Chester Racecard - Friday 12th July by Weatherbys

IBIZA CLASSICS EVENING

CONTENTS & TODAY’S RACING

TODAY’S RACING

2024 FIXTURES

JULY

Saturday 27th

AUGUST

Sunday 4th

Saturday 31st

Midsummer Meeting

Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Family Fun Day

Powells Jewellery Ladies Day featuring Ella Henderson

SEP TEMBER

Friday 13th &

Saturday 14th

Saturday 21st

Autumn Racing Food & Drink Festival

Oktoberfest Season Finale

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

FRIDAY 12TH JULY 2024

Good evening,

Welcome to Chester Racecourse for the Ibiza Classics evening, the start of our brand-new Summer Music Weekend. We have an exciting evening planned for you, with six thrilling races and live music from the incredible Ibiza in Symphony, who are set to bring your favourite Ibiza anthems to the Roodee after racing has ended.

Racing gets underway at 6.05pm with the Ibiza In Symphony EBF Restricted Novice Stakes. The feature race of the evening is at 7.50pm, where runners and riders take to the track to compete for a prize pot of £30,000. The racing closes at 8.55pm with the Seat Unique Handicap Stakes.

I would like to extend my thanks to this evening’s sponsors, Camden Town Brewery, Excell Supply, and Seat Unique. We are grateful for your support.

I hope you all have a wonderful evening and to make the most out of your race day experience, head over to the Dee stand after the last race to enjoy the live music from Ibiza in Symphony.

We next race here tomorrow for the Soul Sunset Racing featuring a live DJ set from Craig Charles. Tickets are available at the gate should you wish to join us again. Our next fixture is then the Midsummer Meeting on 27th July. I hope you can join us for one of our many exciting race days this summer.

Ian O’Doherty Chair

ON COURSE BETTING & HOW TO READ THE RACECARD

WAYS TO BET

WIN ONLY The most common form of bet. You win if your horse is first past the post. Example: £5 win at 8/1 would return £45 (8 x £5 = £40 + £5 stake)

EACH WAY Backing a horse to win or be placed. This doubles your bet – for example: £5 each way = £5 to win and £5 for a place = £10 total stake

STANDARD EACH WAY TERMS

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 4 runners - all on to win

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2

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

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4

Some bookmakers also offer ‘betting without the favourite’, where you can back your selection at reduced odds to either win or finish second to the horse nominated by the bookmaker as favourite. You may bet with confidence with any bookmaker on course as they operate with Administration Of Gambling On Tracks Ltd. (AGT) approval. In the unlikely event of a dispute with a bookmaker, please call upon the assistance of the AGT Betting Ring Manager, who can be found on the ground floor of the Grandstand Enclosure. The AGT also offers a ‘late pay ’ service in case the bookmaker leaves the course before you have collected your winnings. Late pay claims should be sent to: AGT, 3A Kings Hall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4WY.

PLACING A BET

Experiencing the buzz of the betting ring may be a little daunting at first, but you will soon find it is very easy to place a bet. Here are some guidelines for racegoers to follow:

1. Each bookmaker will be offering slightly different prices, so shop around for the best odds against your selection

2. Call your bet clearly to the bookmaker by stating the name and / or number of your chosen horse and the stake

3. Listen to the bookmaker repeat your bet to his / her clerk and correct him immediately if any details are called wrongly

4. Make sure you obtain a ticket from the bookmaker and keep it safe

5. If your selection wins, hand the ticket back to the bookmaker for settlement. Never destroy or dispose of your ticket until after the “Weighed in” announcement has been made. Betting with the bookmaker is tax-free. Deductions are made only if a horse is withdrawn after the betting market has been formed.

Please check the minimum stake accepted by each bookmaker on his display board Some bookmakers do not take sums under £5, especially in the main betting ring, but there will be others who are happy to accept £2 bets. Please tender the correct change when possible.

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FALCON EIGHT (IRE) (314) 2145/34- 6 9-10 (10)

Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Polished Gem (IRE)

O Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd

B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

Frankie Dettori J

D. K. Weld, Ireland T

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who bagged 2m Sandown Listed race under Frankie Dettori in 2019 Fair efforts in only 2 outings last year. Yard’s runners over here always respected

1. Colours Graphic - a visual of the Owners Silks that the Jockey will be wearing

2. Horse’s number on saddlecloth

3. Colour and sex of horse: B - Bay Br - Brown h - horse Ch - Chesnut

c - colt (followed by Sire and Dam)

g - gelding Gr - Grey f - filly

m - mare Ro - Roan

4. Horse’s name

5. Birthplace of horse if not born in Great Britain

6. Number of day’s since horse last ran

7. Details of horse’s previous performances: Bold type indicates All-Weather Track form / denotes new season - denotes new year

C - The horse has won on this racecourse

D - The horse has won over this distance

CD - The horse has won over a race over this course and distance

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

8. Age of horse

OFFICIAL BHA RATINGS

9. Weight the horse carries (stones and pounds)

10.Draw

11 Owner’s Name(s)

12. Breeder

13 Trainer’s Name and location of training establishment

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

HHHHH Selected to win the race.

HHHHI Good chance of being placed.

HHHII By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims

HHIII Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.

HIIII Can be given little or no chance.

15 Jockey’s photo If there is a number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim that amount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions.

A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

2024

LEADING TRAINER

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

This perpetual trophy commemorates Bobb 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.

This commemorates tr y commemor es of his in 2021. esident grew. winners followed in the cing the likes of Drever ation, Dr a le Chester Race are most er his for this to the

Chester Race Company are most grateful to his family for offering this trophy to the leading Trainer at Chester. A fitting tribute. and a case of lpine

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

IBIZA IN SYMPHONY LIVE AF TER RACING

The Flying Seagull boasts the advantage of course form having got off the mark on his latest start and Hugo Palmer’s colt has to enter calculations, despite giving away a penalty to the opposition. The vote, though, goes to BRIGHTON BOY, who stepped forward from his debut when runner-up at Salisbury. Andrew Balding’s colt hung left on that occasion, but that may not be as much of an issue if proving able to grab the rail from a good draw. Qaseem completes the shortlist.

TOTEWIN: BRIGHTON BOY

TOTEEACHWAY: THE FLYING SEAGULL

DUKES OF HAATHER was presented with a golden opportunity to shed his maiden tag when suffering interference in a C&D seller last month. Now sporting blinkers for the ﬁrst time on his nursery bow, he has every chance of making amends. Megalithic’s second at Epsom arguably sets the standard, even if he underperformed subsequently at Newbury. The extra furlong should be in his favour, while Moon Sniper is likely to ﬁnd this grade more to his liking after struggling in the Chesham at Royal Ascot.

TOTEWIN: DUKES OF HAATHER

TOTEEACHWAY: MEGALITHIC

COUP DE FORCE has been knocking on the door this season at Windsor and the ﬁveyear-old may have been found a suitable opportunity to get her head back in front. Dickieburd’s recent efforts at this track would entitle him to a place on the shortlist, especially dropping in grade, while Hyperfocus isn’t handicapped out of things being just 2lb higher than his victory here over 6f last month.

TOTEWIN: COUP DE FORCE

TOTEEACHWAY: DICKIEBURD

SO DEUCE impressed with a ready success in a maiden at Leicester and, armed with the weight-for-age allowance, Roger Varian’s son of Lope De Vega has a strong chance of making a winning start to his handicap career Gloucestershire is another interesting contender on his ﬁrst start back with Martyn Meade, while Bodorgan also holds solid form claims and can go well, assuming he can negotiate a route through from his wide draw.

TOTEWIN: SO DEUCE

TOTEEACHWAY: GLOUCESTERSHIRE

NATIVE KING overcame a wider draw when he scored comfortably over this C&D last month and, open to any amount of improvement on just his second start in a handicap/second run for Hugo Palmer, a 6lb higher mark might not be enough to prevent the three-year-old from following up. Elder horses Evocative Spark and Spioradalta also boast winning form at this unique track and they are feared most.

TOTEWIN: NATIVE KING

TOTEEACHWAY: EVOCATIVE SPARK

BERKSHIRE PHANTOM had a more attractive draw when he won over an extended 7f here last month but given he was forced to switch to the centre when coming with his challenge that day, a berth in stall 10 might not be such a hinderance if he can deliver a similar power-packed ﬁnish off just 2lb higher Chalk Mountain is one to monitor in the betting market back on turf and having undergone wind surgery since last seen, while Danzart appeals for a place.

TOTEWIN: BERKSHIRE PHANTOM TOTEEACHWAY: CHALK MOUNTAIN

How To Play

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THE RACECOURSE

DESCRIPTION

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

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

LEADING TRAINERS AT CHESTER (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:

A BALDING (36 wins from 186 runners, 19%) runs BRIGHTON BOY (6.05), CAMDEN FLYER (6.40), OLD HARROVIAN (7.50), TRANSITIONING (8.25).

R FAHEY (28 wins from 249 runners, 11%) runs GROUNDSMAN (6.05).

H PALMER (23 wins from 130 runners, 18%) runs THE FLYING SEAGULL (6.05), GREY CUBAN (7.50), NATIVE KING (8.25), MASTER FRANCA (8.55).

