Chester Racecard - Friday 10th May

CHESTER CUP DAY

BOODLES MAY FESTIVAL

10 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

CHESTER CUP HISTORY page 49-50

HUXLEY STAKES HISTORY page 38-39

FACTS & STATISTICS page 8-9

LAST YEAR’S HUXLEY STAKES page 41

TODAY’S TIPS page 11

LAST YEAR’S CHESTER CUP page 46-47

CHESTER PLATE HISTORY page 64-65

IMPORTANT INFORMATION page 88

TODAY’S SPONSORS

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

TODAY’S RACING

CHESTER CUP DAY

FRIDAY 10 MAY 2024

RACE TIMES

1.30pm p26

The CAA Stellar Earl Grosvenor Handicap Stakes

3.40pm p52

The Duke of Westminster Supporting The Chester Cup (Heritage Handicap)

2.05pm p32

The Boodles Darley “Confined” Maiden Stakes

4.15pm p68

The Duke of Westminster Supporting The Chester Plate Handicap Stakes

2.35pm p36

The tote.co.uk Free Bet Friday Handicap Stakes

4.50pm p76

The Horse PWR

Apprentice Handicap Handicap Stakes (Div I)

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

3.05pm p44

The Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Huxley Stakes (Group 2)

5.23pm p82

The Horse PWR

Apprentice Handicap Handicap Stakes (Div II)

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

George Bass

3.05, 5.23

William Buick

1.30, 2.05, 2.35, 3.05, 3.40, 4.15

Harry Burns

4.50, 5.23

Ben Coen

3.05, 3.40, 4.15

Morgan Cole

5.23

Jim Crowley

1.30 2.35 3.05 3.40 4.15

Harry Davies

3.40, 4.15

Silvestre De Sousa

1.30, 2.35, 3.05, 3.40, 4.15

Trainers

Michael Appleby

1.30

Andrew Balding

2.05, 2.35, 3.40

Michael Bell

3.40

Edward Bethell

3.05

K. R. Burke

1.30, 2.05, 2.35, 3.05

Jennie Candlish

2.05, 4.15

Ruth Carr

1.30

Tony Carroll

4.50

Declan Carroll

3.40

Jack Channon

3.05

Harriet Dickin

4.15

Ed Dunlop

3.40, 5.23

Phil Dennis 1.30

David Egan

1.30, 2.05, 2.35, 3.40, 4.15

John Egan 4.15

Jack Enright

4.50

Joe Fanning 1.30 2.35 3.40 4.15

Taylor Fisher 5.23

Tyler Heard 4.50, 5.23

Callum Hutchinson 3.40, 4.15, 4.50, 5.23

Tim Easterby 1.30

Brian Ellison

2.05, 4.50

Richard Fahey 1.30, 4.50

Dominic Ffrench Davis 4.15

Kevin Frost 1.30

Jim Goldie 4.15

John & Thady Gosden 3.05

Steph Hollinshead 5.23

Charlie Johnston 1.30, 2.35, 4.15

Gay Kelleway 2.05

Alan King 5.23

Philip Kirby 5.23

Ethan Jones 4.50

Aidan Keeley 4.15, 4.50, 5.23

Richard Kingscote

1.30, 2.35, 3.05, 3.40, 4.15

Clifford Lee 1.30, 2.05, 2.35, 3.05, 3.40, 4.15

Oisin Murphy 1.30 2.05 2.35 3.40 4.15

Non Runner 4.50

Franny Norton

1.30, 2.35, 3.40, 4.15

Oisin Orr 1.30, 2.05, 3.40, 4.15

Daniel & Claire Kubler 1.30

David Loughnane 5.23

Mark Loughnane 4.50, 5.23

John Mackie 5.23

A. J. Martin

3.40, 4.15, 4.50

Donald McCain 4.15

Gary & Josh Moore 4.15

Patrick Morris 4.50

Emmet Mullins 3.40

J. P. Murtagh 3.05

Aidan O’Brien 2.05 3.05

Joseph Patrick O’Brien 3.40

Saffie Osborne

1.30, 3.05, 3.40, 4.15

Connor Planas 5.23

William Pyle 4.50

Ben Robinson 2.05

Callum Rodriguez 3.05

Rowan Scott 3.40

Hayley Turner 1.30, 2.05, 3.40

Zak Wheatley 3.40, 4.50

Brandon Wilkie 4.15, 4.50, 5.23

David O’Meara 1.30

James Owen

3.40, 4.15, 5.23

Hugo Palmer

1.30, 2.35, 3.40, 4.50

Ben Pauling 4.15

Kevin Ryan

3.40, 4.50

A. Slattery 3.05

Richard Spencer 1.30

Sir Michael Stoute

3.05

Roger Teal 1.30

Roger Varian

2.05 2.35

D. K. Weld

3.40

Ian Williams

1.30, 2.35, 3.40, 4.15, 4.50, 5.23

CHAIR’S WELCOME

WELCOME TO DAY THREE OF THE 2024 BOODLES MAY FESTIVAL - CHESTER CUP DAY

Welcome to the third and final day of our prestigious Boodles May Festival, Chester Cup Day! You join us for an historic occasion on the Roodee, as we celebrate 200 years of the Chester Cup.

We have eight thrilling races on the card for Chester Cup Day and are honoured to have The Duke of Westminster supporting the Chester Cup and the Chester Plate, at 3.40pm and 4.15pm respectively The prize fund for the Chester Cup in its 200th year stands at a record £170,000 and is our most valuable race run here on the Roodee.

We also run the Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Huxley Stakes today prior to the Chester Cup at 3.05pm.

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 TOTE, Irish Thoroughbred Marketing and HorsePWR, the new British racing campaign designed to share and promote facts around horse welfare. We are very grateful for your support.

The full race card gets underway from 1.30pm, when runners and riders take to the track for the CAA Stellar Earl Grosvenor Handicap Stakes and closes with The HorsePWR Apprentice Handicap Stakes (Div II) at 5.23pm.

Away from the track, make sure you take up the opportunity to have your photo taken with the Chester Cup in the Paddock area between 11.30am and 2pm. We also have a fantastic competition running with our partners Destination2, who are offering you the chance to win a luxury, five-night Dubai holiday for two!

I hope you all enjoy a wonderful day with us here at Chester Racecourse and get involved in all the fanfare around the 200-year anniversary of the Chester Cup. We next race here on Saturday 25th May, as our much-loved Roman Day fixture, in partnership with Via Roma, returns to the Roodee. It promises great racing and a host of fun activities for all the family to get involved in. We hope to see you then.

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.

• 4 or fewer runners - win only

• 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

The hat-trick seeking Liamarty Dreams (fifth) commands respect from a handy draw but looks a shade vulnerable off his highest mark yet, so may be worth taking on. Both Master Zoffany (winner) and PERCY’S LAD (second) had wide berths when they finished ahead of Liamarty Dreams over this C&D last September and the latter looks worth chancing after an encouraging second at this level on his seasonal debut at Newmarket.

WIN: PERCY’S LAD

DANGER: LIAMARTY DREAMS

Unraced as a juvenile, Ballydoyle representative EPHESUS wasn’t far behind a better fancied stablemate on his debut over an extended 1m2f at Dundalk last month and, given he was doing his best work at the finish, there is good reason to expect the son of Galileo to improve for this sterner test of stamina. Mr Hampstead rates the chief threat, with Mina Rashid considered the pick of the rest.

WIN: EPHESUS

DANGER: MR HAMPSTEAD

BOLSTER impressed when he made a winning return at Pontefract last month and a 5lb higher mark might not be enough to prevent him following up on just his second start for Karl Burke. This is a deeper race, though, and several others have chances. Killybegs Warrior had the selection back in 10th when he won at Newmarket last July and is expected to go well, while City Streak and Box To Box can also make this tough for the selection.

WIN: BOLSTER

DANGER: KILLYBEGS WARRIOR

Hans Andersen was on target over 1m4f at Dundalk last month and he must be respected for a trainer who has won two of the previous three renewals, but it is ISRAR who shades preference. The son of Muhaarar travelled smoothly into contention in the Gordon Richards at Sandown a fortnight ago before fading into third late on, but perhaps he will be able to sustain that finishing effort now back on a sounder surface. Passenger must also feature prominently in calculations.

WIN: ISRAR

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DANGER: HANS ANDERSEN

A typically wide-open renewal and just a tentative vote can go to TOO FRIENDLY. James Owen’s gelding, a five-time winner over hurdles, won over 2m at Kempton in March and has few miles on the clock in this sphere, so a 4lb raised mark could underestimate the son of Camelot. Magellan Strait (winner) and Falcon Eight (second), who landed this in 2021, are closely matched on their meeting in last year’s Irish Cesarewitch and both must enter calculations, along with The Shunter, who claimed the English equivalent in October.

WIN: TOO FRIENDLY

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DANGER: MAGELLAN STRAIT

PRINCE ALEX, who was fancied for the highlight itself, can gain some compensation for missing the Chester Cup cut. Dominic Ffrench Davis’ seven-year-old proved his stamina for two miles once and for all when winning with plenty up his sleeve at Newbury and a 3lb penalty shouldn’t be a hindrance. Ian Williams is mob-handed in his attempt to follow up last year’s victory, with 2023 Cup fourth Law Of The Sea possibly the pick. It’s Good To Laugh, third in this 12 months ago, and Tony Martin’s pair Hamsiyann and Alphonse Le Grande are just two more to consider

WIN: PRINCE ALEX

DANGER: LAW OF THE SEA

Tribal Wisdom has been in fine form on the all-weather, but hasn’t managed to get his head in front on turf yet so is passed over in favour of ORDER OF MALTA. The son of Lope De Vega acquitted himself quite well after breaking through at Nottingham last summer but the handicapper continues to loosen his grip and, given his connections, it’s likely he will be ready to roll for this. Golspie warrants attention on his first start for a new stable, while Chillhi has gone well here before.

