Chester Racecard - Saturday 15th July

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!

CHESTERBET TRACKFACTS 09

A look at the in-form Trainers and Jockeys racing at Chester today RACE CONDITIONS & TODAY’S OFFICIALS 62

TODAY’S RACING

1.45PM 12

ASCOT

THE ASCOT/1711 LEARNING TO WORK BAKE-OFF COMPETITION HERITAGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

1ST RACE

2.07PM 18

THE PRINTWORKS APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES

ASCOT

2.20PM 22

THE FRED COWLEY MBE MEMORIAL SUMMER MILE STAKES (CLASS 1)(GROUP 2)

YORK

2.35PM 24

THE JOHN SMITH'S CITY WALLS STAKES (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)

2ND RACE

2.42PM 28

THE RIO STEAKHOUSE EBF NOVICES STAKES (GBB RACE)

YORK

3.10PM 32

THE JOHN SMITH'S CUP STAKES (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP)

3RD RACE

3.17PM 38

THE EDINBURGH GIN HANDICAP STAKES

NEWMARKET

3.25PM 40 THE BET365 SUPERLATIVE STAKES (CLASS 1)(GROUP 2)

YORK

3.45PM 42

THE JOHN SMITH'S SILVER CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 3)

4TH RACE

3.52PM

THE CLOGAU HANDICAP STAKES

NEWMARKET

4.00PM 48

THE BET365 BUNBURY CUP (CLASS 2) (GROUP 1)

5TH RACE

4.27PM 52 THE RAYMOND & KATHLEEN CORBETT MEMORIAL CITY PLATE STAKES (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)

NEWMARKET

4.35PM

THE PERTEMPTS NETWORK JULY CUP STAKES (CLASS 1)(GROUP 1)

6TH RACE

5.02PM

THE CAMDEN TOWN HANDICAP STAKES

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR- SATURDAY 15 JULY 2023

Good afternoon,

Welcome to the Clogau City Plate Day, one of our most popular fixtures of the season. This exciting fixture always has an electric atmosphere as racegoers enjoy thrilling racing here at the world’s oldest racecourse.

Racing will start today at 2.07pm with the Printworks EBF Apprentice Handicap Stakes. Later in the afternoon, our much-anticipated Class 1 race will see horses compete for a total prize pot of £50,000 with the Raymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial City Plate Stakes at 4.27pm. Today’s racing will draw to a close at 5pm with the Camden Town Brewery Handicap Stakes.

Our sincere thanks go to today’s title sponsor, Clogau. Clogau has been a great supporter of Chester Racecourse for many years and is celebrating their second year as title sponsor of this iconic fixture. Our thanks also go out to our other sponsors, Printworks, Rio Steakhouse, Edinburgh Gin, Corbett Sports, and Camden Town Brewery (part of the Budweiser Brewing Group).

We next race here at Chester on the 6th of August for Family Day I hope you’ll join us once again for a day of exciting racing and all the family fun this fixture is famous for.

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

SWIFT TUTTLE ran to a good level in this grade when runner-up at Haydock on his penultimate start off the same rating and the four-year-old makes plenty of appeal in his attempt to shed the maiden tag. The main danger might be Red Royalist, who takes a step back down in distance after finishing third at Ffos Las, while She’s A Novelty completes the shortlist off 1lb higher than her second at Nottingham.

WIN: SWIFT TUTTLE

DANGER: RED ROYALIST

Desert Master sets the standard with a rating of 75 and was just denied by threequarters of a length over C&D on his latest outing. That said, he could go down to the less-exposed MACANUDO, who failed to justify favouritism on his second career start at Windsor, but showed plenty of pace to finish runner-up and the drop to 5f appears to be in his favour Lightning Point returns to the turf after his third at Chelmsford and is one to watch.

WIN: MACANUDO

DANGER: DESERT MASTER

FIRST OF MAY quickened clear to strike by over two lengths at Wolverhampton last time and won in the style of a highly promising filly to keep on side. If she can transfer her form to the turf off 10lb higher, the daughter of Mayson could prove a tough nut to crack. Divine Libra will give her something to think about after only fading late over 7f at this track last time, while Lulworth Cove has the plum draw and isn’t out of it.

WIN: FIRST OF MAY

DANGER: DIVINE LIBRA

BANDERAS is the least-exposed member in the field and, with cheekpieces applied for the first time, he could have lots more to give now he tackles a longer trip However, this is deeper than the maiden he won here in May and there is a strong likelihood that the likes of Emiyn and Chase The Dollar, who have both proven to be effective here, will make this a good test for the selection. Matchless is also feared.

WIN: BANDERAS

DANGER: EMIYN

The class-dropping Holguin is respected, but it’s also noteworthy that three-year-olds don’t have a great record in recent editions With that in mind, SAM MAXIMUS shades preference. He has been quite highly tried since being a surprise winner of last year’s Hopeful Stakes at Newmarket and, as he wasn’t beaten far in a Group 3 back on the July course last time, this presents a good opportunity for him to shine Buckingham Palace winner Witch Hunter is also considered.

WIN: SAM MAXIMUS

DANGER: HOLGUIN

The hat-trick chasing Sid’s Annie is on a roll and warrants consideration, while Jean Baptiste and Arranmore both enter calculations despite not faring too well with the draw However, preference is for the unexposed COMPLIANT, who is ideally berthed in stall four and the daughter of Pivotal can be fancied to flourish under these conditions off just 2lb higher than her last winning mark.

WIN: COMPLIANT

DANGER: SID’S ANNIE

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 (37 wins from 192 runners, 19%) runs LOADED GUN (2.42), TORRE DEL ORO (3.52), HOLGUIN (4.27).

T DASCOMBE (35 wins from 217 runners, 16%) runs MISTY GREY (4.27).

T EASTERBY (19 wins from 162 runners, 12%) runs BRAVEHEART BOY and NORTHCLIFF (3.17), ZIMMERMAN (3.52).

H PALMER (15 wins from 71 runners, 21%) runs BRAD THE BRIEF (4.27).

I WILLIAMS (15 wins from 208 runners, 7%) runs STATE LEGEND (3.52).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

K R BURKE (14 wins from 52 runners, 27%) runs FAST RESPONSE (4.27).

R HANNON (11 wins from 66 runners, 17%) runs MACANUDO (2.42), LULWORTH COVE (3.17), WITCH HUNTER (4.27).

A BALDING (10 wins from 54 runners, 19%) runners listed above.

T EASTERBY (10 wins from 99 runners, 10%) runners listed above.

D O’MEARA (6 wins from 49 runners, 12%) runs AULD TOON LOON (5.00).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

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

F NORTON (23 wins from 186 rides, 12%) rides DESERT MASTER (2.42), WEN MOON (3.17), MATCHLESS (3.52), MOUNT ATHOS (4.27), INNSE GALL (5.00).

D PROBERT (17 wins from 106 rides, 16%) rides LOADED GUN (2.42), DIVINE LIBRA (3.17), TORRE DEL ORO (3.52), HOLGUIN (4.27), SID’S ANNIE (5.00).

J MITCHELL (5 wins from 40 rides, 12%) rides MACANUDO (2.42), HARRY’S HALO (3.17), MANCINI (3.52), BRAD THE BRIEF (4.27), COMPLIANT (5.00).

P J MCDONALD (5 wins from 25 rides, 20%) rides MOYET (2.42), ORBITAL CHIME (3.17), IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH (3.52), SAM MAXIMUS (4.27), ARRANMORE (5.00).

H DOYLE (4 wins from 31 rides, 13%) rides LIGHTNING POINT (2.42), LULWORTH COVE (3.17), BANDERAS (3.52), HE’S A MONSTER (4.27), JEAN BAPTISTE (5.00).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

H DOYLE (10 wins from 47 rides, 21%) rides listed above.

D PROBERT (6 wins from 39 rides, 15%) rides listed above.

B GARRITTY (4 wins from 23 rides, 17%) rides MEHIGBURN (2.42), BRAVEHEART BOY (3.17), TWO BROTHERS (3.52), FAST RESPONSE (4.27), GLORY NIGHTS (5.00).

T FISHER (3 wins from 16 rides, 19%) rides RED ROYALIST (2.07), LUSAKA (3.52).

A KEELEY (3 wins from 13 rides, 23%) rides BOOKMARK (2.07), PERCY JONES (3.52), BUSHFIRE (5.00).

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2. David Probert

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ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT

THE ASCOT/1711 LEARNING TO WORK

BAKE-OFF COMPETITION HERITAGE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £40630, 2nd £20320, 3rd £10160, 4th £5080, 5th £2540, 6th £1270 (Penalty Value £51540)

colours no horse

1 ROHAAN (IRE) (21) 0314-00 C

age st-lb Draw Jockey

5 9-12 (8)

Br B g Mayson - Vive Les Rouges (Acclamation) Adam Kirby J

O Mr Kieran McCabe & Mr Paul Byrne

David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Liam Phelan Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart gelding who has an excellent record at this course, winning the Wokingham at Royal meeting for the last 2 seasons. Yet to fire in either outing this season, however, and percentage call is to look elsewhere.

2 KING’S LYNN (GB) (21) 040-020 D

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Kinematic (Kyllachy)

O HM The King & HM The Queen

B The Queen

6 9-9 (18)

Harry Davies (3) J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form at Chester in May and far from disgraced from a wide draw in Wokingham over this course since. Warrants respect.

3

EQUILATERAL (GB) (25) 004225 D

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Tarentaise (Oasis Dream)

O Mrs Fitri Hay

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA107

8 9-8 (15)

Richard Kingscote J

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not scored since 2021 but acquitted himself well in defeat again when fifth of 17 in King’s Stand Stakes (33/1) over C&D (good) latest and is likely to make his presence felt.

4 RAASEL (GB) (7) 040305 D

Br Ch g Showcasing - Dubai Affair (Dubawi (IRE))

O The Horse Watchers

B Bearstone Stud

TFRHHHII BHA106

6 9-4 (5)

James Doyle J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

Timeform S

TIMEFORM VIEW Another big success story for these connections, winning at Listed/Group 3 level last year Yet to hit the same heights this time round but takes in his first handicap for well over a year and can’t be ruled out. Cheekpieces on first time.TFRHHHII BHA102

5 EXISTENT (GB) (7) 06-0400 D

Br B g Kingman - Entity (Shamardal (USA))

O Mrs J. Morley

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

5 9-4 (16)

Hector Crouch J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Highly tried since winning a pair of AW handicaps early last year and arrives on back of a below-par effort in Sprint Stakes at Sandown 7 days ago Visor now tried.

6 BADRI (GB) (15) 401610 D BF

TFRHHIII BHA102

6 9-2 (3)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Penny Drops (Invincible Spirit (IRE))Billy Loughnane (3) J

O RJH Ltd and Mr D Padgett

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

Ruth Carr, Stillington T

William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a productive year winning 4 of his 8 starts. Below par when thirteenth of 14 to Vintage Clarets at Newcastle (5f 5/2) latest but could well bounce back here.

TFRHHHII BHA100

7 BOND CHAIRMAN (GB) (27) 42404-1 D 4 9-0 (19)

Br Br g Kodiac - Wunders Dream (IRE) (Averti (IRE))

O Bond Thoroughbred Limited

Graham Lee J

Bryan Smart, Hambleton T

B Exors of the Late J. Ellis Churchill Tyres S

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever, on return from 9 months off, when narrowly taking 8-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, firm) 27 days ago 3lb rise fair but this looks a much deeper contest.

TFRHHIII BHA98

8 DREAM COMPOSER (FR) (8) 011301 CD 5 8-13 (1)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - High Spice (USA) (Songandaprayer (USA)) Dougie Costello J

O Peter Clarke Racing Partners

B Khalifa Dasmal

James Evans, Kinnersley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken his form up a notch this year, bagging his third handicap when getting up close home at Sandown over this trip 8 days ago Just 1lb higher now and holds solid claims.

TFRHHHII BHA97

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

9 ARECIBO (FR) (8) 200003 D

8 8-13 (7)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Oceanique (USA) (Forest Wildcat (USA)) Jim Crowley J

O Mr R. Moore

B Wertheimer et Frere

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

World Cargo Solutions Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when 3/4-length third of 6 to Dream Composer in handicap at Sandown (5f good) 8 days ago faring best of those ridden prominently Not the easiest to win with, though.

10 GET IT (GB) (148) 3065-20 D

TFRHHIII BHA97

5 8-12 (17)

Br B g Twilight Son - Pine Ridge (Elusive City (USA)) Pat Cosgrave J

O MyRacehorse & Partners

George Baker, Chiddingfold T

B Wood Hall Stud Myracehorse Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won pair of handicaps for Clive Cox last year but been more miss than hit since and was disappointing for current yard when last seen at Sakhir in February.

