Chester Racecard - Thursday 9th May

LADIES DAY

BOODLES MAY FESTIVAL

9 MAY 2024

The Spencer Twins wear ASHOKA

CO N T E N T S

ON-COURSE BETTING & HOW TO READ YOUR RACECARD page 6-7

LAST YEAR’S WINNERS page 18-19

DEE STAKES HISTORY page 42-43

FACTS & STATISTICS page 8-9

LAST YEAR’S DEE STAKES page 45

We have a range of

TODAY’S TIPS page 11

ORMONDE STAKES HISTORY page 52-53

LAST YEAR’S ORMONDE STAKES page 54-55

IMPORTANT INFORMATION page 78

TODAY’S SPONSORS

Chester Race Company would like to thank the following for their generous sponsorship of today’s racing

TODAY’S RACING

LADIES DAY

THURDAY 11 MAY 2023

RACE TIMES

1.30pm p26

The CAA Stellar Handicap Stakes

3.45pm p58

The tote.co.uk Supporting Racing Ormonde Stakes (Group 3)

2.05pm p32

The British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes

4.20pm p64

The Precision Facades Handicap Stakes

2.40pm p38

The Halliwell Jones Handicap Stakes

3.15pm p48

The Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes (Listed Race)

4.55pm p70

The Camden Town Brewery Handicap Stakes

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting Jockeys

David Allan

1.30

William Buick

2.05, 2.35, 4.10, 4.45

William Carver

1.30

Jim Crowley

4.10

James Doyle

2.35, 4.10

Tom Eaves

4.10

David Egan

2.35, 4.10, 4.45

Duran Fentiman

1.30, 4.45

Trainers

Michael Appleby

1.30

Andrew Balding

2.35, 3.40, 4.45

David & Nicola Barron

4.10

Michael Bell

4.10, 4.45

George Boughey

4.45

K. R. Burke

2.05, 4.45

Declan Carroll

1.30

Tom Clover

2.35

Robert Cowell

1.30

Jack Garritty 1.30

Cam Hardie 4.45

Jason Hart

2.05, 3.40, 4.10

Pierre-Louis Jamin

2.05, 2.35

Richard Kingscote

1.30, 2.05, 2.35, 3.40, 4.10, 4.45

Clifford Lee

2.05 4.10 4.45

Sean Levey

2.05, 3.05

Tom Marquand

1.30, 2.05, 4.45

Tom Dascombe

2.05, 2.35

Tim Easterby

1.30, 4.45

Sam England 4.10

David Evans

1.30

Richard Fahey

1.30, 4.45

Roger Fell & Sean Murray

4.10

Charlie Fellowes

3.40

James Ferguson

3.40

Kevin Frost

1.30

Finley Marsh 3.05

Ryan Moore

2.35, 3.05, 3.40, 4.10

Oisin Murphy

1.30, 2.05, 2.35, 3.40, 4.45

Daniel Muscutt

3.40

Franny Norton 4.45

Kieran O’Neill 1.30

Saffie Osborne 3.05, 4.10

Alistair Rawlinson 1.30

John & Thady Gosden

3.05, 3.40

Mrs J. Harrington

2.05

Alice Haynes 1.30

Simon Hodgson 1.30

Darryll Holland

4.10

Richard Hughes

2.35, 3.05

Charlie Johnston

4.10, 4.45

Daniel & Claire Kubler

4.10

David Loughnane

2.05, 4.45

Callum Rodriguez 4.10

Rowan Scott 2.05

Harrison Shaw 1.30

Callum Shepherd 1.30, 2.05, 4.45

Kieran Shoemark 3.05, 3.40

Daniel Tudhope 2.35

Hayley Turner 2.35, 3.40

Alec Voikhansky 1.30

Jason Watson 4.10

Brian Meehan 2.05, 3.05

Aidan O’Brien 3.05, 3.40

James Owen 2.05

Hugo Palmer 1.30, 2.05, 2.35, 3.40, 4.45

Sir Michael Stoute

2.35, 4.10

Nigel Tinkler

2.05

Roger Varian

2.35, 4.10

Ed Walker

3.05

Ian Williams

1.30, 3.40, 4.10, 4.45

CHAIR’S WELCOME

WELCOME TO DAY TWO OF THE 2024 BOODLES MAY FESTIVAL - LADIES DAY

Welcome to the second day of our prestigious Boodles May Festival, Ladies Day Today has more exhilarating and unmissable racing on the Roodee, as well as some fabulous fashion on show.

As ever, our thanks go to our long-standing title sponsor of the May Festival, Boodles, who have now been proudly associated with our three-day meeting for 11 years. They continue to be fantastic supporters of both racing at Chester and our sport in general.

I would also like to extend my thanks to our other sponsors associated with today’s card of racing - CAA Stellar, the European Breeders Fund, Halliwell Jones, the TOTE, Precision Facades, and Camden Town Brewery We are very grateful for your support.

We have seven thrilling races on the card for Ladies Day, including the Boodles Raindance Dee Stakes at 3.05pm and the Tote.co.uk Supporting Racing Ormonde Stakes at 3.40pm.

The full race card gets underway from 1.30pm, when runners and riders take to the track for the CAA Stellar Handicap Stakes and closes with the Camden Town Brewery Handicap Stakes at 4.45pm.

Away from the track, be sure to enter our Best Dressed competition in association with our official Boodles May Festival Style Partner, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. Head over to the Paddock area to have your photo taken between 11.30am and 2.30pm for the chance to win some amazing prizes. The judging will be conducted by Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Cheshire Life, with a presentation to be made between the fifth and sixth races.

The Chester Cup, which celebrates its 200-year anniversary on Friday, will also be present in the Paddock area for photo opportunities from 11.30am until 2pm.

I hope you all enjoy a wonderful day with us here at Chester Racecourse today Hopefully you’ll be able to join us again for the third and final day of the Boodles May Festival tomorrow, as the excitement builds for Chester Cup Day. This will be an historic occasion not to be missed.

Ian O’Doherty Chair

PLACE A BET ON-COURSE WITH AND RACECOURSE BOOKMANERS

HOW TO PLACE A BET WITH A RACECOURSE BOOKMAKER 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 3 runners - all on to win

• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2

• 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.

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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, g - gelding, Gr - Grey, f - filly, m - mare, Ro - Roan (followed by Sire, Dam and Damsire)

4. Horse’s name

5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain

6. Number of day’s since horse last ran

7. Age of horse (when race not restricted to a single age group)

8. Weight of horse in Stones and Pounds

9. Draw

10 Owner’s Name(s)

11. Breeder

12. 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 both this course and distance

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

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

14 Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment

15 Jockey’s Name. 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

1. THE AVERAGE FLAT JOCKEY

is below 5’6 (although there are exceptions) and weigh between 8 & 9st

2. JOCKEYS BOOTS

They are mostly synthetic and can weigh as little as 300 grams

3. RACING SADDLE

Weighs between 1 & 2lb

4. JOCKEYS WHIP

A jockey’s whip is made from a core of light-weight carbon fibre surrounded by layers of air cushioned foam and light-weight leather. Usage of the whip is strictly controlled by the British Horseracing Authority Stewards who are present on raceday

5. SILKS

The silks that a jockey wears belong to the racehorse owner rather than the jockey. Each set is unique, such is the demand for certain designs that some colours can sell for thousands, or even tens of thousands of pounds

6. BREATHING

The horse’s lungs breath in and out 140 times per minute delivering 150 litres of air per second. At 10,000 litres per race, that is what a human breaths in a day

7. HEART CAPACITY

Up to 240 beats per minute moving 60 pints of blood during a race. A racehorse’s heart weighs the equivalent of 4 bags of sugar (around 4 kgs)

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8. STRIDE LENGTH

An average racehorses’ stride length is 20-21ft

9. STRIDE FREQUENCY

Between 130 and 140 strides per minute

10. AVERAGE SPEED

37.5 mph

11. HORSES WEIGHT

A horses weight is approximately half a tonne

12. FUEL CONSUMPTION

A horse uses 35,000 calories per day, whereas a human adult male is advised to eat 2,500

TODAY’S TOP TIPS

DEMOCRACY DILEMMA was not disgraced in a Listed race on dirt at Jebel Ali in February and that followed an encouraging third in a competitive handicap at Meydan. The four-yearold was successful over C&D when last competing in the UK and he looks to have plenty in his favour from stall two here. Copper Knight has dropped to an eyecatching mark and the veteran should not be written off, while Clearpoint and Roman Dragon are two others to note.

WIN: DEMOCRACY DILEMMA

DANGER: COPPER KINGHT

PASSING PHASE caught the eye when filling third place on his racecourse bow over 5f at the Curragh last month and the son of Lope De Vega could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. Rashabar and Bretton Wood also showed plenty of promise on their introductions in races that have both worked out very well, while any market support for The Flying Seagull would have to be noted.

WIN: PASSING PHASE

DANGER: RASHABAR

NEVER SO BRAVE chased home a pair of subsequent Group 1 winners on his two starts as a juvenile and confirmed that promise when winning easily on his return over 7f at Thirsk last month. With that in mind, the son of No Nay Never merits the utmost respect on his handicap debut here. Dashing Darcey has to be of interest following his narrow defeat at Newbury recently, while Grey Cuban and Nellie Leylax also merit places on the shortlist.

WIN:

DANGER: DASHING DARCEY

GOD’S WINDOW reached the frame in the Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster before making it two wins out of three starts in a minor novice event on his reappearance at Nottingham. John & Thady Gosden’s Dubawi colt should relish this step up in trip and, with further improvement highly likely, he is the one to beat. Jayarebe was a smooth winner of the Feilden at Newmarket and has to be taken very seriously, despite his penalty, while Bracken’s Laugh is a player after numbering Capulet among his victims at Chelmsford.

WIN: GOD’S WINDOW

DANGER: JAYAREBE

Last year’s Chester Vase hero ARREST comes into this contest on the back of an underwhelming return to action when only seventh in the John Porter at Newbury. That run was arguably too bad to be true and he is a class act on his day, so he is well worth another chance. Point Lonsdale, who landed the Huxley Stakes at this meeting 12 months ago, is the top-rated in the field and has his first attempt at the distance, while Deauville Legend tries first-time blinkers and is another to note.