WIN: ORDER OF MALTA

DANGER: TRIBAL WISDOM

GISELLES DEFENCE made amends for a near-miss on his UK debut when justifying favouritism with the minimum of fuss at Pontefract last week. As long as those two runs in relatively quick succession haven’t taken a toll, he can follow up under a penalty that leaves him 3lb well-in. Turner Girl, Polar Princess and Destinado also arrive in winning form, while Alan King has taken this prize for the past two years so Whispering Royal has to be given consideration.

WIN: GISELLES DEFENCE

DANGER: TURNER GIRL

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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.

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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

EARL GROSVENOR HANDICAP STAKES

2023 WINNER REVICH

2 RUN OVER SEVEN AND A HALF FURLONGS

Richard Spencer’s Revich came into this contest off the back of a rather modest season. A modest ninth of 22 in the Lincoln at Doncaster where he struggled to make much impact was followed by a third placed finish in a Newbury Class 2 Handicap later that same month. He stepped down in trip for this race and that seemed to benefit him greatly. Ridden by Jim Crowley, the gelding started at the rear of the field, but swiftly began to make headway up the field. He took the lead inside the final furlong and soon pulled clear of his rivals, winning by three lengths. TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £45,000 £22,923 TO THE WINNER

KEY TRENDS

4-year-olds

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FIRST RACE 1.30

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £45000

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a seven furlong, about 127 yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. 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.

Owners Prize Money. 1st £18072, 2nd £9036, 3rd £4518, 4th £2259, 5th £1130, 6th £563, 7th £284, 8th £140. (Penalty Value £22932) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 FINN’S CHARM (GB) (259) 420040- D 4 9-12 (9)

Br B g Kingman - Annabelle’s Charm (IRE) Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

O Dr J. Walker

B Merry Fox Stud Limited Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won on 1m Musselburgh handicap on his 3-y-o reappearance. More miss than hit later that season but fresh might be the time to catch him. Has also had wind surgery since last seen. TFRHHHHI BHA96 Joe Fanning

2 ALZAHIR (FR) (232) 1/12505- D 4 9-12 (8)

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Cup Cake (IRE) David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

O Mr George Turner & Clipper Ghulam Farid G

B Al Wasmiya Stud Highcrest S

TFRHHHII BHA96

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful dual winner. Had 2 outings for this yard at the end of last summer, finishing a creditable fifth on AW at Chelmsford final start. Could be the type to make his mark in some good handicaps this year.

3 PERCY’S LAD (GB) (22) 00203-2 CD 6 9-11 (13)

Br Ch g Sir Percy - Victory Garden

O Mr Alan Kerr

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd

Daniel & Claire Kubler, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner. Good second in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm, 12/1) on reappearance 22 days ago, running on. A 1lb nudge for that looks more than fair.

TFRHHHII BHA95

4 REVICH (IRE) (20) 0310-00 CD 8 9-11 (7)

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Kathleen Rafferty (IRE) Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

O Middleham Park LXVII & Phil Cunningham Ryan Webb G

B Mr T. Jones

Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Four-time course winner, including this race 12 months ago. Well held in the Lincoln and Spring Cup this season but good chance this has been the main target.

5 DANCING MAGIC

TFRHHHHI BHA95 Jim Crowley

(IRE) (20) 00540-6 4 9-10 (3)

Br B g Camelot - Poisson d’Or Roger Teal, Lambourn T

O Fishdance Ltd

Courtney Tegan Thomas G

B Fishdance Fishdance Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yet to win but he’s a useful performer and his reappearance sixth in the Newbury Spring Cup was quite encouraging. Eased another 2lb and much respected from a handy inside stall.

TFRHHHHH BHA94

Oisin Murphy

Richard Kingscote

William Buick

6 BOARDMAN (GB)

(13) 50000-6 CD 8 9-10 (10)

Br B g Kingman - Nimble Thimble (USA)

O Mr Ball, Mr Hodkinson, Mr Malley & Ptr

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Roberta Hayton G

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner. 25/1, shaped quite well when sixth of 9 in handicap at Haydock (7f, heavy) 13 days ago, not knocked about. Enters calculations.

7 DOCUMENTING (GB) (27) 0632-61

Br B g Zamindar (USA) - Namaskar

TFRHHHHI BHA94

11 9-10 (11)

Kevin Frost, Newark T

O KF Racing, Humphries & Turner Laurie Huntley G

B Millsec Limited

Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Snapped a losing run in decisive fashion at Chelmsford (7f) last month. Should remain competitive off 5lb higher assuming a widish stall doesn’t prove too troublesome.

8 LIAMARTY DREAMS (GB) (19) 5300-11

Br B g Oasis Dream - Heavenly Verse

TFRHHHII BHA94

CD 5 9-8 (2)

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

O Mr Liam Kelly & Mrs E Burke Lusha Young G

B Whitwell Bldstock & Magnolia Bldstock KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&Dwinnerwhoarrivesonahat-trickafter7fwinsatDoncasterandMusselburghthissummer Thisfront-runner is well drawn to attack from the 2 box and another bold showing is on the cards.

9 MASTER ZOFFANY (IRE)

TFRHHHHI BHA92

(42) 41-6000 CD 6 9-2 (12)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Dufoof (IRE) Richard Fahey, Malton T

O Let’s Go Racing 2

B Roundhill Stud Racing People S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner last September. Got his head back in front at Newcastle in December but has been below par on AW since. Needs a return to turf to spark a revival back form a short break. Draw not ideal. TFRHHIII BHA86

10 TRIP TO ROME

(IRE) (12) 1-36050 4 8-10 (5)

Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Marthamydear (USA) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Sayed Hashish and Hana Refai Will Hughes G

B Joe Hernon & Minch Bloodstock Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a good start for this stable when third in 7ff Wolverhampton handicap on reappearance in February but it’s been downhill, finishing a remote last of 8 back on turf at Bath 12 days ago.

11

FOOLS RUSH

TFRHHIII BHA80 (-1)

IN (IRE) (22) 04445-0 CD 6 8-7 (4)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Faddwa (IRE) Ruth Carr, Stillington T

O The Acre Bottomers Bunnie Everett G

B Stephanie Hanly William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW On a long losing run and no obvious promise for new yard at Ripon last month. Handily drawn but a watching brief has to be the call after that. TFRHHIII BHA77

12 VICTORIA FALLS

(IRE) (189) 521120- D 5 8-4 (1)

Br B m Heeraat (IRE) - Lady Red Oak Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Mr D. R. Passant

B Mr D. R. Passant Greenhous Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a pair of turf handicaps at the end of last summer Also a good second at Newmarket in September but off since a lesser run on AW in November. TFRHHIII BHA74

13 ISLAND NATIVE

(IRE) (20) 612632 D 4 8-2 (6)

Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Way of Light (IRE) Michael Appleby, Oakham T

O The Horse Watchers 7

B Edgeridge Ltd Timeform S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice on AW at the start of the year. Ran creditably back on turf when second of 8 at Brighton

3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces off, visor on. No reason why he won’t give his running again. TFRHHHII BHA72

Phil Dennis

Silvestre De Sousa

Clifford Lee

Oisin Orr

David Egan

Saffie Osborne

Hayley Turner

Franny Norton

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2023: REVICH (IRE) 7 8 12 Jim Crowley 9-2 (Richard Spencer) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 4, 12, 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 11.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Stewards Note:

TRIP TO ROME: Following its run on 28/4/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface. FOOLS RUSH IN: Following its run on 18/4/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-1 Liamarty Dreams (GB), 11-2 Percy’s Lad (GB), 9-1 Dancing Magic (IRE), Documenting (GB), 11-1 Finn’s Charm (GB), Fools Rush In (IRE), 12-1 Island Native (IRE), 14-1 Alzahir (FR), 18-1 Trip To Rome (IRE), 20-1 Boardman (GB), Master Zoffany (IRE), 22-1 Revich (IRE), 40-1 Victoria Falls (IRE)

DANCING MAGIC should be spot on for this after a decent comeback run in the Newbury Spring Cup and, from a good draw, can gain an overdue first career success. The excellent course records of Revich and Boardman makes them a must for the shortlist, while the thriving Liamarty Dreams should also figure prominently from stall 2.

Don’t forget to bet on the 1:40 at MARKET RASEN and 1:50 at ASCOT.

POSITION OF STALLS

1m 2f & 2m 2f - Outside All other races - Inside

FACTS & STATS

THE BOODLES DARLEY “CONFINED” MAIDEN STAKES

Trained by Michael Bell, Banderas had run close a number of times earlier in the season A third in Novice company at Southwell in early April was followed by an encouraging second in a strong Maiden at Newbury a few weeks later. The gelding finally shed his Maiden tag when scoring in this contest last year Ridden by the excellent Ryan Moore, the then three-year-old went off as favourite and showed plenty of spirit, battling on well to take the lead late on, before holding out for the win.

£20,384 TO THE WINNER CLASS 2 RUN OVER ONE MILE, FOUR AND A HALF

ROLL OF HONOUR (First run in 2023)

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £40,000

WINNING CONNECTIONS

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

TRAINER

Aidan O’Brien Today he Saddles

The Spencer Twins wear Beach & Florentine

SECOND RACE 2.05

THE BOODLES DARLEY

“CONFINED” MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses which have not run more than twice) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three yrs old

Total prize fund £40000

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

RACE DESCRIPTON

This race is a one mile, four furlongs about 63 yards maiden stakes for three-year-olds which have not run more than twice. 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 ANCIENT MYTH (IRE) (48) 26

Br B c Camelot - Queen Rabab (IRE)

9-7 (2)

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Gnaneshwar Devraj G

B Rockhart Trading Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Fetched 425,000 gns as a yearling and shaped well when chasing home a useful Godolphin colt on debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in February. Heavy ground provides excuse for modest run at Doncaster.

