Chester Racecard - Saturday 27th July

MIDS UMMERMEETI NG

SATURDAY 27 JULY

RACING

tipsters have puta fewwords togethertotry and help you pickawinnerortwo!

Alook at thein-formTrainers andJockeys racing at Chester today

informationand naming today's racecourse officials

2024 FIXTURES

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AMESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

SATURDAY 27 TH JULY2024

Good Afternoon,

Welcome to Chester Racecourse for our Midsummer Meeting, another of our fabulous Summer Saturdayfixtures.

We have seventhrilling races on the cardfor youthis afternoon, including our feature, the Greenhous DAFHandicap Stakes, at 4.05pm, which offersa total prizefund of £50,000 to connections.

The full race cardgetsunderwayfrom2.10pm, when runnersand riders taketothe track forthe SenateGroup Maiden Stakes, and closes with the Servus Handicap Stakes at 5.50pm.

Iwould liketoextendmythanks to our sponsorsassociated with this afternoon’s cardofracing –the SenateGroup, KingKabs, Printworks, the Greenhous Group, Edinburgh Gin, the Contact Companyand Servus. We really do appreciateyour support.

Ihope youall enjoyawonderful daywith us hereatChester Racecourse and makeplenty of memories to cherish.

We next race herefor our Liverpool John Lennon Airport Family FunDay on Sunday4th August, wherewe’ll be joined by children’s TV favourites Bluey&Bingo. There’ll also be ahost of amazing, free activities to get involved in out on the Open Course, so please do makesuretocome along and join in the fun.

Ian O’Doherty Chair

ON COURSE BETTING& HOWTOREADTHE RACECARD

WAYS TO BET

WIN ONLYThe most common form of bet. Youwin if your horse is first past thepost. Example: £5 winat8/1 wouldreturn £45(8x £5 =£40 +£5stake)

EACH WAYBackingahorse to winorbeplaced. This doubles your bet –for example: £5 each way =£5towin and£5for aplace =£10 total stake

STANDARD EACH WAYTERMS

InconjunctionwithThe RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms Bookmakerswillprovide these terms,orbetter, when offeringeach-way betting.

•Fewer than 4runners -all on to win

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

•8 or morerunners –1/5 odds aplace1,2,3

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

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

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

Some bookmakersalso offer‘betting without the favourite’, whereyou can back your selectionatreduced odds to eitherwin or finish secondtothe horse nominatedbythe bookmaker as favourite. Youmay bet with confidence with anybookmaker on courseas they operate with Administration Of Gambling On Tracks Ltd. (AGT)approval. In the unlikely event of adisputewithabookmaker, pleasecallupon the assistance of the AGT Betting Ring Manager,who canbefoundonthe ground floor of the GrandstandEnclosure. The AGTalso offers a‘late pay’ serviceincase thebookmaker leaves thecourse beforeyou have collected your winnings. Late payclaims should be sent to: AGT, 3A KingsHall, Parsons Green, St Ives, Cambridgeshire,PE274WY

PLACINGABET

Experiencing the buzzof the bettingringmay be alittle dauntingatfirst, butyou will soon find it is veryeasy to place abet. Hereare some guidelines forracegoers to follow:

1. Each bookmaker will be offeringslightlydifferent prices, so shop around forthe bestoddsagainstyourselection

2. Call your bet clearly to the bookmakerbystating the name and /ornumberof your chosen horse and the stake

3. Listentothe bookmaker repeatyourbet to his /her clerk and correct him immediately if any details arecalled wrongly

4. Makesureyou obtain aticketfromthe bookmakerand keep it safe

5. If your selectionwins, hand the ticket back to the bookmaker forsettlement. Never destroyordispose of your ticket until after the“Weighedin” announcement has been made. Betting withthe bookmaker is tax-free. Deductions aremadeonlyifahorse is withdrawn after the bettingmarkethas beenformed.

Please checkthe minimum stake accepted by each bookmaker on his displayboard Somebookmakersdonot take sumsunder £5,especially in the main betting ring, but there will be others who arehappytoaccept £2 bets.Please tender thecorrect changewhen possible.

