Chester Racecard - Sunday 6th August

family day

sunday 6th august

Official Racecard £5

CONTENTS & TODAY’S RACING

CHESTER

HOW TO READ THIS RACECARD 06

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How to understand the racing pages throughout the racecard

CHESTERBET

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

CHESTERBET

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

RACE

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR- SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST 2023

Good afternoon,

We’re delighted to welcome you back to our annual Family Day, one of our most popular fixtures of the year where families can enjoy both racing and fun activities on the Open Course. We are delighted to partner with ParentFolk once again, who help to transform our Open Course into a hub of activity and fun for families.

Today’s racecard begins at 2:00pm with The Britvic Handicap Stakes. Later in the afternoon, we look forward to today’s Listed Race at 3:38pm with The Net World Sports Queensferry Stakes, seeing Class 1 horses take to the Roodee. Finally, the last race of the day will be at 4:38pm with The Jordan North DJ Set Ladies Day Handicap Stakes.

We’d like to thank today’s sponsors for their involvement; Britvic, Brendeck, EBF, and Halliwell Jones. All here at Chester Racecourse are grateful for your support.

Our next fixture here is on 2nd September, for our incredibly popular and glamorous fixture, Ladies Day This fixture also sees the return of live music to the Roodee, as Radio 1 DJ, Jordan North takes to the stage to perform a DJ set. We hope you’ll return for what promises to be one of Chester’s most fashionable days out.

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

Although ALBA LONGA was unable to complete a double at Goodwood in June, that third-placed finish was more than respectable and a similar performance off 1lb lower here may suffice. Restorer has posted some creditable efforts over C&D of late and shouldn’t be far away off his current mark. Dreams Adozen and Neandra also have bits and pieces of form that give them a squeak too, in what looks an open affair

WIN: ALBA LONGA

DANGER: RESTORER

PRETENCE drew clear with a progressive rival when second over C&D on her stable debut last month and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent Hugo Palmer’s filly from going one better. Making Dreams makes her nursery debut off what appears to be a fair mark judged on the maiden victory at Catterick last Wednesday and she may give the selection most to think about, with Guns And Flowers making most appeal of the remainder.

WIN: PRETENCE

DANGER: MAKING DREAMS

HIDDEN PASS should have learned plenty from his narrow defeat on debut at Haydock last month and Charlie Appleby’s colt is fancied to gain a breakthrough success at the second time of asking. There was a lot to like about Aragon Castle’s first victory at Epsom in July and he can’t be taken lightly with Callum Hutchinson effectively negating half of the 6lb penalty with his claim. Valadero also enters the reckoning on his best form and completes the shortlist.

WIN: HIDDEN PASS

DANGER: ARAGON CASTLE

NOBLE STYLE is clear of these rivals on official ratings and this looks like a nice opportunity of bouncing back to form in these calmer waters after running in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last time. Connections have gelded him since that display and the application of blinkers may also aid his cause. Richard Hannon’s Ehraz is feared most after running with credit when fifth in the Hackwood at Newbury, while Mitbaahy should also be seriously considered.

WIN: NOBLE STYLE

DANGER: EHRAZ

G’DAAY shaped as if this slight step up in trip could unlock more improvement after scoring by a length over 7f at Epsom last time and he looks primed to offer another bold bid with a 3lb rise unlikely to halt his progression. On The River returned to winning ways at Beverley on his latest start and a repeat of that run would see him enter the reckoning, while Ffion is capable of better in first-time cheekpieces

WIN: G’DAAY

DANGER: ON THE RIVER

STATELY HOME wasn’t beaten far when third over 1m2f at Sandown last time when taking a step back in the right direction and the six-year-old, who is only 1lb higher than his last winning mark, gets the vote First Impression filled the runner-up spot over 1m 2f at Ayr last time and commands plenty of respect, while Jean Baptiste has been given a chance by the handicapper to get involved.

WIN: STATELY HOME

DANGER: IMPRESSION

THE RACECOURSE

DESCRIPTION

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

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

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

A BALDING (38 wins from 192 runners, 20%) runs NEANDRA (2.00), JAKIMA (2.30), MARCELLA & ARAGON CASTLE (3.05).

T DASCOMBE (33 wins from 211 runners, 16%) runs TAKEOVER TARGET (3.05).

R FAHEY (30 wins from 320 runners, 9%) runs MASTER ZOFFANY (4.08).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

R BECKETT (15 wins from 57 runners, 26%) runs ALBA LONGA (2.00), LINE SHEET (2.30).

R FAHEY (14 wins from 64 runners, 22%) runners listed above.

K R BURKE (13 wins from 52 runners, 25%) runs MAKING DREAMS (2.30), FAST RESPONSE (3.38), LIAMARTY DREAMS (4.08).

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

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

F NORTON (22 wins from 187 rides, 12%) rides DREAMS ADOZEN (2.00), G’DAAY (4.08), FLIGHT OF ANGELS (4.38).

D PROBERT (20 wins from 113 rides, 18%) rides NEANDRA (2.00), JAKIMA (2.30), MARCELLA (3.05),

AE FOND KISS (4.38).

B CURTIS (12 wins from 61 rides, 20%) rides LIAMARTY DREAMS (4.08).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

J HART (9 wins from 41 rides, 22%) rides SWIFT SALIAN (2.30), PAWS FOR THOUGHT (3.38), SAFE VOYAGE (4.08), FIRST IMPRESSION (4.38).

J CROWLEY (8 wins from 32 rides, 25%) rides EHRAZ (3.38).

W BUICK (8 wins from 52 rides, 15%) rides RESTORER (2.00), COMMANDER CROUCH (2.30), HIDDEN PASS (3.05), NOBLE STYLE (3.38), KOY KOY (4.08), JEAN BAPTISTE (4.38).

1. Ralph Beckett

2. Jason Hart

Leading Trainer OF CHESTER 2023 season

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

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

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

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

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

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FIRST RACE 2.00

THE BRITVIC HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £14000

1m 4f 63y

Owners Prize Money 1st £5622, 2nd £2811, 3rd £1406, 4th £703, 5th £351, 6th £175, 7th £88 (Penalty Value £7134.40) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse age st-lb

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile, four and a half furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130.

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

1 NEANDRA (GER) (11) 06-0536 D BF

4 10-2 (6)

Br Gr f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Noble Rose (GER) David Probert J

O DJT Racing & Partner Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Gestut Etzean Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWDid well last season, winning twice at Lingfield, but hasn’t fully fired this campaign. Still, not ruled out in this company off easing mark.