WIN: ARREST

DANGER: POINT LONSDALE

Lingfield scorer Inspiritus appreciated the removal of the hood when posting a career-best performance in late March. Roger Varian’s gelding warrants respect off a 5lb higher mark and this switch to turf shouldn’t prevent another bold bid. However, fellow last-time-out scorer PEARL EYE may prove to be the better handicapped of the pair after winning a shade cosily at Pontefract and the four-year-old could be tough to beat if coping with the quick turnaround. Loyal Touch and Baryshnikov also enter the reckoning.

WIN: PEARL EYE

DANGER: INSPIRITUS

CONTACTO proved a different proposition on his handicap bow when scooting away from his rivals at Doncaster. A 9lb hike in the ratings for that easy victory looks far from insurmountable and Andrew Balding’s colt is taken to follow up. The biggest threat may emerge from the progressive Arch Legend, who isn’t taken lightly in his quest to land a hat-trick, especially considering he is 4lb well-in. Glistening Nights is a potential improver upped further in distance.

WIN: CONTACTO

DANGER: ARCH LEGEND

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How To Play

RACING PHRASE BOOK

ACCUMULATOR bet involving two or more selections in different races: winnings from one are placed on the next

ALL WEATHER RACING flat racing which takes place on an artificial surface

AMATEUR (rider) on racecards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status

ANTE-POST betting (usually on the most important races) days, weeks and even months before the race is due to take place

APPRENTICE young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding

BACKWARD used of a horse which needs time to mature

CLAIMER of a race: a claiming race; of a jockey: an apprentice

COLT male, ungelded horse up to four years old

DAM mother of a horse

DISTANCE the length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 1⁄2 miles of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail

DRAW for flat racing only, describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn randomly the day before shortly after the horses are declared to run EVENS or EVEN MONEY when your stake exactly equals your winnings - thus £5 at evens wins a further £5

FILLY female horse up to four years old

FOAL horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year

FURLONG 220 yards (one eighth of a mile)

GELDING castrated horse

GOING the description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official BHA going reports progress as follows:

Heavy - soft - good to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard

GREEN (of a horse)

inexperienced

HAND unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder

JOLLY betting parlance for the favourite in a race - the horse with the shortest odds

JUDGE official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners

JUVENILE two-year-old horse

MAIDEN horse which has not won a race

MARE female horse five years and over

MONKEY betting parlance for £500

OBJECTION complaint by one jockey against another regarding breach of rules during a race

ODDS ON odds where the winnings are less than the stake (which is of course

returned to you): thus a winning £2 bet at 2-1 on wins you £1

PADDOCK area of the racecourse incorporating the pre-parade ring, parade ring and winner’s enclosure

PATTERN the elite races, divided in Flat racing into Groups One, Two, Three and Listed, and in jumping into Grades One, Two and Three

PENALTY weight added to the allotted handicap weight of a horse which has won since the weights were originally published

PHOTO FINISH electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close finish

PLATE shoe worn by horse for racing

PLATER horse which usually runs in selling races (selling ‘plates’)

PONY betting parlance for £25

RULE 4 betting rule covering deductions made from winning bets if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed but before the ‘Under Starter’s Orders’ signal; the amount deducted depends on the price of the withdrawn horse

SIRE father of a horse

SPREAD A PLATE when a racing plate or horseshoe becomes detached from an animal’s hoof, this sometimes causes a delay while the horse is re-shod

SPRINGER/STEAMER a horse which shortens dramatically in the betting

SP/STARTING PRICE the official price of horse at which bets are settled in betting shops

STEWARDS the panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to STEWARDS’ ENQUIRY enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race

TIC-TAC the bookmaker’s method of relaying odds information on the racecourse, by means of hand signals

WEIGH IN/WEIGH OUT weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled

YANKEE combination bet involving four selections in different races: six doubles, four trebles and one four-horse accumulator - eleven bets

YEARLING horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

YESTERDAY’S WINNERS

Trials Day

Wednesday 8 May

CAA Stellar Handicap Stakes

FOREST FAIRY

Weatherbys ePassport

Cheshire Oaks (Listed Race)

GARFIELD SHADOW

SERAPHIM ANGEL

CAA Stellar Lily Agnes EBF Conditions Stakes

GALLANTLY ESL Export Maiden Stakes

KNICKS

tote.co.uk Saddle-Up For More Than Racing Handicap Stakes

DIVINE LIBRA CNG Switch Handicap Stakes

HAMISH

tote.co.uk Bet £5 Get £20 Ormonde Stakes (Group 3)

NYMPHADORA

CAA Stellar Handicap Stakes

CITY STREAK

TMT Group Handicap Stakes

SURELY NOT

Deepbridge Capital Handicap Stakes

SAN ANTONIO Boodles Dee Stakes (Listed Race)

British EBF Ruby Anniversary Maiden Stakes

STRUTH Halliwell Jones Handicap Stakes

HACKMAN

The National Gallery Collection

The National Gallery is our nation’s treasure box: home to one of the world’s greatest collections of art. In honour of its 200th anniversary and being their official partner, Boodles designers have taken inspiration from paintings in the gallery to create ‘The National Gallery Collection’. The suites within the collection take inspiration from artistic techniques: Play of Light, Brushstrokes, Perspective, and the theme of Motherhood within the gallery.

Play of Light

Gallen-Kallela’s depiction of Lake Keitele inspired the Play of Light ‘Lake Keitele’ pieces, with Boodles designers mimicking the water’s zigzag pattern using marquise cut diamonds. Monet’s ‘Water-Lillies, Setting Sun’ influenced a lively palette of pink tourmaline and peridot in the second set. Seurat’s ‘The Morning Walk’ and Renoir’s ‘Moulin Huet Bay’ guided pieces in the corresponding suite, particularly its bright sea blues and lemony sparkles.

Brushstrokes

Paul Cézanne’s ‘Avenue at Chantilly’, ‘Hillside in Provence’ and ‘Bathers’ all inform our new ‘Brush Strokes’ suite. Cézanne’s loose, open use of oil paint – developed from his work with watercolours – suggests dashing,

dynamic motion. Boodles designers sought to bring to life the ‘swoosh’ of his brush in the suite. The ‘Brush Strokes’ ring is one of the stars of the show: at its heart, an 18.64 carat aquamarine.

Perspective

Canaletto’s ‘Piazza San Marco’ and ‘Entrance to the Cannaregio’ inspired our ‘Perspective’ bangle. In the former work, there’s a sense we’re right there – in among the action of the colonnade, glancing through an archway into 1758 The arches that line Saint Mark’s Square and shape thousands of windows throughout the city’s palaces are key motifs in these pieces. In the ring and bangle, you can look through an arch to see one further away The mystery of Venice, a city of masks, creates intrigue amid the white diamonds. The bangle features Ashoka cut stones: a unique cut featuring 62 facets, only available to buy from Boodles in Europe.

Motherhood

Rather than an artistic technique, but a re-occurring theme; ‘Motherhood’

in all of its forms is a unifying subject in the Gallery. From the tender portrayals seen in Sassoferrato’s painting to the depictions of the Virgin Mary and Christ child, the essence of motherhood, characterised by loving care, echoes timelessly through the centuries. The embrace, of figures’ heads leaning lovingly and arms curved in gentle embrace, serves as the inspiration for our Motherhood suite.

To create this collection, Boodles designers gained special access to the Gallery, discussing the piece in depth with expert curators to distil the detail of some of the Gallery’s finest treasures into unique and wearable works of art. Meaning you can now carry a Canaletto wherever you go, and enjoy Raphael in the form of a ring.

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CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF THE CHESTER CUP

WANT TO S EE THE ICONIC CHESTER CUP UP CLOS E?

Visit the ‘200 Years of the Chester Cup’ memory wall located in the paddock near the Pavilion Lawn for a photo with the prestigious trophy between 11.30am – 2pm.

2024 LEADING TRAINER

TRAINE

The leading Trainer will receive the Bobby McAlpine Tr and a case of Champagne, with £10,000 going to the

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This perpetual trophy commemorates Bobby McAlpine, who was at the heart of Chester Race Company for thirty years. Serving as Chairman for twenty 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.

When in his twenties he bought his first horse from Ireland and his love of horse racing grew. Many winner followed in the King George V Stakes in 1969 and the Gold Cup in 1970. He also had a small breeding oper breeding the likes of Inglis Drever, a three time winner Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham,and many others.

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Chester Race Company are most grateful to his family offering this trophy to the leading Trainer at Chester. A fitting tribute.

THE POINTS WILL BE AWARDED AS FOLLOWS:

1ST – 10 POINTS

1ST – 10 POINTS

2ND – 7 POINTS

3RD – POINTS POIN POIN – – OIN INTS

3RD – 4 POINTS

4TH – 2 POINTS

FACTS & STATS

THE CAA STELLAR HANDICAP

Andrew Balding’s Nymphadora came into this off the back of a below par 11th of 16 at Bath a month prior where she weakend quickly She looked much better here with Oisin Murphy in the saddle as she bounced back in fine style. Despite a bit of a slow start, she quickly gained ground on the early leaders before taking the lead for herself inside the final furlong. There was late pressure from the market leader King’s Lynn but Nymphadora kept on well to secure the win.

TO THE WINNER CLASS 2 RUN OVER

Jason Hart has ridden 3 of the last 6 winners of this race 4 of the last 6 winners were the favourites 7 of the last 9 winners carried 9st or less KEY TRENDS

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FIRST RACE 1.30

THE CAA STELLAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £45000

5f 15y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £18072, 2nd £9036, 3rd £4518, 4th £2259, 5th £1130, 6th £563, 7th £284, 8th £140.(Penalty Value £22932) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a five furlong handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. 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.

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TIMEFORM VIEW 5-time course winner who returned to form from out of the blue when scoring at Sakhir in February before finishing a creditable third in handicap there (5f, good to firm) a fortnight later. Not seen since. TFRHHHII BHA95

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VINTAGE

CLARETS

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B M. E. Broughton Tote S

TFRHHHII BHA95

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a very successful 2023 campaign, scoring 4 times over 5f, and probably needed the run after 5 months off when well held at Pontefract last month. Excuses hard to come by at Ripon.

