ESSENCES

Owners Prize Money 1st £8032, 2nd £4016, 3rd £2008, 4th £1004, 5th £502, 6th £250, 7th £126, 8th £62. (Penalty Value £10192)

Race Description

This is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95 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 95 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 90 colours no horse

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

1 HYPERFOCUS (IRE) (63) 3022-01 D

9 10-2 (5)

Br B or Br g Intense Focus (USA) - Jouel (FR) Sean Kirrane (3) J

O Ryedale Partners No 14 Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Stephanie Von Schilcher & Gavan Kinch Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Veteran who resumed winning ways in style in 5f handicap at Ripon when last seen out in April. Back up in trip and not taken lightly off a 2lb higher mark.

TFRHHHII BHA95

2 PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) (7) 00-0650 D 4 10-1 (6)

Br B f Gregorian (IRE) - Green Vision (IRE) Franny Norton J

O Mr Arashan Ali S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

B Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 6f winner but she arrives below par, tried in a hood when sixteenth of 27 in Wokingham Handicap (66/1) at Royal Ascot 7 days ago. More is required.

TFRHHIII BHA94

3 WHENTHEDEALINSDONE (GB) (33) 043-402 D 5 10-0 (4)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Maureen (IRE) Callum Hutchinson (3) J

O Mr A. Whelan Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Newsells Park Stud Chartplan(2004) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 5f/6f winner who got back on track when second of 4 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f good to firm) 33 days ago. Can go well again off the same mark.

4

ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (17) 052011 D

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella

O Evan M Sutherland & Partner I

B Mrs J. McMahon

TFRHHHHI BHA93

6 9-10 (8)

Alistair Rawlinson J

Keith Dalgleish, Carluke T

Keith Dalgleish Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a hat-trick after recent 6f wins at Wolverhampton and Hamilton. Form of latter success has been franked so another bold bid is anticipated off just a 2lb higher mark here.

5 CUBAN BREEZE (GB) (14) 005223 C D

Br B m Bated Breath - Madam Mojito (USA)

O Dalwhinnie Bloodstock Ltd & Richard Kent

B Dalwhinnie Bloodstock

TFRHHHHH BHA89

5 9-4 (2)

Phil Dennis J

David Evans, Abergavenny T

Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to score this season but he arrives in good form, third of 10 in handicap over C&D 14 days ago. Visor replaces blinkers and this course winner needs considering.

6 BEAR PROFIT (IRE) (12) 0613-00 D

Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Orikawa (FR)

O Spiers, Barratt & Signy

B Mylestown Farms Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA83

4 9-3 (10)

Jack Mitchell J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (6f good to firm) 12 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.

7 PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) (35) 4052-30 CD

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

O Mrs Carol Shaw

B Ballyphilip Stud

TFRHHHII BHA82

5 9-0 (9)

Paul Hanagan J

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who went off too hard when seventh of 11 in 7.5f handicap here 35 days ago. Has had a wind op since. Cheekpieces back on and he’s one for the shortlist. Engaged 5.40 here Friday

TFRHHHII BHA79

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Trixie Malone Hayley Turner J

O Nick Hughes & Owen Promotions Ltd Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Owen Promotions Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner who posted a respectable fourth of 10 in handicap here 14 days ago. Can make his presence felt off an easing mark.

9 HELLO ZABEEL (IRE) (14) 51-1535 D

79

Br B g Frankel - Lady of The Desert (USA) Rowan Scott J

O Mr Paul Wildes Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Wildes Hotel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW In excellent form for his current yard, scoring twice on the AW in the winter and posting another solid effort when fifth of 10 in handicap over C&D 14 days ago. 1lb out of the handicap but ought to be in the shake-up.

10

Br B f Ribchester (IRE) - Key Light (IRE) Laura Pearson (3) J

O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Northmore Stud Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Wolverhampton (6f) in May and not seen to best effect when sixth of 8 in 5f handicap here 14 days ago. This course winner is in the picture off a 1lb lower mark. TFRHHHII BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 7, 9.

Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 7.

Stewards Note:

PAWS FOR THOUGHT: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface.

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Roman Dragon (GB), 13-2 Cuban Breeze (GB), 7-1 Hyperfocus (IRE), Aberama Gold (GB), 8-1 Whenthedealinsdone (GB), 11-1 Paws For Thought (IRE), 14-1 Hello Zabeel (IRE), 18-1 Absolutelyflawless (GB), 25-1 Princess Shabnam (IRE), Bear Profit (IRE)

Little between the principals in a useful sprint but ABERAMA GOLD arrives at the top of his game and with his Hamilton success having been franked so edges the vote. Whenthedealinsdone has slipped to a handy mark so is feared most having got back on track at Windsor last time. Hello Zabeel is another who can’t be taken lightly in his bid for a third success since joining Charlie Fellowes and Ripon scorer Hyperfocus completes the shortlist.