2 PERCY JONES (GB) (22) 1-65236 D

HHHHI BHA79

4 9-12 (4)

Br B g Sir Percy - Luisa Calderon Kieran Shoemark 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 largely remained in form since, excuses here last time. Considered. TFRHHHII BHA75

3 ALBA LONGA (GB) (44) 063-13 BF

3 9-7 (5)

Br B f Muhaarar - Alla Speranza Rob Hornby J

O Miss K. Rausing Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark in impressive fashion at Windsor (11.4f, heavy) in May and matched that form when third of 7 in handicap at Goodwood (12f, good) 44 days ago. Remains low mileage and good chance in this field. TFRHHHHH BHA80

4 RESTORER (GB) (36) 30-0324 C D

11 9-7 (2)

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Moon Empress (FR) William Buick J

O Mr Ian Williams Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Foursome Thoroughbreds

TIMEFORM VIEW Chester regular but losing run dates back to 2020 Tongue strap on 1st time, aged 11. Others preferred for win purposes.

5 CUBANA HABANA (FR) (51) 540-646

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

TFRHHHII BHA70

4 9-7 (7)

Jordan Williams (5) J

O Mr Simon James & Partner Bernard Llewellyn, Bargoed T

B E.A.R.L. Ecurie Des Charmes

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless since taking a maiden at Hamilton on second start. Continues to fall in the weights but without showing any signs of taking advantage. Sold from Richard Fahey 23,000 gns in July

6 DREAMS ADOZEN (FR) (11) 6-46223

TFRHHHII BHA70

3 8-9 (1)

Br B f Kingman - Ferevia (IRE) Franny Norton J

O Deva Racing (KM) Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B S.A.R.L. Al Shahania Stud France

TIMEFORM VIEW Good placed efforts since fitted with headgear, third of 7 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, soft) 11 days ago. Can give another good account.

7 ZIVANIYA (GB) (20) 545-562

TFRHHHII BHA68

3 8-5 (3)

Br Ch g Cityscape - Rosie Royce Hayley Turner J

O Mr ASJ Shawe Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Hunscote Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still a maiden but produced best effort yet when second of 7 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (14f) 20 days ago. Headgear on 1st time.

TFRHHHII BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: THE NU FORM WAY (FR) 4 9 0 Hollie Doyle 18-1 (Stella Barclay) 11 ran

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Alba Longa (GB), 4-1 Neandra (GER), 13-2 Zivaniya (GB), 15-2 Percy Jones (GB), 8-1 Restorer (GB), Dreams Adozen (FR), 16-1 Cubana Habana (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

ALBA LONGA has improved plenty in handicaps this season and this looks a good opportunity for her to resume winning ways. Neandra is used to keeping better company than this so may emerge as the main threat under top weight.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.ALBA LONGA

(GER) 3.PERCY JONES

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:10 at MARKET RASEN

POSITION OF STALLS

1m2f - Outside

Remainder- Inside

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 ALAN TAYLOR NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for two yrs old

Total prize fund £12000

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

RACE DESCRIPTION

A nursery is a handicap that is restricted to two-year-olds only In order to be allowed to take part, entrants must have already run in three maiden or novice races, or have won two races, which then qualifies them for an official handicap rating based on what they have achieved so far. Quite simply the higher their rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry This particular seven furlongs race is for horses which have been rated from 0 to 70

colours no horse

1 PRETENCE (IRE) (23) 00012 CD

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

O Precision Facades & Owen

B Richard Frayne & Make Believe Syndicate

Palmer, Malpas

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a C&D seller in June. Stepped up on that form when second in a soft-ground C&D nursery on yard debut 23 days ago, pulling miles clear of the third. Half of his 6lb rise is offset by Harry Davies’s claim.

2 MAKING DREAMS (IRE) (11) 20221 D

Br B f Make Believe - Sweet Dream

O Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke

B Morera Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Second to Pretence in a C&D seller in June. Improved when opening account in 7f Catterick maiden (good) 11 days ago. Should be very competitive from this opening mark.

3

COMMANDER CROUCH (IRE) (29) 304 9-11 (4)

Br B c Mehmas (IRE) - Seven Magicians (USA)

O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited

Hannon, Marlborough T

B Oak Leaf Stud Gallagher Group Ltd. S

TIMEFORM VIEW Steady progress in maiden/novice events over 5f/6f and should have more to offer now handicapping over further High on the shortlist with Buick taking the ride.

4

MOYET (IRE) (22) 355

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

O Peter Trainor and Partners

B The Rare Partnership

HHHHI BHA72

9-9 (9)

Kieran Shoemark J

Michael Bell, Newmarket T

Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has yet to build on his 6f Goodwood third but still early days and there’s stamina on his dam’s side so this longer trip could suit now handicapping. TFRHHHII BHA70

5

GUNS AND FLOWERS (IRE) (9) 5413

Br B f Vocalised (USA) - Stair An Damhsa (IRE)

O Mr J. Madigan

B J. S. Bolger

9-9 (7)

Kieran O’Neill J

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

Alice Haynes Racing, Colourpin S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 8-runner maiden at Chelmsford (6f) in June. Improved again when third in 6f Newmarket nursery 9 days later, keeping on in a manner which suggests this step up to 7f will suit.

6 LINE SHEET (GB) (20) 604

Br B f Advertise - Self Centred

O Mr Andrew Rosen

B Mrs E. Roberts

TFRHHHII BHA70

9-7 (8)

Rob Hornby J

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Easily his best effort in his 3 qualifying runs over 6f when fourth of 13 over 6f at Windsor 20 days ago. Steps up to 7f for this nursery bow

7 SWIFT SALIAN (IRE) (16) 6623

Br B c Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Dynalosca (USA)

TFRHHHII BHA68

9-6 (10)

Jason Hart J

O Mr David Ellis David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Richard McConnell Integrated Third Party Logistics Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form. Failed progressed for a switch to nurseries when third of 4 over 6f at Hamilton last month but this return to 7f should suit him.

TFRHHHII BHA67

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

8

HAVANA PRINCE (GB) (22) 5400 9-1 (6)

Br B or Gr c Havana Grey - Sciacca (IRE) Kevin Stott J

O Bishop, Kench, Croot,Hymas & Scholefield Tony Coyle, Norton T

B Edward Peary

TIMEFORMVIEWLightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on first time, eighth of 12 in nursery at York (6f good, 33/1) 22 days ago. Others more persuasive.