TFRHIIII BHA96

11 VINTAGE CLARETS (GB) (15) 0-24011 D 4 8-11 (6)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Enchanted Princess (Royal Applause) Connor Planas (5) J

O Mr A Tattersall & Partner

B M. E. Broughton

Richard Fahey Malton T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on scoreboard at Chester (5.1f) last month and followed up in ready fashion at Newcastle (5f, 12/1) 15 days ago 6lb higher now but not taken lightly

TFRHHHHI BHA95

12 MOUNTAIN PEAK (GB) (33) 030-000 CD 8 8-10 (2)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Nolas Lolly (IRE) (Lomitas)

O Ebury Racing

B Mrs Hugh Maitland-Jones

David Egan J

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole success last term came in this contest (off 8lb higher) but he has plenty to prove after a trio of disappointing efforts in this campaign.

TFRHHIII BHA94

13 ZARZYNI (IRE) (42) 000-504 D 6 8-10 (13)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Zunera (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

Ben Curtis J

O MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C.

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran a cracker when fourth of 20 in handicap at Epsom (5f good to firm) 42 days ago nearest finish. Figures off a handy mark and is one for the shortlist.

14 HIERARCHY (IRE) (21) 005-000

TFRHHHHH BHA94

4 8-8 (9)

Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Cheworee (Milk It Mick) Saffie Osborne J

O Dominic Griffiths and David Kavanagh Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

B Mountain View Stud & Tally Ho Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 6f winner for Hugo Palmer but yet to reach same heights in a trio of starts for current connections. Handicapper reacting accordingly at least.

15 WHENTHEDEALINSDONE (GB) (14) 43-4020

TFRHIIII BHA92

CD 5 8-8 (10)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Maureen (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) George Rooke J

O Mr A. Whelan

B Newsells Park Stud

Roger Teal, Lambourn T

Chartplan(2004) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged C&D handicap in September off similar mark but been rather inconsistent since and makes limited appeal in first-time blinkers.

16 SPOOF (GB) (62) 0-23110 CD BF

TFRHHIII BHA92

8 8-4 (4)

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Filona (IRE) (Motivator) Thore Hammer Hansen J

O Trisha Keane & Friend Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Scuderia Blueberry SRL

Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Has returned in top form this year getting back to winning ways at Windsor last month before following up under a penalty over this C&D 9 days later Failed to run his race (too keen) at Hamilton latest, however, and takes on better company now.

17 THE BIG BOARD (IRE) (8) 224-101 D

TFRHHIII BHA88

3 8-3 (12)

Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Singapore Lilly (IRE) (Mujadil (USA)) Jefferson Smith J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

B Oak Leaf Stud

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed progress when landing 7-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, firm) 8 days ago but finds himself in a hotter contest now and will need to find improvement to defy his new mark.

18 CALL ME GINGER (GB) (5) 01-0065 CD

Br Ch g Orientor - Primo Heights (Primo Valentino (IRE))

O Johnnie Delta Racing

B Jim Goldie

TFRHHIII BHA92

7 8-3 (14)

Amie Waugh (5) J

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

Jim Goldie Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored 3 times last year (including over this C&D) and wasn’t seen to best effect at Ayr earlier this week. However, others look more persuasive despite his tempting mark.

TFRHHIII BHA87

19 HARRY BROWN (GB) (22) 1-31130 D 3 8-2 (11)

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Sarshampla (IRE) (Elzaam (AUS)) Hayley Turner J

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice from 5 starts this year and shaped much better than bare result when ninth of 26 in handicap (9/1) over C&D (good to firm) 22 days ago, first home in group 4lb out of the handicap but must enter calculations.

DECLARED RUNNERS 19 2022: MOUNTAIN PEAK 7 9 10 Tom Marquand 11-1 (Ed Walker) 20 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No 15 Visor worn first time by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 5, 9.

Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 14 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 9, 13

Stewards Note:

BADRI: Following its run on 30/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

WHENTHEDEALINSDONE: Following its run on 1/7/2023 it was reported that the horse not suited by the track.

SPOOF: Following its run on 14/5/2023 it was reported that the horse resented the wide draw

Probable S.P.’s: 10-1 King’s Lynn (GB), Vintage Clarets (GB), 12-1 Dream Composer (FR), 14-1 Rohaan (IRE), Badri (GB), Bond Chairman (GB), Arecibo (FR), Zarzyni (IRE), 16-1 Equilateral (GB), Raasel (GB), 18-1 Harry Brown (GB), 20-1 Whenthedealinsdone (GB), The Big Board (IRE), 22-1 Existent (GB), 25-1 Spoof (GB), 33-1 Mountain Peak (GB), Call Me Ginger (GB), 66-1 Get It (GB), 80-1 Hierarchy (IRE)

Preference is for ZARZYNI, who has shaped well the last twice and is 10lb lower than when a good third in this contest 12 months ago Vintage Clarets, Harry Brown and King’s Lynn make up the shortlist in what looks a highly-competitive opener

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ZARZYNI (IRE)

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £586,431 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023

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2.VINTAGE CLARETS

3.HARRY BROWN

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:00 at YORK, 2:07 at CHESTER and 2:15 at NEWMARKET.

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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.

The British EBF will allocate £2 million to prize money in 2023, thanks to the contributions of our British Stallion studs:

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FIRST RACE 2.07

THE PRINTWORKS APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 5)

for four 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)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile and four furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 49 to 68. 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.

colours no horse

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

1 SWIFT TUTTLE (IRE) (31) 004-023

4 10-2 (4)

Br Ch g Fast Company (IRE) - Lumiere Astrale (FR) Laura Pearson J

O The Salmon Family Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Hardys Of Kilkeel Ltd Swansway S

TIMEFORMVIEWAble to dictate a very steady pace when runner-up at Haydock in May and didn’t have the same advantage when last of 3 back there a month ago. Hood off TFRHHHII BHA70

2 BOOKMARK (GB) (28) 50-0325 C D

5 10-0 (9)

Br B m New Approach (IRE) - Free Verse Aidan Keeley J

O Live In Hope Partnership Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B The Queen Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner but turned in a pretty laboured effort when fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good, 4/1) 28 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals having gone in snatches. This is a weaker handicap, at least.TFRHHHII BHA68

3 RED ROYALIST (GB) (20) 23//30-33

9 10-0 (8)

Br B g Royal Applause - Scarlet Royal Taylor Fisher (3) J

O Mrs M. C. Banks Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T

B J. A. and M. A. Knox

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2017 Third of 5 in handicap at Ffos Las (14f good to firm, 6/1) 20 days ago and having been eased 2lb, he should be on the premises. TFRHHHHI BHA68

4 HEART OF SOUL (IRE) (28) 00-0065 CD

8 9-13 (10)

Br B g Makfi - Hadrian’s Waltz (IRE) Zak Wheatley (3) J

O Xenor UK Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Ecurie La Vallee Martigny Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner 25/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (15.9f, good) 28 days ago. Back down in trip and needs to get back on the right path.

5 SNAG IT (IRE) (13) 00-0004

Br Gr g Dream Ahead (USA) - Killura (USA)

O Ms D. Heffernan

TFRHHIII BHA67

6 9-10 (1)

Luke Catton (3) J

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B Richard Ahern Planned Office Interiors Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Kevin Frost when fourth of 6 in handicap (9/2) at Windsor (10f, firm) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces back on and he’s fancied to step up on that run. TFRHHHHI BHA64

6 SOPHAR SOGOOD (IRE) (31) 5U40-04 C

6 9-6 (2)

Br B g French Navy - Cloud Break Ryan Sexton J

O Mr Ron Ford John Butler, Newmarket T

B Ms A. R. Nugent

Miss Alice Frances Art S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 9/2, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (16f) 31 days ago, closing all way to line. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on and this test may not be the required test of stamina. TFRHHHII BHA60

7 SHE’S A NOVELTY (IRE) (38) /0433///-2

8 9-6 (5)

Br B m Approve (IRE) - Novel Fun (IRE) Ben Sanderson J

O

Sally’s Angels Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T

B Paul McEnery Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has just the one hurdles win to her name but backed at long odds returning from 21 months off when second of 7 in handicap (16/1) at Nottingham (10.2f firm) 38 days ago, finishing well. Up in trip. Good shout if building on that. TFRHHHHH BHA60

(GB) (26) 0-60053

Br B m Sir Percy - Archduchess Jonathan Fisher (3) J

O RedHotGardogs Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Miss K. Rausing Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Another sound effort when third of 7 in handicap at Carlisle (11.2f soft) 26 days ago. Eased further 1lb.

HHHII BHA59

9 ALCHEMYSTIQUE (IRE) (106) 1005/-23 D 6 9-4 (6)

Br B m Authorized (IRE) - Nice To Know (FR) Owen Lewis (5) J

O Lysways Racing Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T

B Paul Hancock Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed twice on the AW in March but little to shout about in a brace of hurdles outings since.

10 BAMBOO BAY (IRE) (10) 000-050 CD

Br B g Camelot - Anna Karenina (USA) Kieran Schofield (3) J

O Harbour Rose Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Grangecon Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner 9/1, last of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) 10 days ago. Must improve on that.

11 PRINCESS NIEVE (IRE) (77) 6-14220

HHHII BHA54

4 8-13 (3)

Br Ch f Australia - Elektra Street Elisha Whittington (3) J

O Princess Nieve Partnership Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Al Shira’aa Farms S.A.R.L.

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving George Boughey when last of 10 in handicap (28/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f)

77 days ago. Makes turf debut and isn’t an easy one to assess at present.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 11.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 She’s A Novelty (IRE), 13-2 Bookmark (GB), 15-2 Sophar Sogood (IRE), 8-1 Red Royalist (GB), Snag It (IRE), 10-1 Swift Tuttle (IRE), Peripeteia (GB), 16-1 Alchemystique (IRE), 20-1 Bamboo Bay (IRE), 33-1 Heart of Soul (IRE), 40-1 Princess Nieve (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SHE’S A NOVELTY made a cracking return to the track when pushing a subsequent winner close at Nottingham last month and wisely given a bit to of time to recover from that, she makes plenty of appeal. Red Royalist and Snag It head the opposition.

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:15 at NEWMARKET, 2:20 at ASCOT and 2:35 at YORK.

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ASCOT ASCOT ASCOT

THE FRED COWLEY MBE MEMORIAL SUMMER MILE STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Group 2)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £140000

Owners Prize Money 1st £62384, 2nd £25606, 3rd £12810, 4th £6398, 5th £3206, 6th £1596.

(Penalty Value £79394)

7f 213y

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 MASTER OF THE SEAS (IRE) (112) 30/1-130 D 5 9-6 (6)

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Firth of Lorne (IRE) (Danehill (USA)) James Doyle J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well below par in the Dubai Turf at Meydan in March but had looked as good as ever there prior to that and he’s sure to have a big say if back to anywhere near his best on his return to Britain. TFRHHHHH BHA115

2 ALDAARY (GB) (14) 5011/1-4 CD BF 5 9-3 (5)

Br Ch g Territories (IRE) - Broughtons Revival (Pivotal) Jim Crowley J

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

B M. E. Broughton

William Haggas, Newmarket T

Won2valuablehandicapshereinautumn2021.Tooka7fHaydocklistedrace(goodtosoft)onsole2022.Notinthatformwhen fourth of 6 in 7f Newmarket Group 3 on his return from another lay-off but he’s entitled to come on for the outing. TFRHHHII BHA116

TIMEFORMVIEW

3 ANGEL BLEU (FR) (25) 05-2610 D 4 9-3 (4)

Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Cercle de La Vie (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Hector Crouch J

O Mr Marc Chan Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Pan Sutong Racing Bloodstock

R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual Group 1 winner as a juvenile. First success since when edging ahead late on in 7f Haydock Listed race in June. Creditable seventh in Queen Anne over the straight mile here at the Royal meeting since.

4 CLASSIC CAUSEWAY (USA) (24) 06-2646 D 4 9-3 (2)

Br Ch c Giant’s Causeway (USA) - Private World (USA) (Thunder Gulch (USA)) Ben Curtis J

O Kentucky West Racing & Clarke M Cooper Kenneth G. McPeek, USA T

B Kenticky West Racing Llc & Clarke M. Coo

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart American performer but well-beaten last of 6 in the Princess of Wales’s here at the Royal meeting (1 1/4m, good) 24 days ago Can only be watched after that.

