Chester Racecard - Friday 14th July

ladies & gents evening

CONTENTS & TODAY’S RACING

CHESTER RACECOURSE FACILITIES MAP 04

Your guide to facilities around Chester Racecourse

HOW TO READ THIS RACECARD 06

How to understand the racing pages throughout the racecard

CHESTERBET TRACKFACTS 08

Our tipsters have put a few words together to try and help you pick a winner or two!

A look at the in-form Trainers and Jockeys racing at Chester today

RACING

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR- FRIDAY 14 JULY 2023

Good afternoon, Welcome to the Camden Town Brewery Ladies & Gents Evening. Tonight, we enjoy exciting racing at one of the most fashionable evenings in Chester’s social calendar. It’s the perfect way to start the weekend, and we are delighted to host you here.

Racing begins today at 5.45pm with the Camden Town Brewery Handicap Stakes. Later, the Expleo Handicap Stakes at 7.30pm will be the centre of attention as horses compete to win a prize pot of £30,000 The evening will draw to a close at 8.40pm with the Camden Stout Handicap Stakes.

I would like to thank this evening’s sponsors – Camden Town Brewery (part of the Budweiser Brewing Group), Edwards Homes, Aaron & Partners, Expleo and Excell Supply All of us here at Chester Racecourse are grateful for your support.

We next race tomorrow for the Clogau City Plate Day After tomorrow, our next fixture is our famous Family Day on Sunday 6th August. I hope you’ll return with your family for what is set to be a day of fun for all ages.

Ian O’Doherty Chair

ParadeRing FoodCourt

ON COURSE BETTING & HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

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 4 runners - all on to win

• 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.

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 (followed by Sire and Dam)

g - gelding Gr - Grey f - filly

m - mare Ro - Roan

4. Horse’s name

5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain

6. Number of day’s since horse last ran

7. 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 a race over this course and distance

BF - The horse was a beaten favourite on its last run

8. Age of horse

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

9. Weight the horse carries (stones and pounds)

10.Draw

11 Owner’s Name(s)

12. Breeder

13 Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment

14.A guide to the horse’s recent form and star rating. Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:

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.

15 Jockey’s photo 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

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

1 FALCON EIGHT (IRE) (314) 2145/34-

6 9-10 (10) Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Polished Gem (IRE) Frankie Dettori J

O Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd

D. K. Weld, Ireland T B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who bagged 2m Sandown Listed race under Frankie Dettori in 2019 Fair efforts in only 2 outings last year. Yard’s runners over here always respected TFRHHHII BHA104

LEGAL REFORM is in the form of his life at present and this track shouldn’t inconvenience him as he looks to bring up the four-timer A 4lb rise for his most recent success may underestimate him and he is preferred to the likes of Leicester runner-up Roach Power, and Devilwala, whose last win came over C&D last September Stablemates Pearly Star and Princess Niyla both scored over C&D on their most recent starts and they are hard to separate in this contest

WIN: LEGAL REFORM

DANGER: ROACH POWER

This can go the way of GOLDEN TRICK, who shaped with promise on his debut at Ayr when staying on well for third late in the day The booking of Hayley Turner is another plus and he may have too much for Salisbury winner Equity Law, who is bound to find life tougher under a 6lb penalty. Innvincible Friend and Conde are capable of being in the shake-up as well.

WIN: GOLDEN TRICK

DANGER: EQUITY LAW

The value may lie with GRAY’S INN, who was an eye-catcher on her first run for the Jack Channon stable when not beaten far in third at Haydock last month. A winner of a seller at Musselburgh prior to that, she should be open to further improvement over this distance. Lady Wulfrun has improved with each of her three qualifying runs and could be feasibly treated off an opening mark of 71, while Persian Phoenix got off the mark in fine style at Wolverhampton and is drawn to attack once more from stall two.

WIN: GRAY’S INN

DANGER: LADY WULFRUN

Cormier will need a market check on his return from a lengthly absence as his best form would put him right in the picture. Box To Box will be popular after his win over C&D four weeks ago, battling on well and has only been nudged up 3lb for that victory. It may be worth taking a chance on DEMILION, though, as he could get a soft time of things on the front end, with his three-year-old allowances potentially giving him an edge, and Franny Norton rides this track so well.

WIN: DEMILION

DANGER: BOX TO BOX

BEZZAS LAD performed with huge credit from a wide draw here last time and, having bagged stall three this time around, he looks sure to run a big race dropping back half a furlong in trip Origintrail shaped well on her return to action at York last time and the previous course winner is a player back in trip. Roman Dragon won well here last time and, with his rider’s claim offsetting most of his rise in the weights, is likely to get involved in what looks a tight contest

WIN: BEZZAS LAD

DANGER: ORIGINTRAIL

Code Purple has been in excellent form and just bumped into a well-handicapped rival who got the run of the race at Musselburgh last time, so he looks sure to be in the thick of things once again. Purple Martini has also been running well, winning two of his last four, and boasts sound claims Marginal preference, though, is for BAY OF HOPE, who, despite the wide draw, may find things setting up a little better for him that at Ayr on Monday and he can get back to winning ways

WIN: BAY OF HOPE

DANGER: CODE PURPLE

THE RACECOURSE

DESCRIPTION

A left-handed circular flat course, turning for most of the way, and finishing in a short straight which is less than two furlongs in length. The course suits the handy type of horse and a fast start is quite important in sprints. At just over a mile around this is the smallest course in Great Britain.

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT CHESTER (2018-2023) WITH RUNNERS:

A BALDING (38 wins from 195 runners, 19%) runs GARRICK STREET (5.45), EQUITY LAW (6.20), LADY WULFRUN (6.55), SOVEREIGN SPIRIT (7.30).

T DASCOMBE (35 wins from 221 runners, 16%) runs INNVINCIBLE FRIEND (6.20).

T EASTERBY (20 wins from 166 runners, 12%) runs DEVILWALA and ROACH POWER (5.45), DANDY FITZ (6.20), FAST LOVE (6.55), MR CURIOSITY (7.30), COUNT D’ORSAY (8.05), GIVE IT SOME TEDDY (8.40).

H PALMER (15 wins from 71 runners, 21%) runs PRINCESS NIYLA, PEARLY STAR & HOW IMPRESSIVE (5.45), GOLDEN TRICK (6.20), HAVANARAMA and PRETENCE (6.55), BOX TO BOX (7.30), ROMAN DRAGON (8.05).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

A BALDING (10 wins from 42 runners, 24%) runners listed above.

T EASTERBY (9 wins from 97 runners, 9%) runners listed above.

R VARIAN (7 wins from 37 runners, 19%) runs SONNERIE POWER (7.30).

C JOHNSTON (6 wins from 71 runners, 8%) runs DESERT RAIDER (6.20), PERSIAN PHOENIX (6.55), FERRARI QUEEN and DEMILION (7.30).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT CHESTER (2018-2023) WITH RIDES:

LEADING JOCKEYS AT CHESTER (2018-2023) WITH RIDES:

F NORTON (24 wins from 192 rides, 12%) rides DESERT RAIDER (6.20), PERSIAN PHOENIX (6.55), DEMILION (7.30), RECON MISSION (8.05).

D PROBERT (17 wins from 108 rides, 16%) rides GARRICK STREET (5.45), EQUITY LAW (6.20), LADY WULFRUN (6.55), PLUMETTE (8.40).

P HANAGAN (13 wins from 95 rides, 14%) rides PRINCESS NIYLA (5.45), CONDE (6.20), SHALAA ASKER (8.05), BAY OF HOPE (8.40).

H TURNER (11 wins from 58 rides, 19%) rides GOLDEN TRICK (6.20), HAVANARAMA (6.55), SOVEREIGN SPIRIT (7.30), CODE PURPLE (8.40).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

D PROBERT (6 wins from 38 rides, 16%) rides listed above.

H TURNER (4 wins from 25 rides, 16%) rides listed above.

B GARRITTY (4 wins from 23 rides, 17%) rides INDICATION COURT (6.20), BARYSHNIKOV (7.30), HUDDLE UP (8.05), MIN TILL (8.40).

J MITCHELL (3 wins from 28 rides, 11%) rides STAR PLAYER (5.45), SONNERIE POWER (7.30).

1. Andrew Balding

2. Hayley Turner

Leading Trainer OF CHESTER 2023 season

will receive A case of champagne, the Bobby McAlpine Trophy and £5,000

The trophy is to commemorate Mr Bobby McAlpine. Bobby was at the heart of Chester Race Company for 30 years, serving as Chairman for 20 years – and Honorary President until the time of his passing in 2021.