TFRHHIII BHA62

9 JAKIMA (GB) (16) 400 8-11 (2)

Br B f Kodiac - Dream Clover David Probert J

O Mr George Strawbridge Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B George Strawbridge

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t achieved much in her 3 qualifying runs over 6f but she hails from a leading stable and it would be no surprise were she to take a step forward now handicapping over further TFRHHHII BHA58

10 DARKEST MILE (GB) (15) 000 8-2 (5)

Br B f Heeraat (IRE) - Many A Tale Elisha Whittington (5) J

O Heath House Racing Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T

B Mr R. Heath

TIMEFORM VIEW Tailed off all 3 starts. Big outsider

TFRHIIII BHA31

2022: KISS N CUDDLE (IRE) 2 9 11 Ben Curtis 5-4 (David Evans) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Pretence (IRE), 9-2 Making Dreams (IRE), 5-1 Commander Crouch (IRE), 8-1 Guns And Flowers (IRE), 9-1 Line Sheet (GB), 10-1 Jakima (GB), 14-1 Moyet (IRE), 16-1 Swift Salian (IRE), 28-1 Havana Prince (GB), 100-1 Darkest Mile (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

The top weights may dominate this nursery PRETENCE knows her way around here and gets the nod with Harry Davies taking a handy 3lb off Commander Crouch appeals as a likely improver now stepping up in trip for his nursery debut and is second choice under Buick. Making Dreams is quite closely matched with the selection on C&D selling form earlier in the year and may prove best of the remainder

HORSE WELFARE

At all of our race meetings, there are three equine vets on duty They are equipped and positioned to give immediate care to a horse should it require it. This may involve screens being erected around a horse to give the veterinary team privacy to administer treatment and does not necessarily mean the worst. The same applies with doctors and jockeys.

NO SMOKING AREAS

We request that you kindly observe Chester Racecourse’s smoking policy Smoking is permitted in all outside areas, including balconies. Smoking is now prohibited in any enclosed area, bar or restaurant, seats within the County Stand, the terraced steps within the Tattersalls Enclosure and the Subway Ashtrays have been provided all over the course and we ask that you make use of them to keep Chester Racecourse a clean and tidy area.

THE BRITISH EBF RUBY ANNIVERSARY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old

Total prize fund £9999

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

(Penalty Value £5095.49)

RACE DESCRIPTION

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

colours no horse st-lb

1 ARAGON CASTLE (IRE) (17) 01 D 9-10 (6)

Br Ch c Territories (IRE) - Wearing Wings Callum Hutchinson (3) J

O Mick and Janice Mariscotti

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Ms Debbie O’Shea Kingsclere Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sales price increased to 120,000 gns as a yearling and left debut run well behind with tongue strap applied when winning 7f Epsom maiden by 3 lengths from a subsequent winner Needs considering under a penalty

TFRHHHHI BHA-

2 HIDDEN PASS (GB) (31) 2 BF 9-4 (5)

Br Ch c Dubawi (IRE) - Fadhayyil (IRE)

O Godolphin

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

William Buick J

Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW 180,000 gns yearling, €400,000 2-y-o. Half-brother to smart 6f-7f winner Turaath and 6f winner Mobarhin. Dam 7f winner (including at 2 yrs), stayed 1m. Neck second in 7f novice at Haydock on debut last month so obvious claims. TFRHHHHI BHA-

3 TAKEOVER TARGET (IRE) (27) 60

Br B c Zoustar (AUS) - Lightening Quick

O Mr D. R. Passant

9-4 (1)

Liam Keniry J

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B Qatar Bloodstock Ltd Greenhous Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Well held both starts and makes little appeal.

4 TRY LINE (IRE) (-)

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Lets Try (IRE)

O Bronte Collection 1

B S. V. Schilcher

TFRHIIII BHA-

9-4 (4)

Kieran Shoemark J

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

TIMEFORM VIEW €50,000 yearling, Kodi Bear colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 7f winner (should have stayed 1m) Mubhij.

5 VALADERO (IRE) (77) 224 BF

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-4 (2)

Br Ch c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Fiuntach (IRE) Kevin Stott J

O Amo Racing Limited Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Irish National Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising debut when close second in Brocklesby at Doncaster (5f, heavy, 3/1), worn down near finish. Unable to land the odds at Thirsk next time but still ran well. Modest on much firmer ground at Ripon after TFRHHHHH BHA82

6 MARCELLA (GER) (52) 0

Br B f Areion (GER) - Maria (GER)

O DahlBury Racing

B Gestut Gorlsdorf

8-13 (3)

David Probert J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

TIMEFORM VIEW €58,000 yearling, Areion filly Dam unraced half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Meerjungfrau. Looked clued up but ran to just a modest level on debut at Newbury

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TFRHHIII BHA-

2022: FRANKNESS 2 9 2 Rob Hornby 9-4 (Andrew Balding) 8 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-4 Hidden Pass (GB), 2-1 Aragon Castle (IRE), 7-2 Valadero (IRE), 11-1 Try Line (IRE), 40-1 Marcella (GER), 66-1 Takeover Target (IRE)

Draw Jockey

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

VALADERO is expected to bounce back returned to easier conditions and can make a winning start for Darryll Holland. Aragon Castle slammed a subsequent winner at Epsom so must be feared under a penalty, with Hidden Pass another obvious contender after his debut second at Haydock.

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THE NET WORLD SPORTS QUEENSFERRY STAKES STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed)

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

6f 17y

(Penalty Value £28010) colours no horse

RACE DESCRIPTION

This six furlongs contest for three-year-olds and upwards is a Listed race; a race that can only be bettered by a Group 1, 2 or 3 race. Many of the runners in this race will have already shown themselves to be talented and this race provides a perfect medium for them to be tested against a better class of rival before making the jump into a Group race. Penalties are awarded to horses that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a prior Listed race victory, 5lb for a Group 3 success and 7lb for winning a Group 2.

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

1 EHRAZ (GB) (15) 2601-35 D

Br Ch g Showcasing - Exrating Jim Crowley J

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart sprinter who ran close to his best with blinkers added when 1 1/4 lengths fifth to Commanche Falls in Group 3 Hackwood at Newbury (6f good) 15 days ago. Placed on heavy on reappearance.