2 ENZO MARESCA

(FR) (21) 0

TFRHHHII BHA- Clifford Lee

9-7 (6)

Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Remake Jennie Candlish, Leek T

O Mrs Ros Marriott Jodie Burrows G

B Haras de La Mercerie Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, showed only greenness when always behind on 1m Bath debut 3 weeks ago. Tongue tie added. Significantly longer trip needs to spark major improvement. TFRHIIII BHA- Oisin Orr

3

EPHESUS

(IRE) (27) 3

9-7 (4)

Br Ch c Galileo (IRE) - Muwakaba (USA) Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

O M Tabor/D Smith/Mrs J Magnier/Westerberg Sumith Pathrannelage G

B Capital Bloodstock

TIMEFORM VIEW Galileo colt who shaped as if in need of the experience when third of 6 on his 10.7f Dundalk debut 4 weeks ago. Seems sure to do better for top connections.

4 MINA RASHID

(GB) (156) 36-

TFRHHHHI BHAWilliam Buick

9-7 (1)

Br Ch c Almanzor (FR) - Reproof (USA) Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Ahmad Al Shaikh Diana Magalhaes G

B London Thoroughbred Services Ltd Green Team Racing Stable S

TIMEFORM VIEW Third on 1m Nottingham debut last autumn but went backwards from that when a well-held sixth on AW in December. Fitted with a hood now upped significantly in trip on reappearance.

5 MR HAMPSTEAD (USA) (21)

2-4

TFRHHHII BHAOisin Murphy

9-7 (7)

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Daddys Lil Darling (USA) Roger Varian, Newmarket T

O Amo Racing Limited Ravinder Ramdass G

B Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt Sports Invest Uk Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £575,000 son of Galileo who shaped with plenty of encouragement when second on 1 1/4m Newcastle debut in November. Built on that when fourth in a useful Newbury novice (1 1/4m again).

TFRHHHHH BHA- David Egan

6 TRYFAN (GB) (15) 3-5

Br B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Rhagori

O Artis 2

9-7 (5)

Brian Ellison, Malton T

Kayleigh Rayner G

B Newsells Park Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited, Smart City Recruiters Lrd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair third on 1 1/4m AW debut last autumn. Not to seen to best effect when fifth of 6 on Beverley reappearance and retains potential. TFRHHIII BHABen Robinson

7 MOONSILVER (GB) (9) 53

Br Br f Lightning Spear - Godzilla’s Girl

O Propulsion Racing, A Smith, M Pickett

B Clarendon Farm Ltd

9-2 (3)

Gay Kelleway, Newmarket T

Morgan Atkins G

Propulsion Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form in 2 outings on AW in recent weeks, beaten 10 1/4 lengths when third over 11f at Kempton latterly. TFRHIIII BHA- Hayley Turner

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: BANDERAS (IRE) 3 9 7 Ryan Moore 5-4 (Michael Bell) 6 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

TRYFAN: Following its run on 25/4/2024 it was reported that the horse become unbalanced on the bend.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-8 Mr Hampstead (USA), 7-4 Ephesus (IRE), 8-1 Mina Rashid (GB), 9-1 Ancient Myth (IRE), 28-1 Tryfan (GB), 100-1 Moonsilver (GB), 150-1 Enzo Maresca (FR)

MR HAMPSTEAD should be suited by the step up to 1 1/2m and can get the better of fellow Galileo colt Ephesus. Ancient Myth got stuck in the mud at Doncaster in March but looked promising on his debut prior to that and could also have a part to play for Karl Burke.

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:10 at MARKET RASEN and 2:20 at ASCOT.

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FACTS & STATS

THE TOTE.CO.UK FREE BET FRIDAY HANDICAP STAKES

It had been a busy year for Pride Of America as he approached this race. The Amy Murphytrained gelding had scored in impressive style in a strong Kempton Handicap in January before struggling when fourth of five at Chelmsford in March. Another below par effort followed when sixth in Listed company at Saint-Cloud before taking a break due to wind surgery. That operation proved to be a success as he looked much improved when taking this one. It was a great ride from Hollie Doyle in the saddle as Pride Of America was a clear winner, much more dominant than the distance would suggest

KEY TRENDS

THIRD RACE 2.35

THE tote.co.uk FREE BET FRIDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £45000

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a one mile, two furlongs about 70 yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards 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.

Owners Prize Money. 1st £18072, 2nd £9036, 3rd £4518, 4th £2259, 5th £1130, 6th £563, 7th £284, 8th £140. (Penalty Value £22932) colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 KILLYBEGS WARRIOR (IRE) (6) 4403-26 D 4 9-13 (7)

Br B c Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Alltherightmoves (IRE) Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

O Mr M. Doyle

B Glashare House Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won a valuable 1 1/4m handicap last summer and some smart efforts in defeat since, notably his second in 11f Rosebery at Kempton in April. Another sound front-running display at Newmarket last week. TFRHHHII BHA106 (-1) David Egan

2 BOLSTER (GB) (18) 1/100-1 D 4 9-9 (6)

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Quilting (USA) K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Ivo Slachta G

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Landedfirst2 startsinnovicecompany 8 months apart.Produceda hugecareerbest whenmakinga successful return to action at Pontefract 18 days ago. Scopey sort who may well defy 5lb rise.

TFRHHHHH BHA102

3 BOTANICAL (IRE) (221) 21231- 4 9-4 (9)

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

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B John Connaughton

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

Clifford Lee

TIMEFORM VIEW Hamilton novice winner on second career start in July and taking on his elders, he showed his handicap mark to be all wrong back at that venue in October (9.2f). 10lb rise more than fair.

4 BOX TO BOX (IRE) (84) 1323-02

TFRHHHHI BHA97

(2)

Br B g Kodiac - Alyaafel Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O The Running Order Partnership

B Randolf Stevens Limited Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Chester regular, gaining both 2023 wins over this C&D. Raced at Sakhit in more recent times, second to the re-opposing Parlando when last seen in February.

5 CITY STREAK (GB) (33) 12510-2

TFRHHHII BHA94

(1)

Br Ch g Cityscape - Daffydowndilly Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Lord Blyth Padraic Dahill-Rowan G

B Lemington Grange Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Successful at this meeting a year and just about better than ever when second on reappearance at Bath last month. Same mark here so likely to give it a good go. TFRHHHHI BHA91

Silvestre De Sousa

William Buick

Oisin Murphy

6 PARLANDO

(GB) (48) 245-410 D 5 8-11 (8)

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

O Mr Spencer Coomes & Partner

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

Elly Ravenall G

B Godolphin Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who scored in Bahrain in February (seeing off Box To Box) but was some way below form at Doncaster a month later. Short break since but others are more appealing.

7

DREAM HARDER (IRE)

TFRHHIII BHA90 Richard Kingscote

(34) 6143-300 C D 5 8-9 (5)

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

O Mr Paul Farrell Chloe Baron G

B Barronstown Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Better than ever when winning over 11.3f here in July. Excellent return to action when third at Wolverhampton in March and lesser effort at Kempton easy enough to forgive. Seventh in the 4.10 here yesterday. TFRHHHII BHA88 Jim Crowley

8 WADACRE GOMEZ (GB)

(42) 012140 D 4 8-9 (4)

Br B c Brazen Beau (AUS) - Wadacre Gigi

O Wadacre Stud

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Wadacre Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Already had a productive 2024 on the AW, winning twice at up to 10f. Wasn’t seen to best effect at Lingfield and a lot depends on whether he’s as effective on turf.

9 WOODSTOCK CITY (GB) (97) 133-005

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - White Witch (USA)

O Not One But Two

TFRHHHII BHA88

D 4 8-2 (3)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

Nancy Macdonald G

B J. P. Dubois Paul Mcgowan Grab Hire Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Deauville in August but struggled to recapture that form on the AW this winter.

TFRHHIII BHA81 Joe Fanning

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: PRIDE OF AMERICA (FR) 6 9 6 Hollie Doyle 4-1 (Amy Murphy) 9 ran Running for the first time since Gelding No. 9.

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Bolster (GB), 7-2 Botanical (IRE), 11-2 City Streak (GB), 7-1 Killybegs Warrior (IRE), 12-1 Box To Box (IRE), 14-1 Dream Harder (IRE), Wadacre Gomez (GB), 18-1 Parlando (GB), 33-1 Woodstock City (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BOLSTER and Botanical are low-mileage 4-y-os with the scope to rate quite a bit higher this year. Separating them isn’t easy but Bolster has the benefit of a recent run (emphatic Pontefract success) so is marginally preferred. Of the rest, City Streak won here a year ago and a bold bid looks on the cards.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BOLSTER 2.BOTANICAL (IRE) 3.CITY STREAK

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:40 at MARKET RASEN and 2:55 at ASCOT.

Franny Norton

NAMED after a small village nine miles south-east of Chester racecourse, the Huxley Stakes is the highest-quality race staged during the three-day Boodles May Festival. It is a Group 2 boasting a total prize fund of £120,000, meaning it ranks behind only the tote+ Chester Cup in terms of its monetary value.

The inaugural edition in 1999 was won, somewhat ironically, by a horse called Chester House. Trained by Sir Michael Stoute and ridden by Kieren Fallon, he won Sandown’s Brigadier Gerard Stakes on his next start. But it was after Chester House was switched to renowned American trainer Bobby Frankel that he enjoyed his most significant success, in the Arlington Million in Chicago in 2000, on what would prove to be a glorious swansong to his career.

A decade later, the John Gosden-trained Debussy went one better than Chester House by winning the Huxley Stakes and the Arlington Million in the same season.

HUXLEY STAKES HISTORY

Chester was a course which brought out the best in Debussy. In two other visits here, he finished third to Golden Sword in the 2009 Chester Vase, as well as notching the last of his six career wins in the Stand Cup, a Listed race, in September 2011.

Only two horses have won this race on multiple occasions. Maraahel secured consecutive victories in 2007, 2008 and 2009, making him the single most successful horse to have run in the Huxley Stakes and contributing three of Stoute’s record of six wins as a trainer. Forest Ranger is the only other horse to grab the glory more than once, coming home in front in 2018 and 2019 for Malton trainer Richard Fahey and jockey Tony Hamilton.