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Kevin Frost Racing S

TFRHHIII BHA92

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 4 times last season. Shot back up in the weights as a result and looked badly in need of the run after 5 months off when finishing tailed-off last at Pontefract (5f, heavy) just over 5 weeks ago.

5 CHANGEOFMIND (IRE) (299) 1/100- CD 4 9-7 (10)

Br Ch g Sioux Nation (USA) - Dusty

O Mr B. Cooney

B Camogue Stud Ltd

Declan Carroll, Malton T

TFRHHIII BHA92

TIMEFORM VIEW Broke 2-y-o course record over C&D on sole start as a juvenile and returned from 10-month absence with comfortable success at Catterick (5f, good to soft) last April. Seen just twice at York after.

Oisin Murphy

Jack Garritty

Alec Voikhansky (3)

Harrison Shaw

6 MICHAELA’S BOY (IRE) (18) 02000-0 D 4 9-5 (6)

Br Ch c Ribchester (IRE) - Joyce Compton (IRE)

O Newtownstewart Construction UK Ltd

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Redpender Stud Ltd Craig Group Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went winless in 2023 but showed his usual spark for first half of contest before patently needing the run after 7 months off at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) recently.

7 CLEARPOINT (GB)

TFRHHHHI BHA90

(16) 13-3034 D 4 9-4 (3)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Pigeon Point

O P C F Racing Ltd

B Mrs Fiona Denniff

Simon Hodgson, Hook T

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual AWwinner in theautumn whobounced back to formon justsecond run forcurrent yardwhen third at Lingfield (6f) in March, though had the run of the race. Latest effort at Epsom easy to strike a line through. TFRHHHII BHA89

8 MANILA SCOUSE

(GB) (11) 63444-2 D 5 8-13 (7)

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

Tim Easterby, Malton T

O Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces Janine Dobson G

B Wayne Clifford Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back wins at Haydock/Chepstow last August and shaped encouragingly after 6 months off when finishing runner-up at Wetherby (5.5f, soft) 11 days ago. Mark unchanged.

9 RADIO GOO GOO (GB)

TFRHHHHI BHA84

(26) 50-4635 C BF 4 8-12 (8)

Br B or Gr f Havana Grey - Radio Gaga

O Brian Mould, Richard Kent & Partner

B Allseasons Bloodstock

David Evans, Abergavenny T

Wendy Steele G

Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Enjoyed a productive early-2023 notching 5 wins. Modest having been sent of favourite when fifth at Wolverhampton (6.1f) last month but her mark is on the slide.

10 NIGHT

ON

EARTH

TFRHHHII BHA83

(IRE) (16) 124221 CD 6 8-11 (12)

Br B g Kodiac - Eternal View (IRE)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Mr Spencer Coomes Fabrice Smeulders G

B Tally-Ho Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW ScoredatLingfield(5f)inJanuaryandresumedwinningwaysbackonturfatEpsom(5f,good)16daysago,Kingscote putting his early speed to excellent use and responding well when tackled approaching final 1f. TFRHHHII BHA82

11 COPPER KNIGHT (IRE)

(14) 50656-0 CD 10 8-4 (4)

Br B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Mystic Dream

Tim Easterby, Malton T

O Ventura Racing (Copper) & Partner Jayne Barley G

B Wardstown Stud Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW VeteranwhopickedupanotherwinatYorkinJulybeforedefyingapenaltyatPontefractaweeklater.Belowbest towards the end of last season and probably needed the run after 6 months off at Beverley.

12 SHE’S CENTIMENTAL (USA) (36)

TFRHHHII BHA75

010001 4 8-2

(11)

Br B f Goldencents (USA) - Shesabitdistorted (USA) Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

O Roudee Racing 7

B Pine Ridge Stables Ltd Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Already hit the target a couple of times this year at Kempton (6f), latest after a longer break last month. Has been rated higher in the past so can remain competitive if building on that returned to turf. TFRHHIII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2023: NYMPHADORA 4 9 1 Oisin Murphy 3-1 (Andrew Balding) 6 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8, 10, 11.

Stewards Note: SPOOF: Following its run on 2/4/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. RADIO GOO GOO: Following its run on 13/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Roman Dragon (GB), 13-2 Democracy Dilemma (IRE), 17-2 Manila Scouse (GB), 10-1 Vintage Clarets (GB), Clearpoint (GB), Radio Goo Goo (GB), 12-1 Night On Earth (IRE), 14-1 Copper Knight (IRE), 16-1 Michaela’s Boy (IRE), 20-1 Changeofmind (IRE), 25-1 Spoof (GB), She’s Centimental (USA)

Alistair Rawlinson

William Carver (3)

David Allan

Callum

Shepherd

Richard Kingscote

Duran Fentiman

Kieran O’Neill

An ultra-competitive sprint in which the suggestion is top-weight DEMOCRACY DILEMMA, who won over C&D when last seen on home soil and performed with plenty of credit on both starts in the UAE earlier this year. Michaela’s Boy showed his usual spark before tiring at Musselburgh last month, so he heads up the opposition sporting a first-time tongue tie, with Manila Scouse and Radio Goo Goo another couple fancied to go well, too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.DEMOCRACY DILEMMA (IRE) 2.MICHAELA’S BOY (IRE) 3.MANILA SCOUSE

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POSITION OF STALLS

1m 2f - Outside, All Other Races - Inside

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FACTS & STATS

THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES

CLASS 2 RUN OVER SIX FURLONGS

Raced over five furlongs last year (as opposed to six furlongs for the first time this year) it was Hackman that picked up the win. Trained by Hugo Palmer, the colt had shown plenty of promise when third at Newmarket in his sole start before this race. Ridden here by James Doyle, this son of Mehmas looked very strong, clear of his rivals inside the final furlong, keeping on well to clutch the win ahead of Innvincible Friend in second

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £40,000

£20,384 TO THE WINNER

WINNING CONNECTIONS

Trainers and jockeys with some of the strongest records at this meeting.

TRAINER

K R Burke

Today he Saddles Teej A

JOCKEY

Clifford Lee

Today Clifford rides Teej A

SECOND RACE 2.05

THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES

(CLASS 2) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old

Total prize fund £40000

6f 17y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £16064, 2nd £8032, 3rd £4016, 4th £2008, 5th £1004, 6th £500, 7th £252, 8th £124. (Penalty Value £20384)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This race is a six furlong maiden stakes for two-year-olds. Maiden races provide a starting point for young horses that are yet to record a victory and most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts. Previous experience can count for a lot when searching for the winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles are more than capable of landing the prize at the first time of asking.

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 BRETTON WOOD (GB) (23) 5

Br B c Frankel - Pretty Pollyanna

9-7 (8)

James Owen, Newmarket T

O The Gredley Family Aoife Brophy G

B Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 13. Frankel colt. First foal of connections Prix Morny winner Pretty Pollyanna. 16/1, fifth of 6 in novice event at Newmarket (5f, good) on debut 23 days ago. Up in trip. Likely to improve.

2 KING OF ANGELS (IRE)

(-)

TFRHHHHI BHACallum Shepherd

9-7 (9)

Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Paradwys (IRE) Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Roudee Racing 15 Henry Owen G

B Cooneen Stud Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 17. 30,000 gns yearling. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f-6f winner Boann. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to 7f-9f winner Many Colours and winner up to 1 1/2m First Flight (both smart). TFRHHHIIBHA- Jason Hart

3 PASSING PHASE (GB) (18) 3

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lady Wingshot (IRE)

O Mrs P. K. Cooper

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd

9-7

(6)

Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW FoaledFebruary 25.60,000gnsyearling. Half-brotherto useful7f-1m winnerExpecting ToFlyand 1mwinner

I Am Magical. 6/1, third in novice event at the Curragh (5f, heavy) on debut 18 days ago.

4 RASHABAR (IRE) (20) 3

TFRHHHHI BHATom Marquand

9-7

(10)

Br B c Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Amazonka (IRE) Brian Meehan, Manton T

O Manton Thoroughbreds IX Surendra Surendra G

B Sarl Ecurie Haras de Beaufay Sirecam Europe S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 28. €120,000 yearling Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1 1/2m-14.5f winner (stays 16.5f) River of Stars. Split a pair of subsequent winners when third in maiden at Newbury on debut 20 days ago. TFRHHHHHBHA- Sean Levey

5 SIMPLY BLUE (GB)

(-)

9-7 (5)

Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - So Hi Society (IRE) David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

O Mr D. R. Passant

B Highview Bloodstock Ltd Dave Loughnane Racing, Greenhous Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 20. £180,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 6f winner), half-sister to useful 6.3f/7f winner Galtee Mist. One to note in the betting.

TFRHHHII BHARichard Kingscote

6 THE FLYING SEAGULL (IRE) (-)

Br B c Kodiac - You’resobeautiful (IRE)

9-7 (4)

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Two Plus Three Two Plus Four Stephanie Parry G

B Lynch Bages Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled January 28. €65,000 yearling. Dam, 5f winner (stayed 6f), half-sister to 7f/1m winner Shevchenko and 1 3/4m-2m winner Tigris River (both useful) out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner) Hula Angel. TFRHHHIIBHA-

7 BIDDABLE (IRE) (20) 6

9-2 (3)

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Miss Gradenko Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

O Alan & Sue Cronshaw and Route Javed Iqbal G

B Ballyhane Stud Route Agency Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW FoaledApril25.€12,000yearling.Dam,5fwinner,half-sisterto5f/5.4fwinner(stayed1m)MayGirl 33/1,well-held sixth of 14 in novice at Bath (5f, good to soft) on debut 20 days ago. Up in trip.

8 FAR ABOVE MARY (IRE) (10) 443

Br B f Far Above (IRE) - Light Bay

TFRHIIII BHAPierre-Louis Jamin

9-2 (2)

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O The Rum Partnership Ella Harrison G

B Edward Prendergast & John Bourke Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Thrice-raced filly (modest form). Up against it.