2 MITBAAHY (IRE) (15) 010-500

Br B c Profitable (IRE) - Wrood (USA) Ray Dawson J

O Mr Hasan Mefareh Alajmi & Fawzi Nass Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B N. Hartery Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBigimproverlastseason,histhirdwincomingin5fNewburyGroup3.Notbeeninquitesameformsofarthisterm, including finishing a couple of lengths behind the reopposing Ehraz in the Hackwood at Newbury TFRHHHII BHA104

3 PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) (16) 2-30111 CD 5 9-5 (5)

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Kitty Softpaws (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Mrs Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Ballyphilip Stud Proactive Personnel Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas thrived with a hat-trick of handicaps wins (first one over 7f here) in recent weeks but has a fair bit more on his plate now stepping up to listed level. TFRHHIII BHA94

4 NOBLE STYLE (GB) (44) 111-630 D 3 9-1 (4)

Br B g Kingman - Eartha Kitt William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Chasemore Farm Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten in 3 outings at 2, including the Gimcrack. Failed to stay in the 2000 Guineas on reappearance but his 2 efforts over 6f since have been modest. Needs a recent gelding operation and change of headgear to have a positive effect. TFRHHHII BHA111

5 FAST RESPONSE (IRE) (4) 1-25420 D BF

4 9-0 (6)

Br B f Fast Company (IRE) - Deemah (IRE) Kevin Stott J

O Nick Bradley Racing 39

B Deemah Syndicate

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

Tattersalls S

TIMEFORM VIEW Form took off in the mud last autumn, including a 6f Doncaster listed success. Faded in the Oak Tree over 7f at Goodwood on Wednesday but as good as ever when second over 7f here prior to that. TFRHHHHH BHA104

6 PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) (36) 0-06502 D 4 9-0 (2)

Br B f Gregorian (IRE) - Green Vision (IRE)

O Mr Arashan Ali

B Rathasker Stud

Harry Davies J

S. P. C. Woods, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 6f winner who recorded comfortably her best effort of this season when second of 8 in a C&D handicap 5 weeks ago. A repeat of that form shouldn’t see her too far away

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TFRHHHII BHA95

2022: EBRO RIVER (IRE) 3 9 0 Ben Curtis 5-2 (Hugo Palmer) 7 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 1. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Noble Style (GB), 7-2 Ehraz (GB), 4-1 Fast Response (IRE), 6-1 Mitbaahy (IRE), 10-1 Paws For Thought (IRE), 12-1 Princess Shabnam (IRE)

Conditions should be ideal for the mud-loving FAST RESPONSE who can bounce back from a lesser effort at Goodwood earlier in the week with the drop back to 6f in her favour Ehraz ran well in the Hackwood at Newbury recently and might be a more solid option for the forecast spot than last season’s very good 2-y-o Noble Style, who has been gelded since his below par run in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.

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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.

Edinburgh Gin Garden

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.

Roodee Enclosure

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.

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THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money

1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381.

(Penalty Value £15462)

colours no horse

1 SPOOF (GB) (8) 311002 D

age st-lb

Draw Jockey

8 10-1 (9)

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Filona (IRE) Joe Leavy (7) J

O Trisha Keane & Friend Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Scuderia Blueberry SRL Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW In very good form in the spring, winning at Windsor (heavy) and at Ascot. Went close to another Windsor win last weekend and another prominent showing looks on the cards here. Engaged 7.30 Hamilton Saturday.

2 DARE TO HOPE (IRE) (336) 120243- D

Br B g Camacho - Prying Pandora (FR)

O Lets Go Racing 1

TFRHHHHI BHA88

3 9-10 (7)

Ethan Tindall (7) J

Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Mr Gary Aspell Racing People S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bordering on useful as a 2-y-o, ending the campaign with excellent third in York nursery (6f). However, probably best watched dropped back to 5f after 11 months off

3 COPPER KNIGHT (IRE) (16) 000011 D

TFRHHIII BHA86

9 9-10 (5)

Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Mystic Dream Amie Waugh (3) J

O Ventura Racing (Copper) & Partner

B Wardstown Stud Ltd

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back to form when taking 18-runner handicap at York (5f, good, 11/1) and backed that up when narrowly defying a penalty (effectively only 1lb higher) at Pontefract the following week.

4 MISS BRAZEN (GB) (30) 2-01620 D

Br B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Quelle Affaire

TFRHHHHI BHA83

3 9-9 (4)

Adam Farragher J

O D & R Chapman, W&J Tinning & C Wallis Michael & David Easterby Sheriff Hutton T

B Exors of The Late Mr A. A. Byrne

Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual winner for Karl Burke last season and built on encouraging yard debut run with an impressive success at Beverley in May. Good efforts in defeat next 2 starts but needs to shrug off a below-par display at Doncaster

TFRHHHII BHA85

5 MANILA SCOUSE (GB) (8) 242042 D BF 4 9-8 (2)

Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Forever Excel (IRE)

O Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces

B Wayne Clifford

Oliver Stammers J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Been luckless not to have been successful so far this season, again hitting the crossbar at York last weekend. Remains of interest.

TFRHHHHI BHA81

6 TWILIGHT MADNESS (GB) (16) 14-4005 D 5 9-8 (10)

Br Ch h Twilight Son - Rhal (IRE)

O Mr P. R. Hedger & P C F Racing Ltd

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

William Carver J

Simon Hodgson, Hook T

TIMEFORM VIEW Good effort at Epsom on return but hasn’t really gone on since, fifth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (5f good) 16 days ago Others more persuasive

TFRHHHII BHA81

7 SHEIKH MAZ MAHOOD (IRE) (35) 1414-10 D 4 9-5 (3)

Br Br g Fast Company (IRE) - All In Green (IRE)

O Four Juniperus

Zak Wheatley (3) J

Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Mrs B. Collins Racing Welfare S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved when winning 9-runner handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good, 15/2) on return and shaped as if still in good form when seventh in valuable handicap at the Curragh. Should go well.

TFRHHHHH BHA78

8 PAPA DON’T PREACH (IRE) (23) 062500 D 4 9-5 (8)

Br B g Kodiac - Paella (IRE)

O Kevin Frost Racing Club & David Orr

B Tally-Ho Stud

Ben Sanderson J

Kevin Frost, Newark T

Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Capitalised on a falling mark at Newcastle in January though good run of form came to a halt at York last time. Type to bounce back.