However, perhaps the Huxley Stakes’ most distinguished graduate is Noble Mission. Or at least he should be. The winner in 2014 for Sir Henry Cecil’s widow Lady Cecil, Noble Mission was all too often remembered for being the

Point Lonsdale (Left)

year-younger brother of the equine phenomenon that was Frankel, rather than for his own achievements on the track.

Undeniably a late-bloomer, Noble Mission’s final year was his breakthrough one at the top level. After inflicting another defeat on old rival Telescope here in the Huxley Stakes, Noble Mission notched a belated first Grade 1 victory less than three weeks later in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh in Ireland.

The rigours of international travel were no barrier to further success for Noble Mission. During a jet-set summer, Noble Mission won a second Group 1 in France and finished a neck runner-up in another in Germany. He returned to Britain and bowed out on a high that autumn by winning his third Group 1 of the year in the Champion Stakes at Ascot with a gutsy display on heavy ground.

Last year saw Point Lonsdale pick up the win off the back of success in the Group 3 Alleged Stakes at the Curragh the prior month. Following that hard-fought success here he contested the Coronation Cup but was ultimately unsuccessful, third behind Emily Upjohn and Westover.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 4-y-o and upwards

Race distance: 1m 2f about 70yds

Prize money: £120,000 total prize fund

Previous Winners

2013

DANADANA

Kieren Fallon / Luca Cumani

2:11.61

2014

NOBLE MISSION

James Doyle / Lady Cecil 2:13.11

2015

MAVERICK WAVE

William Buick / John Gosden 2:15.30

2016

CANNOCK CHASE

Ryan Moore / Sir Michael Stoute 2:11.65

2017

DEAUVILLE

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:10.22

2018

MAVERICK WAVE

Tony Hamilton / Richard Fahey 2:08.39

2019

FOREST RANGER

Tony Hamilton / Richard Fahey 2:16.26

2021

ARMORY

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien

2:11.64

2022

SOLID STONE

Ryan Moore / Sir Michael Stoute 2:07.79

2023

POINT LONSDALE

Ryan Moore / Aidan O’Brien 2.19.30

LAST YEAR’S HUXLEY STAKES

A small but select field went to post for last year’s renewal of the Group 2 Huxley Stakes. There may have been just the six runners, but it still looked set to be a great contest.

The favourite in the betting was the Aidan O’Brien trained Point Lonsdale off the back of his impressive win in the Group 3 Alleged Stakes at the Curragh a month prior. Ridden on the day by Ryan Moore, the then four-year-old had been backed all the way down to 5/6. There was good reason for the support as well, Aidan O’Brien’s success at this meeting has been well documented and Ryan Moore had won this the last year years, leaving him on course for the hattrick.

His main rival looked to be the Andrew Balding-trained Foxes Tales with the gelding having started the season in fine form. He was a respectable third in the Group 3 Winter Derby on the all-weather at Lingfield in February before scoring in the Listed Magnolia Stakes at Kempton in

April. He was back on the turf here and looked to be a real threat. Mujtaba was also of interest with the William Haggastrained gelding having scored by an impressive seven lengths in a Newbury handicap last time out.

It was Poker Face however who took the early lead, closely followed by Foxes Tales and Royal Champion. Point Lonsdale pressed the issue but was racing a touch lazily. Mujtaba was bringing up the rear alongside Noel Meade’s Lafayette. As they entered into the final two furlongs the race really began to take shape. Foxes Tale began to weaken heavily, apparently unsuited by the tight track, as did Royal Champion, Poker Face and then Lafayette. Point Lonsdale hung right, still looking an unconvincing winner but managed to take the lead, chased closely by Mujtaba. It was a tight finish, Point Lonsdale just doing enough to hold onto the win as Mujtaba drifted towards the finish.

Point Lonsdale

FACTS & STATS

THE IRE-INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH HUXLEY STAKES

Point Lonsdale was very well backed coming into this race. Trained by Aidan O’Brien, he had won the Group 3 Alleged Stakes at the Curragh in April in fine fashion and so it was little surprised to see him so heavily favoured in this one. With Ryan Moore in the saddle, Point Lonsdale went off at a short 5/6 but wasn’t as dominant as many might have expected He raced a little lazily and began to hang right later in the race This wasn’t enough to deny him however as he just did enough to hold onto the win, just a neck ahead of Mujtaba in second

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FOURTH RACE 3.05

THE IRE-INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH HUXLEY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £130000

RACE DESCRIPTON

1m 2f 70y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £57200, 2nd £23582, 3rd £11791, 4th £5902, 5th £2951, 6th £1469, 7th £741, 8th £364. (Penalty Value £72826) colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey 1 CERTAIN LAD (GB) (20) 62511-4 D 8 9-3 (2)

This one mile, two furlongs about 70 yards race for four-year-olds and upwards is a Group 2 contest and will attract some high-class middle distance performers. Unlike in a handicap when a horse’s official rating reflects the weight that they must carry, in a Group 2 all runners carry the same weight regardless of any previous form In this case colts and geldings carry 9st 3lb and fillies 9st, although penalties are then awarded to horses that have already won above a certain level - 3lb for a Group 2 victory or 5lb for a Group 1 success.

Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Chelsey Jayne (IRE) Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

O Mr C. R. Hirst

B Barry Walters Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in this 2 years ago. Ended a 3-year losing streak in a York handicap in October before following up at Doncaster a fortnight later. Respectable fourth in Group 3 at Newbury on return.

TFRHHHII BHA108 George Bass

2 HANS ANDERSEN (GB) (35) 25/100-1 4 9-3 (6)

Br B c Frankel - Shadow Hunter (IRE) Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

O Westerberg/Mrs J Magnier/M Tabor/D Smith Edmund Kinane G

B Sun Bloodstock SARL

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful colt who was seen only 3 times last season but didn’t have much trouble landing the odds in minor event at Dundalk (12f) 5 weeks ago. Much more on his plate now, however.

TFRHHHII BHA105 William Buick

3 ISRAR (GB) (14) 1622-03 D BF 5 9-3 (3)

Br B h Muhaarar - Taghrooda John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

TFRHHHHI BHA114

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who won at this level at Newmarket (12f) in July. Modest in Qatar in February but back on track in this headgear when close third in Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown 2 weeks ago.

4 MASHHOOR (GB) (20) 11156-0 D 6 9-3 (8)

Br B g Kingman - Sunsemperchi J. P. Murtagh, Ireland T

O Brunabonne Syndicate Valerie Keatley G

B Grenville Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Very much had the run of the race when completing hat-trick in Group 3 at the Curragh last summer and has struggled since, including at the Curragh on return.

5 OVIEDO (IRE) (223) 610324- D

TFRHHIII BHA109 Ben Coen

4 9-3 (7)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Gallitea (IRE) Edward Bethell, Middleham T

O Ms Fiona Carmichael & Ballylinch Stud Hesham Gemberlu G

B Ballylinch Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed well last season having been highly tried at 2 yrs, ending the campaign with excellent fourth in Cambridgeshire at Newmarket, doing best of those who didn’t race in the stand-side group.

TFRHHHII BHA105

Jim Crowley

Callum Rodriguez

6

PASSENGER (USA) (258) 1301- D

Br B c Ulysses (IRE) - Dilmun (USA)

O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd

B Flaxman Holdings Limited

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

Robert Kosakiewicz G

TIMEFORM VIEW Made a winning debut in the Wood Ditton before unlucky not to follow up in the Dante. Found the Derby coming too soon but back on track when narrow winner of Group 3 at Windsor final start. TFRHHHHH BHA111

7

REGAL REALITY (GB)

(23) 13324-4 D 9 9-3 (9)

Br B g Intello (GER) - Regal Realm

Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

O Mr Peter Done Sameer Khan G

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Peninsula Business Services Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Talented veteran who has won a Group 3 every year bar one since 2018, including Diomed Stakes at Epsom last summer. Made a respectable return in Earl of Sefton at Newmarket. TFRHHHII BHA111

8

ROYAL

RHYME

(IRE) (202) 310115- D 4 9-3 (5)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Dubai Queen (USA) K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Bolted up in a Glorious Goodwood handicap last summer and took an Ayr listed race (1 1/4m, good) in September. Far from disgraced stepped up to a Group 1 when fifth in Champion Stakes at Ascot final start. TFRHHHHI BHA113

9

SUNCHART (GB) (47) 50020-1 D 7 9-3 (1)

Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Hometime A. Slattery, Ireland T

O Mr P. Garvey J P Shaw G

B Newsells Park Stud

TFRHHIII BHA107

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding who ended a lengthy losing run when a wide-margin winner of a listed event at Navan (10.4f, heavy) on return but a follow up in this company is most unlikely.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: POINT LONSDALE (IRE) 4 9 3 Ryan Moore 5-6 (Aidan O’Brien) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.

Stewards Note:

OVIEDO: Following its run on 30/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Passenger (USA), 4-1 Israr (GB), 6-1 Royal Rhyme (IRE), 13-2 Hans Andersen (GB), 12-1 Regal Reality (GB), 14-1 Certain Lad (GB), Mashhoor (GB), 16-1 Oviedo (IRE), 28-1 Sunchart (GB) PLAY SMARTER

PASSENGER quickly made up into a smart performer in a light 3-y-o campaign and he very much has the profile of one who will develop further this year. This looks a good starting point and can provide Sir Michael Stoute with a record-extending 8th success Royal Rhyme is another who promises to make a better 4-y-o and rates a likely threat along with Israr, who won at this level last season.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PASSENGER (USA) 2.ROYAL RHYME (IRE) 3.ISRAR

Don’t forget to bet on the 3:15 at MARKET RASEN and 3:30 at ASCOT.