5 DASHING ROGER (GB) (65) 0000-53 CD 6 9-3 (9)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Croeso Cusan (Diktat) Billy Loughnane J

O Mr Ron Spore William Stone, West Wickham T

B Mr Richard Evans

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful handicapper at his peak but below that level lately and surely biting off more than he can chew here.

TFRHIIII BHA85

6 JIMI HENDRIX (IRE) (24) 05-0101 CD 4 9-3 (8)

Br Ch g New Bay - Planchart (USA) (Gio Ponti (USA)) Dougie Costello J

O Chelsea Thoroughbreds & Annabel Neasham Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Ballylinch Stud Oliver Brown S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has reacted very positively to blinkers (retained), winning Newbury Spring Mile (heavy) in April and Royal Hunt Cup here (1m, good to firm) in June. The latter demanded a very smart effort, suggesting he should be capable of making his mark outside of handicaps. TFRHHHHI BHA111

7 MIGHTY ULYSSES (GB) (329) 512515- D 4 9-3 (7)

Br B c Ulysses (IRE) - Token of Love (Cape Cross (IRE)) Robert Havlin J

O Mr Saeed Suhail

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd

John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Listed winner at 3. Bit disappointing when only fifth in 9f York Group 3 on his final start last year but no surprise were he to get straight back on track on his return to action.

8 NEW KINGDOM (GB) (88) 010-310 D

Br Ch g Dubawi (IRE) - Provenance (Galileo (IRE))

O Godolphin

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA112

4 9-3 (3)

Harry Davies J

Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEW Better than ever and again found plenty for pressure when winning 1m Meydan handicap in February. Possibly unsuited by soft ground when finishing down the field in Newmarket handicap on reappearance. Might be in as a pacemaker TFRHHIII BHA105

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey

T Trainer S Sponsor

9 REGAL REALITY (GB) (42) 2015-41 D 8 9-3 (1)

Br B g Intello (GER) - Regal Realm (Medicean)

O Mr Peter Done

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Richard Kingscote J

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed the fifth Group 3 win of his career when taking the Diomed at Epsom (8.5f) 6 weeks ago

Has tended to find the odd one too strong at this level, though. TFRHHHII BHA110

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: CHINDIT (IRE) 4 9 3 Pat Dobbs 85-40 (Richard Hannon) 6 ran

Hood worn by No 1. Blinkers worn by No 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 8.

Stewards Note:

ANGEL BLEU: Following its run on 20/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

NEW KINGDOM: Following its run on 18/4/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Master of The Seas (IRE), 9-2 Jimi Hendrix (IRE), 5-1 Aldaary (GB), Regal Reality (GB), 13-2 Mighty Ulysses (GB), 9-1 Angel Bleu (FR), 20-1 New Kingdom (GB), 33-1 Classic Causeway (USA) 150-1 Dashing Roger (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MASTER OF THE SEAS is very classy at his best and is taken to bounce back from a disappointing run in Dubai when last seen in March Jimi Hendrix will have a say if he can reproduce the level he achieved when a comfortable winner of the Royal Hunt Cup here last month. The reappearing Mighty Ulysses is another to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MASTER OF THE SEAS (IRE) 2.JIMI HENDRIX (IRE) 3.MIGHTY ULYSSES

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:35 at YORK, 2:42 at CHESTER and 2:50 at NEWMARKET.

BETTING RING MANAGER

The Betting Ring Manager is located in the Tattersalls Enclosure. He will be available in each enclosure to assist in any betting dispute.

THE JOHN SMITH’S CITY WALLS STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £70000

Owners Prize Money 1st £31192, 2nd £12803, 3rd £6405, 4th £3199, 5th £1603, 6th £798 (Penalty Value £39697)

colours no horse

1 REGIONAL (GB) (35) 2305-11 CD

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Favulusa

O Future Champions Racing Regional

B Razza del Sole Societa Agricola SRL

age st-lb Draw Jockey

5 9-4 (10)

Callum Rodriguez J

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced for a 5-y-o and has taken form to another level to win both starts this year, namely C&D handicap and Listed race at Haydock. Big shout under a penalty, though any rain would be a slight concern.

2 CHIPSTEAD (GB) (21) 210-010 CD

Br B h Mayson - Charlotte Rosina

O Homecroft, Crampsie & Sullivan

TFRHHHHI BHA109

5 9-1 (3)

Daniel Tudhope J

Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Tony Hirschfeld Adair Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever back in handicap company when scoring over C&D in May. Well held in Wokingham at Royal Ascot since but player if that run is forgiven.

3 MONDAMMEJ (GB) (15) 542025 D

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE)

O Mrs C. Brittain

B Chasemore Farm

6 9-1 (4)

Cam Hardie J

Antony Brittain, Warthill T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding but on a losing run and hard to see him ending it in this. TFR

4 SILKYWILKIE (IRE) (42) 101052 D

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Vasoni (IRE)

4 9-1 (9)

Clifford Lee J

O Middleham Park Racing LXXXI & E Burke K. R Burke Leyburn T

B Mrs Claire Doyle Tattersalls, Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form on the AW during the winter and looked better than ever when storming clear in the Scottish Sprint Cup at Musselburgh in April. Back to that level when just failing in“Dash” at Epsom 6 weeks ago and high on shortlist here. TFRHHHHH BHA110

5 TEES SPIRIT (GB) (41) 3110-60 D

Br Br g Swiss Spirit - Mistress Twister

O Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd & The Ivy League

5 9-1 (1)

Barry McHugh J

Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T

B Ingleby Bloodstock Ltd Scott Bros Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding. Much improved last season, winning 5 times, including 5f listed event at Tipperary. Shaped as if needing run on return and might have found next outing coming too soon. Bit to find on balance, however.

6 GREAT STATE (GB) (28) 1-41113 CD BF

TFRHHHII BHA99

3 8-13 (7)

Br Gr g Havana Grey - Foxcatcher Oisin Orr J

O AlMohamediya Racing

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

Richard Fahey, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Upped his game considerably when making a winning handicap debut at Southwell (5f) in March and hasn’t looked back defying 8lb rise at Thirsk before completing hat-trick in listed event over C&D However, not in same form at Sandown since and vulnerable under a penalty. TFRHHHII BHA106

7 CHANGEOFMIND (IRE) (58) 1-10 D BF

Br Ch c Sioux Nation (USA) - Dusty

3 8-10 (11)

Cieren Fallon J

Declan Carroll, Malton T B Camogue Stud Ltd

O Mr B. Cooney

TIMEFORM VIEW Broke 2-y-o course record at Chester on sole start as a juvenile and returned from 10-month absence with comfortable success at Catterick (5f, good to soft). However, 9 lengths ninth of 10 to Great State in Listed race (7/2) at this C&D (firm) 58 days ago

8

KERDOS (IRE) (22) 11-2032

Br B c Profitable (IRE) - The Mums

O John Connolly & A D Spence

B KCS Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW

TFRHHIII BHA93

3 8-10 (2)

Jason Hart J

Clive Cox, Hungerford T

Eclipse Partners Ltd S

LandedaHaydockmaidenandWindsornoviceeventlastautumnandmadepleasingreturnwhenclosesecondinhandicapatLingfield.

Resumed progress when close second of 26 in handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) 22 days ago Needs considering.

TFRHHHHI BHA102

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

9 NYMPHADORA (GB) (21) 225-014 CD

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Bewitchment

O St Albans Bloodstock Limited

B The Bewitchment Partnership

4 8-10 (5)

Jason Watson J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (3/1) at Chester (5.1f, heavy) but not in same form in Listed event at Ayr 3 weeks ago

10 RUM COCKTAIL (GB) (15) 400-331 D

Br B f Muhaarar - Tropical Treat

O Laurence Bellman

TFRHHHII BHA100

4 8-10 (6)

Tom Marquand J

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Littleton Stud ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well first 2 starts for this yard before producing a career best by quite some way when wide-margin winner of 5-runner handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f, good) 15 days ago, quickening clear This represents a big step up in class, however.TFRHHIII BHA88

11 QUEEN ME (IRE) (22) 123-06

Br Ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Queen Kindly

3 8-5 (8)

Andrea Atzeni J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-upinGroup2Lowtherhere(6f)aftermakingawinningdebutatHaydocklastsummer Toofreeinthe1000Guineasonreappearancebutfaredmuch better when very good 2 3/4 lengths sixth of 13 to Shaquille in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f good to firm) 22 days ago Respected down in trip TFRHHHHI BHA105

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: ROYAL ACLAIM (IRE) 3 8 5 Andrea Atzeni 11-4 (James Tate) 10 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.

Stewards Note:

MONDAMMEJ: Following its run on 30/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right under pressure.

SILKY WILKIE: Following its run on 3/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

GREAT STATE: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped the road crossing.

KERDOS: Following its run on 23/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free early on.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Regional (GB), 9-2 Silky Wilkie (IRE), 13-2 Queen Me (IRE), 9-1 Great State (GB), 10-1 Kerdos (IRE), 12-1 Chipstead (GB), 16-1 Nymphadora (GB), 22-1 Mondammej (GB), Tees Spirit (GB), Changeofmind (IRE), 33-1 Rum Cocktail (GB)

Plenty to consider with SILKY WILKIE shading the vote having been unlucky not to defy top weight in the “Dash at Epsom. The thriving Regional has obvious claims under a penalty, while there are some interesting 3-y-os taking their chance, notably Queen Me, who was beaten less than 3 lengths in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SILKY WILKIE (IRE) 2.REGIONAL 3.QUEEN ME (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:42 at CHESTER, 2:50 at NEWMARKET and 2:55 at ASCOT.

DOGS

No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse (except aid dogs). Dogs must not be left in cars.

THANK YOU

Thank you to Medics UK, Spark Medical and North West Ambulance Service for their invaluable services to all at Chester Racecourse during this meeting.

PLAY SMARTER

THE RIO STEAKHOUSE EBF

NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old

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 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE DESCRIPTION

This five furlongs Novice Stakes is restricted to two-year-olds who 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.

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

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 DARK FANDANGO (IRE) (34) 06

9-7 (1)

Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Clem Fandango (FR) David Nolan J

O Mr H. Frost Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Yeomanstown Stud Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 14/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at Goodwood (6f good to firm) 34 days ago, not knocked about.

2 DESERT MASTER (GB) (14) 2202

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-7 (2)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Al Fareej (IRE) Franny Norton J

O Mr Saif Ali James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 7 in maiden at this C&D (good, 4/1) 14 days ago, slowly away Not taken lightly

3

LIGHTNING POINT (GB) (23) 33

TFRHHHHI BHA75

9-7 (8)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Madeline (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 5/2, third of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford City (6f) 23 days ago.

4

LOADED GUN (IRE) (22) 0443

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-7 (9)

Br B c Magna Grecia (IRE) - Temerity (IRE) David Probert J

O Mr Michael Blencowe Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Khalid Mishref & Joe Hernon Moretons Investments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Third of 5 in maiden at Goodwood (5f good, 4/1) 22 days ago. Expected to be bang there.

5

MACANUDO (IRE) (14) 42 BF

TFRHHHHI BHA77

9-7 (4)

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - World of Good Jack Mitchell J

O Amo Racing Limited Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Conor Murphy Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising type. Second of 9 in novice event at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 11/10) 14 days ago. Open to progress

6 MEHIGBURN (IRE) (14) 65

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-7 (5)

Br B c Kodiac - Ballet of Doha (IRE) Billy Garritty J

O Nick Bradley Racing 3 and Partner Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Tattersalls, OR8Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 50/1, fifth of 7 in minor event at Newcastle (5f) 14 days ago.

7 MOYET (IRE) (30) 35 BF

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Rare (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-7 (3)

P. J. McDonald J

O Peter Trainor and Partners Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B The Rare Partnership Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. 15/8 fifth of 8 in minor event at Nottingham (6.1f good to firm) 30 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA-

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Mihrab (USA) Laura Pearson (3) J

O The Moffats David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Irish National Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. Third of 6 in maiden (5/1) at Ayr (6f firm) on debut 32 days ago.

9 DARKEST MILE (GB) (9) 0

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-2 (7)

Br B f Heeraat (IRE) - Many A Tale Phil Dennis J

O Heath House Racing Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T

B Mr R. Heath

TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 250/1, last of 11 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good to firm) on debut 9 days ago.

TFRHIIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: DICKIEBURD 2 9 4 Barry McHugh 40-1 (Craig Lidster) 7 ran

Stewards Note:

MOYET: Following its run on 15/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 10-3 Desert Master (GB), Macanudo (IRE), 7-2 Loaded Gun (IRE), 15-2 Lightning Point (GB), 11-1 Moyet (IRE), 14-1 Si Si Senor (IRE), 25-1 Dark Fandango (IRE), 28-1 Mehigburn (IRE), 150-1 Darkest Mile (GB)

MACANUDO failed to meet expectations at Windsor but he’s not yet the finished article and can find the required improvement to beat Loaded Gun and Desert Master

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:50 at NEWMARKET, 2:55 at ASCOT and 3:10 at YORK.

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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

There is no 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.

PLAY SMARTER

THE JOHN SMITH’S CUP HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £200000

1m 2f 56y

Owners Prize Money

1st £81260, 2nd £40640, 3rd £20320, 4th £10160, 5th £5080, 6th £2540 (Penalty Value £103080) 6 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse

1 CADILLAC (IRE) (25) 234-010 D

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Seas of Wells (IRE)

O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah

B Sunderland Holdings Inc

age st-lb

Draw

5 9-12 (10)

Christian Howarth (5) J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

Alice Haynes Racing, Colourpin S

Jockey

2 CERTAIN LAD (GB) (25) 003-030 C D

Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE)

O Mr C. R. Hirst

B Barry Walters

TFRHHHII BHA110

TIMEFORMVIEW£500,000buywhowasreallystrongatthefinishfittedwithcheekpiecesforthefirsttimewhenopeningaccountforGeorgeBougheyatEpsom last month. Badly hampered early in the Wolferton so that run easy to forgive and he’s back in a handicap starting out for a new yard

7 9-9 (9)

George Bass (3) J

Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWJust about a career best when landing the Group 3 Strensall Stakes at this venue over 8.8f in 2020 Missed all of the following year and pretty lightly raced since, failing to add to his tally Like Cadillac, he can have his run in the Wolferton overlooked. TFRHHIII BHA107 (-2)

3 PRIDE OF AMERICA (FR) (34) 0-14610 D 6 9-8 (2)

Br B g American Post - Atarfe (IRE)

O Haven’t A Pot, D. MacAuliffe & Anoj Don

Frederick Larson (3) J

Amy Murphy, Newmarket T

B Laurent Dulong & Yannick Dulong Class1Personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWConfirmed himself to be a smart front-running handicapper when making all on the back on another breathing operation at Chester in May. Yet again, he failed to fire in France last month and no easy task dominating this field TFRHHIII BHA106 (-1)

4 SEA THE CASPER (IRE) (26) 31022-1 D

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - October Queen (IRE)

4 9-4(in 5lb ex) (4)

Andrea Atzeni J

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t race at 2 but hit the ground running last year, winning 3 of first 4 starts at up to 11f Cranked it up another notch when an easy winner in a good time on AW reappearance 4 weeks ago and this upwardly-mobile 4-y-o is a danger to all under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA97 (+9)

5 WHITE WOLF (IRE) (22) 200020

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Long Lashes (USA)

4 9-3 (5)

Paul Hanagan J

O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWGainedbothwinsinnovicecompanyontheAWlastyear Smarteffortsindefeatafewtimesthisseason,shapingasthoughstillintopform when seventh in the Duke of Edinburgh 3 weeks ago Way he went through that race suggests this drop in trip won’t be an issue. TFRHHHII BHA101

6 MAKINMEDOIT (IRE) (52) 1512-30 D

Br B f Golden Horn - Tranquil Star (IRE)

4 9-2 (19)

Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J

Harry Eustace, Newmarket T B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

O Mr R. M. Levitt and Mr A. Bromley

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 3 times over this trip last year and ran well behind a promising filly at Lingfield in January. Just as good on turf though habit of missing the break caught up with her at Ayr on return from a break in May. Tongue tie removed.TFRHHIII BHA100

7 SONNY LISTON (IRE) (24) 0300-02

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Stars In Your Eyes

O CHELSEA THOROUGHBREDS - THE BIG BEAR

B Tally-Ho Stud

4 9-2 (16)

Daniel Tudhope J

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

Oliver Brown S

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful 7f winner at his best for Charlie Hills. Ended 2022 out of sorts but excellent start for Ralph Beckett, fitted with blinkers and first home on his side of the track when second in the Royal Hunt Cup last month. Stays this far and a must for the shortlist from the same mark. TFRHHHHI BHA100 (+4)

8 ASTRO KING (IRE) (24) 0460-40

Br B g Kingman - Astroglia (USA)

O Capture The Moment, Carter & Lofthouse

6 9-1 (11)

Tom Eaves J

Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

B Niarchos Family Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFound to be lame when a warm order for this in 2021. Ended time for Sir Michael Stoute in disappointing fashion but may well have won for new connections (gelded) in a 1m handicap here had the gaps opened in May. Disappointing in the Royal Hunt Cup and now back up in trip TFRHHHII BHA

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

9 DAWN OF LIBERATION (IRE) (24) 140-040

Br B c Churchill (IRE) - Danetime Out (IRE)

4 9-0 (15)

Jason Watson J

O Mrs Susan Roy Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Bec Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who won twice in novice company at up to 1m in 2022. Mixed bag in handicaps this year and has never really shaped as though in need of this far.

10 MILLEBOSC (FR) (227) 30/5405-

TFRHHIII BHA98 (-2)

5 8-13 (20)

Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Mixed Intention (IRE) Tom Marquand J

O Mr Gerard Louis Roger Augustin-Normand William Haggas, Newmarket T

B S.A. Franklin Finance

TIMEFORMVIEW

11 SPIRIT DANCER (GB) (57) 02412-3 CD

Br B g Frankel - Queen’s Dream (GER)

TFRHHHHI BHA97

Placedformathighestlevelasa3-y-owhentrainedinFranceandhemadeaverypleasingstartforWilliamHaggaswhenakeeping-onfifthtoMakinmedoitat Lingfield in November Off since but could have been laid out for this and he’s more interesting than most. Stall 20 could have been better

6 8-13 (21)

Oisin Orr J

O Done Ferguson Mason Richard Fahey Malton T

B Sir Alex Ferguson & Mr Niall McLoughlin Morson Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took his form up last season, excellent fourth in this before landing a C&D contest a fortnight later Enhanced excellent record at the track when third on reappearance and he’s a big player providing stall 21 doesn’t prove to be an issue. TFRHHHHI BHA97

12 MARIE’S DIAMOND (IRE) (42) 600526

7 8-12 (13)

Br B or Br h Footstepsinthesand - Sindiyma (IRE) Jason Hart J

O The Wolf Pack & Partner Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Mr Tony Ashley Tote Or8Wellness S

TIMEFORMVIEWIt’s now 26 runs since his last win in 2021 but he still retains plenty of dash as a 7-y-o judged on a runner-up effort over C&D in May. Brushed aside in a Group 3 at Epsom and this looks too competitive

13 HAUNTED DREAM (IRE) (7) 213-102 D

Br Gr g Oasis Dream - Red Halo (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA96

4 8-12 (6)

Clifford Lee J

O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B High Rollers Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enhanced good strike rate on the AW when scoring at Chelmsford in April. Cracking second at Sandown last week and he’s thriving. Same mark.

14 NOBEL (IRE) (14) 1/10-01 D

Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Starlet (IRE)

O Qatar Racing Limited

TFRHHHII BHA96 (+2)

4 8-9(in 5lb ex) (3)

Cieren Fallon J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Lord Halifax Tweenhills Farm & Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t stood much racing but allowed to dictate things and made it win number 3 from 5 starts at Newcastle (10.2f) a fortnight ago 5lb penalty to carry and limit may not have been reached but this is clearly a deeper race. TFRHHHII BHA88 (+9)

15 MAJESTIC (IRE) (7) 1-40424 BF

Br B g Conduit (IRE) - Grevillea (IRE)

O Mr N. J. Hitchins

B Mr & Mrs Nick Hitchins

5 8-8 (14)

Connor Beasley J

Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket on final 4-y-o start and has made a solid start to the new campaign, shaping up quite well when hitting the frame again from an unpromising position at Sandown last week. Likely to give it another good go TFRHHHII BHA92

16 MARHABA THE CHAMP (GB) (43) 4210-16 CD 4 8-8 (8)

Br Ch c Galileo (IRE) - Lady of The Desert (USA) Sam James J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Low-mileage 4-y-o who resumed progress on back of 7 months off/returned to firmer ground when landing a C&D handicap in May. Tongue tie surprisingly fitted and he was disappointing at Epsom behind Cadillac. TFRHHHII BHA92

17

SCAMPI (GB) (7) 5-51652 C 5 8-8 (18)

Br B g Nayef (USA) - Preveza (FR)

O RaceShare - Scampi

Callum Hutchinson (3) J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Porlock Vale Stud Raceshare S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a big-field handicap over 11.9f at the Dante meeting in May and with a hood left off, he cranked it up another notch when second in the Old Newton Cup a week ago Clearly thriving so one to consider TFRHHHII BHA92 (+1)

18

LONG TRADITION (IRE) (23) 52102/-1 D 6 8-7 (in 5lb ex)(12)

Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Irish History (IRE) Rowan Scott J

O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Missed all of 2022 but expertly prepared to double tally (both at Chelmsford) fitted with a good on last month’s reappearance. Easy to make a case for him being well treated under a penalty.

19

TFRHHHHI BHA86 (+14)

HOWTH (IRE) (7) 02-0530 4 8-5 (17)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Muwakaba (USA)

O ValueRacingClub.co.uk

Royston Ffrench J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Capital Bloodstock Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run dates back to 20221 when trained by Aidan O’Brien and hasn’t done enough for this yard to think he can win a race of this nature.

TFRHIIII BHA89 (-1)

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Dream Wild

O Mr H Redknapp, Mr A Badri and Mr K Monk

4 8-5 (7)

Duran Fentiman J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Ebonos Limited Bresbet S

TIMEFORMVIEW Dual Flat winner last summer and opened account over hurdles at Newbury (16.3f) in February. Not improved on that subsequently in that sphere and recent efforts on the level hardly brimming with promise.

21 FAYLAQ (GB) (14) 320-233

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Danedream (GER)

O BJordan,BrianJordan,SJordan&NMcConnell

B Teruya Yoshida

TFRHIIII BHA89 (-4)

7 8-2 (1)

Cam Hardie J

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

TIMEFORM VIEW Losing run stretches back to 2019 Has resumed for his new trainer in good form but he rarely finds as much off the bridle as he promises so percentage call is to look elsewhere back in trip

22 COCKALORUM (IRE) (14) 5-11450 D

Br B g Cape Cross (IRE) - Opinionated (IRE)

O K Hardy & R Fell

B Jim Bradley

TFRHHHII BHA86 (+1)

8 8-2 (22)

James Sullivan J

Roger Fell & Sean Murray Nawton T

Tote, Or8Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW Given a couple of superb rides when landing brace of Ripon handicaps over 9.8f this season. Brushed aside at Newcastle and dominating this field from just out of the weights a big ask.

TFRHHIII BHA84 (-1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 23 2022: ANMAAT (IRE) 4 9 8 Kevin Stott 5-1 (Owen Burrows) 22 ran

Hood worn by No 18, 19 Blinkers worn by No 7. Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 14, 20

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 1, 23. Running for the first time since Gelding No 10

Stewards Note:

CADILLAC: Following its run on 20/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference.

MAKINMEDOIT: Following its run on 24/5/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

MARHABA THE CHAMP: Following its run on 2/6/2023 it was reported that the horse resented it’s 1st time tongue tie.

Probable S.P.’s: 17-2 Sea The Casper (IRE), 9-1 Long Tradition (IRE), 10-1 Sonny Liston (IRE), 11-1 Nobel (IRE), 12-1 Spirit Dancer (GB), 14-1 Millebosc (FR), 16-1 Scampi (GB), 18-1 Haunted Dream (IRE), Majestic (IRE), 20-1 Cadillac (IRE), White Wolf (IRE), 22-1 Astro King (IRE), Marhaba The Champ (GB), 28-1 Marie’s Diamond (IRE), Faylaq (GB), 33-1 Certain Lad (GB), Makinmedoit (IRE), 40-1 Pride of America (FR), 66-1 Cockalorum (IRE), 80-1 Dawn of Liberation (IRE), 100-1 Postmark (GB), 150-1 Howth (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Any number to consider but SEA THE CASPER turned an AW handicap into a one-sided affair on reappearance a month ago and with that display backed up by a punchy time figure, he looks ahead of his mark under a penalty. Long Tradition was expertly prepared to make a winning return to the track at Chelmsford and he’s a massive threat, with Sonny Liston, Millebosc and Spirit Dancer completing the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.SEA THE CASPER (IRE)

2.LONG TRADITION (IRE)

3.SONNY LISTON (IRE)

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THE EDINBURGH GIN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £14000

Owners Prize Money 1st £5622, 2nd £2811, 3rd £1406, 4th £703, 5th £351, 6th £175, 7th £88, 8th £43

(Penalty Value £7134.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 66 to 85 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 85 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80

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

1 LULWORTH COVE (IRE) (15) 521-216 D

9-9 (1)

Br B f New Bay - Areeda (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Thurloe Thoroughbreds LIII Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Knockaney Stud Osborne Studio Gallery S

TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 3 runs this year Latest win at Lingfield in June. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (6f good, 15/2) 15 days ago. Others more persuasive.