T EASTERBY (20 wins from 162 runners, 12%) runs HYPERFOCUS (7.15), UGO GREGORY (8.55).

R BECKETT (20 wins from 79 runners, 25%) runs MEGALITHIC (6.40).

TRAINERS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

A BALDING (11 wins from 60 runners, 18%) runners listed above.

K R BURKE (9 wins from 46 runners, 20%) runs QASEEM (6.05), GREEK GIFT (6.40), TELE RED (7.50).

R BECKETT (8 wins from 40 runners, 20%) runners listed above.

H PALMER (7 wins from 34 runners, 21%) runners listed above.

R FAHEY (5 wins from 58 runners, 9%) runners listed above.

TOP COURSE JOCKEYS

LEADING JOCKEYS AT CHESTER (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:

FRANNY NORTON (25 wins from 194 rides, 13%) rides ANTHROPOLOGIST (6.40), QITAAL (7.50), EVOCATIVE SPARK (8.25), BERKSHIRE PHANTOM (8.55).

ROB HORNBY (7 wins from 51 rides, 14%) rides EQUALISED (6.05), MEGALITHIC (6.40), COUP DE FORCE (7.15), DREAM HARDER (7.50), CHALK MOUNTAIN (8.55).

PAUL MULRENNAN (7 wins from 39 rides, 18%) rides THE FLYING SEAGULL (6.05), DANGER ALERT (7.15), ARTHUR’S REALM (7.50), NATIVE KING (8.25), DANZART (8.55).

JOCKEYS IN FORM

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

JASON WATSON (7 wins from 23 rides, 30%) rides BRIGHTON BOY (6.05), DUKES OF HAATHER (6.40), OLD HARROVIAN (7.50), TRANSITIONING (8.25), MASTER FRANCA (8.55).

PAUL MULRENNAN (6 wins from 33 rides, 18%) rides listed above.

CALLUM RODRIGUEZ (3 wins from 29 rides, 10%) rides listed above.

DAVID NOLAN (3 wins from 20 rides, 15%) rides listed above.

RAY DAWSON (3 wins from 30 rides, 10%) rides STYLE KING (6.05), SO DEUCE (7.50), PROFESSOR TICKLE (8.55).

JONES INEOS GRENADIER

BUILT ON PURPOSE

THE TIDE HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards,

Total prize fund £20000

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

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

colours no horse

st-lb Draw

1 GLENFINNAN (IRE) (20) 60-0135 CD 4 10-2 (2)

Br B g Harry Angel (IRE) - Fatanah (IRE) (Green Desert (USA)) Connor Beasley J

O Csk Services Limited

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Newstead Breeding Csk Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWGot off the mark for his new yard over C&D in May and confirmed he’s better than ever with a brace of excellent efforts since, latterly when fifth in the Wokingham 3 weeks ago Cheekpieces on for the first time. TFRHHHHI BHA95

2 MUMS TIPPLE (IRE) (20) 062400 CD

7 10-1 (9)

Br Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Colomone Cross (IRE) (Xaar) Sean Levey J

O Marian Lyons & Patricia Zanelli

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Abbey Bloodstock Limited Old Oak Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Twelve runs since last win in 2023 and just a fair effort when mid-ﬁeld in the Wokingham 3 weeks ago 2lb ease in the weights will help his cause. TFRHHHII BHA94

3 RIZG (GB) (13) 1/240/-0 D 5 10-1 (1)

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Azenzar (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J

O Mr Imad Alsagar

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Blue Diamond Stud Farm S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won sole start as a juvenile and displayed useful form in light 2022 campaign. Missed all of 2023 and excuses on last month’s return/handicap debut, too free and also hampered. This will reveal more. TFRHHHII BHA94

4 FRESH (GB) (22) 00-5050 CD

7 9-12 (6)

Br B g Bated Breath - Kendal Mint (Kyllachy) Pat Dobbs J

O Clipper

B Glebe Stud

James Fanshawe, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple-course winner but fourteen runs since last success in 2022. Shaped quite nicely at Haydock but having missed the cut for the Wokingham, he was below form when seventh of 26 in handicap at this course (7f, ﬁrm, 11/1) 22 days ago TFRHHHII BHA91

5 RHYTHM N HOOVES (GB) (20) 005152 C D 4 9-11 (7)

Br B g Pearl Secret - Street Jazz (Acclamation)

O The Cool Silk Partnership

B The Cool Silk Partnership

Joshua Bryan J

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWRoyal Ascot winner last term and back in the groove sporting ﬁrst-time blinkers in a 9-runner event at Doncaster (6f good) at the end of May. Easy to draw a line though his subsequent Goodwood display and quickly back on the up when second at Newmarket 3 weeks ago TFRHHHII BHA90

6 EXECUTIVE DECISION (IRE) (41) 1500-64 D 4 9-10 (4)

Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Belle Travers (Bahamian Bounty)

O Barratt Racing

B Worksop Manor Stud

Saffie Osborne J

Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back handicap winner over 6f last summer but ended 2023 with a brace of heavy defeats. Shaped as if better for the run after 7 months off at Windsor, and Epsom performance conﬁrms she’s back in excellent heart. Now below last winning mark. TFRHHHHH BHA89

7 THE BIG BOARD (IRE) (20) 00-0400 C D 4 9-5 (8)

Br B f Proﬁtable (IRE) - Singapore Lilly (IRE) (Mujadil (USA)) Alec Voikhansky (3) J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Oak Leaf Stud King Power International Co Ltd, King Power Racing Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won three of her ﬁrst 4 starts in 2023 and stepped up on this season’s reappearance when fourth over C&D in May. Unable to carry on the good work since. TFRHHIII BHA84

8 BISHOP’S CROWN (GB) (25) 21-1250 D 4 9-5 (3)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Jalela (Canford Cliffs (IRE)) Charles Bishop J

O J D Partnership & Gary Black Eve Johnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B The Jalela Partnership Abm Catering Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up where he left off when winning at Windsor in April. Runner-up at Goodwood next time and easy enough to excuse both subsequent defeats. TFRHHHII BHA84

9 JARRAAF (GB) (27) 1-34 D

Br B c Zoustar (AUS) - Arabda (Elnadim (USA))

O Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

B The Arabda Partnership

3 9-2 (5)

David Probert J

Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning debut on the AW in October Restricted to just 2 runs since but promise each time, fourth of 9 in handicap at Sandown (7f good to soft, 7/1) 27 days ago May have a bigger performance in him. TFRHHHHI BHA87

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: POPMASTER (IRE) 5 9 9 Billy Loughnane 9-4 (Ed Walker) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No 1. Hood worn by No 6. Blinkers worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 4.

Stewards Note:

RIZG: Following its run on 29/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-1 Glenﬁnnan (IRE), 11-2 Mums Tipple (IRE), Rhythm N Hooves (GB), Jarraaf (GB), 13-2 Fresh (GB), 15-2 Bishop’s Crown (GB), 8-1 Rizg (GB), 9-1 Executive Decision (IRE), 10-1 The Big Board (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

EXECUTIVE DECISION’s form last summer reads very well and having confirmed that she’s back in good order at Epsom last time, she now looks ready to cash in on her reduced mark. Glenfinnan will find this easier than the Wokingham so he should be right in the mix, with Jarraaf another to consider at the other end of the weights.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EXECUTIVE DECISION (IRE) 2.GLENFINNAN (IRE) 3.JARRAAF

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £12801, 2nd £6399, 3rd £3201, 4th £1599. (Penalty Value £16200) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

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

colours no horse

1 ISLE OF LISMORE (IRE) (32) 0-33120 CD 6 9-12 (4)

Br B g Zebedee - Spring Bouquet (IRE) (King’s Best (USA)) Kieran Shoemark J

O Mr P. S. Ryan

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Knocklong House Stud Robert Cowell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW 3-time C&D winner and was better than ever when scoring at Ascot in May. Run best excused when down the ﬁeld at Windsor last month (dived right leaving stalls and rider lost iron) so he’s the type to bounce back quickly. TFRHHHII BHA89

2 SPOOF (GB) (41) 15-0040 D 9 9-9 (3)

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Filona (IRE) (Motivator) Clifford Lee J

O Trisha Keane & Friend Kevin Frost, Newark T

B Scuderia Blueberry SRL Kevin Frost Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made more impact than previously this year when fourth at York (5f good) in May but unable to build on that a week later at Doncaster Mark eases further but others certainly more convincing. TFRHHIII BHA86

3 NO HALF MEASURES (GB) (21) 211153 D 3 9-9 (10)

Br B f Cable Bay (IRE) - Fascinator (Helmet (AUS))

O Mr R. P. Gallagher

Ryan Moore J

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Bumble Bloodstock & Mrs S. Nicholls Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Completed her hat-trick in handicap at Goodwood in May and having finished down the field in listed company at Sandown, took a step forward back in a handicap when third of 28 in handicap at Royal Ascot (5f good to firm) 3 weeks ago (first home in her group). Can kick on again with Moore booked. TFRHHHHH BHA91

4 HEDGE FUND (IRE) (21) 24-2300 D 3 9-6 (9)

Br B g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Escallonia (IRE) (Arcano (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J

O Foursome Thoroughbreds William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T

B Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Straightforward sprinter who was gelded during the winter and has improved for it judged on his solid placed efforts at Bath and Sandown (both at 5f on heavy/good respectively) in April. Below form the last twice however and looked awkward under pressure at Royal Ascot last month. Blinkers on. TFRHHHII BHA88

5 ALMATY STAR (IRE) (5) 053213 D

4 9-2 (8)

Br B g Kodiac - Sante (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA)) Rossa Ryan J

O Mrs B. Berresford Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Gigginstown House Stud Bermar S

TIMEFORM VIEW Had been displaying more positive signs and gained his reward when winning 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford last month. Ran at least as well in defeat when third back there (5f) 5 days ago and can’t be dismissed in this form returned to turf TFRHHHII BHA79

6 DUSKY LORD (GB) (16) 000-006 CD

Br B g Twilight Son - Petit Trianon (Dansili)

O Mrs J. Morley

B Select Bloodstock

6 9-0 (2)

Connor Planas (3) J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Big career best when an impressive winner of the Ayr Silver Cup in 2022. Rarely stands much racing by sprinting standards and hard to enthuse over his 3 efforts this season (albeit had excuses last time). Mark continues to tumble, and a useful apprentice takes over. TFRHHHII BHA77

7 ASHWIYAA (IRE) (90) 2013-30 D 3 9-0 (1)

Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Cyrenaica (IRE) (Angliana (USA)) Grace McEntee (3) J

O Mr George Waud George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Alla Bobaker

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark on his penultimate start for M. D. O’Callaghan last year but below that level for new connections, racing wide but checking out quite quickly nevertheless sporting a ﬁrst-time tongue tie at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 3 weeks ago Watching brief advised. TFRHHIII BHA82

8 ABOVE (FR) (14) 606403 CD 7 8-12 (7)

Br B g Anjaal - Broken Applause (IRE) (Acclamation)

Neil Callan J

O Mr N Boyden and Mr C Harrold Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Mr J. Kilpatrick & Mme D. Ades Hazan Ajn Steelstock Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Last success came over C&D last summer and ran creditably from easing mark when third of 11 at Yarmouth (6f, good to ﬁrm) 2 weeks ago Each-way claims returned to this track. TFRHHHII BHA75

TIMEFORMVIEW

9 GOOD GOOD GOOD (IRE) (15) 11 D 3 8-12 (5)

Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Moghamarah (Dawn Approach (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J

O Ed Babington, Phil Cunningham & G Hearn

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

George Boughey, Newmarket T

Direct Commercial Ltd S

Half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Annaf and looked good prospect herself when readily winning 6-runner minor event atYarmouth (6f) on debut last month.

Completed a simple task to follow up in a match at Leicester (5f) just over 2 weeks ago and remains open to improvement now handicapping. TFRHHHHI BHA80

10 SPRING BLOOM (GB) (13) 206-606 CD 7 8-12 (6)

Br Ch g Power - Almond Branches (Dutch Art)

O Mrs Pam Aitken

B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox

Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J

Robert Eddery, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Ran below form having a rare start at 6f when down the ﬁeld at Windsor just under a fortnight ago Is now 9lb below his last winning mark but he’ll ﬁnd much easier races than this. TFRHHIII BHA75

11 FANTASY MASTER (GB) (28) 060630 D

Br Ch g Sepoy (AUS) - Dinvar Diva (Dalakhani (IRE))

6 8-10 (11)

David Egan J

O The Fantasy Fellowship B Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Has dipped below his last winning mark and wasn’t seen to best effect when seventh at Sandown (5f, good to ﬁrm) 4 weeks ago, shuffled back over 2f out and short of room over 1f out. Is handicapped to win and his turn shouldn’t be far away TFRHHHII BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2023: GOOD EARTH (IRE) 6 9 7 Kevin Stott 10-3 (Michael Herrington) 7 ran Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 4. Tongue Strap worn by No 7, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 5, 8, 11.

Stewards Note: ISLE OF LISMORE: Following its run on 10/6/2024 it was reported that the jockey lost an iron leaving the stalls.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 No Half Measures (GB), 3-1 Good Good Good (IRE), 17-2 Almaty Star (IRE), 10-1 Isle of Lismore (IRE), 14-1 Fantasy Master (GB), 20-1 Hedge Fund (IRE), Above (FR), 25-1 Dusky Lord (GB), Ashwiyaa (IRE), 28-1 Spring Bloom (GB), 40-1 Spoof (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

An open-looking sprint to end the card but preference is for NO HALF MEASURES, who can have her latest third in a big-field Royal Ascot handicap marked up given she was first home in her group and the booking of Ryan Moore certainly catches the eye. Second choice is Good Good Good, who is 2-2 and looks a filly worth keeping onside now handicapping, while Isle of Lismore and Fantasy Master are another couple worth mentioning, too.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.NO HALF MEASURES 2.GOOD GOOD GOOD (IRE) 3.ISLE OF LISMORE (IRE)

DRESS CODE

A summary of the dress code guidelines for each area of the racecourse can be found below Hospitality Areas, Chester Members, Winning Post and County Long Room

Gentlemen are required to wear a well-tailored suit or a blazer/sports jacket with smart trousers, together with a shirt, collar and tie. Ladies are required to wear smart dress. No denim jeans of any colour, no trainers, no sportswear and no fancy dress will be permitted.

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Tattersalls and County Concourse

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FIRST RACE 6.05

THE IBIZA IN SYMPHONY EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualiﬁer) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old

Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6024, 2nd £3012, 3rd £1506, 4th £753, 5th £377, 6th £188, 7th £95, 8th £47 (Penalty Value £7644)

RACE DESCRIPTION

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

colours no horse

1 THE FLYING SEAGULL (IRE) (13) 3621 CD 9-10 (7)

Br B c Kodiac - You’resobeautiful (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Two Plus Three Two Plus Four Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Lynch Bages Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has taken well to this track, improving plenty from his previous second here when bolting up from the front in C&D maiden a fortnight ago. Strong claims under a penalty TFRHHHHH BHA80

2 EQUALISED (IRE) (16) 04 9-4 (9)

Br B c Equiano (FR) - Electric Mistress (IRE) Rob Hornby J

O Kennet Valley Syndicates VI

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Matt,Paul & Elizabeth Duffy Offbeat Safaris Holdings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Left debut form well behind when fourth in useful-looking 6f Kempton maiden 16 days ago (nearest ﬁnish). Should win races. TFRHHHII BHA-

3 GROUNDSMAN (IRE) (13) 4 9-4 (1)

Br B c Acclamation - Say It’s Me

David Nolan J

O Northern Marking Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Mark & Stephanie Hanly Richard Fahey Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW 62,000 gns Acclamation colt. Attracted support and showed ability alongside obvious inexperience when beaten 4 1/4 lengths by The Flying Seagull in C&D maiden on recent debut. Should improve. TFRHHHII BHA-

4 QASEEM (IRE) (20) 02 BF

Br B c Acclamation - Dew (IRE)

9-4 (5)

Callum Rodriguez J

O Mr E. A. Al Afoo K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Carrigbeg Stud and Gavan Kinch KB Spigot Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW £60,000 Breeze-Up buy who has made a promising start, still in need of experience when close second at Redcar 3 weeks ago. Can progress further TFRHHHII BHA-

5 SIR DAVID (FR) (-)

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

O Eddie and Fiona Carswell

9-4 (4)

Lewis Edmunds J

Stella Barclay Garstang T

B Al Shaqab Racing & S.C.E.A Des Prairies Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 3. €58,000 yearling, Mehmas gelding. Half-brother to French 2-y-o 7f-9f winner Olympe Mancini. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), sister to useful 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Shaden. Cost a bit and interesting to see any market support. TFRHHHII BHA-

6 STYLE KING (IRE) (16) 00

9-4 (3)

Br B c Dandy Man (IRE) - Uae Queen Ray Dawson J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Showed a bit on debut at Salisbury but well held ﬁtted with hood at Kempton next time. More needed. TFRHHIII BHA-

7 BRIGHTON BOY (IRE) (16) (2lb) 52

9-2 (2)

Br Gr c Gregorian (IRE) - Natural Instinct (IRE) Jason Watson J

O Mr Michael Blencowe Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Mount Coote Estates Moretons Investments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Knew more than on his Leicester debut (good form) at Salisbury but still displayed a severe bout of inexperience under ﬁrmer pressure, hanging badly left approaching ﬁnal 1f and going down narrowly Yard do well here and he has a big shout if proving straighter TFRHHHHI BHA-

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

TOP JUGGLER (IRE) (-) (2lb)

Br B c Bungle Inthejungle - Rebecca Rolfe

O Eco-Power Racing

9-2 (6)

James Sullivan J

John & Sean Quinn, Malton T

B M Brigid B Ltd JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFoaled February 22. 34,000 gns yearling, Bungle Inthejungle colt. Closely related to useful 5f winner Rebecca Rocks, and half-brother to useful winner up to 5.5f Rolfe Rembrandt and 6f winner Dear Daphne. Interesting newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-

9 ZIGGY’S ARIEL (IRE) (15) 4

8-13 (8)

Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Clip Art Kieran O’Neill J

O Middleham Park X, Simon Wood & A Haynes

Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Tally-Ho Stud Middleham Park Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW €50,000 Breeze-Up buy who showed a bit on debut at Newmarket (6f) a fortnight ago, racing freely and keeping on again ﬁnal furlong. Likely to improve. TFRHHHII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: GOLDEN TRICK (IRE) 2 9 2 Hayley Turner 4-1 (Hugo Palmer) 7 ran

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 The Flying Seagull (IRE), 7-2 Brighton Boy (IRE), 6-1 Equalised (IRE), 13-2 Qaseem (IRE), 15-2 Groundsman (IRE), 14-1 Top Juggler (IRE), 25-1 Ziggy’s Ariel (IRE), 40-1 Sir David (FR), 50-1 Style King (IRE)

THE FLYING SEAGULL made all in good style here a fortnight ago and is taken to follow up under a penalty Brighton Boy and Equalised both have races in them and are feared most in a pretty open maiden.