Richard Kingscote

Saffie Osborne

Clifford Lee

Silvestre De Sousa

The feature race of the 2023 Boodles May Festival saw the Harry Fry and Saffie Osborne team up as Metier produced a stellar performance to clutch the win.

Metier scored the victory with Saffie Osborne guiding him home in the two miles, two and a half furlongs contest, staying on well to win by a neck.

His form coming into this race had been inconsistent. Starting with an impressive win in the November Handicap at Doncaster, he was then pulled up in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day. Reverting back to the flat he was outpaced and finished last at Kempton before being

pulled up over hurdles once again the Imperial Cup at Sandown. He got back on track when moved back to the flat at Musselburgh in April, a very strong second, half a length behind in the Queens Cup at Musselburgh in April and looked like he might be getting back in the groove for this race.

It was going to be a tough one for him however with Call My Bluff looking to be a major threat. The Dominic Ffrench Davis-trained

Metier

LAST YEAR’S CHESTER CUP

gelding had posted a solid third in a strong Newmarket Handicap when last seen in September and had one at this course before. Falcon Eight had won this race handily in 2021 and while he could only manage fifth in 2022, he couldn’t be discounted despite an apparent downturn in form. Calling The Wind was drawing some admiring glances as well.

Metier was away quickly, settling down in the middle of the pack along with Calling The Wind. Falcon Eight didn’t start well, he was slowly into stride and never really managed to get going. Call My Bluff however started very well, finding himself in a prominent position early alongside Rajinsky and just behind the early leader Emiyn.

It was inside the final two furlongs that Saffie Osborne and Metier made their move, pushing on and making quick headway through the pack. They switched to the left inside the final furlong and pushed into the lead, passing Call My Bluff late on. Hugo Palmer’s Zoffee sprang into action as well, pushing on to contest the lead. Calling The Wind ran short of room and found no extra while Falcon Eight was still stuck in the rear. Metier battled on well to hold onto the lead until the finish, just a neck ahead of the fast-finishing Zoffee. Call My Bluff rallied when headed by Metier but could only manage third.

FACTS & STATS

just heading Zoffee before the line to take the win

THE tote+ Chester Cup is the crown jewel of the Boodles May Festival. It is also the oldest, longest and most valuable race of the entire season here at Chester Established in 1824, it was originally known as the Tradesmen’s Cup. Then following brief spells as the Trademen’s Plate and the Chester Trades’ Cup, the race was renamed the Chester Cup in 1884, and has remained that way ever since.

During that time, the Chester Cup has undergone a series of minor increases to its original race distance of 2m2f and 77 yards. It was extended to its present distance of 2m2f and 140 yards in 1994, and usually takes a little longer than four minutes to complete depending on ground conditions. Today’s race carries total prize money of £150,000, establishing it as a valuable early-season target for Britain and Ireland’s leading long-distance handicappers.

Top Cees is

CHESTER CUP

Nine horses have won the Chester Cup twice, lending weight to the argument that it can be a specialist’s race. 2021 winner Falcon Eight will be looking to make it ten as he lines up again this year. A number of high-class jumps horses have also proved well suited to the demands of the Chester Cup.

Chief among them is the legendary Sea Pigeon, who powered to consecutive victories in 1977 and 1978 for Yorkshire trainer Peter Easterby and jockey Mark Birch.

Sea Pigeon was seventh in the 1973 Derby, but had reinvented himself as top-class hurdler by finishing fourth in the Champion Hurdle and winning the Scottish Champion Hurdle prior to his first Chester Cup win. In a remarkable career, Sea Pigeon won Cheltenham’s Champion Hurdle twice (1980, 1981), the Fighting Fifth Hurdle twice (1978, 1980) and the Scottish Champion Hurdle for a second time in 1978, as well as The Ebor, under top-weight of 10st, in 1979.

a two-time Chester Cup winner for trainer Lynda Ramsden, wife of renowned pro punter Jack Ramsden. Top Cees stormed to a five-length success on good-to-firm ground under Kieran Fallon in 1995; then ran out an even more convincing winner for Jimmy Fortune in 1997, romping home by 10 lengths as his rivals toiled in the soft ground. Also a smart hurdler, Top Cees tasted success at the Cheltenham Festival as he mastered 23 rivals to claim the 1998 Coral Cup. Few winners of the Chester Cup have been afforded such a raucous hero’s reception as Overturn in 2011. A hugely popular horse who always wore his heart on his sleeve, Overtun’s all-the-way victory here completed an unprecedented 12 months in which he also won the Northumberland Plate and Galway Hurdle – a trio of big-field handicaps which suitably showcased this pint-sized warrior’s trademark versatility and durability.

Not content with winning one Chester Cup, his Cholmondeley-based jumps trainer Donald McCain saddled the winner and runner-up 12 months later. This time Overturn had to settle for the runners-up spot as Ile De Re, who was debuting for McCain following a recent switch from Ian Williams’ yard, swooped to conquer a furlong out.

Arguably the most talented winner of the modern era is Trip To Paris. Following his 2015 victory under former Grand National-winning jockey Graham Lee, the Ed Dunlop-trained four-year-old made a successful transition to Group 1 level only six weeks later by lifting the Ascot Gold Cup.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 4-y-o and upwards Race distance: 2m 2f about 140 yards Prize

£170,000 total

FIFTH RACE 3.40

THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER SUPPORTING THE CHESTER CUP

(CLASS 2)( Heritage Handicap)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £170000

RACE DESCRIPTON

This race is a two miles, two furlongs about 140 yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from within a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Despite having no rating restrictions attached to it the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tend to make open handicaps very competitive races.

Owners Prize Money. 1st £68272, 2nd £34136, 3rd £17068, 4th £8534, 5th £4267, 6th £2125, 7th £1071, 8th £527. (Penalty Value £86632) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 23 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. colours no horse age st-lb

1 FALCON EIGHT (IRE) (39) 0/0621-6 CD 9 9-12 (15)

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Polished Gem (IRE) D. K. Weld, Ireland T

O Dr R. Lambe/Dr J Climax

B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart 2m winner who resumed with a below-par sixth in listed race at Saint-Cloud (14.9f, heavy) 39 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back with that run under his belt. TFRHHHII BHA109 Oisin Orr

2 MAGELLAN STRAIT (IRE) (112) 00301-1 5 9-4 (2)

Br Ch g Australia - Reine de Coeur (IRE) Joseph Patrick O’Brien, Ireland T

O Mr R. Grehan Petro Osadchyi G

B Whitefrair Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful gelding who bagged Irish Cesarewitch at the Curragh (16.8f, heavy) last September. Returned with odds-on success in small-filed Dundalk event so he’s much respected in his hat-trick bid. TFRHHHII BHA101 William Buick

3 THE SHUNTER (IRE) (209) 1304/41- 11 9-3 (13)

Br B g Stowaway - Tornado Lady (IRE) Emmet Mullins, Ireland T

O Mr John P. McManus Niall Amond G

B James O’Connor

TIMEFORM VIEW Smar winninghurdler/chaser whois lightlyracedinthisspherebutstilladded theCesarewitchat Newmarket in October. Posted a good fifth back hurdling at Punchestown following month. TFRHHHHH BHA100 Ben Coen

4 CITIZEN GENERAL (IRE) (42) 004-210 5 8-12 (9)

Br B g Camelot - Capriole Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

O The Ed Dunlop Racing Club Stephen Nicholson G

B Lynn Lodge Stud My Pension Expert S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Kempton (2m) in February but only eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (16.2f) 42 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA95 Clifford Lee

5 SPIRIT MIXER (GB) (34) 426/0-00 C 6

Br Ch g Frankel - Arabian Queen (IRE) Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Mr J.

Littleton

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Edelmira (IRE) Declan Carroll, Malton T O Fab Five

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

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner who shaped as if needing the run when eleventh of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy) 20 days ago. Can take a step forward with a visor added. TFRHHHII BHA92 (-1) Zak Wheatley (5)

7 ZANNDABAD (IRE) (261) 3113/00- 5 8-9 (10)

Br B g Iffraaj - Zanoubiya (IRE) A. J. Martin, Ireland T

O Mr P. Davies Cathy O Leary G

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful on the Flat and over jumps for his current yard, posting a good second in novice hurdle at Ascot (19.3f, good) 47 days ago. No forlorn hope back in this sphere. TFRHHHII BHA92 Richard Kingscote

8 SOLENT GATEWAY (IRE) (34) 1043-00 C 6 8-9 (5)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Aoife Alainn (IRE) Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Mr D. R. Passant & Hefin Williams

B Deer Forest Stud Greenhous Group Ltd, Greenhous Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ended 2023 with sound in-frame efforts at Newbury and York but has run poorly both AW outings this spring. Has a bit to prove on back of that with a visor added. TFRHHHII BHA92 Saffie Osborne

9 AZTEC EMPIRE (IRE) (244) 663320- 5 8-9 (4)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Azanara (IRE) Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

O Isa Salman Al Khalifa Diana Magalhaes G

B Elysian Bloodstock Ltd Highclere Thoroughbred Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of AW wins early last year and better form on turf thereafter, going close in valuable handicap (16.3f) at York In August. Gelded and returns on a lenient mark so very much one to consider. TFRHHHHI BHA92 Oisin Murphy

10 ZEALANDIA (FR) (97) 1535-10 BF 7 8-9 (11)

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Belle Ambre Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O The DTTW Partnership Toji Tattersall G

B S.A.S. Elevage Du Haras de Bourgeauville Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Newcastle (16.2f) in January only to come in ninth in 2m Kempton handicap since. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA92 Jim Crowley

11 AQWAAM (GB) (34) 3-42210 BF 6 8-7 (6)

Br Gr g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Aghaany Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Mr Patrick Kelly Megg Burton G

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Corbally Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Posted a career best when winning 2m handicap at Lingfield in March. Not seen to best effect when seventh at Kempton (16f) 34 days ago so he’s one for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA90 Franny Norton

12 ZOFFEE (GB) (209) 4/26000- 8 8-7 (1)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Mount Crystal (IRE) Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Mr Alan Peterson

B The Pocock Family Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in this in 2023 and back with Hugo Palmer after a couple of below par hurdling efforts for Olly Murphy. No surprise to see him go well once more. TFRHHHII BHA90 Harry Davies

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THE Chester Plate is a valuable consolation race for horses targeted at the Chester Cup, but which don’t make the final field.

