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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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:

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