POSITION OF STALLS

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THE CRUISES CHASE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards,

Total prize fund £5700

Owners Prize Money 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147

(Penalty Value £2983.38)

colours no horse

5f 16y

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

1 SUGAR HILL BABE (IRE) (14) 6-12056 D 4 9-10 (4)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Kardyls Hope (IRE) Joey Haynes J

O Heath House Racing

B Seamus Finucane

Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T

BHA66

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Newcastle in February. Respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (5f, 16/1) 14 days ago Likely to ﬁnd one or two too good.

2 SO SMART (IRE) (18) 405013 D 5 9-10 (2)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Model Looks (IRE) Darragh Keenan J

O The Not So Smart Partnership

B Ballyhane Stud

Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Bath in June. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Bath (5f ﬁrm) 18 days ago Couldn’t rule out.

3 BETWEENTHESTICKS (GB) (18) 60-0200 CD 4 9-8 (3)

Br B g Captain Gerrard (IRE) - Jollyhockeysticks George Bass (3) J

O The Wilsley Partnership Jack Channon, West Ilsley T

B J. P. Coggan Jack Channon Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Bath (5f, ﬁrm) 18 days ago Claims if reproducing the form of his good second at Ripon 3 starts back TFRHHHII BHA64

4 SOVEREIGN SLIPPER (GB) (32) 02/0-064 6 9-8 (6)

Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Last Slipper

O Mr D B Clark & Mr H Candy

B Bugley Stud (Last Slipper) Partnership

Trevor Whelan J

Henry Candy Wantage T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEW Fourth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to ﬁrm, 7/1) 32 days ago Appears to be coming back to the boil judged on that effort and he’s of strong interest off the same mark here. TFRHHHHH BHA64

5 THISMYDREAM (IRE) (71) 341620 D

Br B g Camacho - Ponty Royale (IRE)

O Dare To Dream Racing

5 9-7 (7)

Paddy Bradley J

Michael Attwater, Epsom T

B Ringfort Stud Ltd Daretodreamracing.Co.UK S

TFRHHIII BHA63

TIMEFORM VIEW Two wins from 42 Flat runs. Latest win at Wolverhampton in March Seventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 16/1) 71 days ago, slowly away Cheekpieces back on.

6 HOWZAK (GB) (18) 543221 C D

6 9-6 (5)

Br B g Sepoy (AUS) - Alys Love William Cox J

O Mr W. B. Hawkins Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow T

B Usk Valley Stud Valley Water Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Six wins from 23 Flat runs. 11/8, didn’t need to improve to win 6-runner handicap at this course (6.1f good to ﬁrm) 18 days ago 3lb rise manageable and likely to be on the premises once again. TFRHHHII BHA62

7 BAMA LAMA (GB) (2) 331321 C D

6 9-6(in 5lb ex) (9)

Br Ch m Equiano (FR) - Kindia (IRE) Jack Doughty (5) J

O Canisbay Bloodstock Rod Millman, Cullompton T

B Canisbay BloodstockMillman Racing Club, Rod Millman Racing Ltd, Fleetwood Developments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Ffos Las (5f, good to soft, 7/1) 2 days ago Will be a threat if turned out again quickly under a 5lb penalty. TFRHHHII BHA57

8 NEPTUNE LEGEND (IRE) (18) 065100 5 8-10 (1)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Kate The Great William Carson J

O Mr N Sfrantzis Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Airlie Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 14

9 RHUBARB (GB) (2) 425043 CD

Br B m Nayef (USA) - Cockney Fire

7 8-8 (8)

Luke Morris J

O Ocean’s Five Richard Price, Hereford T

B G. E. Amey

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner Creditable neck third of 7 to Bama Lama in handicap (10/1) at Ffos Las (5f good to soft) 2 days ago running on. Will meet that rival on 5lb better terms if she takes her chance. TFRHHHHI BHA50

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023:MEETING ABANDONED Visor worn by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 5.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Howzak (GB), 5-1 Bama Lama (GB), 11-2 Rhubarb (GB), 13-2 Sovereign Slipper (GB), 8-1 So Smart (IRE), 17-2 Betweenthesticks (GB), 12-1 Neptune Legend (IRE), 14-1 Sugar Hill Babe (IRE), 25-1 Thismydream (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

SOVEREIGN SLIPPER shaped well back on turf at Windsor, leaving the impression that he is coming to hand, and the 6-y-o is taken to resume winning ways. Rhubarb will have a good chance of reversing Wednesday’s Ffos Las placings with Bama Lama, assuming that they both go to post, on 5lb better terms, while recent course winner Howzak is also shortlisted.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SOVEREIGN SLIPPER 2.RHUBARB 3.BAMA LAMA

THE ROODEE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for two yrs old

Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6194, 2nd £3098, 3rd £1548, 4th £774, 5th £387

(Penalty Value £7851)

RACE DESCRIPTION

A nursery is a handicap that is restricted to two-year-olds only In order to be allowed to take part, entrants must have already run in three maiden or novice races, or have won two races, which then qualiﬁes them for an official handicap rating based on what they have achieved so far. Quite simply the higher their rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry This particular seven furlongs race is for horses which have been rated from 0 to 85

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 MEGALITHIC (IRE) (16) 323 BF

9-9 (6)

Br B c Wootton Bassett - Wonderfully (IRE) Rob Hornby J

O Valmont & Ballylinch Stud Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Ballylinch Stud R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW220,000 gns Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to useful 1 1/4m winner Wonderful Times, from the family of very smart 7f winner Gustav Klimt. Very green in5fSalisburynoviceandtheWoodcoteatEpsom(nearestﬁnish).AlsonotseentobesteffectatCarlisleand7fsuretosuitnowhandicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA82

2 MOON

SNIPER

(GB) (20) 620 9-8 (2)

Br B c Sea The Moon (GER) - Improve (IRE)

Lewis Edmunds J

O C L A Edginton & A J Niven William Muir & Chris Grassick, Lambourn T

B Carisbrooke Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Excellent runner-up effort at Sandown on second start. 125/1, 17 1/4 lengths eleventh of 15 to Bedtime Story in Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to ﬁrm) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut from a very fair mark and this a far more suitable assignment. TFRHHHHI BHA81

3 ANTHROPOLOGIST

(GB) (56) 340 9-1 (1)

Br B c Study of Man (IRE) - Yorkindred Spirit

O Johnston Racing Ltd

Franny Norton J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Friar Ings Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Similar form all 3 starts, seventh of 12 in minor event (6/1) at Newmarket (6f good) 56 days ago. Makes handicap debut and must improve, but stall 1 likely to help his cause. TFRHHHII BHA74

4 DUKES OF HAATHER (GB) (28) 0333 BF

8-12 (5)

Br B c Mohaather - Dutch S Jason Watson J

O Keatley Owners Group, Finneran & Moore Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B J. Bernstein & R. Haim Keatley Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Displayed promise ﬁrst 2 starts and improved as expected in line with step up in trip when third of 12 in novice event at Newmarket (6f, good, 16/1). Had to wait for a gap when third only in a C&D seller a month ago. Blinkers reached for. TFRHHHII BHA71

5 CAMDEN FLYER (IRE)

(16) 056

8-5 (4)

Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Blackgold Fairy (USA) Josephine Gordon J

O Mr Zhang Yuesheng Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty

TFRHHIII BHA64

TIMEFORM VIEW Modest form at best in her qualifying runs, sixth of 9 in novice event at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) 16 days ago. Makes nursery debut for excellent yard but mark demands more.

6 GREEK GIFT (IRE) (6) 0051 D

8-3(in 6lb ex) (7)

Br B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Shirley Blade (IRE) Jimmy Quinn J

O Nick Bradley Racing 49 K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Shirley Blade Partnership Indication Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Relished step up in trip and much improved when winning 7-runner nursery at Carlisle (6.9f, good) 6 days ago. Carries penalty but expected to be bang there again. TFRHHHHI BHA56 (+4)

7 UNDER THE SEA (GB) (35) 300

8-2 (3)

Br Ch g Showcasing - Tasman Sea Kieran O’Neill J

O Miss Alice Haynes and King for a Day Alice Haynes, Newmarket T

B Hillwood Bloodstock Ltd Coral Racing Limited, Alice Haynes Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit amidst greenness when 2 1/4 lengths third of 7 in claimer at Fontainebleau, racing handy and not knocked about under pressure. Raced wide when disappointing at Pontefract next time and again well held at Bath. Up in trip for nursery debut. TFRHHIII BHA61

Jockey

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No. 4.