When the Plate was staged for the first time in 2018, the Chester Cup joined a select band of historic and popular Flat handicaps to be awarded a consolation race. The others are the Ayr Gold Cup, the Bunbury Cup and Cambridgeshire (both at Newmarket), the Stewards’ Cup (at Goodwood), the Lincoln (at Doncaster) and the Northumberland Plate (at Newcastle).

Like its big brother, the Chester Plate has also proved a happy hunting ground for horses with plenty of hurdling experience. The inaugural winner Look My Way had enjoyed a productive few months over hurdles in the months before his Plate victory, winning at Ludlow,

CHESTER PLATE HISTORY

finishing second in the Grade 2 Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham and then running a creditable race at the Festival. He was challenged hard inside the final furlong here at Chester by Coeur De Lion, but hung on grimly to win for his Scottish-born jockey Jason Hart and dual-purpose Yorkshire-based handler John Quinn.

Coeur De Lion, himself a talented hurdler, would get his moment of glory in 2019 as he went one place better. Trained by Alan King, a jumps trainer to trade but who has made a niche for himself as a plunderer of major staying races on the Flat, Coeur Du Lion romped to a wide-margin win over 2014 Chester Cup hero Suegioo.

Green Book hadn’t won over hurdles prior to his start-to-finish Plate success 12 months ago under fifty-something Liverpool jockey

Bellatrixsa

Franny Norton, for whom Chester has been such a happy hunting ground down the years. However, Green Book had run well to be second onhis only start over hurdles, finishing runner-up at Hereford 79 days earlier. Freshened up in the interim by his trainer Venetia Williams, he arrived at the Roodee tuned to the minute and duly ran his rivals ragged from the front.

The talented five-year-old has subsequently enjoyed his share of success at the jumping game, most notably when landing a Grade 3 handicap hurdle at Sandown in February.

Venetia Williams has emerged as an early leading trainer for this race having won two previous renewals though she will be without a rider this year. Franny Norton, who was aboard those winners, is in action again this year however. He will be riding Dreams Adozen for Charlie Johnston so keep an eye out for him. Can he get the hattrick?

Zinc White was a shock winner last year as the 33/1 shot produced a stunning performance, winning the race in comfortable fashion.

FACT FILE

Conditions: 4-y-o and upwards only eliminated from this season’s Chester Cup Race distance: 2m 2f 140y Prize money: £50,000 total prize fund

Previous Winners

2018

LOOK MY WAY

Jason Hart / John Quinn

4:4.52

2019

COEUR DE LION

Thore Hammer Hansen / Alan King

4:42.76

2021

GREEN BOOK

Franny Norton / Venetia Williams

4:10.52

2022

BELLATRIXSA

Franny Norton / Venetia Williams

4:09.60

2023

ZINC WHITE

Jim Crowley / Ian Williams 4:19.40

FACTS & STATS

THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER SUPPORTING THE CHESTER PLATE HANDICAP STAKES

2023 WINNER

ZINC WHITE

Trained by Ian Williams, Zinc White was a shock winner of the 2023 Chester Plate. The gelding was unfancied in the race, going off at 33/1. His last run before this race came in October 2021 when he was pulled up at Ffos Las. Following that he switched to the Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero yard in May 2022 before switching yard’s again, this time joining Ian Williams a month before this race Ridden by Jim Crowley, Zinc White looked superb, riding clear inside the final furlong to win comfortably, two and a quarter lengths ahead of the favourite Novel Legend in second

KEY TRENDS

Venetia Williams has won 2 of the 5 runnings of this race

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OVER TWO MILES, TWO AND A HALF

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £50,000 25,480 TO THE WINNER

Franny Norton has won 2 of the 5 runnings of this race 4 of the 5 winners carried more than 9st

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SIXTH RACE 4.15

THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER SUPPORTING THE CHESTER PLATE HANDICAP

STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £20080, 2nd £10040, 3rd £5020, 4th £2510, 5th £1255, 6th £625, 7th £315, 8th £155. (Penalty Value £25480)

RACE DESCRIPTON

The Chester Plate is a consolation race for horses which were declared to run, but were eliminated at the declaration stage from this season’s Chester Cup This contest for four-year-olds and upwards is run over the same distance as the Cup of two miles, two furlongs about 140 yards and looks to be a very competitive line-up

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 GALACTIC JACK (IRE) (34) 56100-0 4 9-12 (15)

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Jack Naylor

O Mark & Maria Adams

B Denford Stud Ltd

Harriet Dickin, Midford T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Salisbury last July for Andrew Balding but little show since, including over hurdles. Others more persuasive. TFRHIIII BHA90 John Egan

2

LAW OF THE SEA (GB) (209) 400400- 6 9-11 (2)

Br B g Golden Horn - Leaderene Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O S Beetham and DPL Fab Ltd Joe Wright G

B Miss K. Rausing & Hascombe & Valiant Ltd DPL Fabrications Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Some good runs for this yard but failed to beat a rival at Newmarket on last two starts (Cesarewitch second occasion) in 2023. Needs to bounce back returning from 6 months off but stall 2 is a help.

3

IT’S

GOOD TO LAUGH

TFRHHHII BHA88 Jim Crowley

(IRE) (223) 302220- C7 9-10 (16)

Br B g Tamayuz - London Plane (IRE)

Jennie Candlish, Leek T

O Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jodie Burrows G

B Shane Molan Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Dual purpose performer who ran well when third in this last year Poor effort when last seen over hurdles 5 months ago but could return to form with cheekpieces refitted.

4

TFRHHHII BHA87

PRINCE ALEX (GB) (21) 44632-1 7 9-10 (in 3lb ex) (4)

Br B g Excelebration (IRE) - Interchange (IRE) Dominic Ffrench Davis, Lambourn T

O Amo Racing Limited

B The Kathryn Stud Sports Invest Uk Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Best effort for some time when winning 9-runner handicap at Newbury (16.5f, good to soft, 10/1) 21 days ago, pushed out. Manner of that victory suggests he can defy a 3-lb penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA84 (+5) David Egan

5 DUC DE KENT

(FR) (34) 60-0050 4 9-9 (13)

Br B g Zelzal (FR) - Public Ransom (IRE)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Deva Racing DDK Elly Ravenall G

B Eric Puerari, Geraldine Henochsberg & Ec

Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW 33/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Remains high enough in the weights. TFRHHIII BHA87

Oisin Orr

6 HAMSIYANN (IRE) (334) 523/131-

4 9-9 (5)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Harasiya (IRE) A. J. Martin, Ireland T

O Mr P. Davies Michael O Connor G

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

TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful performer on the Flat in France. Progressive over hurdles for this yard, running well when third in juvenile at Ascot last time. One to consider upped in trip.

7 YORKINDNESS (GB)

(223) 113114-

TFRHHHII BHA87

5 9-6 (10)

Br B m Nathaniel (IRE) - Yorkidding Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

O Mr Paul Robert York

B Mr Paul Robert York Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Typical of one from this yard who thrived on racing in 2023, winning 5 times at 2m+. Solid fourth over C&D 7 months ago and claims if she’s tuned up. TFRHHHII BHA83 Joe Fanning

8 SPEEDO BOY (FR)

(112) 300/05/-0

10 9-5 (7)

Br Ch g Vision d’Etat (FR) - Shamardanse (IRE) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Mr Paul Williams Lyndsey Bull G

B E.A.R.L. Haras de Grandcamp et al

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful handicapped at best but hard to know how much ability he retains. Back from a long absence with a modest showing at Wolverhampton 112 days ago so has plenty to prove.

9 STATE LEGEND

(IRE) (12) 26150-0

TFRHHIII BHA82

5 9-4 (1)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Zibeling (IRE) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Dove Valley Holdings Ltd Nancy Macdonald G

B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd SJP Group Midlands Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account for present yard in decisive fashion at Sandown (1 3/4m, good to soft) last July but has generally struggled since, including over hurdles.

TFRHHIII BHA81 (-1)

10 GREEN TEAM (FR) (17) 00300-0 5 9-0 (11)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - On The Line (FR) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Fiji Racing Limited Chloe Baron G

B Haras d’Etreham et al

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of a novice event at Ayr during 2-y-o campaign for Kevin Ryan but it’s been a struggle since, down the field at Epsom on reappearance. Tongue tied now but up against it.

11 DREAMS ADOZEN

Br B f Kingman - Ferevia (IRE)

O Deva Racing (KM)

TFRHHIII BHA77 (-2)

(FR) (189) 221363- C 4 9-0 (8)

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B S.A.R.L. Al Shahania Stud France Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Recorded third win of the year when successful at this course in September. Not discredited when third at Newmarket 6 months ago but yet to prove himself over this distance.

12

WHOLEOFTHEMOON

TFRHHHII BHA78

(IRE) (251) 2/41354- 5 8-13 (9)

Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Shared Experience Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

O Nigel Dunnington & David Shaw

B L.T.S. Ltd & Mrs James Wigan

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Kempton last June and held form on the Flat subsequently. Fair form over hurdles for this yard but not at best on latest outing. TFRHHIII BHA76

13 BAEZ (GB) (19) 11113-0 C 5 8-12 (14)

Br B m Sixties Icon - Sinndarina (FR)

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

O Mr J. S. Morrison Nicole Howlett G

B Stratford Place Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Racked up a 4-timer last year, including success at this course (18.1f). Should strip fitter for his reappearance and step back up in trip is in her favour, so definite player.