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.

THE YULONG PRETTY POLLY STAKES (GROUP 1)

1 1137-71 ABOVE THE CURVE (34)(CD) 9-10 R Moore

(9) Runs: 9 Wins: 4 Places: 3 £292,214

Trainer: J P O’Brien Owner: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

2 321-14 GOLDANA (34)(C) 9-10 D B McMonagle

(1) Runs: 11 Wins: 4 Places: 4 £45,765

Trainer: J P O’Brien Owner: Sights On Gold Partnership

3 37-143 INSINUENDO (34)(C)(D) 9-10 D McDonogh

(6) Runs: 16 Wins: 4 Places: 6 £128,185

Trainer: W McCreery Owner: Deegan Racing Syndicate

4 1245-1 ROSSCARBERY (15)(D) 9-10 W J Lee

(6) Runs: 19 Wins: 6 Places: 5 £118,588

Trainer: P Twomey Owner: Lady Bamford

5 1510-5 STAYALERT (44)(D) 9-10 R Whelan

(7) Runs: 8 Wins: 3 Places: 1 £73,398

Trainer: H Morrison Owner: Ben & Sir Martyn Arbib

6 118-66 TREVAUNANCE (34)(D) 9-10 S Foley

(8) Runs: 10 Wins: 4 £112,972

Trainer: Mrs J Harrington Owner: Moyglare Stud Farm

7 0/421-1 VIA SISTINA (55)(D) 9-10 J Spencer

(3) Runs: 9 Wins: 4 Places: 2 £134,982

Trainer: G Boughey Owner: Mrs R G Hillen

8 74-653 COMHRA (34) 9-0 R Cleary

(4) Runs: 8 Wins: 1 Places: 3 £12,395

Trainer: J S Bolger Owner: Comhra Partnership

8 43-152 NEVER ENDING STORY (13)(C) 9-0...............................................................................W Lordan

(5) Runs: 9 Wins: 3 Places: 4 £62,431

Trainer: A P O’Brien Owner: Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg

2022: La Petite Coco 9 12, W J Lee 9-1 (P Twomey), 9 ran.

BETTING FORECAST: 9/4 Via Sistina , 5/2 Above The Curve , 4/1 Never Ending Story , 5/1 Rosscarbery , 12/1 Insinuendo , 16/1 Comhra , 20/1 Stay Alert , 25/1 Trevaunance , 25/1 Goldana

ABOVE THE CURVE As good as ever when she won the Group 2 Prix Corrida at Saint-Cloud last time and she could be hard to beat with a repeat of that sort of performance. GOLDANA Won the Group 3 Gladness Stakes over 7f here on her debut for Joseph O’Brien in April but the yard may have a stronger presencewithAboveTheCurveatthistrip INSINUENDO Hassomesolidcourseformandherversatility regarding the ground is a bonus. She was a close second to Above The Curve in last season’s Blandford Stakes and she warrants serious consideration. ROSSCARBERY Emerged as a game winner of the Munster Oaks at Cork on her reappearance last month and this ultra-tough mare will be a threat to all despite stepping back in trip. STAY ALERT She registered a career-best so far when winning a Group 3 at Newbury last September and was far from disgraced on her return atYork in May. Respected, although this demands more TREVAUNANCE Made all when she won the Prix de la Nonette over this trip at Deauville last August and her two runs this season read quite well in the context of today. A big player.

VIA SISTINAN AneasywinneroftheDahliaStakesatNewmarketinMay,shestilllookstobeprogressive and has nothing to fear back over this slightly longer trip Worthy of serious thought. COMHRA Has just a Roscommon maiden success to her name but she ran way above market expectations when third in the Irish 1,000 Guineas. She needs another big step forward over this longer trip, though. NEVER ENDING STORY She found only brilliant French filly Blue Rose Cen too good in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly last month,formwhichputsherfirmlyinthepicturehere.

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THE CHANDON GARDEN SPRITZ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £12048, 2nd £6024, 3rd £3012, 4th £1506, 5th £753, 6th £375, 7th £189, 8th £93 (Penalty Value £15288)

Race Description

This is a seven furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 81 to 100. 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 – usually 6lb

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

1 STARNBERG (IRE) (9) 42-2110 D 9-9 (9)

Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Taaluf (IRE)

Sam Hitchcott J

O Mr Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Kildaragh Stud

8.3 Blanc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Form took off with comfortable wins at York (7f) and Nottingham (1m) in recent months. Found out in the Britannia at Royal Ascot last week but this is a bit less competitive. Drawn widest, though.