9 I CAN BOOGY (GB) (19) 0

Br B f Twilight Son - Accolade

O D. Caslin & P. Wilcock

TFRHHHII BHAWilliam Buick

9-2 (7)

Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Accolade Partnership Alexanders York S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 20. 6,000 gns foal, £42,000 yearling. Half-sister to 5f winner Lady Lade and 6f winner Spirit of Applause. 33/1, showed nothing when last in novice at Thirsk on debut 19 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA- Rowan Scott

10 TEEJ A (IRE) (19) 2

Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Mild Illusion (IRE)

O Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke

9-2 (1)

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Tally-Ho Stud Indication Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 21. 52,000 gns yearling. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 7f), out of unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Courageous. 4/1, green early when second in maiden at Nottingham on debut 19 days ago. TFRHHHHI

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Rashabar (IRE), 4-1 Passing Phase (GB), 11-2 Teej A (IRE), 13-2 Bretton Wood (GB), 12-1 The Flying Seagull (IRE), 14-1 Simply Blue (GB), 20-1 King of Angels (IRE), 25-1 Far Above Mary (IRE), 50-1 Biddable (IRE), 100-1 I Can Boogy (GB)

RASHABAR showed plenty when third in what is traditionally a strong maiden at Newbury 3 weeks ago and can overcome his wide stall. The well-bred Bretton Wood should step up on his debut, while Passing Phase and Teej A showed something to work with.

Oisin Murphy

BHA- Clifford Lee

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FACTS & STATS

THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES

Surely Not came into this race largely in good form after successes in Handicap company at Newbury and Newmarket either side of a below par fifth at York in October. The Newmarket success in April was a particularly comfortable win and so the gelding found himself with plenty of eyes on him. Trained by Dominic Ffrench Davis and ridden here by William Buick, the gelding raced well, taking the lead late on and battling well to hold onto the win.

KEY TRENDS

THIRD RACE 2.35

THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £45000

7f 127y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £18072, 2nd £9036, 3rd £4518, 4th £2259, 5th £1130, 6th £563, 7th £284, 8th £140. (Penalty Value £22932)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a seven furlongs and about 127 yards handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 0 to 105. 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 105 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 100.

colours no horse

1 WITNESS STAND (GB) (33) 16322-5 C

Br B g Expert Eye - Respondez

O Bronte Collection 1

B Alvediston Stud

(8)

Tom Clover, Newmarket T

TFRHHHII BHA97

TIMEFORM VIEW Course debut winner who went on to show useful form later at 2, culminating with a second in Newmarket Group 3 in November. Last in a 1m Kempton conditions race won by 2000 Guineas winner Notable Speech.

2 NEVER SO BRAVE (IRE) (19) 22-1 9-6 (3)

Br B c No Nay Never (USA) - Chica Whopa (IRE) Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

O Mr Saeed Suhail Gary Corney G

B C. O. P. Hanbury

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up to subsequent Group 1 winners Ancient Wisdom and Vandeek on both starts at 2 and duly made no mistake on his Thirsk reappearance (7f, heavy) 19 days ago. Very interesting.

3 NELLIE

LEYLAX (IRE) (12) 41144-1 D

Br B g Calyx - Lovelocks (IRE)

O Millennial Racing

TFR

9-4 (7)

Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd Route Agency Limited S

NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Threewinsonsoft/heavyandunderlinedhiseffectivenessondeepgroundwhenproducingausefulefforttomake all on his 1m Haydock reappearance 12 days ago. Conditions won’t be as testing this time.

4 GREY CUBAN

(GB) (26) 22003-1

TFRHHHII BHA92

9-2 (1)

Br Gr g Havana Grey - Serena Grae Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Roudee Racing 10 Paul Dell G

B Shoreham Stud Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairlyusefulperformerwhocamegoodinstylein8.6fWolverhamptonnoviceonreappearancelastmonth,pulling6 lengths clear. Drops back in trip for handicap debut. Contender from a low draw under Buick.

5 DASHING DARCEY

(GB) (20) P211-2 D

TFRHHHHI BHA90 William Buick

8-13 (5)

Br B c Muhaarar - So Claire Roger Varian, Newmarket T

O Opulence Thoroughbreds Sarah Connor G

B Kassala Ltd & Charlock Stud Opulence Thoroughbreds S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of 1m Lingfield novices on AW in December. Made a good start to his turf and handicap career when close second over 7f at Newbury 3 weeks ago. Should give another good account.

TFRHHHHI BHA87 James Doyle

Daniel Tudhope

HHHHI BHA94 Ryan Moore

6 GUNFIGHTER (IRE) (92) 10

Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Rainbow Heart (IRE)

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Mr Michael Blencowe Michelle McCarthy G

B Sunderland Holdings Inc Moretons Investments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Two AW wins last year. Creditable third in 7f handicaps at Lingfield and Kempton at the start of 2024. Presumably been targeted at this by his local stable. Draw not ideal.

7

CELTIC WARRIOR (IRE) (36) 630-21

TFRHHIII BHA85

8-9 (2)

Br B g Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Short Call (IRE) Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Mrs Fitri Hay

B Mrs Anita Wigan JMH Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW ImprovedeffortwhengoingcloseinSouthwellhandicapinMarchandwentonebetterinmaidencompanyatKempton 2 weeks later, proving determined. Well held both turf starts. Stable has a strong Chester record. TFRHHHHH BHA83

8 BRUNEL NATION (FR) (23) 060-611

8-9 (4)

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Dalakania (IRE) Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

O R Lane, L Watson & J Langridge

B S.A.S.Haute Vallee & Charlotte Hutchinso Agetur (Uk) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW

NON-RUNNER

9 HAVANARAMA (GB) (12) 45-1221

TFRIIIII BHA83

8-2 (6)

Br B g Havana Grey - Madame Paco Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Ford & Owen Jodie Herbertson G

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TFRHHIII BHA74

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form in handicaps this year on AW this year, gaining a second win over 8.6f at Wolverhampton 12 days ago. Needs to show he can translate AW improvement over to the grass.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: SURELY NOT (IRE) 3 9 1 William Buick 7-2 (Dominic Ffrench Davis) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 9.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Never So Brave (IRE), 13-2 Dashing Darcey (GB), 7-1 Grey Cuban (GB), Celtic Warrior (IRE), 10-1 Gunfighter (IRE), 14-1 Witness Stand (GB), 20-1 Havanarama (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

CELTIC WARRIOR is handily berthed in stall 2 and might prove the answer to this useful 3-y-o handicap. Never So Brave bumped into subsequent Group 1 winners on both starts last year and won easily on his Thirsk return so he appeals as likely to make his mark in some good handicaps for the Sir Michael Stoute yard and is second choice ahead of Grey Cuban.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CELTIC WARRIOR (IRE) 2.NEVER SO BRAVE (IRE) 3.GREY CUBAN

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Richard Kingscote

Oisin Murphy

Hayley Turner

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TODAY is Dee day. And that’s especially true for the owners, trainers and jockeys of any of the runners in this afternoon’s HomeServe Dee Stakes who still harbour Classic aspirations. With just over three weeks until the Derby and Oaks at Epsom, the time for pretenders to stake a claim is now.

First staged in 1813, the Dee Stakes is the third and final Classic trial to be run during the Boodles May Festival. While the Chester Vase for colts and Cheshire Oaks for fillies, both of which took place here yesterday, have emerged as more influential trials for Epsom in recent times, the Dee Stakes remains a valuable Listed race in its own right, and one steeped in tradition.

The last horse to win the Dee Stakes and the Epsom Derby in the same season is Kris Kin in 2003. Kris Kin finished only 15th on his debut before winning an ordinary Doncaster maiden in two runs in the autumn

DEE STAKES HISTORY

of 2002. Such uninspiring form saw him sent off the unconsidered 20-1 outsider of just four runners for the Dee Stakes. Big Bad Bob had won his final four races as a two-year-old and was a red-hot 4-9 favourite to make it five.

Despite being officially rated 20lb superior to Kris Kin, Big Bad Bob had no answer to the devastating burst of speed jockey Fergal Lynch conjured from Kris Kin inside the furlong.Reigning five-time champion jockey Keiren Fallon was on board Big Bad Bob that day. But as No1 rider to Kris Kin’s trainer Sir Michael Stoute, Irishman Fallon took over for Kris Kin’s victory at Epsom, where he again swooped late to overtake The Great Gatsby, and deny his trainer Aidan O’Brien a third consecutive Derby following wins for Galileo and High Chaparral.

Fallon had earlier steered Oath to the same Dee Stakes-Epsom Derby double in 1999. After winning the

San Antonio

Dee Stakes by five lengths, Oath then provided his trainer Sir Henry Cecil with the last of his four Derby victories at Epsom, and Fallon his first.

Other notable modern-day winners include Pentire (1995) and Sir Harry Lewis (1987). Along with Teenoso, Pentire was arguably the best horse Newmarket trainer Geoff Wragg handled during a 25-year career. Following an undistinguished two-year-old season, Pentire developed into a top-class middledistance performer at three, winning six of his seven races in 1995, including the Group 1 Irish Champion Stakes.

In the other, he lost out by only a neck to that season’s Epsom Derby and subsequent Arc winner Lammtarra in the Group 1 King George and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot –a race Pentire would himself win 12 months later.

Sir Harry Lewis is one of a record 11 Dee Stakes winners to be trained by Barry Hills. After his 1987 victory here, under French-based American rider Cash Asmussen, Sir Harry Lewis went on to land the Irish Derby – a race delayed for 50 minutes by a hoax bomb warning – and, in turn, give Ulster jockey John Reid his only triumph in his home Derby.

In recent years, Aidan O’Brien has extended his May Festival dominance to this race as well. The Irish trainer having scored in six of the last nine renewals of this contest, most recently with San Antonio who kept on well to score here last year.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 3-y-o colts and geldings only Race distance: 1m 2f about 70yds

Prize money: £100,000 total prize fund

Previous Winners

2014

KINGFISHER

Joseph O’Brien / Aidan O’Brien

2:20.49

2015

NOT SO SLEEPY

Jim Crowley / Hughie Morrison

2:21.00

2016

VIREN’S ARMY

Silvestre De Sousa / Richard Hannon

2:11.48

2017

CLIFFS OF MOHER

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:10.85

2018

ROSTROPOVICH

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:12.33

2019

CIRCUS MAXIMUS

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:16.51

2021

EL DRAMA

Andrea Atzeni / Roger Varian

2:14.15

2022

STAR OF INDIA

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:12.25

2023

SAN ANTONIO

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:19.90

FACTS & STATS

Off the back of his superb performance when a dominant winner of a Dundalk maiden, the Aidan O’Brien-trained San Antonio came into this contest in great nick. The son of Dubawi certainly followed that up in fine fashion. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, the colt started well and took an early lead. He was just headed when running short of room before switching to the far rail to take the lead once more, keeping on well to win comfortably ahead of the well-backed pair Alder and Local Dynasty.