TFRHHHHI BHA75 Harry Davies

Oisin Murphy

Callum Hutchinson (3)

Clifford Lee

Saffie Osborne

Franny Norton

Brandon Wilkie (5)

14

ALPHONSE LE

GRANDE

(IRE) (45) 401/0-51 5 8-10 (3)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Dolce Strega (IRE) A. J. Martin, Ireland T

O Bet Small Win Big Syndicate Nicholas O Connor G

B Renzo Forni

TIMEFORM VIEW Career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (12f, 5/2) 45 days ago. Presumably saved for this and can make a big impact if he gets the trip. TFRHHHHI BHA73

15 HAVAILA (IRE)

(6) 6/2644-2 5 8-10 (6)

Br Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Waila

O Havaila Partnership

Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T

B Southcourt Stud K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW WonoverhurdlesatSandown(21/2m,heavy)forAnthonyCharltoninJanuary.Firstrunsinceleavingthatyardwhen second at Goodwood 6 days ago and can feature again if the race doesn’t come too soon.

16 STAR LEGEND

TFRHHHII BHA73 (+2)

(IRE) (17) 305/-303 5 8-7 (17)

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Thai Haku (IRE)

James Owen, Newmarket T

O Deva Racing SL 1 Beverley Kendall G

B Rockhart Trading Ltd Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden who has been holding his form this year without shaping as if he’s ahead of his mark, third at Wolverhampton last time. Likely to find it tough in this grade.

TFRHHIII

17 GREATNESS AWAITS (IRE)

Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Top Act (FR)

O Deva Racing GA

(-1)

(20) 621/-554 5 8-7 (12)

Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Kildaragh Stud Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair performer who put up another solid efforts when fourth at Nottingham last time but is likely to face plenty of competition for the lead here.

TFRHHHII BHA70 (-2) Silvestre De Sousa

DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2023: ZINC WHITE (IRE) 5 9 11 Jim Crowley 33-1 (Ian Williams) 14 ran Visor worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 10. Blinkers worn by No. 17. Visor worn by No. 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 6, 8, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 8, 16.

Stewards Note: GREATNESS AWAITS: Following its run on 20/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-1 Prince Alex (GB), 13-2 Alphonse Le Grande (IRE), 10-1 Hamsiyann (IRE), Baez (GB), 12-1 Dreams Adozen (FR), 14-1 Yorkindness (GB), Greatness Awaits (IRE), 16-1 It’s Good To Laugh (IRE), 18-1 Havaila (IRE), 22-1 Star Legend (IRE), 25-1 Law of The Sea (GB), 28-1 Duc de Kent (FR), Wholeofthemoon (IRE), 33-1 State Legend (IRE), 40-1 Green Team (FR), 50-1 Speedo Boy (FR), 66-1 Galactic Jack (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

PRINCE ALEX was impressive at Pontefract on return and he’s still well treated on past efforts, so he gets the nod over Alphonse Le Grande, another comfortable winner who, admittedly, needs to prove himself over the trip. Baez should be better for her reappearance and is likely to feature.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PRINCE ALEX 2.ALPHONSE LE GRANDE (IRE) 3.BAEZ

Don’t forget to bet on the 4:25 at MARKET RASEN and 4:35 at ASCOT.

William Buick

Ben Coen

BHA70

Aidan Keeley (3)

FACTS & STATS

THE HORSE PWR

HANDICAP STAKES

2023 WINNER GREYSTOKE

After a run of three straight seconds, the then Alan King-trained gelding had finished runnerup in back-to-back races at Wolverhampton before hitting the crossbar for the third time at Southwell in late March, Greystoke finally managed to go one better here. Ridden on the day by Benoit De La Sayette, he was prominent throughout the race. It was a comfortable win in the end for the gelding as he made light work of his opposition, clear of the rest of the field by the final furlong.

KEY TRENDS

6 of the last 9 winners were British-bred

ROLL OF HONOUR

CLASS 4 RUN OVER ONE MILE, FOUR AND A HALF FURLONGS

TOTAL PRIZE FUND OF £20,000 10,192 TO THE WINNER

All of the last 9 winners were aged 5 or younger

Alan King and Andrew Balding have each won this race twice in the last 10 years.

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SEVENTH RACE 4.50

THE HORSE PWR APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV I)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £20000

1m 4f 63y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £8032, 2nd £4016, 3rd £2008, 4th £1004, 5th £502, 6th £250, 7th £126, 8th £62. (Penalty Value £10192)

RACE DESCRIPTON

This is a one mile, four furlongs about 63 yards handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 59 to 78. 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.

1 CHILLHI (IRE) (31) 35406-6

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Hi Katriona (IRE)

Brian Ellison, Malton T

O Mr P. Boyle Kayleigh Rayner G

B Mr John Webb

Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Went winless in 2023 (set some fairly tough assignments) and can have his reappearance effort at Southwell (11.1f) last month overlooked, finishing with running left having been hampered over 1f out.

2 GOLSPIE (IRE) (230) 465526-

Br B c Ribchester (IRE) - Surrey Storm

O Patrick Morris

B Ballinacurra Stud Ltd

TFRHHHHI BHA78

Patrick Morris, Prescot T

TIMEFORM VIEW MadeawinningdebutoveratNewburyjustoverayearagoandwasconsistentthereafter.Tookeenforhisowngood when last seen back there (8f, heavy) 7 months ago and has since switched yards (17,000 gns).

TFRHHIII

3 BLOW YOUR HORN

(IRE) (42) 1065-00 D 7 9-7 (4)

Br B g Golden Horn - She’s Complete (IRE)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Ian Williams Racing Club Toji Tattersall G

B The She’s Complete Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed a hat-trick last summer but has found things tougher since, showing a bit more than previously over hurdles in a couple of starts last month. Returns to the level.

4

TFRHHIII BHA76

ORDER OF MALTA (GB) (205) 414454- 4 9-4 (8)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Along Came Casey (IRE) Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

O Batters Passant Owen

B Ed’s Stud Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TFRHHHHH BHA73

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at the fourth attempt Nottingham last July. Consistent in handicaps after that and can have his final run at Bath (14f, heavy) excused under extreme conditions. Dropped another 2lb.

5 ALPHONSE LE GRANDE (IRE) (45) 401/0-51 D 5 9-4 (7)

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Dolce Strega (IRE) A. J. Martin, Ireland T

O Bet Small Win Big Syndicate

B Renzo Forni

TIMEFORM VIEW

NON-RUNNER

TFRIIIII BHA73

William Pyle (3)

BHA76

Callum Hutchinson

Jack Enright (7)

Brandon Wilkie (3)

6 TRIBAL WISDOM (IRE)

Br Ch g Frankel - Zindaya (USA)

(49) 511352

5 9-2 (10)

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Mr Patrick Kelly Will Hughes G

B Fifth Avenue Bloodstock Corbally Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Cashed in on a much-reduced mark in ready fashion at Lingfield in January and followed up at Wolverhampton in February. Has shaped as if still in good form on all 3 outings since. TFRHHHII BHA71 Harry Burns

7 SOUTHERN VOYAGE (FR) (66)

000-000 D 6 9-0 (3)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Blue Blue Sea Richard Fahey, Malton T

O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd

B Skymarc Farm Inc

TIMEFORM VIEW Little shown for current connections. Back on turf and his mark is easing all the time but needs to show more before becoming of interest. TFRHHIII BHA69 Tyler Heard

8 GLORY NIGHTS (IRE)

(108) 01202-6 5 9-0 (6)

Br B g Cotai Glory - Lady Lucia (IRE)

Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

O M J Refrigeration Transport Ltd Ella Fryer G

B L. Fox

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account at Wolverhampton in October. Creditable second of 12 there (1 1/2m) on Boxing Day but not so good at Southwell the following month. Freshened up since. TFRHHIII BHA69

9 LEAP YEAR LAD (IRE)

(11) 41325-0 4 8-13 (2)

Br Gr or Ro g Havana Grey - Skeleton (IRE) Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

O My Vein Clinic Syndicate 1 Lucy Waggott G

B B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy She Swings Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twiceonturf last seasonand there’s every chancehe needed the runafter 5months offwhen finishingdown the field at Ayr (10f, good) 11 days ago. Steps up in trip and should be much closer to form.

10 OMAN

(IRE) (300) 000560- C D

TFRHHHII BHA68 (-1)

6 8-10 (5)

Br Ch g Australia - Awohaam (IRE) Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

O Mr S. Bell

B Churchtown B/stock,Grouseridge & Carhue

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful stayer for Ralph Beckett a few seasons back but failed to make much of an impact last year, latest at this course (14.4f, heavy) last July. Handicapper has dropped him another 4lb.

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2023: GREYSTOKE 5 9 11 Benoit de la Sayette 11-2 (Alan King) 11 ran Hood worn by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5.

Stewards Note:

TRIBAL WISDOM: Following its run on 22/3/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Tribal Wisdom (IRE), 10-3 Order of Malta (GB), 17-2 Leap Year Lad (IRE), 10-1 Chillhi (IRE), 12-1 Southern Voyage (FR), Oman (IRE), 14-1 Glory Nights (IRE), 16-1 Golspie (IRE), 25-1 Blow Your Horn (IRE) PLAY SMARTER

With his final 3-y-o effort easy to strike a line through, preference is for ORDER OF MALTA, who opened his account at Nottingham last summer and was consistent in handicaps thereafter. Chillhi is best excused his reappearance effort and, down to a career-low mark, he heads up the opposition, with Tribal Wisdom and the reluctant Oman taken to fight out third.

Don’t forget to bet on the 5:00 at MARKET RASEN, 5:10 at ASCOT and 5:18 at SEDGEFIELD.

Ethan Jones (5)

Aidan Keeley

TFRHHHII BHA65

Zak Wheatley (3)

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EIGHTH RACE 5.23

THE HORSE PWR

APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV II)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £20000

1m 4f 63y

Owners Prize Money. 1st £8032, 2nd £4016, 3rd £2008, 4th £1004, 5th £502, 6th £250, 7th £126, 8th £62. (Penalty Value £10192) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE DESCRIPTON

Some races can often prove very popular with owners and trainers and as a result more horses are declared to run than the official safety limit allows for. To avoid horses being denied a run which is obviously disappointing for connections, the British Horseracing Authority has allowed the previous race to be split into two divisions, with each contest carrying identical race conditions.

