THE THREAT BRED AT RINGFORT STUD

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £8000

Owners Prize Money 1st £3303, 2nd £1652, 3rd £826, 4th £413, 5th £206.

(Penalty Value £4187.20) colours no horse

1m age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 BOAFO BOY (GB) (30) 145060 4 10-4 (7)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Royal Empress (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Nicola Currie J

O Mr A. Mana Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Newsells Park Stud Far Westfield Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made handicap breakthrough at Newcastle in January. Hasn’t been able to kick on from that, never really in the hunt back on turf last month.

TFRHHIII BHA72

2 CABINET OF CLOWNS (IRE) (32) 234-035 4 10-4 (5)

Br Gr or Ro g Tamayuz - Silver Games (IRE) (Verglas (IRE)) Charles Bishop J

O Mr C Wright & The Hon Mrs J M Corbett Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B Stratford Place Stud Stratford Place Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent last season and took a step back in right direction third of 10 on the Rowley last month.

Looked pretty hard work at Leicester since, though.

TFRHHHII BHA72

3 GRAND LIBYA (GB) (25) 06-2323 BF 4 10-4 (1)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Sprinkling (USA) (Quality Road (USA)) William Buick J

O Mr Elbashir Elhrari Tom Clover, Newmarket T

B Ian Robinson & Silver Birch Bloodstock Global Equine Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent performer who posted another solid effort when third of 10 at Windsor 3 weeks ago, well placed in a steadily-run affair Another bold bid likely from the same mark.

4 GIOVANNI BAGLIONE (IRE) (15) 0000-35 CD

TFRHHHII BHA72

4 10-2 (6)

Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Like A Star (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Adam Kirby J

O Trevor and Ruth Milner

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms

Joseph Parr Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising return from 6 months off when third of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (10.1f) last month, sticking to his task. Lacked a turf of foot at Haydock last time but blinkers may sharpen him up

5 RAQRAAQ (USA) (25) 026-432 BF

TFRHHHII BHA70

5 10-0 (3)

Br B g War Front (USA) - Firdaws (USA) (Mr Greeley (USA)) Rhys Clutterbuck J

O The Foxford House Partnership

B Shadwell Farm LLC

Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T

TIMEFORMVIEWBack from 4-month absence when good third of 12 in handicap at Kempton (1m) held up in a steadily-run race. Ridden more prominently returned to turf when second at Windsor and he’s one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA68

6 LE REVEUR (IRE) (7) 060-402 D

6 9-9 (2)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Don’t Be (Cape Cross (IRE)) Millie Wonnacott (5) J

O Sarabex Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B Mrs Olivia Hoare Agma Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Form dipped badly in second half of last season but dropped a long way in the weights and much more like it when runner-up over C&D a week ago Task is to now back that up which isn’t certain on profile. TFRHHHII BHA63 (+3)

7 SPLIT ELEVENS (GB) (21) 161605 D

Br B g Ajaya - Woodland Scene (IRE) (Act One)

O Mr Dave James

B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

5 9-9 (11)

Dylan Hogan J

John Butler, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a brace of AW contests early this year but he’s a tricky ride and he blew the start back on turf 3 weeks ago Comes with risks attached.

8 TAMALUK (IRE) (32) 540-42

Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Mutebah (IRE) (Marju (IRE))

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TFRHHIII BHA63

3 9-8 (8)

Kieran Shoemark J

Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t quite kick on as expected in her 2yo season but fitted with cheekpieces, she went with far more zest when second at Leicester One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA72

9 PEARL EYE (GB) (18) 61-3413 D

Br B c Expert Eye - Treat Gently (Cape Cross (IRE))

O Mr R. Nugent

B Andrew Davis

3 9-8 (9)

David Egan J

Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled tally at Haydock in May and backed it up with good third of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (1m)

18 days ago conceding first run. Up in trip Leading claims.

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10 HIGH COURT JUDGE (USA) (22) 00-1105 D 3 9-4 (10)

Br Ch g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Proctor’s Ledge (USA) (Ghostzapper (USA)) Tom Marquand J

O The Black Bag Partnership

B Patricia L. Moseley

Henry Spiller, Newmarket T

CG Asset Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gelded/switched to handicaps, improved on exploits as a 2-y-o in Ireland to land back-to-back events at 1m on AW earlier this year Found revised mark beyond him twice since and now back on turf

11 MENALIPPE (IRE) (15) 10-3260

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Scarlet Wings (Sir Percy)

3 9-4 (4)

Daniel Muscutt J

O Hasmonean Racing & Mr A Chapman James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B Rathasker Stud Hasmonean Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful twice over 7f at Leicester in the autumn and matched that form when second at Brighton last month.

Couple of heavy defeats since raise questions, completely blowing the start at Nottingham.

TFRHHHII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: GIOVANNI BAGLIONE (IRE) 3 9 5 Rhys Clutterbuck 8-1 (Joseph Parr) 10 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 4. Blinkers worn by No 6, 7. Visor worn by No 3.

Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8, 11.

Stewards Note:

CABINET OF CLOWNS: Following its run on 29/5/2023 it was reported that the horse was outpaced.

SPLIT ELEVENS: Following its run on 9/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.