He was instrumental in the expansion of Chester Race Company bringing it to where it is today His love of racing came from his uncle telling him about winning the Grand National in 1921 with his horse Shaun Spadah.

His first horse was bought from Ireland when still in his twenties and the love affair with horse racing continued. Many winners followed in the King George V Stakes in 1969 and the ascot Gold Cup in 1970 He then began a small breeding operation breeding the likes of Inglis Drever, a three time winner of the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, and many others.

The Chester Race Company and his family felt offering his trophy for a period of a year to the Leading Trainer at Chester throughout the season would be a fitting tribute.

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THE IRISH THOROUGHBRED MARKETING HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8258, 2nd £4130, 3rd £2064, 4th £1032, 5th £516 (Penalty Value £10468) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 VENTURA EXPRESS (GB) (27) 0-40120 D 6 10-0 (20)

Br Ch g Mayson - Mail Express (IRE)

O Buist, Crowther & Shields

David Nolan J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Scuderia Archi Romani Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored in good style at Pontefract (5f, good) in May prior to hitting the crossbar at Doncaster Held at Chester last time but probably remains in form Done no favours by the draw, however. TFRHHIII BHA84

2 ELEGANT ERIN (IRE) (14) 15331-0 D 6 9-13 (18)

Br B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Eriniya (IRE)

O R J Bloodstock

B Brian Miller

James Sullivan J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

Sandfield Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner last season and very much caught the eye returning from 10 months off in hot handicap at Newcastle recently getting no sort of run. 2lb lower here and very much one to note for all Graham Lee switches to Spring Is Sprung. TFRHHHHI BHA83

3 KHABIB (IRE) (9) 22-0535 D 5 9-12 (21)

Br B or Br g Mehmas (IRE) - Lady Mega (IRE)

O Mr Ray Craggs

B Tally-Ho Stud

Paul Mulrennan J

Ray Craggs, Sedgefield T

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner on AW last year and finished with running left on return at Musselburgh last week.

One to consider

TFRHHHII BHA82

4 PAPA DON’T PREACH (IRE) (41) 106250 D 4 9-11 (15)

Br B g Kodiac - Paella (IRE) Rossa Ryan J

O Kevin Frost Racing Club & David Orr

B Tally-Ho Stud

Kevin Frost, Newark T

Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark at Newcastle in January and arrives here in good heart, not beaten far in the Epsom Dash 6 weeks ago despite hanging. Dropped 2lb

5 GLORY FIGHTER (GB) (9) 06-3313 D

Br B g Kyllachy - Isola Verde

O Robert & Sheila Bradley

TFRHHHII BHA81

7 9-10 (1)

Ryan Sexton (3) J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Mr & Mrs P. Hopper & Mr & Mrs M. Morris Industrial Racking Supplies Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways in first-time cheekpieces in 5f Catterick handicap last month and ran well after 8lb rise at Musselburgh last week. Bit more needed from stall 1.

TFRHHHII BHA80 (-1)

6 SAMPERS SEVEN (IRE) (16) 32-0303 CD BF 6 9-10 (13)

Br B m Anjaal - Sampers (IRE)

O ValueRacingClub.co.uk

Frederick Larson (3) J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B N. Hartery Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBest when able to dominate but slow starts can hinder her and she missed the break at Salisbury last time. New headgear on and she’s won here in the past.

TFRHHHII BHA80

7 COPPER KNIGHT (IRE) (9) 460000 CD 9 9-10 (4)

Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Mystic Dream

O Ventura Racing (Copper) & Partner

B Wardstown Stud Ltd

Sean Kirrane (3) J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW 6-time C&D winner (joint winning-most horse at York in training). In the doldrums since latest success at Chester last summer under this rider but could be worth one more chance in a change of headgear TFRHHHHH BHA80 (-3)

8 NELSON GAY (IRE) (14) 4-46031 D

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Rublevka Star (USA)

O Mr J Blackburn & Partner

B Gerard Mullins

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on

a fortnight

5 9-9 (3)

Connor Beasley J

Michael Dods, Darlington T

Sheridan Ny Llp S

the drop in grade to get off the mark for the yard at the fifth attempt in 5f Newcastle handicap

ago, edging out Dandy Dinmont. Remains well treated on his best form after 4lb rise. TFRHHHII BHA79 (-1)

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

9 PRINCESS KARINE (GB) (7) 332214 D BF 4 9-8 (8)

Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Hakuraa (IRE)

O Mr N. Derbyshire & Partner

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

Mark Winn (3) J

Bryan Smart, Hambleton T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Convincing winner of 5f Carlisle handicap last month and ran well despite failing to land a gamble at Beverley a week ago Needs another step forward to defy this mark on that showing.

TFRHHHII BHA78 (-1)

10 SPRING IS SPRUNG (FR) (21) 640-444 D 4 9-8 (17)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Kinematic

O Stoneleigh Racing LL & Partner

Graham Lee J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

B The Queen K2 Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner who ran a screamer in good C&D handicap in May and not beaten far again at Musselburgh since. 1 of 5 for Paul Midgley and seemingly the pick of Graham Lee. Respected.

TFRHHHHI BHA78

11 DANDY DINMONT (IRE) (14) 234252 D BF 4 9-8 (5)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Coconut Kisses

O The Olliers & Stewart Perkins

B Miss Joanne Comer

Alex Jary (7) J

Nigel Tinkler Malton T

Alexanders York S

TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of good runs this year, wasting no time getting back to best having been well backed when edged out by Nelson Gay at Newcastle a fortnight ago Interesting with yard’s 7lb apprentice up for the first time.TFRHHHII BHA78 (-1)

12 HAVAGOMECCA (GB) (20) 1-01405 D 5 9-7 (19)

Br Ch m Havana Gold (IRE) - Bikini

Oliver Stammers J

O Mr David T J Metcalfe & Mr M J K Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Mrs S. G. Lidsey

Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in May but form has rather dipped since and Nelson Gay looks stronger for yard

TFRHHIII BHA77

13 LE BEAU GARCON (GB) (33) 500-033 D 4 9-7 (9)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Bacall Shane Gray J

O Bernard Hoggarth Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mrs S Field, Miss S Field & Mr A Turbitt

Two-One BH Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner as a juvenile and back to his best when third in a big field at Beverley last month, starting better and keeping on. Suspect it’s only a matter of time before he wins a handicap

TFRHHHII BHA77

14 MATTICE (GB) (13) 5-66044 D 4 9-7 (2)

Br B g Mattmu - Ice Mayden

O Mr B Valentine & Partner

B Bearstone Stud Limited

David Allan J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

M.A.V. Wallcoverings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner last season and creditable efforts the last twice. Plenty of good runs here to his name and could go well.

15 SO SMART (IRE) (2) 243626 D

TFRHHHII BHA77

4 9-6 (16)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Model Looks (IRE) Ben Curtis J

O John Abbey & Mike Nolan

B Ballyhane Stud

David Evans, Abergavenny T

Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won in the mud at Leicester last autumn but form rather up and down so far this term, held at Lingfield on Wednesday.

16

MERSEA (FR) (371) 231103- CD

TFRHHHII BHA76

3 9-6 (12)

Br B f Born To Sea (IRE) - Bolga Bere (FR) Sam James J

O Nick Bradley Racing 11

Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B E.A.R.L. Haras de Saint-Vincent & E.A.R. Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D novice winner last term and ran well here on her final start. More needed now handicapping on first outing for a year but gets the 3-y-o allowance.

TFRHHHII BHA81

17 EEH BAH GUM (IRE) (13) 0115-01 CD 8 9-6 (11)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Moonline Dancer (FR)

O Mr Nick Rhodes

B Tom and Hazel Russell

Laura Coughlan (5) J

Ivan Furtado, Newark T

Laskill Grange Holiday & Pre-Training S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who made a successful start for another new yard in 5f Lingfield handicap a fortnight ago under this rider This is tougher but he was capable of much better in the past.

18 LULLABY BAY (GB) (55) 524-000 D

Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Dubai Affair

O Bearstone Stud Limited

B Bearstone Stud

TFRHHHII BHA76

4 9-6 (14)

Tom Eaves J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

Holdcroft Motor Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got a hat-trick up in 5f handicaps last spring and possibly working her way back for new yard this term Down another 3lb and wouldn’t rule out a revival.

19 DICKIEBURD (GB) (21) 10-6636 D

Br B g Cracksman - Lydia’s Place

O NickBradleyRacing45 & Alfa Site Services

B Alfa Site Services Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA76

3 9-3 (22)

Clifford Lee J

Craig Lidster Easingwold T

Alfa Site Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Profile largely disappointing since winning at Chester last year, running well at Epsom on Derby Day but proving very disappointing at Musselburgh since. Headgear goes on.