1FALCONEIGHT (IRE) (314) 2145/34- 69-10 (10)

Br Bg Galileo (IRE) -Polished Gem (IRE)

O MoyglareStud Farms Ltd

B MoyglareStud Farm Ltd

Frankie Dettori J

D. K. Weld, Ireland T

HHHII BHA104

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer who bagged 2m SandownListed race under Frankie Dettori in 2019.Fair efforts in only 2outings last year. Yard’srunners over herealways respected

1. Colours Graphic-avisual of the Owners Silksthatthe Jockey will be wearing

2. Horse’s numberonsaddlecloth

3. Colourand sex of horse: B-Bay

Br -Brown h-horse Ch -Chesnut c-colt(followed by Sireand Dam) g-gelding Gr -Greyf -filly m-mareRo-Roan

4. Horse’s name

5. Birthplace of horseifnot born in GreatBritain

6. Number of day’ssince horse last ran

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

C-The horse has wononthisracecourse

D-The horsehas wonoverthis distance

CD -The horse has wonover arace over this course and distance

BF -The horse was abeaten favourite on its last run

8. Ageofhorse

OFFICIAL BHARATINGS

9. Weight the horse carries (stones and pounds)

10.Draw

11 Owner’s Name(s)

12. Breeder

13 Trainer’s Nameand location of trainingestablishment

14.Aguide to the horse’s recent form and starrating.Each horse has been given astar rating, these aredefinedbelow:

HHHHH Selected to winthe race.

HHHHI Good chance of beingplaced.

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.Ifthereisa number next to the name, this indicates that the jockey can claim thatamount in weight (lbs) off the stated riding weight

The BHAHandicappers allot ratingstohorsesoncethey have takenpartina sufficientnumber of races to enablethe Handicappers to makea numericalassessment of eachhorse’sability

The principal purpose of the ratingsistodeterminethe weighttobecarried by each runner in handicap races, withthe Handicappers aimingtoprovideeach participant withanequal chance based on its bestrecent form under itsoptimumconditions. Ahorse rated100,for example, would be settocarry1lb morethan ahorse rated99(ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecardfor handicap racesare the ratings that wereused to calculatethe weight to be carriedbyeach horse, whilstinnon-handicaps racesthe rating shown is that of eachrunneratthe time that theentriesfor theracewereconfirmed. Any subsequently published changetoa rating, eitherupordown, is shown in brackets following therating

2024 LEADINGTRAINER

Trophy and a case of

The leading Trainer will receivethe Bobby McAlpine Trophyand acase of Champagne, with £10,000 going to the yard.

This perpetual trophycommemorates Bobb McAlpine, who was at the heart of Chester Race Companyfor thirty years. Serving as Chairman fortwenty yearsand Honorary President until the time of his passing in 2021.

He was instrumental in the expansion of Chester Race Companybringing it to whereitistoday. His love of racing came from his uncle telling him about winning the Grand National in 1921, with his horse Shaun Spadah.

This trophy commemorates of his in 2021. grew. Many winners followed in the V Stakes Ascot Gold the likes of Drever a three Stayers’ Hurdle

When in his twenties he boughthis first horse from Ireland and his love of horse racing grew. Manywinnersfollowed in the King George VStakes in 1969 and the AscotGold Cup in 1970. He also had asmall breeding operation, breeding the likes of Inglis Drever athree time winner of the Stayers’Hurdle at Cheltenham,and manyothers.

Chester Race Company are most his for offering this trophy to the

Chester Race Companyare most grateful to his family foroffering this trophytothe leading Trainer at Chester.Afitting tribute.

Sir Michael Stoute’s WiltshireLad was slowly away on his Doncaster debut before finishing fourth and can be expected to find some improvement for the experience, but he may have to settle for aplace if SEAGOLAZO gets aclear run. The son of Havana Grey lost ground after being hampered by aloose horse at Haydock before running on into thirdand deserves achange of luck. The rest look evenly matched, with Matharu appearing best of the remainder

WIN: SEAGOLAZO

DANGER: WILTSHIRE LAD

Lincoln Rockstar was avery easy winner at Leicester last time out when strolling home by six lengths, but the handicapper has reacted to that win with an added 8lb and he may not find life as easy off his new mark in better company. Naturalia is consistent but might have to settle for another place off her current rating, leaving GREY FABLE as the pick. Acomfortable C&D winner last time out he has only been upped 4lb which could underestimate his abilities.