TFRHHHII BHA78

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

9 RAMON DI LORIA (IRE) (16) 146200 D 5 9-1 (6)

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pria Bona (IRE) Ryan Sexton J

O Clan Burns

B G. T. A. SRL

Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear, Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Narrow winner at Carlisle in May off 1lb lower. However, last 2 starts have been modest, so bit to prove now. Engaged 7.00 Hamilton Saturday. TFRHHIII BHA74

10 MURBIH (IRE) (9) 000600 D 4 8-9 (1)

Br B g Kodiac - Leyburn Kieran Schofield (3) J

O Paul Musson & Antony Brittain

B M. & M. Butler

Antony Brittain, Warthill T

TIMEFORM VIEW All 3 victories gained on AW the latest at Wolverhampton (6f) in March Well beaten twice on turf earlier this term and merely ticking over back on artificial surfaces in recent weeks. Others preferred. TFRHIIII BHA68

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

Running for the first time since Gelding No 2.

Stewards Note:

MISS BRAZEN: Following its run on 7/7/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

Probable S.P.’s: 7-2 Copper Knight (IRE), 4-1 Manila Scouse (GB), 11-2 Spoof (GB), 8-1 Sheikh Maz Mahood (IRE), 11-1 Twilight Madness (GB), 14-1 Papa Don’t Preach (IRE), 16-1 Dare To Hope (IRE), Miss Brazen (GB), 22-1 Ramon di Loria (IRE), 33-1 Murbih (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

Plenty to consider with the vote going to SHEIKH MAZ MAHOOD, who will find this easier than the race he contested at the Curragh 5 weeks ago Copper Knight remains on a good mark as he bids for the hat-trick so is the obvious threat, while Manila Scouse will surely be winning again before too long.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SHEIKH MAZ MAHOOD (IRE) 2.COPPER KNIGHT (IRE) 3.MANILA SCOUSE

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HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Rider Restricted Race)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £10000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4039, 2nd £2019, 3rd £1010, 4th £505, 5th £252.

(Penalty Value £5281)

colours no horse

2m 7f 16y

age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 FABULEUX DU CLOS (FR) (21) 23/341-5 8 12-0

Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Osmazome (FR) Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Mr Paul Hothersall Simon West, Middleham T

B A. Jollivet, C. Lecomte & F. Lecomte Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced 8-y-o who made a winning handicap debut in a first-time tongue strap at Newcastle (2 1/2m, heavy) in March Disappointing on last month’s return to action at Perth so a bounce back is needed.

2 MOON KING (FR) (27) 06P-354 D 7 11-13

Br Br g Sea The Moon (GER) - Maraba (IRE)

Bradley Roberts (5) J

O Ever Optimistic Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton T

B Mr Rashit Shaykhutdinov Merribelle Stable Llc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally over hurdles at Worcester last summer This summer’s efforts no more than respectable (last of 4 over fences latest) but is starting to look well handicapped.

3 PRESENTING YEATS (IRE) (40) 211-F44 D 7 11-12

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Va’vite (IRE)

O Mrs Diane Dewbery

Bradley Harris (5) J

Milton Harris, Warminster T

B Mrs D. Dewbery & Mrs B. Woodcock Bresbet S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged a pair of small-field handicap hurdle wins last autumn. Fair fourth at Newton Abbot last time but he isn’t one for maximum faith (virtually refused to race on penultimate start).

4 DUE REWARD (IRE) (15) 03P-153

Br B g Westerner - Long Acre

O The Snail Syndicate

B Barrywhite Partnership

10 11-9

Lewis Dobb (7) J

L J Morgan, Waltham On The Wolds T

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful hurdler/chaser at best but seemingly not the force of old. Remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles helps.

5 PARDON ME (GB) (15) 45F11-0

Br Ch m Tobougg (IRE) - Andromache

TFRHHIII BHA105

10 11-7

Patrick Wadge (5) J

O Mr J. T. Brown Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B J. T. Brown

Stittenham Farms S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won back to back at Uttoxeter last autumn and may have needed her first outing since when bidding for the hat-trick here 15 days ago Patrick Wadge takes 5lb off No surprise were she to go well.

TFRHHHHI BHA103

6 MIDNIGHT GLANCE (GB) (18) 23125-5 CD 8 11-4

Br B g Passing Glance - Magical Legend Bryan Carver J

O Mr R. H. Kerswell

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B R. H. and Mrs Kerswell Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Chase winner last winter but offered little back hurdling on his recent Uttoxeter reappearance. Hard to be confident after that.

7 RIGGSBY (IRE) (12) 43-306

Br B g Acclamation - Silk Affair (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA100

5 10-10

Tom Midgley (3) J

O The Hands and Heels Partnership Sam England, Guiseley T

B M. Fahy Keighley Steel S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair stayer on the Flat. Yet to better modest form over hurdles but he shaped better than the result when sixth of 11 over 20.5f at Southwell 15 days ago, staying on from too far back This trip could suit. Considered. TFRHHHHI BHA92

8 CLASSIC LADY (IRE) (35) 0P-3116 D BF

8 10-6

Br Ch m Flemensfirth (USA) - Another Gaye (IRE) Mr Paddy Barlow (7) J

O Allott & Wordingham

Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Another Gaye Syndicate Mark Walford Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced mare who improved markedly when scoring twice over 3m at Hexham in June.Turned out again quickly and shaped much better than the result under an overly-positive ride when sixth at Cartmel early last month. TFRHHHHH BHA88

Br Breeding

O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

9

HIGH YIELD (GB) (248) 0534PP- 6 10-2

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Midsummer Magic

O RM&T Holdings Limited & Neville Ender

Joe Williamson (5) J

Sara Ender, Malton T

B The Queen Yorkshire Equine Salt Therapy S

TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much in bumpers and hasn’t fared much better over hurdles, pulling up in both handicaps. First outing for 8 months. TFRHHIII BHA81

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 7, 8, 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3, 6.

Stewards Note:

FABULEUX DU CLOS: Following its run on 16/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

MIDNIGHT GLANCE: Following its run on 19/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed throughout.