TFRHHHII BHA78

20 GOOD LUCK FOX (IRE) (8) 40-0255 D

Br B g Society Rock (IRE) - Violet Ballerina (IRE)

O mad 4 fun & paul williamson

7 9-2 (10)

Cam Hardie J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

B James F. Hanly Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Split Glory Fighter and Le Beau Garcon when running well at Catterick last month but down the field at Haydock last time, using up energy early after missing the break.

21 TEXAS MAN (IRE) (11) 20-0065 D

TFRHHHII BHA72 (-1)

4 9-2 (7)

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Texas Queen William Pyle (7) J

O SYPS & Mrs Wendy Burdett

B Mrs Noreen Maher

Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner for Paul Midgley but out of form this year, again finishing well held for new yard at Musselburgh 11 days ago

22 MERESIDE ANGEL (IRE) (11) 323152 D

TFRHHIII BHA72 (-3)

4 9-2 (6)

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Mary Thomas (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J

O Mereside Racing Limited & partner

David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Cavalier Bloodstock & James Lombard Kingston Thermal Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Ayr last month and back to form when going close at Musselburgh 11 days ago This is tougher and he was well beaten in 2 runs here last term

TFRHHHII BHA72 (+2)

DECLARED RUNNERS 22 2022: GHATHANFAR (IRE) 6 9 12 Dale Swift 4-1 (Tracy Waggott) 12 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 19

Hood worn by No 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14

Stewards Note:

ELEGANT ERIN: Following its run on 30/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

KHABIB: Following its run on 5/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

SPRING IS SPRUNG: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right throughout.

HAVAGOMECCA: Following its run on 24/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

DICKIEBURD: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

MERESIDE ANGEL: Following its run on 3/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-1 Sampers Seven (IRE), 12-1 Nelson Gay (IRE), Spring Is Sprung (FR), 14-1 Dandy Dinmont (IRE), 16-1 Copper Knight (IRE), Princess Karine (GB), Eeh Bah Gum (IRE), 18-1 Le Beau Garcon (GB), 20-1 Mattice (GB), So Smart (IRE), Mereside Angel (IRE), 22-1 Elegant Erin (IRE), Khabib (IRE), Glory Fighter (GB), 25-1 Ventura Express (GB), Papa Don’t Preach (IRE), 33-1 Lullaby Bay (GB), Good Luck Fox (IRE), 40-1 Dickieburd (GB), 50-1 Havagomecca (GB), Mersea (FR), Texas Man (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

He’s badly out of form but COPPER KNIGHT joint-holder of the title of winning-most horse at York, has been used to contesting much stronger handicaps than this here and could be worth one more chance from a mark 17lb lower than for his last success at Chester a year ago under Sean Kirrane. Paul Midgley runs 5, with Elegant Erin and Spring Is Sprung strong contenders. Nelson Gay is another to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.COPPER KNIGHT (IRE) 2.ELEGANT ERIN (IRE) 3.SPRING IS SPRUNG (FR)

Don’t forget to bet on the 5:10 at ASCOT and 5:20 at NEWMARKET.

LOST CHILDREN

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THE TIDE

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8534, 2nd £4266, 3rd £2134, 4th £1066. (Penalty Value £10800)

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 GREAT MAX (IRE) (22) 050-400 D 4 10-2 (6)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Teeslemee (FR) (Youmzain (IRE)) Rowan Scott J

O Amo Racing Limited Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Ennistown Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulperformerforMichaelO’Callaghanlastyear PositivestartfornewstablewhenfourthtoJimiHendrixinSpringCupatNewbury(1m)and bounced back from a lesser effort despite being ridden too aggressively when mid-field in Buckingham Palace Stakes here last month.

TFRHHIII BHA95

2 SPANISH STAR (IRE) (22) 0-61215 D 8 10-1 (7)

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Rancho Star (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA)) Rhys Clutterbuck J

O Shirley Symonds & Fred Camis

B David Webb

Patrick Chamings, Basingstoke T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWCaught the eye on return at Newbury and confirmed promise of that run when adding to his tally at Goodwood (6f) in May. Hammered home fact he’s in the form of his life for latest success over 7f at Epsom and ran well when fifth in Buckingham Palace Stakes here last month.

3 LUCKY MAN (IRE) (58) 21450-0 D

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Vastitas (IRE) (Green Desert (USA))

O REBEL RACING PREMIER IV

B Rathbarry Stud

TFRHHHII BHA94

4 10-1 (8)

Connor Planas (5) J

Richard Spencer Newmarket T

Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted some excellent efforts in handicaps last autumn after the cheekpieces went on. Looked rusty after 6 months off when nineteenth at York (6f) a couple of months ago Can take a step forward. TFRHHHII BHA94

4 FERNANDO RAH (GB) (32) 240-265 D

Br B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Lacing (Equiano (FR))

O Exors of the Late Mr Peter Ridgers

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

5 9-13 (2)

John Fahy J

Clive Cox, Hungerford T

TIMEFORM VIEW Found only one too goo on reappearance at Wolverhampton in February but not in the same form on both subsequent starts, looking a tad rusty back on turf after 9 weeks off at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft) last month. Cheekpieces applied and likely to find a few too good.TFRHHIII BHA92

5 POPMASTER (IRE) (29) 06-0002 CD

5 9-12 (9)

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Best New Show (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) Billy Loughnane (3) J

O Laurence Bellman Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Grangemore Stud ABM Catering Facilities Management S

Wentwithoutawinin2022butturnedinhisbesteffortoftheyeartobelatedlyprovehisstaminafor7fwhenrunner-upatNewbury last month, headed close home. Nudged up 1lb for that near miss and this previous C&D winner is fancied to feature. TFRHHHHH BHA91

TIMEFORMVIEW

6 HAYMAKER (GB) (41) 153-314 D

4 9-10 (3)

Br B g Muhaarar - Squash (Pastoral Pursuits) Richard Kingscote J

O Collett, Morrison & Partners

Hughie Morrison, East Ilsley T

B Kirtlington Stud & Mrs Mary Taylor Bridgend Hotel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive 4-y-o who confirmed the promise of his reappearance back on lest testing ground when winning 9-runner handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May. Probably remained in form when fourth at Epsom since and can make his presence felt back in Class 3 company. TFRHHHHI BHA89

7 INGRA TOR (IRE) (95) 0233-42 D 4 9-10 (4)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Kassia (IRE) (Acclamation)

O Jon and Julia Aisbitt

B Jon and Julia Aisbitt

Charles Bishop J

Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice last year and stepped up on his reappearance run when runner-up at Kempton (6f) 3 months ago, the only one to make much of an impact against an unexposed rival. Back on turf and could well be able to add to his tally in the near future. TFRHHHII BHA89

8 TEMPLE BRUER (GB) (20) 13-0101 D

Br B g Showcasing - Kendal Mint (Kyllachy)

O Mr R. Moore

B Glebe Stud

5 9-9 (10)

Jim Crowley J

Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

World Cargo Solutions Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced an excellent strike rate when scoring at Doncaster last month and better than ever when resuming winning ways at Newmarket (6f good) just under 3 weeks ago doing well to put such a gap between himself and the rest. 6lb higher but not taken lightly in his current mood.TFRHHHII BHA88

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

9 HAVANA PUSEY (GB) (9) 2143 D BF

3 8-12 (5)

Br B f Havana Grey - Pusey Street Lady (Averti (IRE)) Darragh Keenan J

O C. R. Marks (Banbury)

John Gallagher, Moreton-In-Marsh T

B C R Marks & R J Gallagher Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Havana Grey filly who produced a promising first effort when second at Brighton (5.2f) in May and built on that to score at Nottingham (6f) 4 weeks later doing it pretty convincingly Took another step forward when third on handicap debut at Epsom (6f) 9 days ago and remains unexposed.TFRHHHII BHA83 (+1)

10 HELLO ME (IRE) (6) 260210 D

5 8-11 (1)

Br B m Mehmas (IRE) - Safe Place (USA) (Rock Hard Ten (USA)) Jason Watson J

O Martley Hall Stud Ltd. Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B Belmont B/S Ltd & David Ryan

TIMEFORMVIEW Ended an 18-month losing streak in a first-time visor when making all in 7-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) last month but ran no sort of race on follow up bid at Nottingham 6 days ago ridden with more restraint. Needs to bounce back quickly. TFRHHIII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: EPSOM FAITHFULL 5 9 2 Rhys Clutterbuck 16-1 (Pat Phelan) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Visor worn by No 10

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 3.