WIN: GREY FABLE

EVOCATIVE SPARK has become frustrating with his five top three finishes recently, but he appears to have plenty in his favour.Two wins and three places at Chester prove he handles the track better than most, while apair of victories over this trip ticks another box. He could prove hardtobeat if running to form, and his last success was off this mark. Vince Le Prince ran well when thirdatThirsk and could be his biggest rival, while Island Native is another to consider dropping back in trip.

WIN: EVOCATIVE SPARK

WARM SPELL made his handicap bow in acompetitive sprint when fifth at Newmarket in May. Gelded since, Roger Varian’s charge has plenty of scope for further progress. Balon D’or and Eye Of Dubai filled the places over C&D afortnight ago, though the latter was compromised by ahigh draw on that occasion and may well turnthe tables, while Matters Most and Action Point areboth worthy of asecond glance.

WIN: WARM SPELL

DANGER: EYE OF DUBAI

ECCLESIASTICAL led for most of the way when fourth over course and distance last time. The handicapper has taken achance dropping Tristan Davidson’s sprinter 2lb and abold bid is expected. Secret Mistral has placed in both outings since winning at Haydock in June with Habooba well beaten on that occasion, but the latter has subsequently scored on the all-weather,while Lotus Rose ran well for thirdatBeverley and warrants respect.

WIN: ECCLESIASTICAL DANGER:

Veteran Hyperfocus has rolled back the years with successive course wins but although he loves this track, he’s never won over the minimum trip hereand looks vulnerable after a3lb rise. The Thames Boatman is aviable alternative on the back of acareer-best win at Chelmsford, but astall 2draw provides agood opportunity for DICKIEBURD, who got no sort of run from awider berth herelast time having previously been chinned by Hyperfocus over slightly further

WIN: DICKIEBURD DANGER: THE THAMES BOATMAN

Grey Cuban produced acareer-best effort to edge out previous track winner Dream Harder over C&D and may have sufficient improvement in him to confirmthe formifthe latter takes up this engagement after running at Yarmouth on Thursday. The potential fly in the ointment, however,isSir Michael Stoute’s well-bred handicap debutant MORE THUNDER who was aNottingham maiden winner beforetaking astep forwardwhen a close up thirdinaNewmarket novice event. Theoryofeverything completes the shortlist.

WIN: MORE THUNDER

DANGER: GREY CUBAN

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THE RACECOURSE

DESCRIPTION

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

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

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

RFAHEY (24 wins from 241 runners, 10%) runs RAINWATER (3.20), GARFIELD SHADOW (4.05).

HPALMER (24 wins from 136 runners, 18%) runs SEAGOLAZO (2.10), SAVIOUR (3.20), BALON D’OR (4.05), GREY CUBAN (5.50).

TEASTERBY (21 wins from 164 runners, 13%) runs VINCE LE PRINCE (3.20), COUNT D’ORSAY & OBJECT (4.40), HYPERFOCUS (5.20), MYSTERYOFTHESANDS (5.50).

TOP COURSE TRAINERS

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

FRANNY NORTON (26 wins from 197 rides, 13%) rides GREEN TEAM (2.45), EVOCATIVE SPARK (3.20), IRISH NECTAR (4.05), RED WALLS (4.40), ARECIBO (5.20), DREAM HARDER (5.50).

JASON HART (15 wins from 83 rides, 18%) rides SUNDOWN KID (2.10), LAHAB (3.20), EYE OF DUBAI (4.05), ECCLESIASTICAL (4.40), DUE FOR LUCK (5.20), GREY CUBAN (5.50).

PIERRE JAMIN (7 wins from 48 rides, 15%) rides BEYOND BORDERS (4.05).

CLASSY TIPS

The following horses are running today in arace at least two grades lower than their previous race:

2.10 MATHARU (down 2grades); 2.10 SUNDOWN KID (down 2); 4.40 BANG ON THE BELL (down 2grades).

STABLE MOVES

3.20 LAHAB has moved from GTuer to MWigham; 4.40 MAHARAJAS EXPRESS has moved from Jack Jones to Pat Morris.

THE SODEXOLIVE!