2023:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Megalithic (IRE), 10-3 Greek Gift (IRE), 5-1 Moon Sniper (GB), 11-2 Dukes of Haather (GB), 15-2 Anthropologist (GB), 16-1 Camden Flyer (IRE), 20-1 Under The Sea (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

MEGALITHIC looked a work-in-progress in his qualifying runs and the combination of 7f and the switch to a nursery is expected to elicit an improved showing. Moon Sniper is back in much calmer waters and is a deﬁnite threat from stall 2, with Sunday’s Carlisle winner Greek Gift also of interest.

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THE EXCELL SUPPLY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6024, 2nd £3012, 3rd £1506, 4th £753, 5th £377, 6th £188

(Penalty Value £7644) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a ﬁve furlongs handicap race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 66 to 85 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.

(IRE) (27)

Br B or Br g Intense Focus (USA) - Jouel (FR) Sean Kirrane J

O Ryedale Partners No 14 Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Stephanie Von Schilcher & Gavan Kinch Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWVeteran who bounced back to form eased in grade/returned to testing ground when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (6.1f heavy) 27 days ago. Drop in trip won’t inconvenience him and respected nudged up 2lb. TFR

2 DANGER ALERT

(GB) (18) 0-60444 CD 4 9-7 (4)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Sandy Times (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mrs Diggy Rodber George Baker, Chiddingfold T

B Corps Commerce Ltd Vortex Shipbroking S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner last season who produced one of his most encouraging efforts for present stable when fourth of 6 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f) 18 days ago, not clear run over 1f out before keeping on. Dropped to a handy mark and he’s one to bear in mind. TFRHHHHI BHA82

3 DICKIEBURD (GB) (13) 625025 CD

4 9-3 (3)

Br B g Cracksman - Lydia’s Place Kieran O’Neill J

O NickBradleyRacing45 & Alfa Site Services Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

B Alfa Site Services Ltd Alfa Site Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWCoursewinnerwhotastedsuccesstwicelastseasonandquicklydispelledalessereffortwhenrunner-upover5fhereonhispenultimatestart in June. Respectable ﬁfth from a wide draw back at 6f here 13 days ago and he’s fallen back down to his last winning mark. TFRHHHHH BHA78

4 COUP DE FORCE

(GB) (13) 562-332 D

5 9-0 (1)

Br B m Lethal Force (IRE) - Dilgura Rob Hornby J

O The Coup de Force Partnership Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T

B Stuart Kittow & Russell Ingham Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWHeld form well during 2023 and ran right up to her best in trio of starts on turf since the spring, second of 8 in handicap (3/1) at Windsor (6f good to ﬁrm) 13 days ago, no match for winner Likely she’ll give another good account for all her mark looks about right. TFRHHHII BHA75

5 ROGUE THUNDER

(GB) (62) 10-0260

Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Represent (IRE)

4 8-11 (5)

Connor Murtagh J

O K Jardine R Griffiths Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Whatton Manor Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner at Chelmsford City (7f) for Tom Clover in November but proved more miss than hit subsequently, proving too free on turf/ stable debut (changed hands for 4,200 gns) when last of 11 in handicap at Haydock (7f) 62 days ago. Tongue strap back on. TFRHHIII BHA72

6 REIGNING PROFIT (IRE)

Br Ch g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Reign (IRE)

(11) 223662 D 5 8-11 (2)

James Sullivan J

O The Chancers Ruth Carr Stillington T

B Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd William Hill S

TIMEFORMVIEWRevivedbyreﬁttingofavisorwhensuccessfulatWolverhampton(5.1f)inJanuary Plentyofsolideffortsindefeatsince,including when second of 6 in handicap back at that venue (5.1f) 11 days ago. Returns to turf operating from a workable mark. TFRHHHII BHA72 (+1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: COUNT D’ORSAY (IRE) 7 8 13 Phil Dennis 9-2 (Tim Easterby) 8 ran Visor worn by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Stewards Note:

DANGER ALERT: Following its run on 24/6/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. COUP DE FORCE: Following its run on 29/6/2024 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.

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

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Hyperfocus (IRE), 7-2 Dickieburd (GB), 9-2 Danger Alert (GB), Reigning Proﬁt (IRE), 5-1 Coup de Force (GB), 25-1 Rogue Thunder (GB)

DICKIEBURD arrives having run well on each of his last 2 starts in course handicaps, latterly when ﬁfth from a tricky draw, and he could be worth siding with to resume winning ways back on his last winning mark. Danger Alert caught the eye at Windsor last time and he’s a threat. Veteran Hyperfocus is a player with a repeat of his performance that saw him come out on top over 6f here 4 weeks ago. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

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THE CRUISE CONTROL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £5700

Owners Prize Money 1st £2354, 2nd £1177, 3rd £588, 4th £294, 5th £147

(Penalty Value £2983.38)

colours no horse

7f 16y

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

1 CEILIDH (GB) (23) 11-6020 D 4 9-9 (12)

Br Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Rainbow’s Arch (IRE)

O Murphy’s Law Partnership

Nicola Currie J

George Baker, Chiddingfold T

B Llety Farms Vortex Shipbroking S

TIMEFORMVIEWBack on track when runner-up at Brighton in June, before possibly ﬁnding the race coming too soon when ninth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Nottingham (8.3f, good) the next day. Not discounted back down in trip

2 BELIEVE YOU ME (IRE) (3) 60-0242 CD BF 4 9-7 (5)

Br B f Make Believe - Beauthea (IRE)

Trevor Whelan J

O Coxwell Partnership Heather Main, Wantage T

B Fiona McStay & Make Believe Syndicate

TIMEFORM VIEW Sole victory came at this C&D last summer Best performance of current season when second of 4 in handicap at Brighton (7f soft, evens) 3 days ago Capable of another bold bid returned to this track. TFRHHHII BHA58

3 PORTERINTHEJUNGLE (IRE) (10) 40-0010 CD 8 9-6 (15)

Br Ch m Bungle Inthejungle - Porto Calero William Cox J

O Devauden Court Racing Club Deborah Faulkner, Chepstow T

B Joseph Burke Valley Water Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Returned to form when winning over C&D last month, but failed to repeat that effort when last of 8 in handicap at Brighton (7f good to ﬁrm, 11/1) 10 days ago Hood left off last time quickly reapplied. TFRHHIII BHA57

4 BOUJEE GOLD (GB) (198) 430010- 5 9-5 (7)

Br Ch m Garswood - Goldstorm

O Nantwich Entrepreneurs

B Mrs L. E. Tomlinson

William Carson J

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

TIMEFORM VIEW Off the mark at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in November, but couldn’t back that up when eighth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at the same C&D the following month. Others make more appeal after 6 months off TFRHHIII BHA56

5 MONSIEUR PATAT (GB) (4) 640/-011 D 7 9-5(in 4lb ex)(16)

Br B g Coach House (IRE) - Miss Trish (IRE) Finley Marsh J

O Wackey Racers Hareﬁeld

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T

TIMEFORMVIEW Following a lengthy absence, has been going the right way in 3 starts for his current yard making it back-to-back wins in 11-runner handicap (15/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 4 days ago Major player under a penalty. TFRHHHHH BHA52

6 AMERICAN ROSE (GB) (25) 36-2002 4 9-4 (14)

Br B f Washington DC (IRE) - Mortitia George Rooke J

O Mr B. Preece

B Bearstone Stud

James Evans, Kinnersley T

The Little Jet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when second of 9 in handicap at this course (8.1f good, 7/1) 25 days ago Still looking for her ﬁrst handicap success but she could be thereabouts. TFRHHHII BHA55

7 BUNGLE BAY (IRE) (115) 03-2121 D 5 9-4 (8)

Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Jenny’s Dancer

O Mrs J. Evans

B Mr Michael Burke

Rose Dawes (5) J

James Evans, Kinnersley T

The Little Jet Company Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form early this year, making it 2 wins from his last 4 starts when ﬁnding plenty to land 11-runner handicap (7/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) in March One to consider after a break. TFRHHHII BHA55

8 ROYAL TOAST (USA) (35) 42-600 4 9-4 (6)

Br B f Cloud Computing (USA) - Martini (USA)

O Northway Lodge Racing

Jack Doughty (5) J

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Barak Farm Patrico Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Offered little over hurdles for current yard and hasn’t fared any better back on the Flat, last of 12 in minor event at Goodwood (8f, good, 200/1) 35 days ago Blinkered for 1st time. TFRHIIII BHA55

9 PLUMETTE (GB) (15) 542503 CD

Br B m Compton Place - Belatorio (IRE)

O Jamie Rocke

8 9-4 (9)

Rhys Clutterbuck J

Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud J J Rocke General Builders Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Runner-up at Wolverhampton on stable debut in April but hasn’t gone on since, 8 3/4 lengths third of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Leicester (8.2f good to ﬁrm) 15 days ago TFRHHIII BHA55

10 JADE COUNTRY (GB) (35) 500-000 5 9-3 (1)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Oasis Jade Taylor Fisher (3) J

O PDuffy,DSemmens,VWilliams,RHarper&JDeer

John & Rhys Flint, Bridgend T

B D. J. and Mrs Deer Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twelve runs since his only win back in 2022. Has been struggling for form this year, ninth of 10 in handicap at Bath (8f, good, 40/1) 35 days ago Best watched. TFRHHIII BHA54