MENALIPPE: Following its run on 15/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Pearl Eye (GB), 6-1 Raqraaq (USA), Tamaluk (IRE), 13-2 Grand Libya (GB), 7-1 Le Reveur (IRE), 9-1 Cabinet of Clowns (IRE), 18-1 Menalippe (IRE), 20-1 Giovanni Baglione (IRE), 25-1 Boafo Boy (GB), 33-1 High Court Judge (USA), 40-1 Split Elevens (GB)

PEARL EYE takes on his elders for the first time and promises to relish this trip, so he’s a very appealing candidate. Tamaluk and Raqraaq head the list of dangers.

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PEARL EYE 2.TAMALUK (IRE) 3.RAQRAAQ (USA)

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THE BEAVERBROOKS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4819, 2nd £2410, 3rd £1205, 4th £602, 5th £301, 6th £150, 7th £76, 8th £37 (Penalty Value £6115.20)

Race Description

This is a seven and a half furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 61 to 80. 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 80 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 75 colours no horse

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

1 METAHORSE (GB) (17) 30-6256 C 9-11 (1)

Br Gr or Ro g Havana Grey - Highly Spiced Jason Watson J

O Amo Racing Limited

Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Al-Baha Bloodstock Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Novice winner at this track last summer and also made a successful nursery debut a fortnight later Form has levelled off since and he’s left Michael Bell but eases in class for new yard with cheekpieces back on. TFRHHHHH BHA82

2 CHASSERAL (GB) (13) 331-430

9-9 (8)

Br B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Swiss Range Harry Davies (3) J

O Juddmonte Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWAW novice winner last September Creditable in-frame efforts in 6f handicaps at Newmarket and Haydock first 2 starts back but she took a backward step at York and she’s now upped markedly in trip. TFRHHHII BHA80

3

SPIORADALTA (GB) (34) 2-32610 D

9-8 (10)

Br B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Broughtons Secret Dougie Costello J

O Clayton Civils, S Morrell & Hathaway Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B M. E. Broughton Cube3 Construction S

TIMEFORM VIEW Quickly got back on the up when winning 5-runner handicap at Nottingham (8.3f heavy) last month, sticking to his task. In nothing like the same form at York since, eased off having raced freely TFRHHHII BHA79

4 HEY LYLA (GB) (44) 323-210

9-7 (9)

Br B f Oasis Dream - Lomapamar Franny Norton J

O Mascalls Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mascalls Stud Matchroom Sport Ltd, Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had gone close on numerous occasions and made the most of a good opportunity with the minimum of fuss in maiden at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) last month. Pitched into a deeper race and brushed aside at York last month. TFRHHHII BHA78

5 RIVER USK (IRE) (34) 523-210

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Clytha

9-4 (6)

David Nolan J

O Mr Steve Bradley Richard Fahey Malton T

B Limestone & Tara Studs Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on a good reappearance run at Catterick when off the mark in 7.5f Beverley handicap last month. Up 8lb and readily brushed aside at York since.

6 FINN RUSSELL (IRE) (309) 30526-

Br Br g Caravaggio (USA) - Tawaareekh (USA)

TFRHHHII BHA75

9-4 (5)

Shane Gray J

O Mr Michael H. Watt Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Lynch Bages Ltd & Rhinestone B/Stock

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly tried early in 2-y-o campaign and ended season with a lesser effort having raced freely over 6.9f

Left Iain Jardine and hood fitted on reappearance having been gelded.

7 TAJALAT (IRE) (15) 334

Br Ch f Showcasing - Ta Ammol

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

B Godolphin

TFRHHHII BHA75

9-3 (2)

Jack Mitchell J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful pedigree but achieved no more than fair form in 3 outings. Handicaps likely to see her in a better light and she’s well drawn here.

TFRHHHHI BHA74

SUPASPECIALAWESOME (IRE) (13) 221-260 9-3 (3)

Br Ch g Cotai Glory - Special Chocolate (FR) Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J

O Pete & Sue Maguire Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Mr Brian O’Neill Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Just denied at Wolverhampton on handicap bow/return but only sixth at Doncaster on turf debut next time and shaped as though amiss over C&D latest. Cheekpieces reached for.

HHIII BHA74

9 SEAGRAVE FOX (IRE) (36) 311206 8-11 (7)

Br Ch c Bungle Inthejungle - Pearl Power Sam James J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Tim Easterby Malton T

B Mr Robert O’Brien King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice on AW in February and proved himself on turf when sixth of 11 in handicap at Haydock last month. Likely to give it another good shot.

HHHII BHA68

10 PEARLY STAR (GB) (20) 60043 8-4 (4)

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Pearly Spirit (FR) Andrew Mullen J

O Michael Owen Racing Club Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Haddenham Stud Farm Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Five-race maiden bit easily best effort yet when third at Beverley 3 weeks ago, making up a lot of ground. Of serious interest on that performance. TFRHHHHI BHA61

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: DEVASBOY 3 9 8 Andrew Breslin 20-1 (Charlie & Mark Johnston) 6 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1, 8.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.

Stewards Note:

FINN RUSSELL: Following its run on 25/8/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P.’s: 11-2 Pearly Star (GB), 6-1 Tajalat (IRE), 13-2 Metahorse (GB), 8-1 Chasseral (GB), Spioradalta (GB), 9-1 Hey Lyla (GB), Seagrave Fox (IRE), 10-1 River Usk (IRE), 16-1 Finn Russell (IRE), 25-1 Supaspecialawesome (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

It may pay to side with METAHORSE starting out for a yard among the winners from an inside stall. At the other end of the weights, Pearly Star has a bigger performance in her, with Hey Lyla another to consider