PRINCESS MARGARETSTAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

fortwo yrs oldfillies

Totalprizefund £65000

Owners PrizeMoney.1st £28964,2nd £11889, 3rd£5948, 4th£2971, 5th£1489,6th £741

(PenaltyValue £36861.50)

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

colours no horse

1ALICE FAIRFAX (GB) (41) 41 D

9-2(5)

Br BfLope de Vega (IRE) -Subaana (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE)) William Buick J

O SheikhMohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B SheikhMohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

9-2(4)

TIMEFORM VIEW Lope De Vega filly.Half-sister to 11/4m winner Subaltern. Dam1mwinner.All thebetter fordebut when narrowwinner of Thirsk novice. Should progress again but needs to in this grade. TFRHHIII BHA2AVIATION TIME(IRE) (21) 1334 D

Br BfSands of Mali (FR) -Lady Correspondent (USA) (War Front (USA)) James Doyle J

O BronteCollection 1 RichardHughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Ballyhane Agetur (UK)Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFlashed her tail but did everything else right when winning 11-runner novice event at Kempton (6f)ondebut. Easily best effort since when excellent thirdof27inWindsor Castle at RoyalAscot. Excuses at Deauville since. Respected back at 6f TFRHHHHI BHA95

3BETTY CLOVER (GB) (38) 1210

Br Gr fTime Test -Reprieval (FR) (Kendargent (FR))

9-2 (1)

Georgia Dobie J

O Miss E. Johnson Houghton EveJohnson Houghton, Blewbury T

B EveJohnson Houghton ABM Catering Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWTimeTest filly who overcame aslowstart in 14-runner novice at Bathondebut, well on topfinish. Notseen to best effect at Salisburybut firmly back on trackwhen winning 15-runner listed race atYork (5f,good). Notdisgraced in Queen Marysince and looks ready for6fnow TFRHHHII BHA90

4DEFINITIVE (GB) (23) 1D

9-2(8)

Br BfDarkAngel (IRE) -Atlantic Drift (Oasis Dream) TomMarquand J

O Isa Salman Al Khalifa Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B Newsells Park Stud HighclereThoroughbred Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW130,000 gns yearling, Dark Angel filly.Sister to 7f winner Arctician. Damunraced half-sister to high-class miler Lightning Spear.Overcame aslowstart when winning 9-runner maiden at Haydock (6f)ondebut 23 days ago.Placed horses haven’tdone much forthe form but she’s capable of better TFRHHHII BHA-

5HANDCUFFED (GB) (23) 1D 9-2(9)

Br BorGrfDarkAngel (IRE) -MakeFast(Makfi) Oisin Murphy J

O HM The King &HMThe Queen Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Queen ElizabethII

TIMEFORM VIEW Dark Angel filly.Half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Tactical and 2-y-o6fwinner WorksofArt. Dam2-y-o6fwinner.Justified marketconfidence when readily making awinning debut in 9-runner novice at Newbury(6f,good) 23 days ago.Open to significant improvement and suretowin moreraces. TFRHHHHI BHA-

6MANDURAH(IRE) (29) 1D 9-2(3)

Br BfKingman -Mandiana (FR) (Siyouni (FR)) HarryDavies J

O SheikhJuma DalmookAlMaktoum Simon &EdCrisford, Newmarket T

B RabbahBloodstockLimited

TIMEFORM VIEW Kingman filly.Dam unraced half-sister to very smart 8.5f-1 1/4m winner Mandour out of very smart 1m-11/2m winner Mandesha.5/1, won 11-runner novice at Newmarket(6f,good to firm) on debut 29 days ago,firmly in control once she hit thefront. Should have moretooffer. TFRHHHHI BHA7MISSELFUNDI (GB) (17) 451 D 9-2 (2)

Br BfSea The Stars (IRE) -Miss Celestial (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) J

ars iss US))

O John Pearce Racing Ltd Sir MarkPrescott Bt, Newmarket T

B John Pearce Racing Limited Bentley Reid S TIMEFORM VIEW NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA82

8SIMMERING(GB) (36) 32 9-2 (6)

Br Bf TooDarnHot -Cashla Bay(Fastnet Rock (AUS)) Ryan Moore J

O Al Shaqab Racing Ollie Sangster,Marlborough T

B Lofts Hall Stud HarasDeBouquetot S

9TALES OF THE HEART (IRE) (15) 126 D 9-2 (7)

Br BfMehmas (IRE) -Shoshoni Wind (Sleeping Indian)

O Andrew Rosen and MarcChan

B Tally-HoStud

Rossa Ryan J

RalphBeckett, Kimpton Down T

RMBeckett Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW 400,000 gns yearling who made awinning start to her career over6fatKemptonlast monthand improvedwhen second in NewmarketListed contest. Similar form when sixthof11inGroup 2there2weeks ago and not takenlightly back down in class. TFRHHHII BHA95