KEY TRENDS

8 of the last 9 winners were Irish-bred horses

6 of the

9

TO THE WINNER

San Antonio put up a fine performance to win the 2023 running of the Dee Stakes.

Trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden on the day by Ryan Moore (the duo won this contest with Star Of India in 2022 as well). This classy son of Dubawi followed up his fine success in a Dundalk Maiden race in March with an even better performance to win this one.

The market leader was Alder. Trained by Donnacha O’Brien, this colt had been an impressive winner of a three-year-old contest at Cork ahead of San Antonio’s stablemate Bertinelli and had been backed all the way into 11/10. Charlie Appleby’s Local Dynasty however came into this race off the back of a tremendous 2022 which included successess at Newmarket and Sandown before an impressive Listed win at Pontefract in October.

LAST YEAR’S DEE STAKES

It proved to be an exciting contest with San Antonio quickly taking the lead in the early proceedings, closely followed by Local Dynasty as well as the Charles Hills trained Lose Your Wad. Stormbuster was prominent as well while Afterwards brought up the rear. Local Dynasty was slow into stride but quickly made headway to get prominent.

The table looked set for an exciting contest as we entered the final two furlongs, San Antonio in the lead against the far rail with Alder right behind. Local Dynasty began to weaken, falling behind as the leading duo went head-to-head. As they entered the final furlong Alder began to hang left giving the advantage to San Antonio and he wasn’t going to relinquish it as Aidan O’Brien’s colt kept on well to the finish, one- and three-quarter lengths ahead of Alder. Local Dynasty was a further 2 lengths behind in third.

The Spencer Twins wear Raindance

FOURTH RACE 3.05

THE BOODLES RAINDANCE DEE STAKES

(CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

for three yrs old colts and geldings

Total prize fund £100000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £44000, 2nd £18140, 3rd £9070, 4th £4540, 5th £2270. (Penalty Value £56020)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This one mile, two furlongs and around 70 yards contest for three-year-olds 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. Initially, the weights are set at 9st 2lb before penalties are awarded to horses that have previously won above a certain level – 3lb for a Listed race victory or 5lb for a Pattern success.

colours no horse

1 JAYAREBE (FR) (22) 10-1

Br B c Zoffany (IRE) - Alakhana (FR)

st-lb Draw Jockey

9-5 (5)

Brian Meehan, Manton T

O Mr Iraj Parvizi Mohammed Alam G

B Mr Oliver Pawle Sirecam Europe S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tasted success ondebutatNewmarket(7f) lastsummerandran withcredit whenseventhinFrenchGroup 1 finalstart. Upped in trip, took a marked step forward when winning Newmarket listed race (9f) 3 weeks ago. TFRHHHHI BHA108 Sean Levey

2 BRACKEN’S LAUGH (IRE) (33) 15-1

9-2 (3)

Br B c Zoffany (IRE) - Guardia (GER) Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

O Bernardine and Sean Mulryan

B Guardia Partnership Ballymore S

TIMEFORM VIEW Created a good impression in a couple of runs at 2 yrs (fifth in French Group 1 latterly) and showed a good turn of foot to make a winning return in Chelmsford conditions’ event (1m) 33 days ago.

3 CAPULET (USA) (33) 123-3 BF

O Mrs John Magnier,Mr M.Tabor & Mr D.Smith

B Orpendale, Chelston & Wynatt

9-2 (2)

Br B c Justify (USA) - Wedding Vow (IRE) Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW LandedaDundalkmaiden(1m)ondebutinAugustandsteppeduponthatwhenplacedinpairofGroup2events. Not at best when third behind Bracken’s Laugh at Chelmsford (1m) 33 days ago.

4 GOD’S WINDOW (GB) (19) 13-1

TFR

9-2 (1)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Perfect Clarity John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

O Cayton Park Stud Limited Glenroy Brown G

B Cayton Park Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Doncastermaidenwinner(1m)whoranafineraceintheGroup1FuturityTrophybackthereinOctober,thirdbehind Ancient Wisdom. Completed simple task in Nottingham novice on return 3 weeks ago.

5 HARPER’S FERRY (GB) (24) 2-21 D

Br Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Talent

O M H Dixon & J L Rowsell

B Ashbrittle Stud & M. H. Dixon

TFRHHHII BHA108 Finley Marsh

TFRHHHHH BHA111 Kieran Shoemark

9-2 (4)

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

Abm Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed bags of promise when second only start at 2 yrs and having bumped into a smart prospect on return at Doncaster (10.2f) he went one better with something to spare at Windsor (10f) 24 days ago.

TFRHHHII BHA88 Saffie Osborne 1m 2f 70y

HHHII BHA108

Ryan Moore

DECLARED RUNNERS 5 2023: SAN ANTONIO (IRE) 3 9 2 Ryan Moore 16-5 (Aidan O’Brien) 6 ran

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 God’s Window (GB), 11-4 Jayarebe (FR), 7-2 Bracken’s Laugh (IRE), 4-1 Capulet (USA), 16-1 Harper’s Ferry (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

GOD’S WINDOW quickly reached a useful level in 2 starts as a juvenile (stayed on for third in 1m Group 1) and having blown the cobwebs away in calmer waters on return at Nottingham, the son of Dubawi looks every inch the type to take his form up another notch now his stamina is tested further. Jayarebe created a good impression when scoring at Newmarket latest and he can do better still, with Capulet another likely to benefit from this increase in trip.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GOD’S WINDOW 2.JAYAREBE (FR) 3.CAPULET (USA)

Don’t forget to bet on the 3:18 at BRIGHTON and 3:25 at HUNTINGDON.

Hamish

ORMONDE, who won all 16 races in his career including the English Triple Crown in 1886, was widely regarded as the greatest horse of the 19th Century. To some, he’s arguably the greatest racehorse to have lived. Either way, his legacy has been celebrated here at Chester since 1936, when the Ormonde Stakes was staged for the first time.

Foaled in 1883, Ormonde was a son of the prolific winning racemare Lily Agnes, after whom the opening race of the Boodles May Festival is named. Ormonde won all three races he contested as a two-year-old, including the Criterion and Dewhurst Stakes in the space of only 48 hours.

He won his first Classic, the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, on his first run of his three-year-old campaign; then added a second when he landed the Epsom Derby on his next start. Further wins followed in the St James’s Palace Stakes and the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot, en route to Doncaster, where his victory in the St Leger saw

ORMONDE STAKES HISTORY

Ormonde become only the fourth horse in history to win the Triple Crown of British Classics. Ormonde won the Champion Stakes in 1886, and the Rous Memorial and a second Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot on consecutive days during his final season in 1887. That last-named race proved the most challenging of Ormonde’s career. Although he eventually mastered old adversary Minting in an epic duel, a wind ailment he inherited from his dam Lily Agnes had become so acute it was said his “choking fight for breath could be heard all over the racecourse”.

Ormonde was retired by his owner Hugh Grosvenor, the 1st Duke of Westminster, to stand at his Eaton Hall stud, just south of Chester. Much was anticipated of Ormonde’s second career as stallion, but fertility issues meant he sired only eight foals that would race in Britain. Despite this, one of them, Orme, proved a champion in his own right, winning a string of top races including the Eclipse twice, the Sussex Stakes and the Champion Stakes.

Fittingly, the Group 3 Ormonde Stakes has been won by numerous top-class horses down the decades. From the esteemed stayer Alycidon (1949) and Tulyar (1952) during its early days, through to Indiana (1965), who was also a Chester Vase winner, and Classic winners Blakeney (1970), Crow (1977) and Teenoso (1984).

Its most celebrated winners of recent times include Daliapour (2000), Harbinger (2010), St Nicholas Abbey (2011) and Brown Panther (2014), who was jointly-owned by former Liverpool, Manchester United and England footballer Michael Owen, and trained locally at Manor House Stables by Tom Dascombe.

There was also a Royal success in 2016 with Dartmouth, owned by Her Majesty The Queen and a record sixth winner in this race for trainer Sir Michael Stoute. Lester Piggott, Pat Eddery and Ryan Moore are the leading jockeys with five victories apiece, while there have been three dual winners – Sovrango (1962, 1963), Shambo (1993, 1994) and St Expedit (2001, 2002).

Last years renewal of this race saw the William Haggas trained Hamish successfully defend his crown, running out a comfortable winner under Tom Marquand. The gelding won this contest for the second year in a row in what was another superb season for him.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 4-y-o and upwards

Race distance: 1m 5f about 84yds

Prize money: £140,000 total prize fund

Previous Winners

2014

BROWN PANTHER

Richard Kingscote / Tom Dascombe

3:05.96

2015

CLEVER COOKIE

Graham Lee / Peter Niven

3:03.10

2016

DARTMOUTH

Ryan Moore / Sir Michael Stoute

2:58.70

2017

WESTERN HYMN

Frankie Dettori / John Gosden

2:52.69

2018

IDAHO

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:53.27

2019

MORANDO

Silvestre de Sousa / Andrew Balding

3:00.66

2021

JAPAN

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:58.01

2022

HAMISH

Tom Marquand / William Haggas 2:55.99

2023

HAMISH

Tom Marquand / William Haggas

3:06.02

Hamish showed his class in what proved to be a hot renewal of the Group 3 Ormonde Stakes, the feature race of the Boodles May Festival Ladies Day.

Like most of the feature races at the Boodles May Festival, Aidan O’Brien has plundered this race in the past, most recently with 2021 winner Japan. The Irish trainer however was unable to prevent Hamish successfully defending his crown.

Trained by William Haggas and ridden here once more by Tom Marquand, Hamish was fairly fancied in the market (albeit not as much as the well-backed O’Brien entrant Changingoftheguard) and

his form leading up to this contest was impressive. Since winning this race in 2022, Hamish took a 129 day break before trying his hand in Group 1 company as he contested the Irish St. Leger, finishing second, just un-der a length behind the great Kyprios. This was followed by an impressive win in the Group 3 Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot, before another second, this time in the Group 3 St Simon Stakes at Newbury in Oc-tober. There was little doubt that he would be a major player here.