2 DIVINE LIBRA (IRE) (14) 24-145

TFRHHHII BHA84

9-8 (3)

Br Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - Rakiza (IRE) David Probert J

O Alara Investments Limited Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Mogeely Stud Alara Investments Limited, Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner 1 win from 3 runs this year Winner at Catterick in April. 6/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 14 days ago.

3 SEANTRABH (IRE) (66) 301-44

TFRHHHII BHA83

9-7 (8)

Br B g Tasleet - Hot Stone (IRE) Zak Wheatley (5) J

O Mr Brian Chambers Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Ballyhane Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced winner Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (4/1) at this course (5.1f, heavy) 66 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently Not taken lightly

4 WEN MOON (IRE) (24) 146-145 D

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Luminous Gold

O Daniel Shapiro & David Clifford

B Tally-Ho Stud

TFRHHHHI BHA82

9-7 (7)

Franny Norton J

Ben Haslam, Middleham T

TIMEFORM VIEW 1 win from 3 runs this year Latest win at Pontefract in April. 12/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fifth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f good) 24 days ago.

5 ORBITAL CHIME (GB) (252) 424610- D

Br B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Simmie (IRE)

O Coverdale Stud

TFRHHIII BHA82

9-6 (2)

P. J. McDonald J

James Horton, Middleham T

B Dance Thoroughbreds Manor House Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW 9/2, 7 3/4 lengths eighth of 12 to Harry’s Halo in nursery at Doncaster (6f, heavy). Off 8 months. Cheekpieces on 1st time.

6 FIRST OF MAY (GB) (73) 31-1 D

Br B f Mayson - Roubles (USA)

O Elite Racing Club

TFRHHHII BHA81

9-5 (6)

Alistair Rawlinson J

James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

B Elite Racing Club Elite Racing Club S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising individual. 1 win from 1 run this year 7/5, won 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 73 days ago, impressively 10lb higher now Expected to be bang there.

7 WINTER CROWN (GB) (16) 122041 D

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Berengaria (IRE)

O Mr Martin Hughes

B Godolphin

TFRHHHHH BHA80

9-4 (5)

Ryan Sexton (3) J

Julie Camacho, Malton T

Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW2 wins from 6 runs this year Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Nottingham (6.1f good, 11/10) 16 days ago, pushed out. Can make presence felt.

TFRHHHHI BHA79

colours no horse

NORTHCLIFF (IRE) (28) 630200

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Colgin

O S Bulmer, P Hebdon & R Taylor

B Gce Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Twentieth of 21 in handicap (33/1) at York (6f good to firm) 28 days ago.

Dennis J

Easterby, Malton T

Hall Stud S

(4) Br Ch g Harry Angel (IRE) - Postale

9 HARRY’S HALO (IRE) (31) 0011-0 D

O Kevin Frost Racing Club & David Orr

B Manister House Stud

Mitchell J

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced winner Tongue strap on for 1st time, ninth of 11 in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (6f) 31 days ago.

(10) Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Bureau (IRE)

BRAVEHEART BOY (IRE) (34) 430-400 D

Garritty J O Reality Partnerships XI

B Roundhill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Tenth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Back up in trip.

BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: ROMAN DRAGON 3 9 6 Pierre-Louis Jamin 5-2 (Hugo Palmer) 7 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 First of May (GB), 11-2 Seantrabh (IRE), Winter Crown (GB), 17-2 Divine Libra (IRE), 10-1 Orbital Chime (GB), 14-1 Lulworth Cove (IRE), 18-1 Harry’s Halo (IRE), 20-1 Wen Moon (IRE), 25-1 Northcliff (IRE), 28-1 Braveheart Boy (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

FIRST OF MAY could hardly have created a better first impression in handicaps when making a winning return at Wolverhampton and she could well be the type to run a sequence. Winter Crown took a step forward when scoring at Nottingham and is next best ahead of Seantrabh, who was better than the bare result here in May

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FIRST OF MAY 2.WINTER CROWN 3.SEANTRABH (IRE)

THE bet365 SUPERLATIVE STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Group 2)

for two yrs old

Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money 1st £44560, 2nd £18290, 3rd £9150, 4th £4570, 5th £2290, 6th £1140 (Penalty Value £56710)

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 CITY OF TROY (USA) (14) 1 D

9-3 (2)

Br B c Justify (USA) - Together Forever (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

O Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt

TIMEFORM VIEW Made plenty of appeal on pedigree and duly got off the mark at the first time of asking in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) 14 days ago, staying on well. He should have plenty more to offer

2 CUBAN THUNDER (IRE) (25) 210

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-3 (9)

Br Br c Profitable (IRE) - Grace Rafaela (IRE) (Dragon Pulse (IRE)) Kevin Stott J

O Amo Racing Limited

B Mighty Universe Ltd

Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account in York maiden on penultimate start but couldn’t land a blow in Coventry Stakes last time and looks up against it again here.

3 GREAT TRUTH (GB) (16) 1 D

TFRHIIII BHA87

9-3 (4)

Br Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Beyond Reason (IRE) (Australia) William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made an impressive start to his career when taking 6-runner minor event at Leicester (7f, good) 16 days ago Ought to have learnt plenty from that and must enter calculations.

TFRHHHHI BHA-

4 HAATEM (IRE) (25) 3135 9-3 (10)

Br B c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Hard Walnut (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Sean Levey J

O Sheikh Abdullah Almalek Alsabah Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Hyde Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Bath maiden winner who took his form up a notch when fifth of 20 in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good) 25 days ago Should appreciate the step up in trip and not taken lightly

5 IBERIAN (IRE) (30) 1

TFRHHHII BHA102

9-3 (5)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Bella Estrella (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Teme Valley & Ballylinch Stud Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Ballylinch Stud

Stonegate Homes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted fairly-useful form when taking 13-runner minor event (7/2) at Newbury (6.5f, firm) on debut 30 days ago Should progress but in deeper waters now.

6 METALLO (IRE) (17) 01 D

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-3 (7)

Br B c Caravaggio (USA) - Sweet Dreams Baby (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Charles Bishop J

O Recycled Products Limited & Partner

B Barronstown Stud

Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

TIMEFORMVIEW Caused a surprise when making virtually all in 9-runner maiden at Salisbury (7f good to firm) 17 days ago However, will need to improve significantly to take a hand here.

7 ODDYSSEY (GB) (21) 03

Br Ch c Ulysses (IRE) - Last Echo (IRE) (Whipper (USA))

O Pinnacle Thoroughbreds 3

TFRHHIII BHA-

9-3 (3)

Neil Callan J

Patrick Owens, Newmarket T

B Culworth Grounds Farm Bluedrop Services S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden who belied his odds when third of 16 in Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm, 125/1) 21 days ago Further improvement may be forthcoming and he can’t be ruled out.

8 QUATRE BRAS (IRE) (44) 3

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-3 (1)

Br B c Sea The Stars (IRE) - Waitingfortheday (IRE) (Elzaam (AUS)) Marco Ghiani J

O Mr P. W. Harris

B Angela Roche

Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW 350,000 gns Sea The Stars colt who didn’t go unbacked when third on debut at Yarmouth (7f) last month. Should improve but asked a much bigger question now.

TFRHIIII BHA-

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

9 SON (GB) (38) 31

Br B c Too Darn Hot - Mia Diletta (Selkirk (USA))

9-3 (6)

Pat Dobbs J

O Mrs J. Wood Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Scuderia Blueberry SRL Aten Therapeutics S

TIMEFORMVIEW Built on encouraging debut effort when taking 10-runner maiden at Newbury (6.5f firm, 6/5) 38 days ago bit in hand. Open to further progress and could make presence felt.

10 SPANISH PHOENIX (IRE) (25) 410

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-3 (8)

Br B c Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Freedom March (Oasis Dream) Rob Hornby J

O Mr J. Maldonado Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Freedom March Syndicate

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Doing all his best work at the finish when eighth of 20 in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good, 33/1)

25 days ago Likely more to come, particularly over this longer trip

TFRHHHII BHA95

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: ISAAC SHELBY 2 9 3 Sean Levey 3-1 (Brian Meehan) 5 ran

Probable S.P.’s: 7-4 City of Troy (USA), 7-2 Great Truth (GB), 17-2 Haatem (IRE), 12-1 Iberian (IRE), 14-1 Spanish Phoenix (IRE), 16-1 Oddyssey (GB), Son (GB), 33-1 Metallo (IRE), 40-1 Cuban Thunder (IRE), Quatre Bras (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

CITY OF TROY looked an exciting prospect when scoring at the Curragh a fortnight ago and can take the step up to Group company in his stride. Great Truth impressed with the manner of his debut victory at Leicester and is feared most, whilst Haatem should relish this stiffer test of stamina and is also much respected.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CITY OF TROY (USA)

2.GREAT TRUTH 3.HAATEM (IRE)

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THE JOHN SMITH’S SILVER CUP STAKES (CLASS

1) (Group 3)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £85000

1m 5f 188y

Owners Prize Money

1st £37876, 2nd £15547, 3rd £7778, 4th £3885, 5th £1947, 6th £969.

(Penalty Value £48203.50)

colours no horse

1 HAMISH (GB) (65) 0/1212-1 CD

age st-lb Draw Jockey

7 9-3 (6)

Br B g Motivator - Tweed Tom Marquand J

O Mr B. Haggas

B J. B. Haggas

William Haggas, Newmarket T

Brook Taverner S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very smart gelding who landed the Group 3 Ormonde at Chester for the second year running on his reappearance in May. Has to shoulder a 3lb penalty for that but should still prove hard to beat.

2 GET SHIRTY (IRE) (25) 230600 D

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Soccer Mom (GER)

O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

B Haras du Mont Dit Mont

TFRHHHHH BHA117

7 9-0 (4)

Daniel Tudhope J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

Akela Plant Hire Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHad an excellent 2022, with wins in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot and Old Newton Cup at Haydock. Placed twice in the Middle East in February but below par back in Britain in recent months and even a return to his best is unlikely to be enough in this company. TFRHHIII BHA103

3 SCRIPTWRITER (IRE) (25) 615/51-0 4 9-0 (1)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Pivotalia (IRE)

O The Ashes

Clifford Lee J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mr Brian O’Neill Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful on the Flat and over hurdles. Made an encouraging return to the level when seventh in Copper Horse at Ascot last month but faces a stiff task stepping outside of handicap company.

4 TASHKHAN (IRE) (76) 3543-34 D

TFRHHIII BHA103

5 9-0 (3)

Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Tarziyna (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Mr P. Boyle

Brian Ellison, Malton T

B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since 2021 but he’s posted solid efforts to make the frame in Nottingham Listed event and Prix de Barbeville at Longchamp this spring. Could be the one to follow Hamish home.

5 TEUMESSIAS FOX (IRE) (22) 200-110 BF

TFRHHHII BHA108

4 9-0 (2)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Princess Serena (USA) Oisin Orr J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd

B Roundhill Stud

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWMuchimprovedbackfromageldingoperationthisspring,winning11/2mhandicapsatKemptonandNewmarket(smartform).Disappointed when favourite for the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot but he should be in the mix for minor honours if back near his best.

6 ONE EVENING (GB) (20) 4/15-52

Br Ch f Galileo (IRE) - Seta

TFRHHHII BHA103

4 8-11 (5)

Andrea Atzeni J

O Lady Bamford, Mrs J Magnier & Mr M Tabor John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Lady Bamford Ashford Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage filly who shaped well when second in 1 1/2m Pontefract Listed race 3 weeks ago keeping on after meeting trouble. Improvement will be required to get heavily involved here but she could well find it TFRHHHII BHA97

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: WITHOUT A FIGHT (IRE) 5 9 0 Andrea Atzeni 10-11 (Simon & Ed Crisford) 3 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 3.