DECLARED RUNNERS 92023: SACRED ANGEL (IRE) 292Jason Hart 16-1(Charlie Johnston) 10 ran

Probable S.P.’s: 7-4Simmering (GB), 4-1Mandurah (IRE), 11-2 Handcuffed (GB), 7-1Definitive (GB), 8-1Tales of The Heart (IRE), 10-1 Aviation Time (IRE), 14-1 BettyClover(GB), 16-1Alice Fairfax (GB)

PLAYSMARTER

It took aremarkableperformance from thewinner to denySIMMERING thewin in the AlbanyatRoyal Ascot and Ollie Sangster’s filly is fancied to go one better.Handcuffed lookedanexciting prospect when justifying marketconfidence at Newburyand is next best ahead of Aviation Time, who wasthirdinthe Windsor Castle here2starts back

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SIMMERING 2.HANDCUFFED 3.AVIATION TIME (IRE)

Don’tforget to bet on the2:00 at NEWCASTLE, 2:05 at YORK and 2:10atCHESTER.

FIRST RACE 2.10

THE SENATE GROUP MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old

Total prizefund £15000

Owners PrizeMoney.1st £6024, 2nd £3012, 3rd£1506,4th £753, 5th £377,6th £188.(Penalty Value £7644)

RACE DESCRIPTION

Today’sopener is aseven furlongs maiden stakes fortwo-year-olds. Maiden races provide astarting point foryounghorses that areyet to recordavictoryand most will be very lightly-raced or be making their racecourse debuts. Previous experience can count foralot when searching forthe winner but well-bred or precocious juveniles aremorethan capable of landing theprizeatthe first time of asking.

1AMOR CORDIS (IRE) (54) 0

9-7 (6)

Br BcHavana Gold (IRE) -Mistaken Love (USA) Joanna Mason J

O Mr Scott Turner Dr Richard Newland &Jamie Insole, Droitwich T

B Hyde Park Stud Coulthursts Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW €44,000 foal, £85,000 yearling, Havana Gold colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful US 1m winner Kitty Kitana and another winner abroad by Kitten’s Joy.Tenthof11innovice (66/1) at Windsor (6f,good to firm) on debut 54 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA2BYTHE GLASS(GB) (42) 0 9-7 (3)

Br BcProfitable (IRE) -She Mystifies Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J

O The Falcon Syndicate David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Bearstone Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW9,000gnsyearling,Profitablecolt.Half-brothertoseveralwinners,including7fwinnerBobbyShaftand1mwinner Magicdollar.Dam unraced. 16/1, seventh of 8inmaiden at Leicester (7f,good) on debut 42 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

3MATHARU(IRE) (14) 06

9-7 (4)

Br BcMohaather -Chisana Finley Marsh J

O Jastar Capital Limited Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Awbeg Stud Unlimited Jastar Capital Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. 80/1, better effort (modest form) when sixth of 12 in novice at Ascot (7f,good) 14 days ago, not knocked about. TFRHHIII BHA-

4SEAGOLAZO(IRE) (23) 43

Br Gr cHavana Grey -Soho Susie (IRE)

9-7 (2)

Kevin Stott J

O TwoPlus Three TwoPlus Four Hugo Palmer,Malpas T

B Soho Susie Partnership Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Havana Grey colt who stepped up on debut when thirdof9innovice at Haydock (7f,good) 23 days ago. Standardbearer TFRHHHHH BHA-

5SUNDOWNKID (GB) (7) 50

Br BcTwilight Son -Believable

9-7 (1)

Jason Hart J

O Mrs Jennifer E. Pallister John &Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced colt. 66/1, better effort when eighth of 11 in novice at Doncaster (7f,good to firm) 7days ago. TFRHHHII BHA-

6WILTSHIRE LAD(IRE) (29) 4

9-7 (5)

Br BcWootton Bassett -Fughetta Jason Watson J

O Mr Saeed Suhail Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Watership Down Stud

TIMEFORMVIEW190,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Dam unraced out of high-class winner up to 11/2m (2-y-o 7f winner) The Fugue, won Prince of Wales’s Stakes/Irish ChampionStakes.Promisingfourthof6innovice(9/1)atDoncaster(7f,goodtofirm)ondebut29daysago,nearestfinish.Shouldimprove. TFRHHHHI BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 62023:NO CORRESPONDING MEETING LAST YEAR

Stewards Note:

AMOR CORDIS:Following its run on 3/6/2024itwas reported thatthe horse hung left-handed.