Stewards Note:

HAYMAKER: Following its run on 3/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference early-on.

HELLO ME: Following its run on 8/7/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Popmaster (IRE), 11-2 Haymaker (GB), 6-1 Ingra Tor (IRE), 7-1 Temple Bruer (GB), 8-1 Havana Pusey (GB), 9-1 Spanish Star (IRE), 14-1 Lucky Man (IRE), Fernando Rah (GB), 20-1 Great Max (IRE), 28-1 Hello Me (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A few in with chances but the vote goes to POPMASTER, who turned in his best effort of the year when going down by just a short head at Newbury last month and Ed Walker’s grey looks potentially well treated back at a course he goes particularly well at. Haymaker possibly didn’t handle the idiosyncrasies of Epsom last time, so he’s put forward as the main threat back on a more conventional track, while Temple Bruer and Ingra Tor can battle for minor honours.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.POPMASTER (IRE) 2.HAYMAKER 3.TEMPLE BRUER

5.30 - THE

5.30

THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACE RACES DAILY APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8258, 2nd £4130, 3rd £2064, 4th £1032, 5th £516 (Penalty Value £10468)

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1m 3f 188y

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 SEA STONE (IRE) (152) 4513-42 D 4 10-1 (6)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - White Moonstone (USA) Callum Hutchinson J

O Mr Abdulla Al Mansoori Ismail Mohammed, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Dubai Racing Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over this trip at Kempton last autumn. Started 2023 with 2 solid efforts at Meydan but below his best at Abu Dhabi when last seen in March Possibly best watched after 4 months off TFRHHIII BHA81

2 SAVROLA (IRE) (26) 1225-13 4 9-13 (9)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Toujours L’Amour

Aidan Keeley (3) J

O Mr S Fustok James Ferguson, Newmarket T

B Deerfield Farm Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Making first start since leaving Chris Wall after 7 months off overcame pace bias when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in May. Possible excuses when last of 3 at Salisbury since and given another chance. TFRHHHHH BHA79

3 NATCHEZ TRACE (GB) (13) 36-5013 D

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Passage of Time

6 9-11 (2)

Zak Wheatley (3) J

O Second Chancers Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (9/2) at Southwell (1 1/2m) in June. Creditable third of 8 at Chester since. Ought to be competitive again. TFRHHHII BHA77

4 SEA GREY (GB) (20) 36-2053

4 9-11 (7)

Br Gr g Ulysses (IRE) - Sensory (IRE) Mark Winn J

O Mrs A. Althani

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of sole start at 2 yrs for Andrew Balding. Has drawn a blank since but latest Haydock third was respectable and being eased another 1lb can only help

TFRHHHII BHA77

5 OBSIDIAN KNIGHT (IRE) (17) 122052 D 5 9-10 (1)

Br Br g Awtaad (IRE) - Holda (IRE)

O Insight Private Finance

Adam Farragher J

T. J. Kent, Newmarket T

B Wardstown Stud Ltd Insight Private Finance S

TIMEFORM VIEW Notched a third success at Lingfield in January and has remained in good order proving he’s fully effective on turf when second of 7 at Newbury (1 1/2m) 3 weeks ago

6 BRINGBACKMEMORIES (FR) (6) 600012

Br B g Iffraaj - Glamour Queen

TFRHHHII BHA76

4 9-8 (4)

William Pyle (5) J

O Mr J. Fyffe Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B S.C.E.A. Team Hogdala France et al Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd, Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Haydock in June. Good second of 7 in handicap at Beverley (1 1/4m, good to soft, 7/2) 6 days ago closing all way to line. Can make presence felt back at 1 1/2m.

7 GASTRONOMY (GB) (24) 54-5423

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Cantal

O John Cornforth & Well Oiled Partnership

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA74 (+2)

4 9-7 (11)

Andrew Breslin J

Philip Kirby Richmond T

Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form

8 READYTO SHINE (IRE) (8) 200152 D

Br B f Camelot - Matorio (FR)

O G. B. Turnbull Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA73

Good second in Ripon handicap over this trip on yard debut at the beginning of June but not in the same form when well-held third at Thirsk since.

4 9-6 (10)

Ryan Sexton J

Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Frank Antonacci & David Reid Tote McIvors.co.uk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Suited by a test of speed at the trip when off the mark at Thirsk (1 1/2m) in June. Creditable second of 10 over 11.5f at Haydock last week. Should be thereabouts from the same mark.

TFRHHHHI BHA72 (+2)

Br Breeding

Owner B Breeder J Jockey

T Trainer

S Sponsor

9 GIBSIDE (GB) (16) 125-510 D

Br B g Time Test - Ardbrae Tara (IRE)

O Elsa Crankshaw, Gordon Allan & Partner

B Mickley Stud & Dermot Costelloe

4 9-4 (3)

Sean Kirrane J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Houghton Bunkhouse S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of 1 1/2m Ripon wins last summer and added to his tally when a smooth winner of C&D 0-65 last month. Caught too far back when mid-division in the Cumberland Plate back there since and treated as if still in form TFRHHHII BHA70

10 BOLLIN MARGARET (GB) (13) 212434 D BF

Br B m Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Bollin Greta

O Mr D B & Mrs C Lamplough & Partner

B Habton Farms

6 9-4 (8)

Oliver Stammers J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Thirsk in June and has remained in good form since, fourth in 7-runner handicap at Doncaster (1 1/4m, good to firm, 11/8) on most recent outing. Can remain competitive

11 A LA FRANCAISE (GB) (33) 10-0022

Br Ch f Postponed (IRE) - Alamode

TFRHHHII BHA70

4 9-3 (5)

Ben Sanderson J

O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Miss K. Rausing Jim Goldie Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful from a 2lb lower mark at Hamilton (11f) last summer and steadily worked her way back to form this term, finishing runner-up on her last 2 starts. Has had the form of her latest Beverley run boosted and needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA69

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: FORZA ORTA (IRE) 4 9 5 Kevin Stott 7-2 (Kevin Ryan) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10

Stewards Note:

SAVROLA: Following its run on 18/6/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped turning for home.

READY TO SHINE: Following its run on 6/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-2 Savrola (IRE), 6-1 Bringbackmemories (FR), 17-2 A La Francaise (GB), 9-1 Natchez Trace (GB), Bollin Margaret (GB), 10-1 Obsidian Knight (IRE), Ready To Shine (IRE), 12-1 Sea Grey (GB), 14-1 Gibside (GB), 16-1 Sea Stone (IRE), 20-1 Gastronomy (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

There were possible excuses for SAVROLA at Salisbury last time so he is given another chance to show he’s capable of better again for the James Ferguson yard Bringbackmemories ran well at Beverley last week and is second choice ahead of A La Francaise and Ready To Shine.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SAVROLA (IRE)

2.BRINGBACKMEMORIES (FR) 3.A LA FRANCAISE

Don’t forget to bet on the 5:45 at CHESTER, 6:00 at CHEPSTOW

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 and County Long Room

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 and County Concourse

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

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BEER

FIRST RACE 5.45

THE CAMDEN TOWN BREWERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

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) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a seven furlongs and 127 yards handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 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 LEGAL REFORM (IRE) (62) 0-33111 6 10-2 (9)

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Amhrasach (IRE) Kieran O’Neill J

O GB Civil Engineering (Leicester) Ltd Ivan Furtado, Newark T

B J. S. Bolger

TIMEFORM VIEW 3 wins from 5 runs this year 17/2, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f AW) 62 days ago, pushed out. Expected to be bang there.

2 ROACH POWER (IRE) (46) 120-642

4 9-12 (7)

Br Gr g Ribchester (IRE) - Evening Time (IRE) Ben Robinson J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 7/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good to firm) 46 days ago, running on.

Heading back in the right direction recently

3 HOW IMPRESSIVE (IRE) (31) 26-2554

TFRHHHII BHA75

4 9-12 (11)

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Bright New Day (IRE) Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J

O Middleham Park Racing XCIX Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fourth of 6 in handicap (13/2) at Wetherby (8f, good to firm) 31 days ago.

4 DEVILWALA (IRE) (4) 0-00530 CD

TFRHHHII BHA75

5 9-9 (4)

Br B g Kodiac - Najraan Phil Dennis J

O Mr M. J. Macleod Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Leods Contracts Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Tenth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f good to soft, 8/1) 4 days ago.