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 CHASE THE DOLLAR

(GB) (112) 2210-00 6 9-9 (3)

Br B g Frankel - Cape Dollar (IRE) David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

O Lydonford Ltd

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained reward for a consistent run of form when ending long losing run at Wolverhampton (14f) in November. However, has finished down the field all 3 starts since.

2 PERCY JONES

TFRHHIII BHA77

(GB) (186) 363155- D 5 9-8 (1)

Br B g Sir Percy - Luisa Calderon Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

O L Bellman & Racing Facades Steve Davies G

B Miss K. Rausing DML Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole previous success came at Wolverhampton in 2022. Doubled his tally when scoring at the same venue (14f) in August. Not discredited in his 2 subsequent outings.

3 TURNER GIRL

TFRHHIII BHA76

(IRE) (14) 3-52361 D 5 9-6 (4)

Br B m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Music In My Heart Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

O Mr Paul Turner Stephen Nicholson G

B Lynch Bages Ltd My Pension Expert S

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent type and, in first-time visor back on turf, built on this year’s efforts when making all at Doncaster (10.2f) a fortnight ago. Got the better of an unexposed sort last time.

4 DESTINADO

TFRHHHHI BHA74

(GB) (19) 421341 D 6 9-5 (9)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Contribution James Owen, Newmarket T

O Deva Racing Group Teagan Padgett G

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Deva Racing Group S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been thriving for his current yard, recording a sixth success of the year when staying on to lead late in 13-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f) 19 days ago.

5 WHISPERING ROYAL

TFRHHHII BHA73 Aidan Keeley

(IRE) (276) 1/433- 4 9-4 (8)

Br B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Wild Academy (IRE) Alan King, Barbury Castle T

O Chelsea Thoroughbreds - Whispering Royal Chloe Lean G

B R. Cody The Sydney Arms S

TFRHHHII BHA72

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner on debut at Dundalk. Showed fair form in 3 starts on the level for current yard last summer and also successful in a juvenile hurdle in December. Made the frame on his latest outing 2 months ago.

Connor Planas

Taylor Fisher

Morgan Cole (3)

Brandon Wilkie (3)

6 LUNAR JET (GB)

Br Ch g Ask - Lightning Jet

(20) 31456-5

10 9-1 (5)

Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T

O County Charm Windows & Conservatories Maya James G

B Ladas

TIMEFORM VIEW Goes well on softer ground and bounced back to winning ways at Redcar (10f, heavy) last April. After a further 6 months off, fared better than on his stable debut when fifth at Nottingham 20 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA69 George Bass

7 GISELLES DEFENCE (IRE)

(9) 0334-21 4 9-1 (in 5lb ex) (7)

Br B g National Defense - Cotton Camera (IRE) Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

O Crown Racing Joe Wright G

B Oghill House Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Placed in handicaps at Dundalk at the end of 2023 and went close when runner-up at Nottingham in April. Went one better at Pontefract (10f) 9 days ago, so he’s respected under a penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA64 (+8) Harry Burns

8 POLAR PRINCESS (GB) (87)

Br Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Ice Palace

O Joss Coward

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

03-3221 D 4 9-0 (2)

Philip Kirby, Richmond T

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had been shaping up well over the winter and opened her account with a cosy success at Newcastle (12.4f) in February. Back up in grade but could still have more to offer as she makes her turf debut.

TFRHHHHH BHA68 Tyler Heard

9 SWINGING LONDON (IRE) (13) 0//5-2044 6 8-11 (6)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Malka (FR) John Mackie, Church Broughton T

O Eventmasters Racing

B Zalim Bifov Eventmasters Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair hurdler. Back on the Flat for his stable debut, ran to a similar level when runner-up at Southwell (12.1f) in February. Has continued in good heart since, but more needed.

TFRHHHII BHA65 Callum Hutchinson

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: (See Div 1)

Blinkers worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 9.

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Giselles Defence (IRE), 9-2 Turner Girl (IRE), 6-1 Destinado (GB), 13-2 Polar Princess (GB), 10-1 Whispering Royal (IRE), Swinging London (IRE), 11-1 Percy Jones (GB), 16-1 Lunar Jet (GB), 28-1 Chase The Dollar (GB) PLAY SMARTER

Having been placed on her previous 4 starts, POLAR PRINCESS got off the mark with a bit in hand at Newcastle in February and she is taken to score again now that she’s up and running. Giselles Defence confirmed the promise of his stable debut when gaining a first success at Nottingham 9 days ago and could be the main danger, ahead of the consistent Turner Girl.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.POLAR PRINCESS 2.GISELLES DEFENCE (IRE) 3.TURNER GIRL (IRE)

Don’t forget to bet on the 5:27 at NOTTINGHAM and the 5:30 at RIPON.

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FRIDAY 10TH MAY 2024

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First Race 1.30 - THE CAA STELLAR EARL GROSVENOR 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 0-105 (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 8th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 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 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 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 4th, 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 2lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.05 - THE BOODLES DARLEY “CONFINED” MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 2) (for horses which have not run more than twice) (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 and the seventh £300. for maiden three yrs old, which have not run more than twice. Enter by noon, May 4th and pay £200 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. 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. Darley Stallions have kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £9000 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 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. 11 entries at £200. - Closed May 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £16064; Second £8032; Third £4016; Fourth £2008; Fifth £1004; Sixth £500; Seventh £252. (Penalty Value £20384) A SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.35 - THE tote.co.uk FREE BET FRIDAY HANDICAP STAKES 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 0-105 (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 8th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after April 27th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Tote 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 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. 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 13 entries at £225. - Closed May 4th, 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 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.05 - THE IRE-INCENTIVE, IT PAYS TO BUY IRISH HUXLEY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £72826 to the winning horse The second to receive £27729, the third £13884, the fourth £6929, the fifth £3471, the sixth £1742, the seventh £871 and the eighth £429. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 4th and pay £1300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb. Should the Winning Horse be (IRE) suffixed and Foal Levy Compliant, we will award the Winning Owner with a 10,000 IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus A cash prize of £100 will be also be awarded to the winning groom in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Irish Thoroughbred Marketing. 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. 10 entries at £1300 - Closed May 4th, 2024 Owners Prize Money. Winner £57200; Second £23582; Third £11791; Fourth £5902; Fifth £2951; Sixth £1469; Seventh £741; Eighth £364. (Penalty Value £72826) A SS SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.40 - THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER SUPPORTING THE CHESTER CUP (CLASS 2)( Heritage Handicap) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £86632 to the winning horse The second to receive £40613, the third £20332, the fourth £10149, the fifth £5083, the sixth £2516, the seventh £1275 and the eighth £629. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 9th and pay £285 stake, Scratch by noon, April 23rd or pay £285, Confirm by noon, May 4th and pay £280, Declare by 10.00 a.m May 8th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after April 13th, 2024, a winner of a race 3lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Chester Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £150 to the handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Entries for this race are accepted on the understanding that owners and trainers may nominate their horses at the 48 hour declaration stage for entry to this season’s Chester Plate (Class 2) (Chester Cup consolation race), to be run at Chester on the Friday of the May meeting, in the event of their horses being eliminated from this season’s Chester Cup. A SPECIAL DRAW FOR STALLS WILL TAKE PLACE AT CHESTER RACECOURSE ON WEDNESDAY 8 MAY, 2024. NOTE: Connections will not be required to attend the racecourse for the draw. Stalls positions will be determined by a random draw, which will be overseen by a BHA representative. 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 41 entries, 5 at £285, 16 at £570, 20 at £850. - Closed April 9th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £68272; Second £34136; Third £17068; Fourth £8534; Fifth £4267; Sixth £2125; Seventh £1071; Eighth £527. (Penalty Value £86632) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 23 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Sixth Race 4.15 - THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER SUPPORTING THE CHESTER PLATE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25480 to the winning horse The second to receive £11945, the third £5980, the fourth £2985, the fifth £1495, the sixth £740, the seventh £375 and the eighth £185. for four yrs old and upwards, which were declared to run but were eliminated at the declaration stage from this season’s Chester Cup. Enter by noon, May 8th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties after April 13th, 2024, a winner of a race 3lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. The Duke of Westminster 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 handler of the horse judged to be the best turned out. Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www.racingadmin.co.uk. Weights for the Chester Plate will be allocated using the same handicap ratings as used for the Chester Cup. Eight declared runners, or the race may be cancelled The BHA has modified the Race Entry Code for the purpose of this 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. 17 entries at £250. - Closed May 8th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20080; Second £10040; Third £5020; Fourth £2510; Fifth £1255; Sixth £625; Seventh £315; Eighth £155. (Penalty Value £25480) SS SEE PAGE 68 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.50 - THE HORSE PWR APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10192 to the winning horse The second to receive £4778, the third £2392, the fourth £1194, the fifth £598, the sixth £296 the seventh £150 and the eighth £74 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 8th. 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. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 7th, 2024, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Chester Racecourse 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 £100. - Closed May 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8032; Second £4016; Third £2008; Fourth £1004; Fifth £502; Sixth £250; Seventh £126; Eighth £62. (Penalty Value £10192) A SS

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Eighth Race 5.23 - THE HORSE PWR APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £10192 to the winning horse The second to receive £4778, the third £2392, the fourth £1194, the fifth £598, the sixth £296, the seventh £150 and the eighth £74. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m May 8th. 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. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to May 7th, 2024, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Chester Racecourse 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. 16 entries at £100. - Closed May 4th, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8032; Second £4016; Third £2008; Fourth £1004; Fifth £502; Sixth £250; Seventh £126; Eighth £62. (Penalty Value £10192) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SS SEE PAGE 82 FOR THIS RACE.

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