Stewards Note:

ONE EVENING: Following its run on 25/6/2023 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving stalls.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-5 Hamish (GB), 9-2 Tashkhan (IRE), 8-1 Teumessias Fox (IRE), 12-1 One Evening (GB), 18-1 Get Shirty (IRE), 20-1 Scriptwriter (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

HAMISH boasts a very healthy 4-5 record at Group 3 level and a 3lb penalty doesn’t look enough to stop him going in again. Tashkhan is preferred to One Evening for the forecast spot.

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

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THE CLOGAU HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £20000

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

(Penalty Value £10192)

RACE DESCRIPTION

1m 6f 87y

This is a one mile and six furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 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

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 EMIYN (FR) (21) 13-5000 C

6 10-4 (9)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Edelmira (IRE) Zak Wheatley (5) J

O Fab Five Declan Carroll, Malton T

B H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs et al Newry Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Respectable seventh of 11 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, firm, 17/2) 21 days ago. This frontrunner should give a good account of himself back here. TFRHHHII BHA87

2 MATCHLESS (IRE) (14) 255-130

5 10-4 (5)

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Bye Bye Birdie (IRE) Franny Norton J

O John Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Coolmore Torvic Magnets S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Doncaster in May Third at Pontefract on next Flat start but held in a stronger race at Newcastle since.

3 IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH (IRE) (21) 543-530 C

TFRHHIII BHA87

6 10-2 (11)

Br B g Tamayuz - London Plane (IRE) P. J. McDonald J

O Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Shane Molan

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner 7/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Ayr (13f firm) 21 days ago. First-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

4 TWO BROTHERS (GB) (17) 412231

TFRHHIII BHA85

5 10-1 (6)

Br B g Sir Percy - Blandish (USA) Billy Garritty J

O Thompson Brothers Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Theakston Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 14-runner Cumberland Plate at Carlisle (11f, soft) 17 days ago, finding extra. Up in trip. Should remain competitive up 5lb.

5 CHASE THE DOLLAR (GB) (413) 121202- D

Br B g Frankel - Cape Dollar (IRE)

O Lydonford Ltd

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA84

5 9-11 (13)

Laura Pearson (3) J

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Did well for this yard last year but has a 13-month absence to overcome. A watching brief has to be the percentage call.

6 ZIMMERMAN (GB) (5) 10-2466 D

TFRHHIII BHA80

4 9-11 (12)

Br Ch g Poet’s Voice - Cresta Gold Phil Dennis J

O Linkenholt Racing & Partner

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B P. T. Tellwright Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Largely consistent but arrives on the back of 2 lesser efforts. Bounce back needed.

7 STATE LEGEND (IRE) (21) 3-00626

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Zibeling (IRE)

O Dove Valley Holdings Ltd

TFRHHIII BHA80

4 9-10 (4)

Alistair Rawlinson J

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd Sjp Group Midlands Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful 3 times at up to 1 1/2m for James Ferguson last year

Best effort for present yard when going down narrowly at York last month and he wasn’t beaten that far when sixth of 7 at Newmarket since. TFRHHHII BHA79

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

Br B g Sir Percy - Luisa Calderon

4 9-7 (8)

Aidan Keeley (3) J

O L Bellman & Racing Facades Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B Miss K. Rausing Dml Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Wolverhampton in December and has remained in form since, finishing second over 2m here last month. Another solid effort when fourth over this trip at Sandown last week. Needs considering. TFRHHHHI BHA76

9 TORRE DEL ORO (IRE) (58) 544-10

3 9-3 (10)

Br B c Almanzor (FR) - Roystonia (IRE) David Probert J

O Mick and Janice Mariscotti

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Hamwood Stud Unlimited Company Kingsclere Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (1 1/2m) in April. Struggled in a deeper race at York the following month but freshened up since and retains unexposed potential for a leading stable which does so well here. TFRHHHHI BHA86

10 LUSAKA (IRE) (20) 0/-00511 D

Br B g The Last Lion (IRE) - Jumeirah Palm Star

5 9-0 (2)

Taylor Fisher (5) J

O Burnham P & D Ltd John Flint, Bridgend T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Burnham Plastering & Drylining Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on a hat-trick after small-field wins under Taylor Fisher at Chepstow and Ffos Las in June. This is undoubtedly more competitive but a further 4lb rise doesn’t look too severe. TFRHHHHI BHA69

11 OMAN (IRE) (28) 000056 CD

5 9-0 (1)

Br Ch g Australia - Awohaam (IRE) Ryan Sexton (3) J

O Xenor UK Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Churchtown B/stock,Grouseridge & Carhue Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulstayerforRalphBeckettacoupleofseasonsbackbutstruggledin3startsoverhurdlesforAlanKingduringthewinterand well held on the Flat for Ian Williams of late. Remains to be seen whether another change of stable has a revitalising effect. TFRHHIII BHA69

12

BANDERAS (IRE) (64) 5-321 C

3 8-11 (7)

Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Glamorous Approach (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O OTI Racing, Ballylinch Stud and Partner Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Ballylinch Stud Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful form, getting off the mark at the fourth time of asking when seeing off 6 rivals in a 1 1/2m maiden here (soft) 9 weeks ago. Cheekpieces added now handicapping over a trip which should suit.TFRHHHHH BHA80

13

MANCINI (GB) (14) 33340-6 D

9 8-11 (3)

Br Ch g Nathaniel (IRE) - Muscovado (USA) Jack Mitchell J

O The Mancini partnership Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Mrs James Wigan

TIMEFORMVIEWTwenty one runs since last win in 2020 18/1, first run since leaving Ian Williams when sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (2m, good) 14 days ago.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

TFRHHIII BHA66

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Visor worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12.

Visor worn by No. 4, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 10, 13

Stewards Note:

IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH: Following its run on 24/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

TORRE DEL ORO: Following its run on 18/5/2023 it was reported that the horse did not appreciate the going.

OMAN: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Lusaka (IRE), 6-1 Torre Del Oro (IRE), 13-2 Two Brothers (GB), 8-1 Percy Jones (GB), Banderas (IRE), 14-1 Emiyn (FR), 16-1 Chase The Dollar (GB), State Legend (IRE), 22-1 Matchless (IRE),

It’s Good To Laugh (IRE), 25-1 Zimmerman (GB), Oman (IRE), 40-1 Mancini (GB)

It’s reached that stage of the season where unexposed 3-y-os often have an edge against older opposition so course maiden winner BANDERAS is selected to make a winning handicap debut at the expense of Torre Del Oro. Percy Jones and Cumberland Plate winner Two Brothers may fare best of the older brigade.

PLAY SMARTER

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BANDERAS (IRE) 2.TORRE DEL ORO (IRE) 3.PERCY JONES

THE bet365 BUNBURY CUP (CLASS

2) (Heritage

Handicap)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £120000

Owners Prize Money 1st £48756, 2nd £24384, 3rd £12192, 4th £6096, 5th £3048, 6th £1524. (Penalty Value £61848) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 9 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 SHINING BLUE (IRE) (29) 5-13012 D BF 5 9-12 (9)

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Braided (USA) (Elusive Quality (USA))Rob Hornby J

O Godolphin Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Really smart performance when ready winner of a 7f York handicap in May. Not quite at that level but shaped as if still in good form when second in 1m Listed race there last month.

2 AWAAL (IRE) (24) 121-203

TFRHHHII BHA109

4 9-8 (16)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Anna’s Rock (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Paul Mulrennan J

O Shaikh Duaij Al Khalifa & KHK Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B George Kent Gainsborough Thoroughbreds Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWExcellentsecondof22inLincolnatDoncaster(1m,heavy)onreappearance.LikelyfoundracecomingtoosoonwhenlastinFrenchListedrace19days and quickly back on the up when 4 lengths third of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot.Will be fine at 7f and capable of winning a big handicap

3 GORAK (FR) (23) 022140 D

4 9-8 (20)

Br B g Goken (FR) - Ponte Bawi (IRE) (Dubawi (IRE)) Kieran Shoemark J

O First Tuesday Syndicate Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Guy Pariente Holding Spral Fitzdares S

TIMEFORMVIEWHad a good spell in the spring, winning a pair of 7f handicaps. Mark took a big hike after finishing fourth in a Haydock Group 3 last month but he shaped as if he can still be very competitive when first home in his group in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot last time. TFRHHHII BHA105 (-1)

4 BLESS HIM (IRE) (24) 012-605 CD

9 9-6 (17)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Happy Land (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) Callum Shepherd J

O Tony Perkins & Partners

B Knocklong House Stud

David Simcock, Newmarket T

David Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had a hot spell last July, winning this then second in the International at Ascot. Another decent effort in a top-end handicap when fifth of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. Likely to be in the shake-up again. TFRHHHHI BHA103 (-1)

5 MONTASSIB (GB) (23) 42-0410 CD 5 9-5 (7)

Br Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Felwah (Aqlaam)

O The Montassib Partnership

William Buick J

William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Somerville Lodge Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage5-y-owhowasprogressivelastyearandimprovedagainwhenjustifyingstrongmarketsupportina7fhandicapontheRowleyCourse here in May. Paid for racing up with a strong pace in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot since. Capable of bouncing back under Buick.

TFRHHHHI BHA102

6 ACCIDENTAL AGENT (GB) (23) 000-500 CD 9 9-4 (15)

Br B g Delegator - Roodle (Xaar)

O Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton

B Mrs R. F. Johnson Houghton

Mia Nicholls (7) J

Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

Abm Catering Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Queen Anne winner in his prime. Still capable of really smart handicap performances last year but this season’s efforts suggest age may finally be catching up with this 9-y-o.

7 LETHAL LEVI (GB) (14) 06-0203 C

Br B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dartrix (Dutch Art)

O Made in Thailand

B Joshua A. Knox

TFRHHIII BHA101 (-3)

4 9-3 (12)

Pat Dobbs J

K. R Burke, Leyburn T

KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDual 6f winner here last year, including a valuable prize at this meeting. Good placed efforts atYork and Newcastle this year but stamina is an unknown now tackling 7f for the first time since his juvenile days.

8 BIGGLES (GB) (23) 112-320 D BF

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - At A Clip (Green Desert (USA))

O Lady Cobham

B Lady Cobham

TFRHHIII BHA100 (-1)

6 9-3 (18)

Ryan Moore J

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

R M Beckett Ltd S

VIEW Most progressive last year, winning 5 times on different ground over 7f Good placed efforts on first 2 starts this year (latterly the Victoria Cup at Ascot) and first home in his group when ninth of 29 in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot. Ryan Moore retains the ride. Player. TFRHHHHI BHA100

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

9

FIRST FOLIO (GB) (21) 355-400

5 9-2 (6)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Lilian Baylis (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))Adam Farragher (3) J

O Owners Group 083

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

James Ferguson, Newmarket T

Owners Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 6f winner who was a creditable fourth in 7f AW handicap on his reappearance but below-par in big-field 6f handicaps at York and Royal Ascot since. Others are more obvious.

10 RAINBOW FIRE (IRE) (63) 231-210 CD

Br B g Kodiac - Heroine Chic (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE))

O Middleham Park Racing IV & Les Boyer

B Alexander Bloodstock

TFRHHIII BHA99 (-2)

5 9-2 (11)

Neil Callan J

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWQuickly developed into a very useful 7f handicapper for this yard Might have found soft ground against him when well held in Victoria Cup at Ascot in May and no surprise were he to resume his progression back from a short break. TFRHHHHI BHA99

11 PROBE (GB) (21) 6-12150 C D

Br B g Kingman - Tested (Selkirk (USA))

O John Marriott

B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd

5 9-0 (1)

Trevor Whelan J

Jennie Candlish, Leek T

Torvic Magnets S

TIMEFORMVIEWTransformed by his new yard this year and landed 6f handicap on the Rowley Course here (soft) in May. Not so good under firmer conditions at Epsom and Royal Ascot since. Any rain in his favour now stepping back up to 7f TFRHHHII BHA97 (-1)

12 LIR SPECIALE (IRE) (23) 6131-10 D 4 9-0 (13)

Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Ma Bella Paola (FR) (Naaqoos)

O Opulence Thoroughbreds

Ray Dawson J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Mattock Stud Opulence Thoroughbreds S

TIMEFORMVIEW Progressive at 3 and picked up where he left off when a ready winner of 6-runner handicap at Kempton in May. Never a threat in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot but he did race away from where the main action unfolded. TFRHHHII BHA97

13 STREETS OF GOLD (IRE) (21) 111-633 C D 3 9-0 (10)

Br B c Havana Gold (IRE) - Truly Honoured (Frankel)

O J Allison & G C Stevens

Charles Bishop J

Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B Vimal & Gillian Khosla ABM Catering Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon all 5 starts at 2, including 2 valuable sales races. Good placed efforts in Epsom Listed event and Jersey at Royal Ascot on last 2 starts (both 7f good to firm). Interesting contender back in a handicap TFRHHHHI BHA105 (+4)

14 CRUYFF TURN (GB) (21) 00-0001 D 6 9-0(in 6lb ex)(14)

Br Ch g Dutch Art - Provenance (Galileo (IRE)) David Allan J

O Aberdeen Park & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took advantage of his reduced mark in 7f Redcar handicap 3 weeks ago but that was a 6-runner race and he has a lot more on his plate under a 6lb penalty in this much stronger affair

TFRHHIII BHA91 (+3)

15 SPANGLED MAC (IRE) (21) 02-0040 D 4 8-12 (4)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Intermittent (Cacique (IRE)) Kevin Stott J

O Mr Adrian McAlpine

B Intermittent Partnership

George Boughey, Newmarket T

George Boughey SBK S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made tremendous strides in his first season racing and his 2 efforts in the space of 48 hours at Royal Ascot last month suggest there could be a big handicap in him this time round. One for the shortlist.