5 STAR PLAYER (GB) (19) 3121-02 D

TFRHHHII BHA72

3 9-8 (2)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Lunar Phase (IRE) Jack Mitchell J

O Owners Group 116 Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Dukes Stud & William Wyatt Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Pontefract (8f, good) 19 days ago, no match for winner Not taken lightly

6 DEVASBOY (GB) (16) 020004 CD

Br Gr g Ectot - Belliflore (FR)

TFRHHHHI BHA80

4 9-8 (3)

Sean Dylan Bowen (7) J

O Deva Racing (DB) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B New England, Myriad & Watership Down Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW 28/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good to soft) 16 days ago, very slowly away Visor on 1st time. Can give a good account.

7 PRINCESS NIYLA (GB) (13) 36-1 CD

Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Coillte Cailin (IRE)

O Sustainable Building Services UK Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA71

3 9-6 (10)

Paul Hanagan J

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Mr Peter Moran Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrice-raced winner 1 win from 1 run this year Won 7-runner minor event (4/1) at this C&D (good) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut. More required.

TFRHHHII BHA78

SPIORADALTA (GB) (14) 326106 D

3 9-6 (6)

Br B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Broughtons Secret Jack Garritty J

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

B M. E. Broughton Cube3 Construction S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Nottingham in May 12/1, respectable 2 1/2 lengths sixth of 10 to Pearly Star in handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces back on.

9 MABRE (IRE) (14) 301253 D

HHHII BHA78

6 9-5 (8)

Br Gr g Make Believe - Slope Owen Lewis (7) J

O Mr K. McCabe David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Pierce Molony Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW3 wins from 13 runs this year Latest win at Newbury in May 10/1, below form third of 10 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 14 days ago, inadequate test. Visor back on. Others more persuasive.

HHHII BHA68

10 GARRICK STREET (IRE) (29) 4-4200 3 8-11 (5)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Danidh Dubai (IRE) David Probert J

O Thurloe Thoroughbreds LIII Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Danidh Partnership Osborne Studio Gallery S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 13 in handicap at Newbury (8f, firm, 14/1) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

HHIII BHA69

11 PEARLY STAR (GB) (14) 600431 CD 3 8-7 (1)

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 Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (14/1) at this C&D (good) 14 days ago, slowly away

Should have more to offer

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

HHHHI BHA65

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10

Hood worn by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 8.

Stewards Note:

ROACH POWER: Following its run on 29/5/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.

STAR PLAYER: Following its run on 25/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

DEVASBOY: Following its run on 28/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P.’s: 11-2 Legal Reform (IRE), Pearly Star (GB), 6-1 Star Player (GB), 13-2 Roach Power (IRE), 8-1 Princess Niyla (GB), 12-1 Devasboy (GB), 16-1 How Impressive (IRE), Spioradalta (GB), Mabre (IRE), 18-1 Devilwala (IRE), 28-1 Garrick Street (IRE) PLAY

The thriving LEGAL REFORM beat a couple of subsequent winners when completing the hat-trick at Lingfield so remains of interest up 4lb. Star Player stepped up on his return when second at Pontefract and is another to consider while Pearly Star did well to overcome a slow start when winning off 4lb lower over this C&D 2 weeks ago.

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THE EDWARDS HOMES EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES

(CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE)

for novice two 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 six furlongs Novice Stakes is restricted to two-year-olds which are EBF eligible but in order to take part all of the runners must meet certain conditions. Unlike a maiden, which is restricted to horses yet to record a victory, winning horses which have run in a maximum of six races are eligible to run. Weights are set according to sex before previous winners are allocated penalties depending on the level at which they have been successful.

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 INNVINCIBLE FRIEND (IRE) (6) (2lb) 22014 CD 9-8 (8)

Br B c Inns of Court (IRE) - Pavlopetri (IRE) Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J

O Mike Nolan, Alan & Sue Cronshaw

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B M. & M. Butler Route Agency Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner in June. Respectable fourth of 9 in nursery at Haydock (6f, firm, 8/1) 6 days ago. Player

HHHHI BHA80 (-1)

2 EQUITY LAW (GB) (16) (4lb) 21 D 9-6 (5)

Br B c Equiano (FR) - Fair Cop David Probert J

O Mr J. C. Smith

B Littleton Stud

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORMVIEW Promising sort. 1 win from 2 runs this year Won 9-runner novice event (8/11) at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago, always holding on. Should improve again and can follow up.

3 CONDE (IRE) (15) 05

Br Ch c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Grandee Daisy

O Hughes, Lindop, Murphy

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-4 (2)

Paul Hanagan J

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Baroda Stud Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 22/1, fifth of 9 in novice event at Newmarket (6f good) 15 days ago.

4 DESERT RAIDER (GB) (20) 50

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-4 (7)

Br B c Advertise - Sahara Sky (IRE) Franny Norton J

O Kennet Valley T’Breds IX - Desert Raider Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Bundaberg Ltd Oakman Group PLC S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, eighth of 9 in maiden at Ayr (6f, firm) 20 days ago.

5 INDICATION COURT (IRE) (14) 4

Br B c Inns of Court (IRE) - Question (USA)

O NickBradleyRacing45 & Alfa Site Services

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-4 (4)

Billy Garritty J

Craig Lidster Easingwold T

B Tally-Ho Stud Indication Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW32,000gnsyearling,€62,0002-y-o,InnsofCourtcolt.Half-brothertoseveralwinners,includinguseful2-y-o5fwinnerClemFandango and 6.5f winner Happy Sun Percy 12/1, fourth of 7 in maiden at this course (7f, good) on debut 14 days ago, having run of race.

6 DANDY FITZ (IRE) (65) (2lb) 60

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - New Magic (IRE)

O Mr Ambrose Turnbull

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-2 (1)

Phil Dennis J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Kevin Lyons Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 300/1, tenth of 11 in novice event at this course (5.1f heavy) 65 days ago.

7 GOLDEN TRICK (IRE) (20) (2lb) 3

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-2 (3)

Br Ch c Galileo Gold - Duplicitous (IRE) Hayley Turner J

O Bronte Collection 1

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B McCracken Farms Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEW22,000 gns yearling, Galileo Gold colt. Dam ran twice out of smart winner up to 1 1/4m (2-y-o 1m winner) (stayed 1 1/2m) Eleanora Duse. Third of 9 in maiden (18/1) at Ayr (6f firm) on debut 20 days ago. Should progress.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

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

Br B f Acclamation - Oh Dream

Paddy Mathers J

O Mr R Hadley, Mr B Fellows & Partners Fionn McSharry, Sheriff Hutton T

B Oh Dream Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 25 £36,000 yearling, £25,000 2-y-o, Acclamation filly Dam, French maiden (stayed 9.5f), out of useful French 11f-12.5f winner Oh Beautiful. TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: METAHORSE 2 9 7 Gary Halpin 7-1 (Michael Bell) 6 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No. 6.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-5 Equity Law (GB), 4-1 Golden Trick (IRE), 5-1 Innvincible Friend (IRE), 12-1 Conde (IRE), 14-1 Indication Court (IRE), 33-1 Sheila Tequila (GB), 40-1 Desert Raider (GB), 66-1 Dandy Fitz (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

EQUITY LAW has made a promising start and has been found an excellent opportunity to follow up his Salisbury win. Golden Trick should progress from his debut third at Ayr and is next best ahead of Innvincible Friend.

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THE AARON & PARTNERS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 4)

for two yrs old

Total prize fund £20000

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

RACE DESCRIPTION

A nursery is a handicap that is restricted to two-year-olds only In order to be allowed to take part, entrants must have already run in three maiden or novice races, or have won two races, which then qualifies them for an official handicap rating based on what they have achieved so far. Quite simply the higher their rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry This particular seven furlongs race is for horses which have been rated from 0 to 85

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

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 PACKARD (IRE) (24) 210 9-9 (1)

Br Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Broadway Duchess (IRE) J

O Amo Racing Limited Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

Br

TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER.

NON-RUNNER

B The Broadway Partnership Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TFRIIIII BHA84

2 PERSIAN PHOENIX (IRE) (25) 521 D 9-4 (2)

Br Gr or Ro f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Middle Persia Franny Norton J

O Kingsley Park 36 Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Skymarc Farm Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive form, proving suited by the step up to 7f when winning Wolverhampton novice under Franny Norton 25 days ago. Should be more to come in nurseries. Makes handicap debut. May well do better TFRHHHHH BHA79

3 LADY WULFRUN (GB) (16) 043

8-10 (5)

Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Good Hope David Probert J

O HM The King & HM The Queen

B The Queen

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORM VIEW Better with each start, shaping as if she’ll be suited by 7f when third in 6f Carlisle novice 16 days ago. Needs considering.