11 LADYWINGALONG (IRE) (10) 00-1422 D BF 5 9-2 (3)

Br Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Hawk Eyed Lady (IRE) George Downing J

O Mr P. D. Evans David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Edmond Kent Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened her account at Lingﬁeld on stable/seasonal debut in April. Has continued in good heart since, clear of rest when second of 8 in handicap (10/3) at Brighton (7f, good to ﬁrm) 10 days ago Respected. TFRHHHHI BHA53 (+1)

12 MARCHETTI (IRE) (27) 1-03416 CD 7 9-1 (2)

Br B m Camelot - Though (IRE) Georgia Dobie (3) J

O Mr Y. T. Mehmet

B Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd

Jimmy Fox, Marlborough T

TIMEFORM VIEW Back on turf after 3 months off resumed winning ways at this C&D (heavy) in May. However, below that level under different conditions when sixth of 10 in handicap at Bath (8f, good, 11/1) 27 days ago TFRHHHII BHA52

13 GILT EDGE (GB) (22) 6500-31 C D

8 9-0 (10)

Br B m Havana Gold (IRE) - Bright Edge Mia Nicholls (5) J

O Mr S Bishop and Mr C Mason Christopher Mason, Caerwent T

B Christopher & Annabelle Mason

TIMEFORMVIEW Course winner who ended a long losing run when successful in 11-runner minor event at Lingﬁeld (7f good to ﬁrm, 7/1) 22 days ago Task is now to back up her latest performance returned to handicap company. TFRHHHII BHA51

14 FACT OR FABLE (IRE) (16) 0-06422 CD 7 9-0 (13)

Br Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Unreal Luke Morris J

O Mrs Wendy Jarrett & J S Moore J. S. Moore, Upper Lambourn T

B Jill Finegan & Noel Cogan Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time C&D winner who has been heading back in the right direction of late, second of 5 in minor event (9/2) at Ffos Las (8f, good) 16 days ago Can make his presence felt back at this venue. TFRHHHHI BHA51

15 PORT NOIR (GB) (18) 300402 C D 7 9-0 (11)

Br Bl m Harbour Watch (IRE) - Cocabana Darragh Keenan J

O Mrs V. James Robert Stephens, Caldicot T

B R. C. Dollar & Hellwood Stud Farm Capital Windscreens & Body Glass Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner Form has been in-and-out of late, one of her better efforts when second of 6 in handicap at this course (6.1f, good to ﬁrm, 9/2) 18 days ago Now goes back up in trip TFRHHIII BHA51 16 DYNAMITE KATIE (IRE) (18) 00-0005 D 4 8-10 (4)

Br B f Kessaar (IRE) - My Kathleen (IRE) Joey Haynes J

O Foxhills Racing Limited Grace Harris, Shirenewton T

B Littlejohn Bloodstock Ltd Grace Harris Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Only win came on her second start in 2022 and has continued below form this season, going off too hard when 4 lengths ﬁfth of 11 to Porterinthejungle in handicap at this C&D (good to ﬁrm, 11/1) 18 days ago TFRHHIII BHA47

DECLARED RUNNERS 16

2023:MEETING ABANDONED

Blinkers worn ﬁrst time by No 8. Hood worn by No 3, 16 Tongue Strap worn by No 15 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10, 13, 14 Stewards Note:

CEILIDH: Following its run on 19/6/2024 it was reported that the horse ran too freely BELIEVE YOU ME: Following its run on 9/7/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed under pressure ROYAL TOAST: Following its run on 7/6/2024 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Monsieur Patat (GB), 7-1 Bungle Bay (IRE), 8-1 Lady Wingalong (IRE), 11-1 Believe You Me (IRE), Fact Or Fable (IRE), 14-1 Ceilidh (GB), Gilt Edge (GB), 16-1 American Rose (GB), Marchetti (IRE), Port Noir (GB), 22-1 Porterinthejungle (IRE), 28-1 Boujee Gold (GB), Plumette (GB), Dynamite Katie (IRE), 40-1 Jade Country (GB), 66-1 Royal Toast (USA)

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Having missed 2023, MONSIEUR PATAT has won 2 of his 3 starts this year having joined Adrian Wintle, recording a wide-margin success at Wolverhampton on Monday, so he looks to hold leading claims under a penalty. Lady Wingalong showed improved form in defeat when a close second at Brighton last time and is feared most, ahead of Fact Or Fable.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MONSIEUR PATAT 2.LADY WINGALONG (IRE) 3.FACT OR FABLE (IRE)

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THE CHESTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £30000

Owners Prize Money 1st £12048, 2nd £6024, 3rd £3012, 4th £1506, 5th £753, 6th £375, 7th £189, 8th £93 (Penalty Value £15288) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a one mile and two furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 76 to 95 To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have run at least three times in a Flat race in Britain, or have run in no more than two Flat races run in Britain and won at least one of them. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap In simple terms a horse rated 85 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 80

1 ARTHUR’S REALM (IRE) (28) 351510 D 6 10-2 (4)

Br B g Camelot - Morning Line (FR) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr Paul Turner Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Newstead Breeding My pension expert S

TIMEFORMVIEWBagged his second win of 2024 at Redcar in May but only ninth of 17 in handicap (20/1) at York (10.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA93

2

GLOUCESTERSHIRE (USA) (54) 34/342-3 6 9-13 (2)

Br B or Br g Flintshire - Ballade’s Girl (USA) Tommie Jakes (5) J

O Manton Park Martyn Meade, Manton T

B SF Bloodstock LLC Hadleigh Real Property Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Off 10 months and shaped encouragingly on his sole run for Richard Hannon when third of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, good to ﬁrm) 54 days ago. Back with former yard and in the mix. TFRHHHII BHA90

3 OLD HARROVIAN

(GB) (28) 0/116-00 5 9-11 (7)

Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Daivika (USA)

O Mr Michael Blencowe

B Niarchos Family

Jason Watson J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

Moretons Investments Ltd S

4 DREAM HARDER (IRE)

(5) 300465 C D

Br B g Muhaarar - Silent Thoughts (IRE)

TFRHHHII BHA88

TIMEFORM VIEW Looked useful when a dual 12f winner in 2023 but yet to ﬁre this term, only thirteenth of 17 in handicap (18/1) at York (10.2f good to soft) 28 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.

5 9-9 (9)

Rob Hornby J

O Mr Paul Farrell Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Barronstown Stud Tote S

TFRHHHHI BHA86

TIMEFORM VIEW Took this 12 months ago and posted a solid ﬁfth of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (13.3f) 5 days ago when left with a lot to do. Can go well with cheekpieces added.

BODORGAN

(IRE) (20) 00-6012 D

Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Silver Rose (IRE)

O Julie Martin & David R. Martin & Partner

4 9-6 (8)

Callum Rodriguez J

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Yeomanstown Stud Stonegate Homes S

TFRHHHII BHA83

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to winning ways at Windsor in June and followed it with a good second of 6 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f, ﬁrm) 20 days ago. Considered once more.

6 QITAAL (GB) (13) 624055 D BF

5 9-5 (1)

Br Ch g Iffraaj - Qaafeya (IRE) Franny Norton J

O Johnston Racing Ltd Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Johnston Racing Ltd S

TFRHHHII BHA82

TIMEFORMVIEWStarted 2024 with 10f Doncaster success and largely in good form since, ﬁfth of 7 at Newmarket (10f good to ﬁrm) 13 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.

7 TELE RED (GB) (11) 24615-2 D

7 9-2 (5)

Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Hardy Blue (IRE) Sam Feilden (7) J

O Mr John Kenny K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Mr & Mrs J. Kenny

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed from 8 months off with a promising second of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good) 11 days ago. Up in trip and needs considering. TFRHHHII BHA79

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

SO DEUCE (GB) (38) 0-41

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Deuce Again

O Mr Masaaki Matsushima

B Meon Valley Stud

3 9-1 (3)

Ray Dawson J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Improving Lope De Vega colt who easily got off the mark in 13-runner maiden at Leicester (8.2f, good to soft, evens) 38 days ago. Has more to offer stepping up in trip for his handicap debut. Big shout. TFRHHHHH BHA88

9 GREY CUBAN (GB) (20) 03-1650

Br Gr g Havana Grey - Serena Grae

O Roudee Racing 10

3 8-12 (6)

Lewis Edmunds J

Hugo Palmer Malpas T

B Shoreham Stud Roudee Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got off the mark at Wolverhampton in April but only ninth of 12 in handicap at Royal Ascot (10f, good to ﬁrm) 20 days ago. Hood on 1st time with more needed. TFRHHHII BHA85

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2023: DREAM HARDER (IRE) 4 9 3 Sean Dylan Bowen 11-2 (Ian Williams) 8 ran Hood worn ﬁrst time by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 So Deuce (GB), 6-1 Bodorgan (IRE), 13-2 Qitaal (GB), 8-1 Tele Red (GB), 17-2 Dream Harder (IRE), 10-1 Arthur’s Realm (IRE), 14-1 Gloucestershire (USA), 16-1 Old Harrovian (GB), 18-1 Grey Cuban (GB)

SO DEUCE looks to start life in handicaps on an attractive mark so is fancied to follow up his easy breakthrough Leicester maiden success. Last year’s victor Dream Harder should ensure Roger Varian’s Lope De Vega colt doesn’t have things all his own way however Tele Red and Gloucestershire also look ready to step forward and should be in the mix in a competitive handicap.