CLASSIC LADY: Following its run on 2/7/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P.’s: 6-1 Fabuleux du Clos (FR), Due Reward (IRE), Pardon Me (GB), Classic Lady (IRE), 13-2 Moon King (FR), 7-1 Presenting Yeats (IRE), 9-1 Riggsby (IRE), 12-1 Midnight Glance (GB), 33-1 High Yield (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

CLASSIC LADY was a lot better than the result at Cartmel and can show she’s still ahead of the handicapper having been freshened up since. Riggsby caught the eye a bit at Southwell last time and is interesting now stepping up in trip given how well he stays on the Flat. Pardon Me could be all the sharper with a recent run under her belt and also makes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.CLASSIC LADY (IRE)

2.RIGGSBY (IRE)

3.PARDON ME

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4.08

THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £25000

Owners Prize Money 1st £10040, 2nd £5020, 3rd £2510, 4th £1255, 5th £628, 6th £313, 7th £158, 8th £78

(Penalty Value £12740)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a seven and a half furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 95 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 90

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

1 GREAT MAX (IRE) (45) 050-400

4 9-9 (1)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Teeslemee (FR) Kevin Stott J

O Amo Racing Limited Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Ennistown Stud Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Positive start for new stable when fourth to Jimi Hendrix in Spring Cup at Newbury (1m) and bounced back from a lesser effort despite being ridden too aggressively when mid-field in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot. TFRHHHII BHA95

2 SAFE VOYAGE (IRE) (8) 04-0350 C D

10 9-9 (7)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shishangaan (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Mr Ross Harmon John Quinn, Malton T

B Schneider Adolf

JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Drew a blank in 2022 but still capable of useful form, finishing third in the Thirsk Hunt Cup and fifth of 22 in the Victoria Cup in May Modest after a break at Ascot 8 days ago but likely to be closer to form now TFRHHHHI BHA95

3 KOY KOY (GB) (46) 10305-0 D

4 9-7 (2)

Br B g Acclamation - Lynique (IRE) William Buick J

O Mrs A. Althani George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Carisbrooke Stud George Boughey SBK S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful and consistent last year Easy to ignore his reappearance run in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (raced on unfavoured part of the track) and he merits respect back in calmer waters now

4

FFION (GB) (22) 010-020 C

TFRHHHII BHA93

6 9-4 (3)

Br B m Sepoy (AUS) - Exceedingly Kieran Shoemark J

O Mr Alan Gray David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Alan & Susie Gray Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful mare who goes well here and is best forgiven her latest effort in a listed contest. Cheekpieces on for the first time and nicely drawn, so strong claims.

TFRHHHHI BHA90

5 LIAMARTY DREAMS (GB) (29) 241624 CD 4 9-3 (5)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Heavenly Verse Ben Curtis J

O Mr Liam Kelly & Mrs E Burke

B Whitwell Bldstock & Magnolia Bldstock

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Musselburgh (7f) in June. 13/2, fourth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good) 29 days ago, weakening inside final 1f Likely to give another good account on the front end.

TFRHHHII BHA89

6 MASTER ZOFFANY (IRE) (180) 0515-55 CD BF 5 8-13 (6)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Dufoof (IRE)

O Let’s Go Racing 2

Billy Garritty J

Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Roundhill Stud Racing People S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D who held his form well on the AW through the winter but might need the run back from 6 months off TFRHHHII BHA85

7 G’DAAY (GB) (17) 666521

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Gilt Linked

O Trevor and Ruth Milner

5 8-9 (8)

Franny Norton J

Joseph Parr, Newmarket T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time winner last year and, with a visor applied, has returned to form lately getting his head back in front having had the run of things at Epsom last time. Should give another good account.

TFRHHHHI BHA81

colours no horse

Jockey

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Lady Lekki (IRE)

O Mr W. A. Bethell

B Daniel Shapiro

Harry Davies (3) J

Harriet Bethell, Arnold T

TIMEFORM VIEW Likeable sort who got back on the up when beating a subsequent winner to make it four for the season at Beverley 13 days ago. Rider negates the 3-lb rise and he boasts leading claims.

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

TFRHHHHH BHA80

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

LIAMARTY DREAMS: Following its run on 8/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 On The River (GB), 9-2 G’Daay (GB), 13-2 Ffion (GB), 7-1 Safe Voyage (IRE), 17-2 Liamarty Dreams (GB), 10-1 Master Zoffany (IRE), 12-1 Koy Koy (GB), 16-1 Great Max (IRE)

ON THE RIVER was comfortably on top of Rhoscolyn (who won a competitive event at Goodwood earlier in the week) at Beverley last time and the 3-lb rise is cancelled out by his jockey’s claim, so he’s well capable of following up. Fellow last-time-out winner G’Daay is a threat and course specialist Ffion can make her presence felt if the pace is strong.

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PLAY SMARTER

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4.15

THE RACE TO A CURE FOR MND NEWCOMERS’ RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands A, B, C and D) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old

Total prize fund £20000

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

O

6f

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 AMROON (GB) (-)

9-7 (2)

Br Ch c Showcasing - Rose Marmara P. J. McDonald J

O Mr Isa Bin Haider

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

Marco Botti, Newmarket T

Marco Botti Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 23. 22,000 gns foal, €70,000 yearling, €100,000 2-y-o, Showcasing colt. Yard had successful 2-y-o newcomer here last month so he’s one to note.

2 RAINWATER (GB) (-) (2lb)

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-5 (4)

Br B c Mayson - Finalize Oisin Orr J

O M & M Racing, Paul Byrne and Partner

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

Richard Fahey, Malton T

WS Transportation S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 2. 42,000 gns yearling, Mayson colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 6f Ventura Rebel and 5f-7f winner Suitcase‘N Taxi. Plenty of appeal on paper

3 SUPER SCHWARTZ (IRE) (-) (4lb)

Br B g Kodiac - Sagittarian Wind

O Mr Alex Smith

B Tally-Ho Stud

TFRHHHHH BHA-

9-3 (5)

George Rooke J

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

The Garden Cider Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 2. £32,000 yearling, Kodiac gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), sister to smart winner up to 1m Beshaayir out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner) (stayed 10.5f) Bahia Breeze.

4 TOMORROW DAY (GB) (-) (4lb)

Br B c Adaay (IRE) - Midnight Flower (IRE)

O Miss K D Lippiatt

B Springcombe Park Stud

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-3 (1)

Joe Leavy (7) J

Seamus Durack Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 1. Adaay colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Hot Streak. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs).