4 GRAY’S INN (IRE) (20) 213

Br Gr f Inns of Court (IRE) - Syamantaka (IRE)

O SYPS (UK) Ltd

B Rathasker Stud

TFRHHHHI BHA71

8-9 (3)

Thore Hammer Hansen J

Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced winner First run since leaving Ollie Pears when third of 8 in novice at Haydock (7f, good to firm) 20 days ago, running on. Makes handicap debut.

5 HAVANARAMA (GB) (31) 404 BF

Br B c Havana Grey - Madame Paco

O Ford & Owen

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

TFRHHHII BHA70

8-7 (4)

Hayley Turner J

Hugo Palmer Malpas T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced maiden. 15/8, had an excuse (stumbled start) when below-form fourth of 6 in maiden at Ayr (6f, firm) 31 days ago. Tongue strap on first time. Makes handicap debut.

6 PRETENCE (IRE) (14) 0001 CD

Br B f Make Believe - Capall An Ibre (IRE)

O PRECISION FACADES & OWEN

B Richard Frayne & Make Believe Syndicate

TFRHHHII BHA68

8-5 (7)

Andrew Mullen J

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 7-runner C&D seller (good, 9/2) 14 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Kevin Thomas Coleman. Opening handicap mark demands more.

7 FAST LOVE (GB) (19) 604

Br B f Time Test - Peak Spirit (IRE)

O Mr Abbas Alalawi

B Abbas Al Alawi

TFRHHIII BHA66

8-4 (6)

Duran Fentiman J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has caught the eye in 2 of 3 qualifying runs over 6f and promises to be suited by the step up to 7f for this nursery debut.

TFRHHHII BHA65

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: TRUE STATESMAN (IRE) 2 9 9 Jason Hart 5-6 (Charlie & Mark Johnston) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

HAVANARAMA: Following its run on 13/6/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped leaving the stalls.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Persian Phoenix (IRE), 7-2 Lady Wulfrun (GB), 5-1 Gray’s Inn (IRE), 7-1 Havanarama (GB), Fast Love (GB), 9-1 Pretence (IRE)

PERSIAN PHOENIX looked to relish the step up to 7f when scoring with something to spare in novice company at Wolverhampton last time and can follow up on nursery debut under Franny Norton. Royal runner Lady Wulfrun appeals as one who will benefit from 7f and is second choice ahead of Gray’s Inn who is steadily going the right way

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PERSIAN PHOENIX (IRE) 2.LADY WULFRUN 3.GRAY’S INN (IRE)

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HORSE WELFARE

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PLAY SMARTER

THE EXPLEO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards

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) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE DESCRIPTION

1m 3f 75y

This is a one mile and three furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95 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

1 DARK PINE (IRE) (34) 44-0026 C

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Suitably Discreet (USA)

O Mr Gary Dewhurst David Loughnane, Tern Hill T B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

2

back on turf when second of 11 over the extended 1 1/4m here

(GB) (4) 363234 C

J O Mr John Knotts & Partner David & Nicola Barron,

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tara Moon

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (1 1/4m, 40/1) on reappearance 13 days ago, needing stiffer test.

4 BOX TO BOX (IRE) (27) 440-061 CD

Br B g Kodiac - Alyaafel

O The Running Order Partnership

B Randolf Stevens Limited

Jamin (3) J

Palmer, Malpas T

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/4 career best when winning 9-runner handicap here (extended 1 1/4m, good) 27 days ago, taking his course record to 3-4 Needs considering up 3lb.

5 DREAM HARDER (IRE) (16) 453426 BF

Br B g Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA88

4 9-10 (9)

Sean Dylan Bowen (7) J

O Mr Paul Farrell Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Barronstown Stud

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good advert for this yard, gaining fourth success of a fruitful AW campaign at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February Hard to knock his efforts in defeat since, although his latest Carlisle sixth was only respectable. TFRHHHII BHA85

6 SONNERIE POWER (FR) (22) 614-344

4 9-9 (1)

Br Ch g Almanzor (FR) - Nehalennia (USA) Jack Mitchell J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B S.A.R.L. de Chambure Haras D’Etreham King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford (1 1/4m) 22 days ago. Hood on first time. Likely to be in the mix again from a handy inside stall. TFRHHHHI BHA84

7 CORMIER (IRE) (293) 63/1000- C

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE)

O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce

B Grangecon Stud

7 9-9 (4)

Ben Robinson J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won over the extended 1 1/4m here last July Has struggled in varied events since and hopes pinned on a wind operation since last seen in March sparking him back to form.

TFRHHIII BHA84

8

FERRARI QUEEN (IRE) (22) 1250-30

3 9-9 (7)

Br Gr f Decorated Knight - Katch Me Katie Andrew Mullen J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Irish National Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won first 2 starts as a juvenile. Has had her limitations exposed in pattern level since but it would be no surprise to see her fare a lot better in these much calmer waters. TFRHHHII BHA95

9 DEMILION (IRE) (19) 124200

3 8-9 (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 Better form when runner-up on 2 of his next 3 outings but needs to shrug off modest efforts the last twice. TFRHHIII BHA81

10 SOVEREIGN SPIRIT (GB) (21) 311014

3 8-9 (6)

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Shutka (FR) Hayley Turner J

O Mr Michael Blencowe Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B J. P. Dubois Moretons Investments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three 1 1/2m handicap wins this year and creditable fourth of 7 at Goodwood last time. Heavy ground provides an excuse for him finishing well beaten on his previous visit here. Considered. TFRHHHHH BHA81

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: BOX TO BOX (IRE) 3 9 2 Andrew Mullen 11-4 (Hugo Palmer) 6 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 1.

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

Stewards Note:

BARYSHNIKOV: Following its run on 10/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its right-fore shoe.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Box To Box (IRE), 11-2 Sonnerie Power (FR), 6-1 Dream Harder (IRE), 8-1 Sovereign Spirit (GB), 9-1 Baryshnikov (GB), 12-1 Ferrari Queen (IRE), 14-1 Dark Pine (IRE), 16-1 Cormier (IRE), Demilion (IRE), 25-1 Mr Curiosity (GB)

In an open race the vote goes to Andrew Balding’s SOVEREIGN SPIRIT racing outside of his own age group for the first time. Box To Box’s excellent course record makes him a must for the shortlist, while Sonnerie Power is also respected after 3 solid efforts this term. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

PLAY SMARTER

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7.45

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for three yrs old

Total prize fund £6200

Owners Prize Money 1st £2560, 2nd £1280, 3rd £640, 4th £320. (Penalty Value £3245.08)

7f 16y

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 BOOM BOOM POW (GB) (16) 000-521 D 9-10 (3)

Br Gr f Havana Grey - Sunburnt Joe Leavy (7) J

O Miss Jacintha Hynes

B Springcombe Park Stud

Seamus Durack, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back to her best to get off the mark in 10-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago, driven clear Withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls intended latest start at Beverley, Jul 7. Hood on for 1st time. TFRHHHHI BHA61

2 TWILIGHT DANCER (GB) (10) 66-2603 9-9 (1)

Br B f Twilight Son - Accede Trevor Whelan J

O Mrs D. Joly

Jonathan Portman, Upper Lambourn T

B Mrs D. O. Joly Pump Technology Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Maiden who ran creditably to prove herself on turf when third in 9-runner handicap at Brighton (7f good, 13/2) 10 days ago

3 HITCHED (IRE) (2) 006-512 C BF

Br B g Cotai Glory - Newlywed (IRE)

O The Future

B Tally-Ho Stud

TFRHHHII BHA60 (-1)

9-6 (4)

Luke Morris J

David Simcock, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form to get off the mark here in June and ran at least as well when second of 13 in 1m handicap (11/4) at Yarmouth (8f, good to firm) 2 days ago The one to beat.

4 KING ELVIS (GB) (18) 000

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Eleodora

O Royale Racing Syndicate & Partners

B Diana Gulliver

TFRHHHHH BHA57

8-13 (2)

William Carson J

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held in 3 minor events, pulling hard at Wolverhampton on latest outing. Big step forward required on handicap debut.