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FIFTH RACE 8.25

THE CAMDEN TOWN BREWERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £15000

RACE DESCRIPTION

Owners Prize Money 1st £6024, 2nd £3012, 3rd £1506, 4th £753, 5th £377, 6th £188, 7th £95 (Penalty Value £7644) colours no horse

This is a seven furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 63 to 82. 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 SOCIETY LION (GB) (26) 04-0011 D

10-2 (3)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pavlosk (USA) Callum Rodriguez J

O The Ed Dunlop Racing Club Ed Dunlop, Newmarket T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd My pension expert S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won 11-runner handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to soft, 18/1) 26 days ago. Thriving at the moment and deserves plenty of respect in the hat-trick bid. TFRHHHHI BHA82

2 RACINGBREAKS RYDER (IRE) (33) 60-0040 D 4 10-1 (6)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Nisma (IRE) Tommie Jakes (5) J

O Cottier, Racing Breaks & Old Gold Racing Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Nisma Partnership Racing Breaks Limited S

TFRHHHII BHA81

TIMEFORM VIEW Form tailed off after a very promising start in handicaps last season but took a sizable step forward on ﬁrst 2 starts this term. Latest effort was underhwelming, though.

3 SPIORADALTA

(GB) (28) 00-4354 CD

4 9-12 (7)

Br B g Rajasinghe (IRE) - Broughtons Secret Jack Garritty J

O Clayton Manning, S Morrell & Hathaway Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B M. E. Broughton Cube3 Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWell suited by the strong gallop and justiﬁed good support when successful over 7.6f here last season. Has generally been holding his form this season and easing ground will help. TFRHHHHI BHA78

4 NATIVE KING (GB) (28) 0231 CD

3 9-9 (5)

Br B c Kingman - Butterscotch (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr V. I. Araci Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B V. I. Araci Vefa Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWFirstrunsinceleavingGeorgeBougheywhencareerbestwhenwinning11-runnerhandicapatthisC&D(good,17/2)28daysago,avoidingsomeofthe interference but coming from a long way back in a short space of time. That form is working out and he’s worth a chance to follow up. TFRHHHHH BHA84

5 EVOCATIVE SPARK (IRE) (20) 603232 C 5 9-8 (2)

Br B g Frankel - Hyper Dream (IRE)

Franny Norton J

O Mr M. McCarthy Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Mr V. I. Araci

TIMEFORM VIEW Lurks on a handy mark and placed on his last 4 starts, runner-up at Haydock on latest. Goes well at this track and makes plenty of appeal TFRHHHHI BHA74

6 TOUCHWOOD (IRE) (17) 0-50010 CD 6 9-7 (1)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aaraamm (USA)

O Mr David Edward Balfe

James Sullivan J

Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Mabaki Investments William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved when successful over C&D in June and, while not in the same form at Beverley next time, he’s hard to completely rule out. TFRHHHII BHA73

7 TRANSITIONING (GB) (15) 146 BF

9-3 (4)

Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Scarborough Fair Jason Watson J

O Mr Michael Blencowe & Partner Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd Moretons Investments Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Good pedigree and made a winning start to his career in a 6-runner maiden at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in May Hasn’t gone on from that, his latest effort at Nemarket particularly disconcerting, so has something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA78

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: SPIORADALTA 3 9 6 Jack Garritty 9-2 (Mark Walford) 11 ran

Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6. Stewards Note:

EVOCATIVE SPARK: Following its run on 22/6/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

TRANSITIONING: Following its run on 27/6/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-4 Native King (GB), 4-1 Society Lion (GB), 11-2 Evocative Spark (IRE), 15-2 Spioradalta (GB), 11-1 Transitioning (GB), 12-1 Racingbreaks Ryder (IRE), 14-1 Touchwood (IRE)

NATIIVE KING swept past the whole ﬁeld when scoring over C&D on his debut for this yard and the form is looking strong, so he gets the nod over Society Lion, who is chasing a hat-trick. Spooradalta also comes into the reckoning with the softer conditions in his favour

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THE SEAT UNIQUE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £15000

Owners Prize Money 1st £6024, 2nd £3012, 3rd £1506, 4th £753, 5th £377, 6th £188, 7th £95, 8th £47 (Penalty Value £7644)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is a seven furlongs handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 51 to 70 Like most handicaps on the ﬂat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a mi nimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is. This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap and is considered a disadvantage.

1

Br Gr g Expert Eye - Silver Step (FR)

Franny Norton J

O Mr Lord Bowman & Partner Fionn McSharry, Sheriff Hutton T

B Mountain View Stud & J.C B/Stock

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 8 runs this year, the latest over 7.6f here 28 days ago. A 2lb rise is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing. TFRHHHHH BHA72

2

UGO GREGORY (GB) (34) 22064-0 D 8 10-4 (12)

Br Gr g Gregorian (IRE) - Raajis (IRE)

O Exors of the Late Mr F. Gillespie

Sean Kirrane J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW A stable stalwart over the years but down the ﬁeld on Beverley reappearance 34 days ago. Draw not ideal. Probably best watched. TFRHHIII BHA72

3 ULTRAMARINE

(IRE) (17) 600000 D 5 10-2 (9)

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

O Mr B Mould & Partner

David Nolan J

David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Newtown Anner Stud Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Respectable strike rate on the AW (4-15) but it’s a different story in terms of his turf exploits (0-19) and he has hardly been shaping as though his turn is near of late. Visored ﬁrst time. TFRHHHII BHA70

4 CHALK MOUNTAIN (GB) (240) 262142- D 4 10-1 (3)

Br Gr g Outstrip - Perfect Muse

Rob Hornby J

O The Chalk Mountain Partnership Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T

B R. J. Vines W S & J M KITTOW S

TIMEFORMVIEWIn good form on AW last autumn. Has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance. Player from a handy draw if fully primed after 8 months off TFRHHHHI BHA69

5 ZU RUN (GB) (26) 260000 D

4 10-0 (5)

Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Bewitchment Tommie Jakes (5) J

O Mrs Melissa Anne Cooke Mark Loughnane, Kidderminster T

B The Bewitchment Partnership

TIMEFORM VIEW Thirteen runs since last win in 2022 and hasn’t obviously been shaping as if he’s ready to exploit his reduced mark. TFRHHIII BHA68

6 AMERICAN STAR (IRE) (7) 000646 D 5 9-11 (11)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Signora Valentina (IRE) James Sullivan J

O RJH LTD/Facts & Figures/Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B Swordlestown Little William Hill S

TIMEFORM VIEW Sixteen runs since last win in 2021. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Doncaster (6f good to ﬁrm) 7 days ago, never nearer Dangerously well handicapped. TFRHHHII BHA65 (-1)

7 EL HIBRI (IRE) (28) 003106

5 9-11 (14)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Shawka Josephine Gordon J

O Mr M. Greaves Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Rc UK Land Ventures Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 11 runs this year, the latest at Chelmsford in May 28/1, sixth of 8 in C&D handicap (good) 28 days ago. Drawn widest. TFRHHIII BHA65

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

ROSENPUR (GER) (28) 22-6000

Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Rosenreihe (IRE)

O Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter

4 9-10 (13)

Kieran O’Neill J

Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Gestut Wittekindshof Pra World Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair form. 80/1, 1 3/4 lengths seventh of 10 to Berkshire Phantom in handicap at this course (7.6f, good) 28 days ago. Stall 13 far from ideal. TFRHHIII BHA64

9 DANZART

(IRE) (18) 062240 D

6 9-9 (6)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Surava Paul Mulrennan J

O Carl Pye and Gary Prescott

Stella Barclay Garstang T

B Schneider Adolf C L P Group F S Ltd, Quality MIX Concrete Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shaped as if probably still in form when seventh of 12 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good to ﬁrm, 9/1) 18 days ago, fading after racing too freely Each-way claims. TFRHHHII BHA63

10 PROFESSOR TICKLE (GB) (19) 22615-0

Br B g Proﬁtable (IRE) - Tickle Me (GER)

3 9-8 (7)

Ray Dawson J

O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Mr & Mrs David Brown

TIMEFORM VIEW AW winner in December Minus usual blinkers when below par on Ffos Las reappearance and the headgear is missing again. TFRHHIII BHA70

11 MASTER FRANCA (IRE) (28)

13-4566 D

3 9-6 (1)

Br B g Kodiac - Martina Franca Jason Watson J

O Precision Facades, Farrell, Owen Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Camogue Stud Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBlinkered ﬁrst time, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this course (6f good) 28 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Merits consideration. TFRHHIII BHA68

12 WHITE MIST (GB)

(18) 122205 4 8-12 (8)

Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Wild Bud (USA) Paddy Mathers J

O Jaraz Enterprises Gmbh & Co Kg Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque, Newmarket T

B Godolphin

TIMEFORM VIEW Won twice on AW in February Fifth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to ﬁrm, 7/1) 18 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA52

RED WALLS

(GB) (12) 140420

6 8-11 (4)

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Gemini Glory (USA) Ethan Jones (5) J

O E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T

B E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three wins from 15 runs this year Latest win at Wolverhampton in April. 10/1, eighth of 10 in classiﬁed event at Wolverhampton (7f) 12 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA49 (-2)

INDEPENDENT BEAUTY

Br B m Outstrip - Verus Decorus (IRE)

(GB) (14) 004604 6 8-11 (2)

Faye McManoman J

O Mr Ian Furlong Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T

B Adriaticum Independent Pest Control & Hygiene Services Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 36 Flat runs. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f 40/1) 14 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA42

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2023: LOCKDOWN LASS 5 8 8 Laura Pearson 9-1 (Gary Hanmer) 11 ran

Visor worn ﬁrst time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 8, 9. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 11. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 6. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 4.