Hamish

LAST YEAR’S ORMONDE STAKES

His main rival looked to be Changingoftheguard as Aidan O’Brien looked to once more win a race that he has dominated over the years. Ridden by O’Brien’s usual partner in crime Ryan Moore, the then four-year-old had started the season with a bang when an easy winner of a Dundalk Maiden earlier in the month, winning by a comfortable six lengths.

It was an enthralling race from start to finish with Ralph Beckett’s Lone Eagle flying out of the stalls, just behind Changingoftheguard. Ian Williams’ Enemy was prominent as well while Hamish was held up in the rear of the field. As they entered the final two

furlongs, Hamish switched right, pushing on to take the lead inside the final furlong. Haggas’ gelding just seemed to have an extra gear as he pushed on for a win that was a lot more comfortable that the winning distance would suggest.

Lone Eagle kept on valiantly but was no match for the winner and could only manage second. The favourite Changingoftheguard began to weaken late on and could only manage third. The lead trio clear of the rest of the field.

Hamish followed this success with four more victories, all at Group 3 level, taking home wins at York, Goodwood, Newmarket and Newbury.

FACTS & STATS

THE TOTE.CO.UK SUPPORTING RACING ORMONDE STAKES

OVER ONE MILE, FIVE AND A HALF FURLONGS

Looking to successfully defend his crown, the 2022 winner of this race Hamish was in fine form in the leadup to this race Second behind Kyprios in the Irish St. Leger before scoring in the Group 3 Cumberland at Ascot. Another second followed, this time in the St Simon Stakes before he took a break of 201 days. There was plenty of expectation on his shoulders as this race approached but he wasn’t the market leader Ridden by Tom Marquand, he was held up in the rear early on before making his move late on to win by just over a length TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £140,000 £78,428 TO THE WINNER

KEY TRENDS

9 of the last 11 winners were aged 5 or older 4 of the last 11 winners were favourites

10 of the last 11 had at least 1 win in a Group race before winning this

FIFTH RACE 3.40

THE

tote.co.uk SUPPORTING RACING

ORMONDE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £140000

RACE DESCRIPTON

Owners Prize Money. 1st £61600, 2nd £25396, 3rd £12698, 4th £6356, 5th £3178, 6th £1582, 7th £798. (Penalty Value £78428) colours no horse age st-lb

This one mile, five furlongs and about 84 yards race for four-year-olds and upwards is a Group 3 contest – a race which can only bettered by a Group 1 or 2. Many of the runners will have already posted form well above average and some may use this as a stepping-stone to even greater things. Initially, the weights are allocated on the basis of age and sex before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to lining up here – 3lb to Group 3 winners, 5lb for a Group 2 or 7lb to those successful in a Group 1.

1 ALSAKIB (GB) (19) 13110-6 C

9-2 (7)

Br Gr c Kingman - America Nova (FR) Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Al Wasmiyah Stud

B Al Wasmiyah Farm

TFRHHHII BHA104

TIMEFORM VIEW Developedintoasmartperformerin2023,winning4timesincludingvaluablehandicapsatAscotandNewmarket late in the season. Possibly needed the run after 4 months off at Newbury 19 days ago.

2 ARREST (IRE) (19) 10512-0 C D 4 9-2 (6)

Br B c Frankel - Nisriyna (IRE) John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

O Juddmonte Sharin Zada G

B Swordlestown Little Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won the Chester Vase here on last season’s return. After a couple of lesser efforts, back on track when successful in the Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury prior to a fine second in the St Leger. TFRHHHHI BHA114

3

DEAUVILLE LEGEND (IRE) (257) 214/404- D 5 9-2 (5)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Soho Rose (IRE) James Ferguson, Newmarket T

O Mr Boniface Ho Ka Kui

B G. B. Partnership James Ferguson Racing S

Kieran Shoemark

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive at 3 yrs, winning twice at Group level before excellent fourth in the Melbourne Cup. Wasn’t able to match that form in 3 starts last year, fourth in listed race at Windsor when last seen in August. TFRHHHII BHA113 Daniel Muscutt

4 ENEMY (GB) (40) 62-2120 7 9-2 (1)

Br B g Muhaarar - Prudenzia (IRE) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons Megan Burton G

B Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc Helicentreuk S

TIMEFORM VIEW As good as ever this year, won a minor event at Southwell in January. Only narrowly denied in Saudi Arabia next time, before being left poorly placed when mid-field in the Dubai Gold Cup 40 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA110

5

L’ASTRONOME (GB) (20) 31636-0 5 9-2 (2)

Br Ch g Frankel - Tymora (USA) Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Al Asayl Bloodstock Ltd

B Al Asayl France

TIMEFORM VIEW Third in listed race at this course in September. However, has gone backwards from that effort in 2 starts since, off 6 months ahead of finishing down the field in a Newbury handicap 20 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA102 Jason Hart

Richard Kingscote

6 POINT LONSDALE (IRE) (40) 0643-06

Br B h Australia - Sweepstake (IRE)

O D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg

B Epona Bloodstock Ltd

Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed improved form on his first 2 starts last season, making it back-to-back wins when landing the Huxley Stakes at this meeting. Ran creditably in the Dubai Sheema Classic 40 days ago. TFRHHHHH BHA116 Ryan Moore

7 WYNTER WILDES (GB) (16) 01236-0

5 8-13 (3)

Br B m Tamayuz - Khazeena Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

O Mr Paul Wildes

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Wildes Hotel Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful3timesinhandicapsduringaproductive2023campaign.AlsofinishedafinethirdinanAWlistedevent at Lingfield in November but has found it tougher back in handicaps on her last 2 outings. TFRHIIII BHA90

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: HAMISH 7 9 5 Tom Marquand 7-4 (William Haggas) 6 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.

Probable S.P.’s: 15-8 Arrest (IRE), 5-2 Point Lonsdale (IRE), 5-1 Deauville Legend (IRE), 7-1 Alsakib (GB), 14-1 Enemy (GB), 22-1 L’Astronome (GB), 66-1 Wynter Wildes (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A winner at this meeting last year, POINT LONSDALE has been running to a similar level of form in Group 1 races since, setting the pace when finishing mid-field in the Dubai Sheema Classic on his latest outing, so he is taken to resume winning ways as he goes up in trip. Arrest was also successful here 12 months ago and is feared most, ahead of Deauville Legend.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.POINT LONSDALE (IRE) 2.ARREST (IRE) 3.DEAUVILLE LEGEND (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 3:53 at BRIGHTON and 4:00 at HUNTINGDON.

Hayley Turner

FACTS & STATS

THE PRECISION FACADES HANDICAP STAKES

2023 WINNER CITY STREAK

Trained by Andrew Balding, City Streak had been a modest third at Chelmsford the month before this but nevertheless found himself as the favourite coming into this race. Ridden by Oisin Murphy, the four-year-old quickly took control of the contest, racing with purpose He hung a little too left late in the contest, temporarily dropping back into second before kicking on in the final furlong He just did enough to best 25/1 shot Dark Pine by a neck.

KEY TRENDS

CLASS 3 RUN OVER ONE MILE, TWO AND A HALF FURLONGS

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £30,000 15,288 TO THE WINNER

Only 2 of the last 9 winners have been favourites 5 of the last 9 winners have been aged 5 or under 5 of the last 9 winners have been British-bred

SIXTH RACE 4.10

THE PRECISION FACADES HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £30000

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a one mile, two furlongs and around 70 yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 71 to 90. 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.

Owners Prize Money. 1st £12048, 2nd £6024, 3rd £3012, 4th £1506, 5th £753, 6th £375, 7th £189, 8th £93. (Penalty Value £15288) 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 INSPIRITUS (IRE) (41) 22-1221 D 4 9-9 (6)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Pure Art Roger Varian, Newmarket T

O Varian Racing VII

B Tullpark Ltd Varian Stable Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Boasts a steadily progressive profile and doubled his tally for the year in impressive fashion at Lingfield 41 days ago, tanking through the race. Looks the one to beat back on turf.

TFRHHHHH BHA90 James Doyle

2 PARLANDO (GB) (47) 245-410 D 5 9-9 (10)

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Discourse (USA)

O Mr Spencer Coomes & Partner

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Godolphin Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who scored in Bahrain in February but was some way below form at Doncaster back in this country. Short break since but others are more appealing. TFRHHIII BHA90

3 AL RUFAA (FR) (41) 013-620 7 9-8 (9)

Br B g Kingman - Clarmina (IRE)

O Carter, Lofthouse and Capture The Moment

Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

B J. P. J. Dubois Tote S

William Buick

TFRHHHHI BHA89

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped well at Wolverhampton on penultimate outing,then wasn’t seen to best effect at Lingfieldlast time Remains well treated on old form and is very much one to consider back from a break.

4 DREAM HARDER

(IRE) (33) 6143-30 C D 5 9-7 (5)

Br B g Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE)

O Mr Paul Farrell

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Barronstown Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable 4 lengths third of 9 to Intinso in handicap at Wolverhampton on penultimate start and wasn’t seen to best effect when down the field at Kempton last time.

TFRHHIII BHA88

5 PEARL EYE (GB) (8) 12544-1 4 9-7 (in 5lb ex) (8)

Br B c Expert Eye - Treat Gently Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

O Mr R. Nugent Skye Sweeting G

B Andrew Davis

TFRHHHHI BHA83 (+4)

TIMEFORM VIEW Tasted success 4 times on turf at up to 8.5f last year and returned better than ever to edge ahead late at Pontefract on return 8 days ago. Should go well again under a penalty.

Jim Crowley

Richard Kingscote

Jason Watson

6 TONY MONTANA (GB) (184) 014003- D 4 9-6 (3)

Br B g Kingman - Mischief Making (USA) Michael Bell, Newmarket T

O Amo Racing Limited

B Highclere Stud Sports Invest Uk Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful sort who produced a better effort for this stable when third at Chelmsford 6 months ago. Well treated if he’s tune up for this return and the draw should help.

7

LOYAL TOUCH

TFRHHHII BHA87 David Egan

(IRE) (31) 566-012 D 4 9-4 (4)

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Devoted To You (IRE) Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

O Johnston Racing Ltd Molly Craig G

B Barronstown Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Newcastle in March and gave it another good go from the front there last time, finding only one too strong. Can make his presence felt if not hassled for the lead.