16 ROPEY GUEST (GB) (23) 354-010 D

TFRHHHHI BHA95 (-1)

6 8-12 (3)

Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Hadeeya (Oratorio (IRE)) Sean Levey J

O John Guest Racing George Margarson, Newmarket T

B Mrs S. Hamilton & Kirtlington Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Capitalised on a reduced mark to land 7f handicap at Goodwood a month ago Faded from prominence and finished well held in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot last time but the fact he was second in this last year provides hope for a revival. TFRHHHII BHA95

17 THE GATEKEEPER (IRE) (14) 541603 CD BF 4 8-11 (19)

Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Cherry Creek (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE)) Joe Fanning J

O Middleham Park Racing XIV

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Sean Murphy Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning return from long absence over C&D in March and went in again on the Rowley Course here (7f, good) in May. Down the field in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot and subsequent Newcastle third was only respectable. Others more compelling. TFRHHIII BHA94 (-2)

18 SNAZZY JAZZY (IRE) (28) 106-R00

Br B g Red Jazz (USA) - Bulrushes (Byron)

O Ian Buckley & Ben Buckley

B Bluegate Stud

8 8-11 (5)

Laura Coughlan (5) J

Lawrence Mullaney, Malton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Talented on his day but he refused to race on his reappearance at Thirsk and has finished down the field at York on his 2 outings since. Outsider TFRHIIII BHA94 (-2)

19 STAR OF ORION (IRE) (56) 2406-22 CD 5 8-9 (8)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Harpist (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Miss Tracey Ashbee

B The Harpist Partnership

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well handicapped on his peak efforts form and showed he’s returned in good nick when second to The Gatekeeper and Montaasib in 7f Rowley Course handicaps in May. TFRHHHII BHA92

20 POPMASTER (IRE) (30) 06-0002

5 8-7 (2)

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Best New Show (IRE) (Clodovil (IRE)) Marco Ghiani J

O Laurence Bellman

B Grangemore Stud

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORMVIEWWent without a win in 2022 but turned in his best effort of the year to belatedly prove his stamina for 7f when runner-up at Newbury last month, headed close home. Well treated off the same mark.

TFRHHHHI BHA90 (+1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 20 2022: BLESS HIM (IRE) 8 9 3 Jamie Spencer 25-1 (David Simcock) 18 ran Hood worn by No 4, 11. Visor worn by No 16 Tongue Strap worn by No 15

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 9.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-1 Awaal (IRE), 17-2 Montassib (GB), 9-1 Biggles (GB), 10-1 Bless Him (IRE), Streets of Gold (IRE), 16-1 Star of Orion (IRE), Popmaster (IRE), 20-1 Spangled Mac (IRE), 22-1 Shining Blue (IRE), Gorak (FR), 25-1 Probe (GB), Cruyff Turn (GB), 28-1 Lethal Levi (GB), Lir Speciale (IRE), 33-1 Accidental Agent (GB), Rainbow Fire (IRE), Ropey Guest (GB), 40-1 First Folio (GB), 50-1 The Gatekeeper (IRE), 80-1 Snazzy Jazzy (IRE)

AWAAL has produced cracking placed efforts in two of the biggest 1m handicaps of the season and can land a big pot now dropping back to 7f Spangled Mac shaped well in a pair of Royal Ascot handicaps 48 hours apart and is second choice. Biggles and last year’s winner Bless Him also make the shortlist.

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TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AWAAL (IRE) 2.SPANGLED MAC (IRE) 3.BIGGLES

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THE RAYMOND & KATHLEEN CORBETT MEMORIAL CITY PLATE STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £22000, 2nd £9070, 3rd £4535, 4th £2270, 5th £1135, 6th £565, 7th £285, 8th £140 (Penalty Value £28010)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This race is run under the same conditions as a standard handicap but is restricted to horses who have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern Race after 2022 This particular seven furlongs race is designed for three-year-olds and upwards.

colours no horse

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

1 BRAD THE BRIEF (GB) (14) 02/110-4

6 9-7 (3)

Br B g Dutch Art - Kenzadargent (FR) Jack Mitchell J

O Chasemore Farm Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Chasemore Farm Chasemore Farm LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEWGroup 2 winner over 6f last summer Below par when 5 1/4 lengths fourth in 6f Newcastle Group 3 on his reappearance but he’s entitled to come on for the outing. Hasn’t convinced with his stamina in 2 previous attempts at 7f but this is a sharp test at the trip.

2 MISTY GREY (IRE) (190) 10243-0 D

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Chinese White (IRE)

O Barbara & Alick Richmond

6 9-7 (4)

Alistair Rawlinson J

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B Skymarc Farm Route Agency Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart gelding who was third in Group 2 Challenge at Newmarket on his final run last season. Well beaten in Dubai in January and off 6 months ahead of this British return.

3 MOUNT ATHOS (GB) (14) 411-125 D

4 9-7 (5)

Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Ceaseless (IRE) Franny Norton J

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum James Tate, Newmarket T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted the hat-trick when landing the odds in 7f Kempton handicap on return in March. Excuses at Thirsk next time but latest effort in the Chipchase at Newcastle (first run following a wind op) has to go down as a disappointing effort.

4 SAM MAXIMUS (GB) (14) 0012-65

Br B c Showcasing - Daring Day

O Coverdale Stud

4 9-7 (7)

P. J. McDonald J

James Horton, Middleham T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Manor House Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart colt. Respectable 4 lengths fifth of 6 to Audience in Criterion Stakes (25/1) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Needs a bit more. TFRHHHII BHA106

5 WITCH HUNTER (FR) (14) 202513 D

4 9-7 (8)

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Sorciere (IRE) Sam Hitchcott J

O Mr William Stobart Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Petra Bloodstock Agency Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved better than ever under a well-judged hold-up ride when landing Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month. Not seen to best effect when third in Chipchase at Newcastle since and likely still in form. This track possibly not ideal for his hold-up tactics, though. TFRHHHII BHA108

6 FAST RESPONSE (IRE) (42) 101-254

4 9-2 (10)

Br B f Fast Company (IRE) - Deemah (IRE) Billy Garritty J

O Nick Bradley Racing 39

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Deemah Syndicate Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time 5f/6f winner on testing ground last autumn and she resumed with a good second in Listed race at Doncaster Probably unsuited by quicker conditions when below par at Musselburgh last time. Not discounted. TFRHHHII BHA102

7 FFION (GB) (49) 5010-02 CD

6 9-2 (9)

Br B m Sepoy (AUS) - Exceedingly Laura Pearson J

O Mr Alan Gray David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Alan & Susie Gray Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful mare who is a C&D winner 6/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Haydock (7f good to firm) 49 days ago. Bit to find on the figures but still no surprise were she to go well.

TFRHHHII BHA90

Br Br g No Nay Never (USA) - Al Joza Hollie Doyle J

O Lone Star Investments Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Frank Antonacci & David Reid

Archie Watson Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had the track as an excuse when below form in Epsom Listed race last month and immediately back on the up when winning a competitive 3-y-o handicap at Sandown 15 days later Can make his presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA97

9 HOLGUIN (GB) (21) 32-2226

3 8-13 (2)

Br Gr c Havana Grey - Roxie Lot David Probert J

O J Palmer-Brown & Partner 2 Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful colt. Runner-up twice at listed level over 7f this year 33/1, respectable 3 lengths sixth of 15 to Age of Kings in Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Big player from a handy stall. TFRHHHHH BHA108

10 THINK CLIMATE (GB) (14) 611-00U D

3 8-13 (1)

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Whazzat Stefano Cherchi J

O The Gredley Family Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful gelding. Down the field in useful conditions races at Chelmsford and Newmarket on first 2 outings this year and unseated at the start in a C&D handicap 14 days ago. Uphill task. TFRHIIII BHA88

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: LANEQASH 4 9 7 David Egan 9-4 (Roger Varian) 7 ran

Visor worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

THINK CLIMATE: Following its run on 1/7/2023 it was reported that the horse drifted left-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Brad The Brief (GB), 11-2 Witch Hunter (FR), 13-2 Misty Grey (IRE), Holguin (GB), 15-2 Mount Athos (GB), 10-1 Sam Maximus (GB), He’s A Monster (IRE), 16-1 Fast Response (IRE), 25-1 Ffion (GB), 66-1 Think Climate (GB)

HOLGUIN arrives on the back of 4 solid runs this season and could be the way to go from a handy inside stall. Fellow 3-y-o He’s A Monster probably failed to handle Epsom when well held on his previous attempt at Listed level and bounced straight back with a good win in handicap company at Sandown so he’s second choice ahead of Brad The Brief who is very classy at his best and might come on for his reappearance.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

Don’t forget to bet on the 4:35 at NEWMARKET, 4:40 at ASCOT and 4:55 at YORK.

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PLAY SMARTER

(IRE) 3.BRAD THE BRIEF

THE PERTEMPS NETWORK JULY CUP STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £628500

Owners Prize Money 1st £280060, 2nd £114953, 3rd £57508, 4th £28722, 5th £14393, 6th £7165.

(Penalty Value £356422.35)

colours no horse

1 ART POWER (IRE) (21) 366-010 D

age st-lb Draw Jockey

6 9-8 (5)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Evening Time (IRE) (Keltos (FR)) David Allan J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWVerysmartgeldingwhoselast3winshavecomeattheCurragh,includingwhenproducingacareerbestperformanceinGreenlandsStakes(6f,good)inMay by 4 3/4 lengths. Not seen to advantage in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee since and not taken lightly having finished an excellent fourth in this in 2021. TFRHHHII BHA114

2 EMARAATY ANA (GB) (21) 6322-00 D

7 9-8 (8)

Br B g Shamardal (USA) - Spirit of Dubai (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) Neil Callan J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Group 1 winner over 6f in 2021 and placed in the last 2 renewals of the Nunthorpe. Probably needed his comeback run at York but was 6 lengths eleventh of 16 to Khaadem in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot and no better than sixth in last 2 runnings of this. Cheekpieces refitted. TFRHHIII BHA111

3 KHAADEM (IRE) (21) 0-06031 CD

7 9-8 (2)

Br Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - White Daffodil (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) Rob Hornby J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Yeomanstown Stud JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEW Produced a career-best performance when winning 16-runner Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (80/1) at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago by neck from Sacred but was given the perfect ride that day and hold-up tactics harder to pull off here. Opposable. TFRHHHII BHA117

4 KINROSS (GB) (21) 11113-0 C D

6 9-8 (7)

Br B g Kingman - Ceilidh House (Selkirk (USA)) William Buick J

O Mr Marc Chan Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Lawn Stud R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWThrivedlastseason,completing4-timerinChampionsSprintatAscot(goodtosoft)inOctober Shapedasifbetterfortherunwhen5lengthsseventh of 16 to Khaadem in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot on return 3 weeks ago and much more expected now, especially if there’s rain. TFRHHHHI BHA119

5 RUN TO FREEDOM (GB) (21) 042-410 C D

5 9-8 (3)

Br B h Muhaarar - Twilight Mistress (Bin Ajwaad (IRE)) Trevor Whelan J

O Mr Godfrey Wilson Henry Candy, Wantage T

B Mrs C. R. D. Wilson Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWSmart horse who proved all the better for his return when a narrow winner of Listed race at Salisbury. However, limitations exposed at this level before, including when 5 1/4 lengths ninth of 16 to Khaadem in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago

TFRHIIII BHA112

6 AZURE BLUE (IRE) (59) 1411-11 CD 4 9-5 (1)

Br Gr f El Kabeir (USA) - Sea of Dreams (IRE) (Oasis Dream) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr P Appleton & Mrs Anne Elliott Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Ms Debbie Kitchin & Ms Mary Davison Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went from strength to strength last year having graduated through the handicap ranks and picked up where she left off when a taking winner in Listed company at Rowley Mile on return.Took form to another level when beating Highfield Princess by 1/2 length in Group 2 atYork and kept fresh for this.