Probable S.P.’s: 3-1 Berkshire Phantom (IRE), 9-1 Chalk Mountain (GB), 10-1 American Star (IRE), 11-1 Danzart (IRE), 16-1 Ugo Gregory (GB), Master Franca (IRE), White Mist (GB), 18-1 Rosenpur (GER), Independent Beauty (GB), 20-1 Ultramarine (IRE), El Hibri (IRE), Red Walls (GB), 25-1 Professor Tickle (GB), 33-1 Zu Run (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

BERKSHIRE PHANTOM is in the winning habit this year and might be able to add to last month’s course success. Chalk Mountain was in good form when last seen and, from a handy draw, might provide the chief threat if ready to roll after an 8-month lay-off. American Star is down to a mark he really ought to be making an impact from and also makes the shortlist.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.BERKSHIRE PHANTOM (IRE) 2.CHALK MOUNTAIN 3.AMERICAN STAR (IRE)

REGULATIONS AND NOTICES

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

FORCE MAJEURE

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

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

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

PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF RACE MEETING

2. Where badges, car park labels or hospitality packages are sold for a specified area of the Racecourse, the Company will use its best endeavours to ensure the specified area is available for use at the specified time. If however the specified area cannot be used for reasons not within the control of the Company then the Company shall be entitled to offer a reasonable alternative. If no alternative is offered by the Company the customer will be entitled to a full refund of monies received by the Company

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

3.1 The Chester Race Company Ltd Database is owned and used solely by the Chester Race Company Group, which comprises Chester Racecourse, Bangor on Dee Racecourse and Express by Holiday Inn at Chester Racecourse,

with reference to the Data Protection Act 1998 (amended 2000)

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

ONCE THE RACE MEETING HAS COMMENCED

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

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

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

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

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

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

10 All unauthorised photography and any flash photography is strictly prohibited. Racedays at Chester are attended by the media and given coverage on TV, radio, online and in print. From time-to-time, we also capture images and moving video of racegoers attending a day at Chester Racecourse. Footage and videos can often be used on social media or in promotional materials the racecourse produces By entering the racecourse, attendees are accepting they may appear in such coverage. Each Attendee will give any additional consents or waivers required for the

unrestricted lawful use of any coverage (if any) without request for payment or imposing any other conditions.

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

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

13 Transfers between enclosures may be possible on the day, subject to availability

14 Parking or setting down on the side is prohibited other than at official car parks.

15 Lost or stolen badges will not be replaced.

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

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

18 In the event of abandonment before Racing, or up to the ‘Weighed-In’ of the first race there will be a refund of badge/ticket and parking costs. In the event of an abandonment after the ‘Weighed-In’ of the first race up to the ‘Weighed-In’ of the third race or nominated feature race whichever is later there will be a 50% refund of badge/ticket and car parking costs. In the event of abandonment thereafter there will be no refunds. No cash returns to be paid on the day All refunds to be administered after the meeting by post. Where the customer is entitled (pursuant to this clause 19) to any refund, in order to qualify for such refund the customer must follow the procedure listed opposite.

(i) Make a note of the reference numbers of all badge/ticket and car park labels.

(ii) Send the badges/tickets and/or labels along with a covering letter stating the full name and address of the sender and if different from that of the sender, the full name and address of the purchaser of the badges/tickets or labels to: Chester Race Company Limited, The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY.

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

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

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

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

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

RACE CONDITIONS & TODAY’S OFFICIALS

First Race 6.05 - THE IBIZA IN SYMPHONY EBF RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7644 to the winning horse The second to receive £3583, the third £1794, the fourth £895, the fifth £448, the sixth £222, the seventh £112 and the eighth £55. for novice two yrs old, which are E.B.F. eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, July 6th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 10th Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 4lb; fillies 8st 13lb Penalties, for each race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). Chester Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1,000 towards the prize money for this race. All horses which are placed in the first six in an EBF Restricted Maiden or Novice race qualifier in 2024 will be qualified to run in either THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for fillies only) at Goodwood on 25 September, 2024, or THE £100,000 EBF RESTRICTED RACE FINAL (CLASS 2) (for colts and geldings only) at York on 11 October 2024 Both races will be run over seven furlongs. NOTE: Horses entered or declared in a race which is subsequently abandoned will not be eligible to enter a Final. For further details regarding Restricted Race Bands, please refer to Standard Conditions for Entry on www2.racingadmin.co.uk 18 entries at £75. - Closed July 6th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £6024; Second £3012; Third £1506; Fourth £753; Fifth £377; Sixth £188; Seventh £95; Eighth £47 (Penalty Value £7644) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 6.40 - THE ROODEE NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7851 to the winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third £1840, the fourth £921 and the ﬁfth £459. for two yrs old only Rated 0-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, July 6th and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 10th Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 29th, 2024, for each race won 6lb 12 entries at £75. - Closed July 6th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third £1548; Fourth £774; Fifth £387. (Penalty Value £7851) SS

SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 7.15 - THE EXCELL SUPPLY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7644 to the winning horse The second to receive £3583, the third £1794, the fourth £895 the ﬁfth £448 and the sixth £222. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 10th Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 29th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb EXCELL SUPPLY have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 13 entries, 1 at £15 and 12 at £75. - Closed July 6th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £6024; Second £3012; Third £1506; Fourth £753; Fifth £377; Sixth £188. (Penalty Value £7644) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 36 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 7.50 - THE CHESTER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15288 to the winning horse The second to receive £7167 the third £3588, the fourth £1791, the ﬁfth £897 the sixth £444 the seventh £225 and the eighth £111. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £30 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 10th Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after June 29th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Chester Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 3yos rated 76 may be out of the weights. 24 entries, 0 at £30 and 24 at £150 - Closed July 6th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £12048; Second £6024; Third £3012; Fourth £1506; Fifth £753; Sixth £375; Seventh £189; Eighth £93. (Penalty Value £15288) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 8.25 - THE CAMDEN TOWN BREWERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7644 to the winning horse The second to receive £3583, the third £1794, the fourth £895 the ﬁfth £448, the sixth £222 and the seventh £112. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 63-82 (also open to such horses rated 83 and 84; such horses rated 62 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 63 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 62 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 10th Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after June 29th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BUDWEISER BREWING GROUP have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 20 entries 0 at £15 and 20 at £75. - Closed July 6th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £6024; Second £3012; Third £1506; Fourth £753; Fifth £377; Sixth £188; Seventh £95 (Penalty Value £7644) SS SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 8.55 - THE SEAT UNIQUE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7644 to the winning horse The second to receive £3583, the third £1794, the fourth £895, the ﬁfth £448, the sixth £222, the seventh £112 and the eighth £55. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher or £15 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 10th Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after June 29th, 2024, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Seat Unique have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award a cash prize of £50 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged to be the best turned out. 26 entries, 0 at £15 and 26 at £75. - Closed July 6th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £6024; Second £3012; Third £1506; Fourth £753; Fifth £377; Sixth £188; Seventh £95; Eighth £47 (Penalty Value £7644) SS

SEE PAGE 58 FOR THIS RACE.

FRIDAY 12TH JULY - IBIZA CLASSICS EVENING

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IAN O’DOHERTY (Chair)

JOËLLE WARREN MBE

CHARLES BARNETT CVO

LISA HANCOCK

KEVIN HART

LOUISE STEWART (Chief Executive Officer)

MARCO GARAVELLO (Chief Financial Officer)

STEWARDS

LOUISE MOORE (Chief Steward)

CAROLINE ROBINSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

LYNDSAY ALLAN

NATHAN GREEN

GREG PEARSON

STARTERS

LEE JONES

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

NICK BOSTOCK

CLERK OF THE SCALES

MICHAEL ROBERTS

BETTING RING MANAGERS

NEIL PATEMAN

MIKE OXLEY

VETERINARY OFFICER

JOHN BURGESS

VETERINARY SURGEONS

KATE SUMNER

HEATHER WALLACE

STUART PEARSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr JOHN MURRAY

Dr IAN ROBERTS

Dr KATE GASKELL

Dr MICHAEL UNWIN

NURSE

CLARE DICKINSON FARRIER

KATIE RIDGEWAY

HORSE AMBULANCE

NICK JONES

COMMENTATOR

ALEX FUSSEY

RACEDAY ANNOUNCER & CCTV PRESENTER

BEN SHEPPARD

EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JOANNA VICKERS, JEREMY WILLIS, MEL BAKER, RACHEL BARNETT

CLERK OF THE COURSE

ANDREW TULLOCH

DESIGNATED

SAFEGUARDING LEAD

JAMIE ADAMS

CHESTER RACE COMPANY LIMITED

THE RACECOURSE, CHESTER, CH1 2LY

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