2 EQUATORIAL (USA) (18) 221 D

Br Ch g Showcasing - Amuser (IRE)

O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

B Flaxman Holdings Limited

TFRHHHII BHA97

9-5 (2)

Franny Norton J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWPlenty of promise when runner-up in maiden at Doncaster and novice at Newbury (both 7f) this spring and made no mistake at Salisbury (7f again) 18 days ago. From a leading yard and open to further improvement.

3

TENJIN (GB) (29) 300600

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Notary

O Mr J A Thompson & Mr J Piggott

TFRHHHHI BHA93

9-2 (5)

Paul Hanagan J

John Ryan, Newmarket T

B Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds Jamie Piggott Bloodstock Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Kempton nursery winner for Marco Botti in 2022. Third at listed level on AW in March but has struggled on turf of late.

4

SEEKING GOLD (IRE) (35) 2146-0 D

Br B c Havana Gold (IRE) - Tekhania (IRE)

O Mr Hassan Al Abdulmalik

B Peter Molony

TFRHHIII BHA90

9-0 (8)

Jack Mitchell J

Tom Clover, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW 7f Yarmouth novice winner last summer Off 8 months, shaped as if needing the run when eighth of 13 in handicap at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 35 days ago, fading inside the final 1f May last longer now TFRHHHII BHA88

5 THINK CLIMATE (GB) (74) 611-00 D

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Whazzat

9-0 (1)

Sam James J

O The Gredley Family Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd

Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual 7f AW winner at end of 2022 but well held in 2 conditions events this spring. Has been gelded ahead of this handicap debut after 74 days off Too much to prove.

6 MISTY BLUES (IRE) (273) 132325-

Br B f Expert Eye - Ventura Mist

O The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner

B Roundhill Stud & J. S. Investments

TFRHHIII BHA88

8-13 (4)

Sean Kirrane (3) J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful performer at 2. Creditable 5 1/4 lengths fifth of 16 to Cold Case in listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good to soft) on final start. Been off for 9 months and it may pay to look elsewhere this time. TFRHHIII BHA87

7 DIVINE LIBRA (IRE) (56) 24-14 D

Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Rakiza (IRE)

O Alara Investments Limited

B Mogeely Stud

8-11 (7)

Dougie Costello J

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

Alara Investments Limited, Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORMVIEW Tanked along when winning 7f Catterick novice (heavy) on reappearance. Shaped better than result when 6 lengths fourth of 6 on 7f Newmarket handicap debut since and remains capable of better back from 56 days off TFRHHHHI BHA85

DISTINGUISHED LADY (FR) (15) 3001-35 8-7 (3)

Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Saccharose Rowan Scott J

O Amo Racing Limited Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B S.N.C. Ecurie Loick Fouchet et al

Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW AW novice winner last autumn. Shaped well from a tricky position when neck third to Radio Goo Goo on 6f course reappearance. Further behind that rival at York (6f again) since but shapes as if she’ll be suited by 7f TFRHHHII BHA81

9 ARARAT (IRE) (7) 202-551 D 8-4 (6)

Br B g Kodiac - Recife (GER) Hayley Turner J

O Mr Mohammed Jaber David Simcock, Newmarket T

B E. Smith & Cloneymore Farm

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Newmarket (7f, good, 17/2) 7 days ago, going with zest at the head of affairs and keeping on well. A 3lb rise may not stop him. TFRHHHHH BHA78

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: EVOCATIVE SPARK (IRE) 3 9 1 Pat Cosgrave 16-5 (George Boughey) 7 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 8. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 1.

Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.

Stewards Note:

TENJIN: Following its run on 2/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Equatorial (USA), 11-2 Divine Libra (IRE), Ararat (IRE), 8-1 Distinguished Lady (FR), 17-2 Seeking Gold (IRE), 12-1 Misty Blues (IRE), 16-1 Starnberg (IRE), 33-1 Think Climate (GB), 40-1 Tenjin (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A good 3-y-o handicap. ARARAT seemed suited to more positive tactics when getting off the mark in a 7f Newmarket handicap last weekend and might have got off lightly with a 3lb rise. Equatorial should have more to offer on the back of his Salisbury novice win and is second choice ahead of Divine Libra.