TFRHHHHH BHA114

5 9-5 (6) Br B m Brazen Beau (AUS) - Her Honour (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

7 VADREAM (GB) (25) 616100 C D

O Mr D. R. J. King

B Crispin Estates Ltd

Kieran Shoemark J

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWDrew a blank in 2022 but back to her best on soft ground this spring, winning a 6f Doncaster Listed and Group 3 Palace House at the Rowley Mile (first run at 5f). Not so good back on a quicker surface when down the field at Chantilly/Royal Ascot but frame claims if the rain arrives.

8 LITTLE BIG BEAR (IRE) (22) 111-012 D BF

TFRHHIII BHA108

3 9-2 (4)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Adventure Seeker (FR) (Bering) Ryan Moore J

O D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Camas Park Stud & Summerhill

TIMEFORMVIEWProducedoutstandingjuvenileperformancewhenadevastating7-lengthwinnerofGroup1PhoenixattheCurragh.Missedrestoftheseasonbutconfirmed sprinting is his game with a taking Group 2 victory at Haydock. Found Shaquille 1 1/4 lengths too strong in Commonwealth Cup since, however.

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

9 SHAQUILLE (GB) (22) 011-111 CD

3 9-2 (9)

Br B c Charm Spirit (IRE) - Magic (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Hughes, Rawlings, O’Shaughnessy

B Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen

Julie Camacho, Malton T

Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Very talented colt who has won his last 5 starts, notably when producing a remarkable performance in Commonwealth Cup at Ascot 3 weeks ago overcoming a terrible start to beat Little Big Bear by 1 1/4 lengths. Obvious claims, though issues with the stall remains a slight concern. TFRHHHHI BHA117

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: ALCOHOL FREE (IRE) 4 9 5 Rob Hornby 14-1 (Andrew Balding) 13 ran Hood worn by No 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5, 7.

Probable S.P.’s: 2-1 Shaquille (GB), 7-2 Azure Blue (IRE), 11-2 Little Big Bear (IRE), 6-1 Kinross (GB), 12-1 Khaadem (IRE), 33-1 Art Power (IRE), 40-1 Emaraaty Ana (GB), Run To Freedom (GB), Vadream (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

AZURE BLUE has been kept fresh for this since winning the Duke of York Stakes and this most likeable filly (travels strongly and responds well) looks a Group 1 performer in the making. Shaquille produced a remarkable performance when overcoming a terrible start in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot but his issues with the stall remains a slight concern (refused to enter them on intended reappearance and blanketed/led in riderless last 2 outings). Kinross is another to consider

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AZURE BLUE (IRE) 2.SHAQUILLE 3.KINROSS

Don’t forget to bet on the 4:40 at ASCOT, 4:55 at YORK, 5:00 at CHESTER and 5:05 at SALISBURY.

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FRESH AS HELLS

BEER

SIXTH RACE 5.00

THE CAMDEN TOWN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £14000

Owners Prize Money 1st £5622, 2nd £2811, 3rd £1406, 4th £703, 5th £351, 6th £175, 7th £88, 8th £43 (Penalty Value £7134.40)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile and two furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is which in this race is 8st 4lb This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap and is considered a disadvantage.

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

1 AULD TOON LOON (IRE) (24) 342415 D

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Snowtime (IRE)

Nolan J O Empire State Racing Partnership David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Cover and Carry Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Lingfield (1 1/4m, good to firm) last month. Stamina stretched over 1 1/2m at Ripon since and treated as if still in form.

2 JEAN BAPTISTE (IRE) (28) 3-05062 CD

(11)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pioneer Bride (USA) Hollie Doyle J

O Woodhurst Construction Ltd Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Irish National St OR8 Wellness S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 18/5, good second of 9 over C&D (good) 28 days ago. Draw could have been kinder TFRHHHII BHA80

3 STATELY HOME (IRE) (65) 26-1555

Br Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - Lady Spangles (IRE)

6 9-8 (2)

Laura Pearson (3) J

O D Gilbert, A Bruce, G Wills Shaun Lycett, Moreton-in-Marsh T

B Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Kempton in March. 4/1, creditable fifth of 11 over C&D (heavy) 65 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA79

4 INNSE GALL (GB) (14) 34-2533 D

5 9-7 (3)

Br B g Toronado (IRE) - Reaf Franny Norton J

O Mr C. H. McGhie Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Harts Farm Stud Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (1 1/4m) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Likely to be in the shake-up.

5 SUCELLUS (GB) (21) 361-400 D

TFRHHHHI BHA78

7 9-7 (10)

Br B g Dansili - Primevere (IRE) Alistair Rawlinson J

O Mr Phil Evans Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas T

B Hascombe and Valiant Studs Swansway, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Started the season with 2 reasonable efforts but well held at Haydock latest.

6 COMPLIANT (GB) (78) 312-133 D BF

TFRHHIII BHA78

4 9-5 (4)

Br B f Pivotal - Royal Seal Jack Mitchell J

O Cheveley Park Stud James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win at Kempton in February Creditable third at Newcastle next time and possibly unsuited by heavy ground when a well-held third at Doncaster last time. Remains relatively unexposed.

7 GLORY NIGHTS (IRE) (89) 5/42-0

TFRHHHHI BHA76

4 9-4 (7)

Br B g Cotai Glory - Lady Lucia (IRE) Billy Garritty J

O M J Refrigeration Transport Ltd Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B L. Fox

M J Refrigeration Transport Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Sir Michael Stoute when seventh of 11 in novice at Kempton (7f 12/1) on reappearance 89 days ago. Steps up in trip for handicap and turf debut. Betting should help guide to expectations.TFRHHHII BHA75

8

MASTER OF COMBAT (IRE) (21) 42-3055

5 9-2 (1)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Sharja Queen Ryan Sexton (3) J

O Law Abiding Citizens Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Chipmonk Computing, Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW14/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (1 1/4m, good to firm) 21 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Looks competitive on form.

9 SID’S ANNIE (GB) (14) 210411 D 4 9-2 (8)

Br B f Farhh - Blushing Beauty David Probert J

O Twenty Four Carrot Racing Mark Usher Lambourn T

B Miss A Gibson Fleming & Selwood B/stock

TIMEFORM VIEW Quirky sort. Made if 3 wins in her last 5 starts when seeing off 6 rivals at Doncaster ((1 1/4m, good to firm)

14 days ago, bit in hand. David Probert has won on her before. Merits respect.

10 ARRANMORE (GB) (30) 200-322 BF 6 9-1 (9)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Ceisteach (IRE) P. J. McDonald J

O Mr D Gallagher & Mr M Lynch Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B Newsells Park Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 8 in handicap at Haydock (1 1/4m, good to firm, 4/1) 30 days ago.

11 BUSHFIRE (GB) (15) 326-604 4 8-8 (5)

Br Ch g Australia - Aflame Aidan Keeley (3) J

O Grange Park Racing VII Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T

B Kincorth Investments Inc Gemma Tutty Racing, Grange Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW 11/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle ((1 1/4m) 15 days ago. Has fallen to a handy mark.

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: THE NEW MARWAN 5 8 8 Barry McHugh 7-1 (Richard Fahey) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

AULD TOON LOON: Following its run on 21/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

SUCELLUS: Following its run on 24/6/2023 it was reported that the horse slipped on the final bend.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-2 Jean Baptiste (IRE), Sid’s Annie (GB), 13-2 Arranmore (GB), 8-1 Compliant (GB), 9-1 Innse Gall (GB), 10-1 Stately Home (IRE), 12-1 Master of Combat (IRE), 14-1 Auld Toon Loon (IRE), Bushfire (GB), 16-1 Glory Nights (IRE), 28-1 Sucellus (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BUSHFIRE is on a good mark judged on last year’s efforts and might be worth siding with to build on a more encouraging run at Newcastle last time. The thriving Sid’s Annie, Innse Gall and James Fanshawe’s Compliant head the dangers in an open finale.

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RACE CONDITIONS & TODAY’S OFFICIALS

First Race 2.07 - THE PRINTWORKS APPRENTICE 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 four yrs old and upwards, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated 69 and 70; such horses rated 48 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 49 or higher or £10 stake if the horse is rated 48 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 13th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 10st Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who prior to July 12th, 2023, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed) PRINTWORKS have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be 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 19 entries at £50. - Closed July 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4016; Second £2008; Third £1004; Fourth £502; Fifth £251; Sixth £125; Seventh £63; Eighth £31. (Penalty Value £5096) A SS

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Second Race 2.42 - THE RIO STEAKHOUSE EBF NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) 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 novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, July 10th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 13th Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 3lb For each other race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). RIO STEAKHOUSE have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 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 19 entries at £50. - Closed July 10th, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4016; Second £2008; Third £1004; Fourth £502; Fifth £251; Sixth £125; Seventh £63; Eighth £31. (Penalty Value £5096) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Third Race 3.17 - THE EDINBURGH GIN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7134 to the winning horse The second to receive £3344, the third £1674, the fourth £835 the fifth £418 the sixth £207 the seventh £105 and the eighth £51. for three yrs old only, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £70 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher or £14 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 13th Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 6lb EDINBURGH GIN have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be presented to the stable employee responsible for 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 26 entries, 1 at £14 and 25 at £70 - Closed July 10th 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5622; Second £2811; Third £1406; Fourth £703; Fifth £351; Sixth £175; Seventh £88; Eighth £43. (Penalty Value £7134.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.52 - THE CLOGAU 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, the seventh £150 and the eighth £74. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run

Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 13th 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 2lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb CLOGAU have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be 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. 3yos rated 66, 67, 68, 69 and 70 might be out of the weights. 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 28 entries, 2 at £20 and 26 at £100 - Closed July 10th 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £8032; Second £4016; Third £2008; Fourth £1004; Fifth £502; Sixth £250; Seventh £126; Eighth £62. (Penalty Value £10192) SS

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Fifth Race 4.27 - THE RAYMOND & KATHLEEN CORBETT MEMORIAL CITY PLATE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28010 to the winning horse The second to receive £10665, the third £5340 the fourth £2665, the fifth £1335 the sixth £670 the seventh £335 and the eighth £165 for three yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after 2022. Enter by noon, July 10th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 13th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 8st 13lb; fillies 8st 8lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb

Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb CORBETT SPORTS have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, a cash prize of £50 will be awarded to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out in 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 19 entries at £200 - Closed July 10th 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £22000; Second £9070; Third £4535; Fourth £2270; Fifth £1135; Sixth £565; Seventh £285; Eighth £140 (Penalty Value £28010) A SS

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Sixth Race 5.00 - THE CAMDEN TOWN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7134 to the winning horse The second to receive £3344, the third £1674, the fourth £835 the fifth £418 the sixth £207 the seventh £105 and the eighth £51. for four 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). £70 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher or £14 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run

Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 13th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 8th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BUDWEISER BREWING GROUP have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be best turned out.

SATURDAY 15TH JULY - CLOGAU CITY PLATE DAY

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IAN O’DOHERTY (Chair)

LOUISE STEWART (Chief Executive)

JONATHON TURNER

JOËLLE WARREN MBE

CHARLES BARNETT CVO

MARCO GARAVELLO (Finance Director)

LISA HANCOCK

STEWARDS

LOUISE MOORE (Chief Steward)

CHARLES RUPERT NUGENT (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

BETH DOWSWELL

ALI GALLIERS-PRATT

GREG PEARSON

STARTERS

WILLIAM JORDAN

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JEAN-RENE AUVRAY

JUDGE

MICHAEL ROBERTS

CLERK OF THE SCALES

KARL CURRAN

BETTING RING MANAGERS

NEIL PATEMAN

MIKE OXLEY

PAUL HAYS

VETERINARY OFFICER

JOHN BURGESS

VETERINARY SURGEONS

KATE SUMNER

JOHN SPENCER

STUART PEARSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr TRISTAN ELKIN

Dr KATE GASKELL

Dr JOHN BERRY

Dr MICHAEL UNWIN

NURSE

GILL WHITTAKER

FARRIER

KATIE RIDGEWAY

HORSE AMBULANCE

NICK JONES

COMMENTATOR

Stewart Machin

RACEDAY ANNOUNCER & CCTV PRESENTER

BEN SHEPPARD

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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