5 FOREVER BLUE (GB) (-)

Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Toujours L’Amour

TFRHHHII BHA-

9-2 (3)

Hector Crouch J

O The Sunshine Partnership & Partner Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Deerfield Farm

R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 9. 80,000 gns yearling, Blue Point filly Half-sister to 1m-9.5f winner Savrola and winner abroad by Kingman. Yard firing in the winners, including newcomers, and she’s appealing on debut even against the boys. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

Running for the first time since Gelding No 3.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Rainwater (GB), 11-4 Forever Blue (GB), 4-1 Amroon (GB), 11-2 Super Schwartz (IRE), 10-1 Tomorrow Day (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

This could be a test for these newcomers and the aptly-named RAINWATER who makes plenty of appeal on paper, could be the way to go for a yard going well with their 2-y-os. Forever Blue and Amroon are also interesting before market clues.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.RAINWATER 2.FOREVER BLUE 3.AMROON

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Owner B Breeder J Jockey

T Trainer S Sponsor

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SIXTH RACE 4.38

THE JORDAN NORTH DJ SET LADIES DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £12000

Owners Prize Money 1st £4819, 2nd £2410, 3rd £1205, 4th £602, 5th £301, 6th £150

(Penalty Value £6115.20) colours no horse

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile, two and a half furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61 to 80 Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below-par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 6lb

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

1 FIRST IMPRESSION (IRE) (90) 414-602 D BF 6 10-4 (1)

Br B g Make Believe - Charmgoer (USA) Jason Hart J

O Blackburn, Fox, McWilliams, & Pendelbury John Quinn, Malton T

B John Dwan & Make Believe Syndicate Sheridan Ny Llp, JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW10/3 creditable second of 9 in handicap at Ayr (10f good) 90 days ago, running on. Has a good record when there’s cut in the ground and he’s likely to be tuned up returning from a break for an in-form stable.

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2 JEAN BAPTISTE (IRE) (9) 506234 CD 6 10-2 (2)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pioneer Bride (USA) William Buick J

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

B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Irish National St

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t won for a while but his mark is sliding and he’s been running respectably of late. Should be well positioned, so worth considering.

3 STATELY HOME (IRE) (10) 155563

6 10-0 (3)

Br Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - Lady Spangles (IRE) Kevin Stott J

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

B Rathasker Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning reappearance at Kempton (8f) in March and was right back on track when third at Sandown 10 days ago. Well respected.

4 PRECISION STORM (GB) (121) 32-2020 CD 6 9-8 (5)

Br Gr g Dragon Pulse (IRE) - Way To The Stars

O Precision Facades Ltd Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster

B Mrs D. O. Joly

TIMEFORMVIEW

FairlyusefulperformeronAWwhocanhaveherlatestrunatLingfieldoverlooked,snatcheduparound1foutandunable to recover Is much lower in the weights on turf (C&D winner) but has a four-month absence to overcome. TFRHHHII BHA72

5 FLIGHT OF ANGELS (GB) (13) 40-5123 D 3 9-2 (4)

Br B f Golden Horn - Hoyam Franny Norton J

O 3 Batterhams and a Reay Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWDidn’t need to improve when making all in handicap at Wetherby (10f) in June and has run to a similar level on both subsequent outings. Might get an easy lead under jockey that rides the track particularly well.TFRHHHHI BHA74

6 AE FOND KISS (GB) (17) 143-626

4 8-11 (6)

Br B f Time Test - Aurora Gray David Probert J

O Simon Treacher, Robert Colvin & Partner

B Culworth Grounds & Fortune Bloodstock

Ed de Giles, Ledbury T

Ed de Giles Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed benefit of her reappearance when second of 7 in handicap at Sandown in May Below par at Chepstow 9 weeks later, however, which leaves her with something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA61

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: CORMIER (IRE) 6 10 2 Harry Russell 15-2 (Brian Ellison) 11 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

PRECISION STORM: Following its run on 7/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was hampered at the last furlong.

FLIGHT OF ANGELS: Following its run on 24/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left off the final turn.

AE FOND KISS: Following its run on 20/7/2023 it was reported that the horse lost both hind shoes.

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 First Impression (IRE), 7-2 Stately Home (IRE), Flight of Angels (GB), 9-2 Jean Baptiste (IRE), 11-1 Ae Fond Kiss (GB), 12-1 Precision Storm (GB)

FIRST IMPRESSION was second to one that followed up when last seen 3 months ago and returns at a time when his stable is flying, so he takes preference over Flight of Angels, who might get her own way in front under Franny Norton. Stately Home was back to form and slightly better than the result at Sandown recently, so he’s another one to consider

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4.45

THE SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES SPRINT HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £12189, 2nd £6096, 3rd £3048, 4th £1524, 5th £762, 6th £381.

(Penalty Value £15462)

colours no horse

6f

age st-lb

Draw Jockey

1 JUSTCALLMEPETE (GB) (8) 444342 D 4 9-13 (2)

Br B g Bated Breath - Firenze

O Peter Clarke Racing Partners

B Jan & Peter Hopper

Dougie Costello J

James Evans, Kinnersley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed an AW 4-timer at Southwell in January. Just as effective on turf, giving his all when runner-up at Newmarket 8 days ago

TFRHHHHI BHA86

2 FARO DE SAN JUAN (IRE) (10) 000100 D 4 9-12 (4)

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Fixette (IRE)

O Quest Thoroughbreds & Jack Thomas

B Lynch Bages Ltd

Greg Cheyne J

Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW 25/1-winner at Chester in June, his first victory for this yard Poor efforts since, however, and others make more appeal.

TFRHHIII BHA85

3 ILLUSIONIST (GER) (16) 4-30640 D 6 9-11 (5)

Br B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Irishstone (IRE)

O Miss Marjorie A. Thompson

B Edergole Thoroughbred Ltd

Sam James J

Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

TIMEFORM VIEW Now 2lb lower than when successful at York last year and he ran his most encouraging race since his reappearance when fourth of 16 at Ayr on penultimate outing. Probably found latest run coming too soon.

4 DARK TROOPER (IRE) (10) 113031 D

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Warshah (IRE)

O Mr Chi Un Fred Ma

TFRHHHII BHA84

3 9-9 (3)

Tom Marquand J

Ed Walker Upper Lambourn T

B Yeomanstown Stud ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Still not fully exposed and got back on the up returned to sprinting when scoring at Yarmouth last time. Not all out there, so probably more to come.

5 APLOMB (IRE) (78) 2360-50 D

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mickleberry (IRE)

O Mrs Fiona Carmichael

TFRHHHHH BHA86

7 9-8 (1)

Richard Kingscote J

Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Anglia Bloodstock Ltd & Mr C. Humber Fine & Country Jersey Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Did his winning in small fields for William Haggas and plenty of solid runs for present yard Modest effort at Newbury 78 days ago but has been freshened up since and his mark is appealing.

6 BE PROUD (IRE) (10) 430411 D

Br B g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Agnista (IRE)

O Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership

B John Lyons

TFRHHHII BHA81

7 9-4 (6)

Paul Mulrennan J

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

Jim Goldie Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Right back in top form lately scoring at Doncaster twice last month, the latter in a good time. Remains well treated on old form and likely to put up a bold bid for the hat-trick.