8

TFRHHHII BHA85 Jason Hart

BARYSHNIKOV (GB) (7) 235-441 CD 8 9-4 (in 4lb ex) (11)

Br Ch g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Tara Moon David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

O Mr John Knotts & Partner

B M. H. and Mrs G. Tourle Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended long-losing run when landing handicap at Redcar (10f, soft) 7 days ago. Carries penalty and remains fairly treated on his best form but he’s the sort that needs plenty to go his way.

9

AL

ZARAQAAN

TFRHHHII BHA81 (+5)

(GB) (54) 6000/0-6 D 7 9-3 (7)

Br Br g Golden Horn - Asheerah Sam England, Guiseley T

O Mr R. J. Hewitt

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Known more as a useful chaser nowadays and didn’t fire back on the Flat at Wolverhampton 54 days ago.

10 CRYSTAL MARINER

TFRHHIII BHA84 Tom Eaves

(IRE) (299) 3136- D 4 9-3 (1)

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Crystal Zvezda Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

O Mr Robert Ng

B Southcourt Stud

TFRHHHII BHA84

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed10fmaidenatNewcastleinMaybeforeverygoodthirdinminoreventatRedcar.SeemedamissatNewmarket next time and not seen for 9 months since. Expert handler could get him back on track.

11 SELWAN (IRE) (12) 351/00-0 D 5 9-1 (2)

Br B g Zelzal (FR) - Al Wathna Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons

B Al Shaqab Racing Helicentreuk S

TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Alan King when seventh of 9 in handicap at Leicester (8.2f, heavy, 100/1) 12 days ago. Back up in trip but needs to prove that he retains ability.

12 TOSHIZOU (IRE) (17) 320-035

TFRHHIII BHA82

6 9-1 (12)

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Remember You (IRE) Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

O Nick Bradley Racing 3 and Partner

B Coolmore Or8 Wellness, Indication Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Pontefract (10f, heavy) 17 days ago. Not in top form and others make more appeal.

TFRHHIII BHA82

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2023: CITY STREAK 4 9 3 Oisin Murphy 9-4 (Andrew Balding) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 10. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Inspiritus (IRE), 9-2 Pearl Eye (GB), 11-2 Baryshnikov (GB), 8-1 Loyal Touch (IRE), 10-1 Crystal Mariner (IRE), 11-1 Al Rufaa (FR), 16-1 Toshizou (IRE), 18-1 Tony Montana (GB), 25-1 Dream Harder (IRE), 33-1 Parlando (GB), 50-1 Al Zaraqaan (GB), 66-1 Selwan (IRE)

Callum Rodriguez

Ryan Moore

Saffie Osborne

Clifford Lee

INSPIRITUS is the most progressive in this field and should get a reasonable position from stall 6, so he gets the nod over fellow last-time-out winner Pearl Eye. Al Rufaa’s latest effort is best excused and he’s expected to get back on track.

www.grosvenor.com

FACTS & STATS

THE CAMDEN TOWN BREWERY HANDICAP STAKES

After a two-year-old season where he had shown some decent potential, the Charlie Johnston trained Struth was making his first start of the new season when contesting this race last year. Ridden by Joe Fanning, the gelding was content to wait in the rear, biding his time. After around five furlongs he began to make headway through the field and put pressure on the leaders before moving on to take the lead himself Demilion stayed on well enough for second but just couldn’t catch Struth

KEY TRENDS

4

OVER

MILE, FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS

PRIZE FUND OF £25,000 12,740 TO THE WINNER

The last 5 winners were all Irish-bred 3 of the last 5 winners were from the Johnston yard Ryan Moore has won 2 of the last 7, the most successful jockey recently

ROLL OF HONOUR

SEVENTH RACE 4.45

THE CAMDEN TOWN BREWERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old

Total prize fund £25000

1m 4f 63y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £10040, 2nd £5020, 3rd £2510, 4th £1255, 5th £628, 6th £313, 7th £158, 8th £78. (Penalty Value £12740)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a one mile, four furlongs and around 63 yards handicap race for three-year-olds which have been rated from 63 to 82. 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. This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.

colours no horse st-lb Draw Jockey

1 USER AMISTOSO

(FR) (22) 423-6 9-9 (2)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Pollatine (FR)

O The Gredley Family

Michael Bell, Newmarket T

B Philippe Decouz & Arnaud de Seyssel Unex Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made the frame all 3 starts in maiden/novice company as a juvenile but he was beaten 16 lengths when sixth on his return/handicap debut upped to 1 1/4m at Newmarket last month.

2 FOURONEOHFEVER (IRE) (16) 325-1 D

Br B c Too Darn Hot - Daintily Done

O Maranto Manor 1

B E. Cantillon / Tinnakill / J. Cantillon

TFRHIIII BHA82

9-5 (4)

George Boughey, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Shapedwellall3 startsontheAWtowardstheendof lastyearandbenefitedfromthestepuptothistripwhen narrowly prevailing on his handicap bow back from a break at Wolverhampton recently.

3

CONTACTO

TFRHHHHI BHA78

(GB) (12) 03-01 D 9-2 (9)

Br B c Study of Man (IRE) - Alma Mater Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum Liam Tarentaal G

B Miss K. Rausing

TFRHHHII BHA75

TIMEFORM VIEW Wasn’tseen to besteffectin a Yarmouth noviceon return lastmonth and dulyleft that form wellbehind upped to this trip on recent handicap debut at Doncaster (soft) where he won by 7 lengths.

4 MACH TEN (IRE) (31) 45-264 9-0 (6)

Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Western Sky K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Colin Kennedy

TIMEFORM VIEW Gelded ahead of low-key handicap debut at Doncaster in March but took a step back in the right direction when fourth at Wolverhampton (1 1/2m) where he was beaten just over a length.

TFRHHIII BHA73 Clifford Lee

5 TAKES TIME (GB) (12) 002 8-13 (10)

Br B f Time Test - On A Whim

O Mr Ian O’Connor

David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Ian O’Connor Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Big prices when down the field on first 2 starts at Wolverhampton last month but stepped up when finding just one too strong in a heavy-ground Haydock novice (1m) 12 days ago.

TFRHHIII BHA72 Tom Marquand

Callum

Shepherd

William Buick

Oisin Murphy

6 TROJAN STORM (GB) (16) 23364

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Mystic Storm

O Ian Williams Racing Club

B Fernham Farm Ltd

8-12 (3)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed promise initially but failed to progress on handicap bow at Wolverhampton where he was 8 lengths behind Fouroneohfever. Hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces.

7 IT’S NOT RISKY (GB) (99) 524-113

Br Ch g Showcasing - Modify

TFRHIIII BHA71 Richard Kingscote

8-8 (8)

Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O SBS (UK) Ltd & Owen Promotions Ltd Henry Owen G

B Denniff Farms Ltd & Whitsbury Manor Stud Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form at the start of the year, bagging small-field handicaps at Southwell (11f) and Wolverhampton (9.5f) before finishing a good third upped to this trip at Kempton.

8 ARCH LEGEND (GB)

(8) 000-11 D

Br B c Camelot - Nakuti (IRE)

O Barbara & Alick Richmond

B St Albans Bloodstock LLP

TFRHHIII BHA67 David Egan

8-8 (in 6lb ex) (7)

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Left qualifying runs well behind when making a winning handicap bow at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month. Followed up in good style under a penalty at Wolverhampton.

9 GLISTENING NIGHTS (FR) (118) 50523-2

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lily Passion

TFRHHHHH BHA61 (+10)

BF 8-6 (1)

Richard Fahey, Malton T

O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Mena MacLeod G

B Ecurie Des Charmes

P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Was knocking on the door on the AW during the winter, just touched off at Wolverhampton (9.5f) when last seen in January. Gelded since and this stiffer test should be right up his street.

10 FILIBUSTERING (GB) (11)

54-02

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Mystique

TFRHHHII BHA65 Cam Hardie

8-4 (5)

Tim Easterby, Malton T

O J Gompertz, P Milmo & Partner Jayne Barley G

B Mr Jeremy Gompertz Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Clear signs of ability in 3 starts on the AW during the winter and improved back from a break upped to 1 3/4m for his handicap debut at Wetherby (soft) where he was narrowly denied.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

TFRHHHII BHA63 (+4)

2023: STRUTH (IRE) 3 9 10 Joe Fanning 7-1 (Charlie Johnston) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 6. Visor worn by No. 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 9.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 Arch Legend (GB), 10-3 Contacto (GB), 11-2 Fouroneohfever (IRE), 7-1 Filibustering (GB), 10-1 Glistening Nights (FR), 22-1 Takes Time (GB), 25-1 It’s Not Risky (GB), 28-1 Mach Ten (IRE), 33-1 User Amistoso (FR), 40-1 Trojan Storm (GB) PLAY SMARTER

Several upwardly mobile types on show here with ARCH LEGEND the most appealing of them. He represents a yard with a solid record in this race in recent years and, officially 4lb ahead of the handicapper under a penalty, he is taken to complete the hat-trick following his thoroughly decisive all-the-way success at Wolverhampton last week. Fouroneohfever opened his account at the same course on his latest start and is just about second choice ahead of another last-time-out winner in Contacto.

Franny Norton

Duran Fentiman

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RACECOURSE REGULATION & NOTICES

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

FORCE MAJEURE

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

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

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

PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF RACE MEETING

2. Where badges, car park labels or hospitality packages are sold for a specified area of the Racecourse, the Company will use its best endeavours to ensure the specified area is available for use at the specified time.

If however the specified area cannot be used for reasons not within the control of the Company then the Company shall be entitled to offer a reasonable alternative. If no alternative is offered by the Company the customer will be entitled to a full refund of monies received by the Company

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

3.1 The Chester Race Company Ltd Database is owned and used solely by the Chester Race Company Group, which comprises Chester Racecourse, Bangor on Dee Racecourse and Express by Holiday Inn at Chester Racecourse, with reference to the Data Protection Act 1998 (amended 2000).

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

ONCE THE RACE MEETING HAS COMMENCED

4. Entry into, and the right to remain within the Racecourse property is subject to the requirement to submit to a search or a number of searches of Racegoers, their baggage or vehicles in which they travel.