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: CONNIE’S ROSE 3 8 10

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

Stewards Note:

TFRHHIII BHA50

Gina Mangan 10-3 (Grace Harris) 6 ran

KING ELVIS: Following its run on 26/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P.’s: EVENS Hitched (IRE), 2-1 Boom Boom Pow (GB), 5-1 Twilight Dancer (GB), 25-1 King Elvis (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

HITCHED confirmed the improvement shown here in June when runner-up at Yarmouth on Wednesday and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to get back to winning ways provided it doesn’t come too soon. Boom Boom Pow is feared most.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HITCHED (IRE) 2.BOOM BOOM POW 3.TWILIGHT DANCER

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8.05

THE EXCELL SUPPLY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

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 five furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards 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 which in this race is 8st 4lb This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap and is considered a disadvantage.

colours no horse

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

1 LIHOU (GB) (27) 313202 C D

7 9-9 (6)

Br Ch g Mayson - Kodiac Island Owen Lewis (7) J

O Mr Trevor Gallienne David Evans, Abergavenny T

B David Botterill & John Guest Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 4 wins from 10 runs this year Latest win at Epsom in April. 15/2, good second of 8 in handicap at this course (5.1f, good) 27 days ago. Likely to be on the premises again.

2 ROMAN DRAGON (GB) (13) 00-0541 C

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Trixie Malone

O Nick Hughes & Owen Promotions Ltd

B Owen Promotions Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHA85

4 9-8 (4)

Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner 7/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (6.1f, good) 13 days ago, bit in hand. Has a terrific record here and looks sure to go well again.

3 SHALAA ASKER (GB) (19) 350321 D

TFRHHHHH BHA84

5 9-7 (8)

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Miracle Seeker Paul Hanagan J

O Ontoawinner, Andy Finneran racing

B East Bloodstock Ltd & Deveron Ltd

Adrian Keatley, Malton T

www.ontoawinner.net S

TIMEFORMVIEW4 wins from 13 runs this year Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (20/1) at Pontefract (6f good) 19 days ago, keeping on well. Likely to prove vulnerable after a rise, though.

4 ORIGINTRAIL (IRE) (28) 11256-6 C

Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Miss Azeza

O Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford

B Oak Leaf Stud

TFRHHHII BHA83

4 9-5 (2)

Andrew Mullen J

Ben Haslam, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 16/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHIII BHA81

5 RECON MISSION (IRE) (9) 0-22503 D

7 9-4 (1)

Br B g Kodiac - Ermine Ruby Franny Norton J

O Mr B. J. Millen Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Tally-Ho Stud Millen Hotels S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Bath (5.7f, good to firm, 14/1) 9 days ago, having run of race. Must improve.

6 COUNT D’ORSAY (IRE) (15) 050421 D

TFRHHHII BHA80 (-1)

7 8-13 (5)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Deira (USA) Phil Dennis J

O Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Corrin Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW 13/2, won 6-runner handicap at Hamilton (5f good) 15 days ago. Remains well treated on old form and merits plenty of respect.

7 HUDDLE UP (IRE) (20) 50-2533 D

Br Ch g Anjaal - Red Red Rose

TFRHHHHI BHA75

5 8-12 (7)

Billy Garritty J

O Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd & Associate David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Mrs Anne Marie Burns Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 9 in handicap at Ayr (6f firm, 17/2) 20 days ago. Holding form well of late while leaving the impression that he’s in the handicapper’s grip.

TFRHHHII BHA74

Br B g Society Rock (IRE) - Red Rosanna

Alistair Rawlinson J

O Our Stable Ltd Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Tally-Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Lingfield in March. 33/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this course (6.1f good) 27 days ago. One to consider TFRHHHHI BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: LATE ARRIVAL (IRE) 5 9 6 Joanna Mason 7-4 (Michael & David Easterby) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Lihou (GB), 9-2 Shalaa Asker (GB), 5-1 Roman Dragon (GB), 7-1 Huddle Up (IRE), 15-2 Count d’Orsay (IRE), 8-1 Bezzas Lad (IRE), 14-1 Recon Mission (IRE), 20-1 Origintrail (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

ROMAN DRAGON picked up his fourth course success here recently and he’s been rated higher in the past, so he gets the marginal vote ahead of fellow last-time-out winner Count D’Orsay Lihou is bang in form and likely to make his mark once again.

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SIXTH RACE 8.40

THE CAMDEN STOUT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4016, 2nd £2008, 3rd £1004, 4th £502, 5th £251, 6th £125, 7th £63, 8th £31.

(Penalty Value £5096) Weights raised 1lb 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 three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 51 to 70 Like all handicaps on today’s card this means that should a horse rated 70 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 65

colours no horse

1 JILL ROSE (GB) (249) 010460- D

7 10-2 (9)

Br Ch m Coach House (IRE) - Wotatomboy Phil Dennis J

O J.W.’s Wotafun Club Simon Whitaker, Scarcroft T

B Hellwood Stud Farm & Mrs Jill Willows Yorkshire Bale S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Haydock (7f) back in August. Exploits mixed thereafter last year well held last of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) in November Wider draw than ideal to overcome on seasonal return. TFRHHIII BHA69

2 GIVE IT SOME TEDDY (GB) (21) 1-40055 D 9 10-1 (1)

Br B g Bahamian Bounty - Croeso Cariad Duran Fentiman J

O Mr Lee Bond & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Usk Valley Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Fifth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (8f good to firm, 12/1) 21 days ago. Becoming well treated and has the ideal draw so not a forlorn hope. TFRHHHII BHA68

3 PLUMETTE (GB) (17) 163300 D

7 10-1 (13)

Br B m Compton Place - Belatorio (IRE) David Probert J

O Jamie Rocke Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud J. J. Rocke General Builders Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFirst run since leaving David Loughnane when eighth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago, not knocked about. Up against it from wide draw

4 IBIZA ROCKS (GB) (26) 60-3500 D

TFRHHIII BHA68

5 10-1 (5)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - The Thrill Is Gone Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J

O Mrs Rachel Dawson Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Stratford Place Stud Swansway S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2020 Thirteenth of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (7f, firm, 12/1) 26 days ago, slowly away Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Needs to bounce back.

5 MIN TILL (GB) (26) 01230-0 D

TFRHHIII BHA68

4 10-1 (8)

Br B f Al Kazeem - Avessia Billy Garritty J

O Mrs C E Mason & Amity Finance Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B D. J. and Mrs Deer Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hooded for 1st time, last of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (7f firm, 18/1) 26 days ago, very slowly away Others more persuasive.

6 CODE PURPLE (GB) (70) 0-32112 D BF

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Sugar Free (GER)

O Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford

B Black Type Limited

TFRHHIII BHA68

4 10-0 (2)

Hayley Turner J

Ben Haslam, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW 2 wins from 5 runs this year Latest win at Redcar in April. Shaped as if still in top form (met trouble) when second of 7 in handicap (evens) at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft) 70 days ago. Strong claims. TFRHHHHH BHA67

7 RAMIRO (IRE) (24) 000-552 D

Br Ch g Born To Sea (IRE) - Whispering Lady (IRE)

O Brian’s Mates 2

B Mr T. J. Monaghan

7 9-13 (10)

Ben Robinson J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good second of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, soft, 13/2) 24 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina.

TFRHHHHI BHA

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

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Selka (FR) Paul Hanagan J

O Mick & David Easterby 100 Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Gerard Burke Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Redcar in June. 20/1, good third of 11 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f good to soft) 4 days ago. Likely to be on the premises provided a wide draw/quick turnaround don’t act against him.

9 PURPLE MARTINI (GB) (25) 04-1415 D BF 3

Br B f Mayson - Lady Lekki (IRE)

O D Shapiro, D Clifford, Blue Lion Rcg IX Ben Haslam, Middleham T

B Daniel Shapiro

TIMEFORMVIEW 2 wins from 4 runs this year Latest win at Musselburgh in May Fifth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, soft,

days ago, slowly away Merits consideration.

10

Br Ch g Foxwedge (AUS) - Zubova

O Mr Keith Jones Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley T

B Mr J. M. Duggan & The Late Mr T. Duggan

TIMEFORM VIEW Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Very good second of 13 in handicap (9/1) at

3 days ago, clear of rest. Expected to be on the premises.

11 RED WALLS (GB) (14) 254500

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Gemini Glory (USA)

O E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd

B E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd

Williamson, Tarporley

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 66/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (5.1f good) 14

up in trip. Hard to make a case for.

12

BOB (GB) (3) 610065 D

ago.

