winning horse The second to receive £2417, the third £1209 the fourth £604 the fifth £302 and the sixth £151 for novice three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 22nd and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). Tote has kindly sponsored this race and will present mementoes to the winning owner, trainer and jockey and a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. 15 entries at £50. - Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4063; Second £2032; Third £1016; Fourth £508; Fifth £254; Sixth £127. (Penalty Value £5154) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.55 - THE BRITISH EBF 40TH 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 22nd and pay £125 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb CHESTER RACECOURSE will provide a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. 22 entries at £125 - Closed May 22nd, 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 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 3.35 - THE NET WORLD SPORTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5154 to the winning horse The second to receive £2417 the third £1209 the fourth £604 the fifth £302 and the sixth £151 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher or £10 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Lowest weight: 5-y-o and up 8st 7lb; 4-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 5-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 4-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Net World Sports will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Chester 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. 17 entries at £50. - Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4063; Second £2032; Third £1016; Fourth £508; Fifth £254; Sixth £127. (Penalty Value £5154) SS
SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 4.05 - THE tote.co.uk BET £5 GET £20 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25480 to the winning horse The second to receive £11945 the third £5980, the fourth £2985, the fifth £1495, the sixth £740 the seventh £375 and the eighth £185 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 78 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £250 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher or £50 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 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 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 18 entries at £250.
- Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £20080; Second £10040; Third £5020; Fourth £2510; Fifth £1255; Sixth £625; Seventh £315; Eighth £155 (Penalty Value £25480) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 4.40 - THE CHESTER HERITAGE FESTIVAL FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6184 to the winning horse The second to receive £2900, the third £1450, the fourth £724 the fifth £362 and the sixth £181. for three yrs old fillies 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). £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each race won 6lb Chester Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. 17 entries at £60.Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4876; Second £2438; Third £1219; Fourth £610; Fifth £305; Sixth £152 (Penalty Value £6184.80) SS
SEE PAGE 42 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 5.15 - THE tote FANTASY, WHOS IN YOUR STABLE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6184 to the winning horse The second to receive £2900, the third £1450, the fourth £724 the fifth £362 and the sixth £181. for three yrs old only Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each race won 6lb Tote have kindly sponsored this race and will provide a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. 17 entries at £60. - Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4876; Second £2438; Third £1219; Fourth £610; Fifth £305; Sixth £152 (Penalty Value £6184.80) SS
SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.45 - THE ROMAN DAY COMMUNITY ZONE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6184 to the winning horse The second to receive £2900, the third £1450, the fourth £724 the fifth £362 and the sixth £181. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher or £12 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 8st 13lb Penalties, after May 20th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chester Racecourse will provide a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 3yo horses rated 66-75 may be out of the weights. 22 entries, 1 at £12 and 21 at £60.Closed May 22nd, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4876; Second £2438; Third £1219; Fourth £610; Fifth £305; Sixth £152 (Penalty Value £6184.80) SS
SEE PAGE 50 FOR THIS RACE.
SATURDAY 27TH MAY - TOTE ROMAN DAY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IAN O’DOHERTY (Chair)
LOUISE STEWART (Chief Executive)
JONATHON TURNER
JOËLLE WARREN MBE
CHARLES BARNETT CVO
MARCO GARAVELLO (Finance Director)
LISA HANCOCK
STEWARDS
SIMON CONNAWAY (Chief Steward)
PETER HEATON (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
DANIEL ANDREWS
MICHAEL EYRE
NATHAN GREEN
STARTERS
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JUDGE
PAUL CHAMPION
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MICHAEL ROBERTS
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NEIL PATEMAN
SARAH WOODBORNE
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