5. The climbing of fences, stands and any other buildings is forbidden. Trespassing on the racetrack, except at designated crossing points, is disallowed at all times.

6. Any person failing to comply with instructions from a steward or police officer may be ejected from the Racecourse.

7. Customers in the County Stand are required to observe a strict dress code. Gentlemen are required to wear a suit jacket, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. No jeans or tracksuits are allowed. These standards of dress also apply to patrons in all hospitality and restaurant facilities.

8. Please observe the designated no drinking areas. Food and alcoholic beverages cannot be brought into any Racecourse enclosure except the Open Course.

9. Gambling and the consumption of alcoholic beverages by Racegoers under the age of 18 are strictly prohibited.

10. All unauthorised photography and any flash photography is strictly prohibited. Racedays at Chester are attended by the media and given coverage on TV, radio, online and in print. From time-to-time, we also capture images and moving video of racegoers attending a day at Chester Racecourse. Footage and videos can often be used on social media or in promotional materials the racecourse produces. By entering the racecourse, attendees are accepting they may appear in such coverage. Each Attendee will give any additional consents or waivers required for the unrestricted lawful use of any coverage (if any) without request for payment or imposing any other conditions.

11. Flags, banners and other articles and any behaviour such as drunkenness, abusive conduct, singing or shouting which may constitute an annoyance to spectators or distract or frighten the horses are prohibited.

12. No dogs are allowed anywhere on the Racecourse (with the exception of aid dogs) and must not be left in vehicles.

13 Transfers between enclosures may be possible on the day, subject to availability 14 Parking or setting down on the side is prohibited other than at official car parks.

15. Lost or stolen badges will not be replaced.

16 Hospitality badges are sold on the understanding that no money in respect of the unused badges will be reimbursed.

17 In the event of abandonment at any time on the day of racing, there will be no refund in respect of Box, Room or Chalet hire charges.

18 In the event of abandonment before Racing, or up to the ‘Weighed-In’ of the first race there will be a refund of badge/ticket and parking costs. In the event of an abandonment after the ‘Weighed-In’ of the first race up to the ‘Weighed-In’ of the third race or nominated feature race whichever is later there will be a

50% refund of badge/ticket and car parking costs. In the event of abandonment thereafter there will be no refunds. No cash returns to be paid on the day All refunds to be administered after the meeting by post. Where the customer is entitled (pursuant to this clause 19) to any refund, in order to qualify for such refund the customer must follow the procedure listed below (i) Make a note of the reference numbers of all badge/ticket and car park labels. (ii) Send the badges/tickets and/or labels along with a covering letter stating the full name and address of the sender and if different from that of the sender, the full name and address of the purchaser of the badges/tickets or labels to: Chester Race Company Limited, The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY.

To be valid, requests for refunds must be received in writing within one month of the abandoned Raceday The Company shall have no responsibility or liability of any nature in respect of any refund request received after that time.

19 All persons visiting the Racecourse are admitted to these Regulations and to the Rules of Racing. The Company reserves the right to refuse xadmission to/or to remove from the Racecourse, in its absolute discretion and without giving any reasons, any person failing to comply with such Rules and Regulations or whose presence is, in its absolute discretion, a source of danger or annoyance and shall have no obligation to give any reason therefore.

20 The Company shall in no circumstances be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense or any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind.

21. Lost children and lost luggage enquiries should be made to the police.

22. It is a condition of entry that only individuals possessing a valid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch are entitled to lay bets. Anyone contravening this condition will be evicted.

IMPORTANT INFOMATION

HORSE WELFARE

At all of our race meetings there are three equine veterinary surgeons on duty. They are equipped and positioned to give immediate care should it be required. This may involve screens being erected around a horse which provides privacy for a vet to make an assessment.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races included within this racecard have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are not guaranteed as correct.

DRESS CODE

The Racecourse requires that gentleman wear suit jackets and trousers (not jeans or tracksuits) with a collared shirt (not a t-shirt) and tie in the County Stand on all raceday Trainers are not permitted. Ladies should not wear jeans or tracksuits. These standard of dress also apply for patron in all hospitality and restaurant areas.

LOST CHILDREN

Lost children enquiries should be made at the Box Office in reception.

ENHANCED DISABLED VIEWING AREAS

Enhanced Disabled viewing areas are provided in the following areas:

Parade ring, Dee Enclosure, Paddock, County Stand, Tattersalls. A disabled reception kiosk is positioned in the Holiday Inn Express car park and is there to give help, advice and assistance to disabled racegoers and their carers. All enclosures have disabled toilets.

NO SMOKING AREAS

Chester Racecourse is a No Smoking area. You will still be permitted to smoke 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.

DOGS

No dogs are allowed anywhere on the racecourse (except aid dogs).

OFFICIAL RACING PHOTOGRAPHER

Our thanks to on-course photographer, Alan Wright, for providing racing photography featured in the racecard. If you would like to ‘capture’ your horse in action or arrange a visit to your trainer’s stable for a portrait photograph, please contact Alan at: www.officialphotographersuk.com or call 01695 724 504

BAR CLOSING TIMES

Dee & Open Course enclosures All on the last race County, Tattersalls and Paddock Half an hour after the last race.

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TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS

THURSDAY 9TH MAY 2024

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IAN O’DOHERTY (Chair)

JOËLLE WARREN MBE

CHARLES BARNETT CVO

JOËLLE WARREN MBE

LISA HANCOCK

KEVIN HART

LOUISE STEWART (Chief Executive Officer)

MARCO GARAVELLO (Chief Financial Officer)

STEWARDS

GREG PEARSON (Chief Steward)

CAROLINE TELLWRIGHT (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

SIMON CONNAWAY

NATHAN GREEN

LOUISE MOORE

LAUREN THOMSON

STARTERS

STUART TURNER

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

MICHAEL ROBERTS

CLERKS OF THE SCALES

WAYNE BURNELL

VETERINARY OFFICER

JOHN BURGESS

NURSE

CLARE DICKINSON

VETERINARY SURGEONS

KATE SUMNER

GRAHAM POTTS

JOHN SPENCER

STUART PEARSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr JOHN EDWARDS (SENIOR)

Dr JOHN MURRAY

Dr JOHN BERRY

Dr MIKE UNWIN

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

MELANIE SWARBRICK, JOANNA VICKERS, JANE SOUTHAM, JEREMY WILLIS, LISA COOK

BETTING RING MANAGERS

NEIL PATEMAN, MIKE OXLEY

COMMENTATOR

MIKE CATTERMOLE

CLERK OF THE COURSE

ANDREW TULLOCH

FARRIERS

JIM BLURTON

HORSE AMBULANCE

NICK JONES

SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

CATRIONA COLBECK

First Race 1.30 - THE CAA STELLAR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22932 to the winning horse The second to receive £10750, the third £5382, the fourth £2686, the fifth £1345, the sixth £666, the seventh £337 and the eighth £166. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, May 3rd and pay £225 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. CAA Stellar have kindly sponsored this race will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CAA Stellar. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 18 entries at £225. - Closed May 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £18072; Second £9036; Third £4518; Fourth £2259; Fifth £1130; Sixth £563; Seventh £284; Eighth £140 (Penalty Value £22932) Weights raised 3lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £20384 to the winning horse The second to receive £9556, the third £4784, the fourth £2388, the fifth £1196, the sixth £592, the seventh £300 and the eighth £148. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, May 3rd and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS FUND has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £4000 towards the prize money for this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 18 entries at £200. - Closed May 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16064; Second £8032; Third £4016; Fourth £2008; Fifth £1004; Sixth £500; Seventh £252; Eighth £124. (Penalty Value £20384) A SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.35 - THE HALLIWELL JONES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22932 to the winning horse The second to receive £10750, the third £5382, the fourth £2686, the fifth £1345, the sixth £666, the seventh £337 and the eighth £166. for three yrs old only, Rated 0-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 78 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £225 stake if the horse is rated 79 or higher, or £45 stake if the horse is rated 78 or lower with £180 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. Halliwell Jones have sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out in the race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 15 entries, 3 at £45 and 12 at £225. - Closed May 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £18072; Second £9036; Third £4518; Fourth £2259; Fifth £1130; Sixth £563; Seventh £284; Eighth £140. (Penalty Value £22932) SS

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.05 - THE BOODLES RAINDANCE DEE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £56020 to the winning horse The second to receive £21330, the third £10680, the fourth £5330 and the fifth £2670. for three yrs old colts and geldings only. Enter by noon, May 3rd and pay £500 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Pattern race 5lb. Boodles 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 £100 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Boodles. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 12 entries at £500. - Closed May 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £44000; Second £18140; Third £9070; Fourth £4540; Fifth £2270. (Penalty Value £56020) A SS SEE PAGE 48 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.40 - THE tote.co.uk SUPPORTING RACING ORMONDE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £78428 to the winning horse The second to receive £29862, the third £14952, the fourth £7462, the fifth £3738, the sixth £1876 and the seventh £938. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 3rd and pay £1400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 2 race 5lb Of a Group 1 race 7lb. Tote has 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 £100 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Tote. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 11 entries at £1400 - Closed May 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £61600; Second £25396; Third £12698; Fourth £6356; Fifth £3178; Sixth £1582; Seventh £798. (Penalty Value £78428) A SS SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.10 - THE PRECISION FACADES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15288 to the winning horse The second to receive £7167, the third £3588, the fourth £1791, the fifth £897, the sixth £444, the seventh £225 and the eighth £111. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Precision Facades 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 £100 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 17 entries at £150. - Closed May 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £12048; Second £6024; Third £3012; Fourth £1506; Fifth £753; Sixth £375; Seventh £189; Eighth £93. (Penalty Value £15288) 8 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

SEE PAGE 64 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.45 - THE CAMDEN TOWN BREWERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) 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 three yrs old only, Rated 63-82 (also open to such horses rated 83 and 84; such horses rated 62 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 63 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 62 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 7th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. Camden Town Brewery 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 £100 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 18 entries at £125. - Closed May 3rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £10040; Second £5020; Third £2510; Fourth £1255; Fifth £628; Sixth £313; Seventh £158; Eighth £78. (Penalty Value £12740) SS

SEE PAGE 70 FOR THIS RACE.

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