Probable S.P.’s: 10-11 Seagolazo(IRE), 15-8 WiltshireLad (IRE), 14-1 Sundown Kid (GB), 28-1 Matharu (IRE), 33-1 Amor Cordis (IRE), 40-1 By The Glass (GB)

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

SEAGOLAZOleft his debut run behind when thirdatHaydock and this looksagood opportunity forhim to break his duck. WiltshireLad offered something to work on at Doncaster and is the obvious threatinwhatlooksa potential match.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SEAGOLAZO(IRE) 2.WILTSHIRE LAD(IRE) 3.SUNDOWN KID

Don’t forget to bet on the 2:25 at ASCOT,2:35 at NEWCASTLE and 2:40 at YORK.

POSITION OF STALLS

Inside, except 1m2f outside.

GREATBRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The GreatBritish Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race forBritish-bred fillies and mares

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THE LONGINES

VALIANT STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)

forthree yrs oldand upwardsfillies and mares

Totalprizefund £85000

Owners PrizeMoney.1st £37876, 2nd £15547,3rd £7778, 4th£3885, 5th£1947,6th £969.(PenaltyValue £48203.50)

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1DOOM (GB) (38) 2141-33 49-5 (6)

Br BfDubawi(IRE) -Dank (Dansili) TomMarquand J

O Mr James Wigan William Haggas, Newmarket T

B James Wigan

TIMEFORM VIEW Consistent fillywho signed off for2023withsuccess in Frenchlisted event (7f). Posted asolid thirdof14 to Running Lion in Duke of Cambridge Stakes overC&D 38 days ago so must enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA102

2JULIA AUGUSTA(GB) (20) 4-54460 D 59-5 (3)

Br BmUlysses (IRE) -Empress Livia (Paco Boy(IRE)) SilvestreDeSousa J

O Mr J. C. G. Chua David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Denniff Farms&Cheveley Park Stud LtdChuanglee Cash &Carry Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful marebut she came in last of 8toVetiverinListed race at ChelmsfordCity(7f)20daysago Lots moreisneeded if she’s to gain afirst success since 2022. TFRHHIII BHA99

3NAOMI LAPAGLIA (GB) (20) 13053-4 D 49-5 (4)

Br BfAwtaad(IRE) -Hawaafez (Nayef(USA))

Rossa Ryan J

O EdwardBabington &Phil Cunningham RichardSpencer,Newmarket T

B Shadwell EstateCompanyLimited Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

TFRHHIII BHA94

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful filly who resumed from eight months off withagood fourthof14toExcellent TruthinListed race at Deauville (8f,good) 20 days ago.This demands more, however.

4SIRONA (GER) (15) 510-325

49-5 (7)

Br BfSoldier Hollow- Si Luna (GER) (Kallisto(GER)) Oisin Murphy J

O Dash Grange Stud David Menuisier,Pulborough T

B Gestut HofIserneichen

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 7f scorer forCharlie Johnston in 2023 and has returned in excellent nick forher current yard,fifthof7 to PortaFortuna in FalmouthStakesatNewmarket(8f,good) 15 days ago.Can go well again. TFRHHHII BHA107

5THORNBROOK (IRE) (16) 0136-04 D

49-5 (1)

Br BfSaxon Warrior (JPN) -Lillebonne (FR) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

O By The WayPartnership JosephPatrick O’Brien, Ireland T

B PeterHenley,JohnConnolly&PatternBlds

TFRHHHII BHA101

TIMEFORM VIEW Irish challenger who got back on trackwhen 21/2 lengthsfourthof8toJancis in BrownstownStakes at Leopardstown(7.2f,good) 16 days ago.Noforlornhope.