Francis (5) J O Mr G. Cornes Michael Mullineaux, Tarporley T B Whatton Manor Stud & Robert Cornelius

Br B g Royal Applause - Rustam

13

LASS (GB) (14) 00-3350

Br B m Albaasil (IRE) - Littlemoor Lass

TIMEFORM VIEW One win from 27 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 14/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 14 days ago. Has work

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: YANIFER 4 10 0 Cam Hardie 9-4 (Harriet Bethell) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 5, 7. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Visor worn by No. 10

Stewards Note:

MIN TILL: Following its run on 18/6/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

LOCKDOWN LASS: Following its run on 30/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right throughout.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Code Purple (GB), 11-2 Bay of Hope (IRE), 13-2 Ramiro (IRE), 8-1 Peachey Carnehan (GB), 9-1 Purple Martini (GB), 11-1 Give It Some Teddy (GB), 18-1 Ibiza Rocks (GB), 22-1 Dodgy Bob (GB), 25-1 Plumette (GB), 28-1 Min Till (GB), Lockdown Lass (GB), 33-1 Jill Rose (GB), 40-1 Red Walls (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

CODE PURPLE landed a double in the spring and would have gone close to completing the hat-trick with a clear run at Musselburgh a couple of months ago. Back from a break, he makes most appeal from stall 2, with Peachey Carnehan likely to pose a threat on the back of a solid showing at Wolverhampton. Ramiro is another one to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CODE PURPLE 2.PEACHEY CARNEHAN 3.RAMIRO (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 8:55 at CHEPSTOW.

BAR CLOSING TIMES

Have a leisurely drink after racing and miss the traffic. The following bars will be open after racing today but please note that the bars may close earlier at the discretion of the Bar Manager

Hospitality

half an hour after final race

General Admission bars close at the start of final race

REGULATIONS AND NOTICES

ALL BADGES, CAR PARK LABELS AND HOSPITALITY PACKAGES ARE SOLD SUBJECT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS:FORCE MAJEURE

1. The Company shall not be liable to the Racegoer for any failure or omission or breach caused by an event or events beyond the control of the Company such as but not limited to war, civil disturbance, order of a Government Ministry or Department or Public Authority, fire, flood, natural catastrophe, royal demise, labour dispute, lock-out, withdrawal of labour or breakdown or interruption of services or transport (public or otherwise) or death or illness of a key person.

1.1 Upon the happening of such an event the obligations of the Company and any period of time then running shall be suspended for the period of the event plus such time as may be required to resume normality

1.2 Such an event shall not entitle the Racegoer to take any steps against the Company for breach or to terminate the agreement or otherwise.

PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF RACE MEETING

2. Where badges, car park labels or hospitality packages are sold for a specified area of the Racecourse, the Company will use its best endeavours to ensure the specified area is available for use at the specified time. If however the specified area cannot be used for reasons not within the control of the Company then the Company shall be entitled to offer a reasonable alternative. If no alternative is offered by the Company the customer will be entitled to a full refund of monies received by the Company.

3. Refunds, other than those covered by clause 2 immediately above, will not be considered. Cancellation of badges/tickets or hospitality bookings cannot be considered once a booking has been processed.

3.1 The Chester Race Company Ltd Database is owned and used solely by the Chester Race Company Group, which comprises Chester Racecourse, Bangor on Dee Racecourse and Express by Holiday Inn at Chester Racecourse,

with reference to the Data Protection Act 1998 (amended 2000).

3.2 The Company cannot guarantee the validity of badges/tickets purchased anywhere other than Chester Racecourse.

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 opposite.

(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 admission 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

RACE CONDITIONS & TODAY’S OFFICIALS

First Race 5.45 - THE CAMDEN TOWN BREWERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6115 to the winning horse The second to receive £2866, the third £1435 the fourth £716 the fifth £358, the sixth £177 the seventh £90 and the eighth £44. for three yrs old and upwards, 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. July 12th. 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 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BUDWEISER BREWING GROUP have generously 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 the best turned out. APPEARANCE MONEY - Chester Racecourse will pay Appearance Money up to £500 to the owner of every horse which starts in this race but does not win prize money Owners who win prize money of less than £500 will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500 CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which start in this race but do not win prize money Additionally the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500 will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500 20 entries at £60. - Closed July 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4819; Second £2410; Third £1205; Fourth £602; Fifth £301; Sixth £150; Seventh £76; Eighth £37. (Penalty Value £6115.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.20 - THE EDWARDS HOMES EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6115 to the winning horse The second to receive £2866 the third £1435 the fourth £716 the fifth £358, the sixth £177 the seventh £90 and the eighth £44. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon July 8th and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 12th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). EDWARDS HOMES have 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 £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed towards the prize money for this race. APPEARANCE MONEY - Chester Racecourse will pay Appearance Money up to £500 to the owner of every horse which starts in this race but does not win prize money Owners who win prize money of less than £500 will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500 All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2023 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 27 September 2023, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 13 October 2023. Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk 20 entries at £60. - Closed July 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4819; Second £2410; Third £1205; Fourth £602; Fifth £301; Sixth £150; Seventh £76; Eighth £37. (Penalty Value £6115.20) SS

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 6.55 - THE AARON & PARTNERS NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10192 to the winning horse The second to receive £4778 the third £2392 the fourth £1194 the fifth £598 the sixth £296 and the seventh £150 for two yrs old only Rated 0-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, July 8th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 12th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 6lb AARON & PARTNERS have 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 £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. APPEARANCE MONEY - Chester Racecourse will pay Appearance Money up to £500 to the owner of every horse which starts in this race but does not win prize money Owners who win prize money of less than £500 will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500 CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which start in this race but do not win prize money Additionally the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500 will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500 13 entries at £100 - Closed July 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £8032; Second £4016; Third £2008; Fourth £1004; Fifth £502; Sixth £250; Seventh £126. (Penalty Value £10192) SS

SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.30 - THE EXPLEO HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15288 to the winning horse The second to receive £7167, the third £3588, the fourth £1791, the fifth £897, the sixth £444, the seventh £225 and the eighth £111. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher or £30 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 12th. 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 9st 5lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb EXPLEO have 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 £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. APPEARANCE MONEY - Chester Racecourse will pay Appearance Money up to £500 to the owner of every horse which starts in this race but does not win prize money Owners who win prize money of less than £500 will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500

NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which start in this race but do not win prize money Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500 will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500 19 entries, 1 at £30 and 18 at £150 - Closed July 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £12048; Second £6024; Third £3012; Fourth £1506; Fifth £753; Sixth £375; Seventh £189; Eighth £93. (Penalty Value £15288) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE

Fifth Race 8.05 - THE EXCELL SUPPLY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6115 to the winning horse The second to receive £2866 the third £1435 the fourth £716 the fifth £358, the sixth £177 the seventh £90 and the eighth £44. for four 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. July 12th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb EXCELL SUPPLY have 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 £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. APPEARANCE MONEY - Chester Racecourse will pay Appearance Money up to £500 to the owner of every horse which starts in this race but does not win prize money Owners who win prize money of less than £500 will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500 CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which start in this race but do not win prize money Additionally the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500 will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500 13 entries at £60. - Closed July 8th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4819; Second £2410; Third £1205; Fourth £602; Fifth £301; Sixth £150; Seventh £76; Eighth £37. (Penalty Value £6115.20) SS

SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.40 - THE CAMDEN STOUT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5096 to the winning horse The second to receive £2389 the third £1196, the fourth £597, the fifth £299 the sixth £148, the seventh £75 and the eighth £37. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher or £10 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 12th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BUDWEISER BREWING GROUP have 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 £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. APPEARANCE MONEY

FRIDAY 14TH JULY - CAMDEN TOWN BREWERY LADIES & GENTS EVENING

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

LOUISE MOORE (Chief Steward)

CAROLINE TELLWRIGHT (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

DANIEL ANDREWS

NATHAN GREEN

GREG PEARSON

STARTERS

LEE JONES

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JEAN-RENE AUVRAY

JUDGE

MICHAEL ROBERTS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

KARL CURRAN

BETTING RING MANAGERS

NEIL PATEMAN

MIKE OXLEY

VETERINARY OFFICER

JOHN BURGESS

VETERINARY SURGEONS

KATE SUMNER

JOHN SPENCER

STUART PEARSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr IAN ROBERTS

Dr KATE GASKELL

Dr JOHN BERRY

Dr MICHAEL UNWIN

NURSE

CLARE DICKINSON

FARRIER

KATIE RIDGEWAY

HORSE AMBULANCE

NICK JONES

COMMENTATOR

STEWART MACHIN

RACEDAY ANNOUNCER & CCTV PRESENTER

STEPHEN WUNDKE

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

LOUISE NEALE

MELANIE SWARBRICK

JANE SOUTHAM

CLERK OF THE COURSE

ANDREW TULLOCH

DESIGNATED

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

MATT JONES

CHESTER RACE COMPANY LIMITED

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