7 ASADJUMEIRAH (GB) (9) 022262 D

Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Place In My Heart

O Made Profiles Ltd & Partner

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

TFRHHHHI BHA77

5 8-13 (7)

Cam Hardie J

Antony Brittain, Warthill T

Made Profiles Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent sort who wasted no time getting back to form when a strong-finishing second in a competitive event at York 9 days ago Should get involved if the pace is sound.

8 IMPELLER (GB) (3) 602123 D

Br B g Pivotal - Musical Beat (IRE)

O D Scott & Co (Pattern Makers) Ltd & Ptr

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA72

5 8-11 (8)

Duran Fentiman J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

David Scott & Co (Pattern Makers) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on top when winning at Carlisle in July and has remained in form since. Faces a quick turnaround but should give his running once more.

TFRHHHII BHA70

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

Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Lady Sandy (IRE)

O The Oysters Catchers Partnership

B Aidan Fogarty

Oisin Orr J

Richard Fahey, Malton T

Richard Fahey Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW 12/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Yarmouth (5.2f good to soft) 9 days ago nearest finish. Well treated and could make his presence felt if things drop right. TFRHHHII BHA74

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2, 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 6, 7.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-1 Dark Trooper (IRE), 11-2 Justcallmepete (GB), Be Proud (IRE), 6-1 Asadjumeirah (GB), 15-2 Illusionist (GER), 10-1 Minnesota Lad (IRE), 11-1 Impeller (GB), 16-1 Faro de San Juan (IRE), Aplomb (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

DARK TROOPER is unexposed as a sprinter and had a bit up his sleeve when scoring at Yarmouth, so he gets the nod over Be Proud, who has mounted a revival lately Asadjumeirah produced a big effort at York recently so he’s likely to be involved if he turns up in the same mood.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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RACE CONDITIONS & TODAY’S OFFICIALS

First Race 2.00 - THE BRITVIC 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 and the seventh £105 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £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. August 4th. 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 6lb Penalties, after July 29th 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Britvic have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will also award a cash prize of £50 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. APPEARANCE MONEY - Chester Racecourse will pay Appearance Money up to £500 to the owner of every horse which starts in this race but does not win prize money Owners who win prize money of less than £500 will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500 NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 3yos rated 61 may 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 16 entries at £70. - Closed July 31st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £5622; Second £2811; Third £1406; Fourth £703; Fifth £351; Sixth £175; Seventh £88. (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 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.30 - THE ALAN TAYLOR NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6115 to the winning horse The second to receive £2866, the third £1435 the fourth £716 the fifth £358, the sixth £177 the seventh £90 and the eighth £44. for two yrs old only Rated 0-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, July 31st and pay £60 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 29th 2023, for each race won 6lb Brendeck 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 24 entries at £60. - Closed July 31st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4819; Second £2410; Third £1205; Fourth £602; Fifth £301; Sixth £150; Seventh £76; Eighth £37. (Penalty Value £6115.20) SS

SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.05 - THE BRITISH EBF RUBY ANNIVERSARY NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5095 to the winning horse The second to receive £2388, the third £1195, the fourth £596, the fifth £298 and the sixth £147 for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, July 31st and pay £48 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. 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). Chester Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out 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 THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which start in this race but do not win prize money Additionally, the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500. 18 entries at £48. - Closed July 31st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4016; Second £2008; Third £1004; Fourth £502; Fifth £251; Sixth £125 (Penalty Value £5095.49) SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.38 - THE NET WORLD SPORTS QUEENSFERRY STAKES STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed) 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 and the sixth £670 for three yrs old and upwards, which have not won a Group 1 Pattern race after 2022. Enter by noon, July 31st and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after 2022, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 2 race 7lb Net World Sports have kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will also award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge 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 17 entries at £200 - Closed July 31st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £22000; Second £9070; Third £4535; Fourth £2270; Fifth £1135; Sixth £565. (Penalty Value £28010) A SS

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.08 - THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £12740 to the winning horse The second to receive £5972 the third £2990, the fourth £1492, the fifth £747 the sixth £370 the seventh £187 and the eighth £92. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher or £25 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 29th 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Halliwell Jones 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 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 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 15 entries at £125Closed July 31st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £10040; Second £5020; Third £2510; Fourth £1255; Fifth £628; Sixth £313; Seventh £158; Eighth £78 (Penalty Value £12740) SS

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Sixth Race 4.38 - THE JORDAN NORTH DJ SET LADIES DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6115 to the winning horse The second to receive £2866, the third £1435, the fourth £716, the fifth £358 and the sixth £177 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 4th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb

Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after July 29th 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chester Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. APPEARANCE MONEY - Chester Racecourse will pay Appearance Money up to £500 to the owner of every horse which starts in this race but does not win prize money Owners who win prize money of less than £500, will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500 CHESTER RACECOURSE will pay Appearance

Money of £500 to the owners of all horses which start in this race but do not win prize money Additionally the owners of all horses, which win prize money of less than £500 will receive an Appearance Money payment up to £500 15 entries at £60. - Closed July 31st, 2023. Owners Prize Money Winner £4819; Second £2410; Third £1205; Fourth £602; Fifth £301; Sixth £150 (Penalty Value £6115.20) SS

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SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST - FAMILY 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

GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward)

CHARLES RUPERT NUGENT (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

DANIEL ANDREWS

THOMAS EVETTS

GWEN THOMAS

STARTERS

LEE JONES

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

MICHAEL ROBERTS

BETTING RING MANAGERS

NEIL PATEMAN

MALCOLM HART

MIKE OXLEY

VETERINARY OFFICER

JOHN BURGESS

VETERINARY SURGEONS

KATE SUMNER

GRAHAM POTTS

JOHN SPENCER

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr JOHN EDWARDS

Dr IAN ROBERTS

Dr KATE GASKELL

Dr MICHAEL UNWIN

NURSE

GILL WHITTAKER

FARRIER

KATIE RIDGEWAY

HORSE AMBULANCE

NICK JONES

COMMENTATOR

MARK SLATER

RACEDAY ANNOUNCER & CCTV PRESENTER

BEN SHEPPARD

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

MEL BAKER

JEREMY WILLIS

JANE SOUTHAM

CLERK OF THE COURSE

ANDREW TULLOCH

DESIGNATED

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

MATT JONES

CHESTER RACE COMPANY LIMITED

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