6DEVOTED QUEEN(GB) (71) 1-11D

38-11(8)

Br BfKingman -Fintry(IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORM VIEW Unbeaten Kingman fillywho wasfitted withahood when going 3-3in1mListed race at York in May. That form has been franked so she merits serious consideration. TFRHHHHI BHA102

7FRIENDLYSOUL(GB) (73) 1-10 DBF

38-11(2)

Br BfKingman -InClover(Inchinor) Kieran Shoemark J

O Mr George Strawbridge John &Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B George Strawbridge

TIMEFORMVIEWDaughterofKingmanlookedpotentiallyverysmartwhenwinninglistedPrettyPollyatNewmarket(11/4m)onjusthersecondstart.Failedtobeat arivalwhen odds-on forthe MusidoraStakesatYork(10.2f)later in Mays though, hanging badly right. She’s well worthanother chance. TFRHHHHH BHA107

8SOPRANO(IRE) (21) 30-5313CD

38-11(5)

Br Ch fStarspangledbanner (AUS) -Lealas Daughter (IRE) (Excelebration (IRE)) Billy Loughnane J

O HighclereThoroughbred Racing -DaVinci George Boughey,Newmarket T

B EmpireBloodstockLtd HighclereThoroughbred Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Much improvedwhen landing theSandringham Handicap overC&D in June. Unlucky not to followupwhen thirdof8toSpiritual in listed race at Sandown (8f,soft) 21 days ago,conceding first run. Well in themix. TFRHHHHI BHA107

DECLARED RUNNERS 82023: RANDOM HARVEST (IRE) 595Saffie Osborne 10-3 (Ed Walker) 9ran Hood worn by No.6.Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No.5 Stewards Note: FRIENDLYSOUL:Following its runon15/5/2024itwas reported that thehorse hung right-handed throughout.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 DevotedQueen (GB), 4-1Doom (GB), 9-2 Friendly Soul (GB), 5-1Soprano (IRE), 15-2 Sirona (GER), 10-1 Naomi Lapaglia (GB), 11-1 Thornbrook(IRE), 14-1 Julia Augusta(GB)

PLAYSMARTER

The Gosdens’FRIENDLYSOUL is fancied to put her Musidoraflop firmly behind her and belatedly confirmherself averysmart filly.Charlie Appleby’sunbeaten DevotedQueen presents amajor threat howeverwithmoreprogress on thecards, while Soprano and Sirona come hereintop form and shouldn’t be underestimated either in afascinating Group 3.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.FRIENDLYSOUL 2.DEVOTED QUEEN 3.SOPRANO (IRE)

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THE KINGKABS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prizefund £15000

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

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is aone mile and four furlongs handicap race forthree-year-olds and upwardswhich have been rated from 49 to 68. In ahandicap theweight that eachofthe runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating whichisbasedontheir level of form shown so far. The aim is to ensurecompetitive racing by asking thehigher ratedhorses to carry moreweight than alowerrated rival. As aguide, horses rated40 tend to be at thelowerend of thescale whilst theverybest performers would be ratedashigh as 130.

1GREEN TEAM (FR) (14) 0-00003

510-3 (8)

Br Bg Wootton Bassett -OnThe Line (FR) Franny Norton J

O Ian Williams Racing Club Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Haras d’Etreham et al

TIMEFORMVIEWNineteen runs since his last win in 202 but visored for1st time when agood thirdof8 to Grey Fable in C&D handicap 14 days ago. Needs to back it up with visor again sported. TFRHHHII BHA69

2LINCOLN ROCKSTAR (IRE) (9) 5-15121 D 410-2 (7)

Br Bf Churchill (IRE) -Lincoln Rocks Marco Ghiani J

O G.P.S. Heart of Racing Ltd&partner Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T

B GPS Heart of Racing (Bloodstock) LtdP CCoaches of Lincoln Ltd, PC Coaches of Lincoln Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Made it 3-5 this year with awide-margin success in 8-runner handicap at Leicester (11.8f,good to soft) 9days ago. Helped by being held up in astrongly-run race therebut she’s still not taken lightly in her current mood. TFRHHHII BHA68

3GREYFABLE

(IRE) (14) 6-00321 CD 49-11 (3)

Br Gr gStarspangledbanner (AUS) -Satwa Ruby (FR) Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J

O Derby Bar Syndicate Karl Thornton, Ireland T

B Eimear Mulhern

TIMEFORM VIEW Confirmed promise of yard debut when getting off the mark in 8-runner handicap over C&D 14 days ago by 2lengths from Hot Team. Up 4lb but had something in the tank theresoabig player once more. TFRHHHHH BHA63

4READYTOSHINE (IRE) (23) 45-0504D

59-10 (6)

Br BmCamelot -Matorio (FR) TomKiely-Marshall (7) J

O G. B. Turnbull Ltd Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Frank Antonacci &David Reid Tote, David Roberts &Partners Insurance Brokers S

TIMEFORM VIEW On alosing run and had awind op beforecoming in only fourth of 5inhandicap at Haydock (11.6f,good) 23 days ago. Others morepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA62

5LHEBAYEB (GER) (15) 11341-6 D

69-9 (4)

Br BmAlhebayeb (IRE) -Lady Gabrielle (IRE) Finley Marsh J

O Mr Douglas Boddy

Richard Price, Hereford T

B Mount Coote Stud Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Athree-time winner in 2023 forVictor Dartnall. Looked rusty after 6months off forhis new stable when last of 6inhandicap at Chepstow (12f,good) 15 days ago. Needs abig step forward. TFRHHIII BHA61

6NATURALIA (GB)

(16) 45-3122

Br Bf Sea The Moon (GER) -NaBalada (BRZ)

O The Old Firm

B Miss K. Rausing

39-5

(2)

Shay Farmer (7) J

Donald Whillans, Hawick T

TFRHHHII BHA68

TIMEFORM VIEW Gained his breakthrough win at Carlisle in Mayand has continued in good form, second of 5there (11.2f,good to soft) 16 days ago. Can go well again off an unchanged mark.

7HOT TEAM (IRE) (7) 131426

Br Bg Zoffany (IRE) -Ahd (USA)

89-5

(1)

Jack Doughty (5) J

O PatMorris and Clear Cut Racing Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Old Carhue Stud

TFRHHHII BHA57

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally for the season at Hamilton (9f)inJune. Turned in ararebelow-par effort when sixth at Haydock last time but he’s the sort to bounce back.

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

8INFINITEHONOUR (GB) (39) 4-53221 D 39-1 (5)

Br Ch gDecorated Knight -Spring Eternal

O Castle View Racing &W.F.Corbett

Ray Dawson J

Susan Corbett, Otterburn T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) LtdFinnies Heavy Haulage S

TIMEFORM VIEW Arrives on the up, getting off themark in 6-runner handicap at Catterick (12.1f,good to soft) 39 days ago. Thatform is working out very well so he must enter calculations despite taking an 8lb weights hike. TFRHHHHI BHA64

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue StrapwornbyNo. 2, 3. Hood, Tongue StrapwornbyNo. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Stewards Note:

READYTOSHINE:Following its run on 4/7/2024itwas reported thatthe horse suffered interference.

Probable S.P.’s: 11-4 Grey Fable (IRE), 9-2 Lincoln Rockstar (IRE), Infinite Honour (GB), 11-2 Naturalia (GB), 10-1 Hot Team (IRE), 11-1 Green Team (FR), 22-1 Lhebayeb (GER), 25-1 Ready To Shine (IRE)

PLAYSMARTER

Plenty with chances but Irish-raider GREY FABLE looksanimproved model forhis new yard and can makelight of a4lb rise forhis recent impressive C&D victory.Infinite Honour also comes hereatthe top of his game though and should provide astern test, while Naturalia and Lincoln Rockstar also command plenty of respect.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.GREY FABLE (IRE) 2.INFINITE HONOUR 3.NATURALIA

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THE MOET& CHANDON

INTERNATIONAL STAKES (CLASS 2) (HERITAGEHANDICAP)

forthree yrs oldand upwards

Totalprizefund £150000

Owners PrizeMoney.1st £60945,2nd £30480, 3rd£15240, 4th£7620, 5th£3810, 6th£1905.(PenaltyValue £77310) Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied withwhereapplicable.

colours no horse

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

1MAKEMEKING(FR) (28) 5-54001 D 49-13(in 3lb ex) (4)

Br Gr gDarkAngel (IRE) -Miss Infinity(IRE) (RockofGibraltar (IRE)) James Doyle J

O Wathnan Racing Hamad Al Jehani, Newmarket T

B S.A.S. HarasVoltaireWathnan Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Behind afew of these in theBuckingham Palace overC&D at theRoyal meetingbut produced an improvedand smart handicap performance when winning at Newcastle (7f,AW) 9dayslater,looking suited to amorepatient ride. Carriesa3lb penalty. TFRHHHII BHA102

2FIVETHOUSANDTOONE(IRE) (28) 211004 69-12(5)

Br BgFrankel -Promised Money (IRE) (DarkAngel (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J

O King PowerRacing Co Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B YeomanstownStud King PowerInternational Co Ltd, King PowerRacing Co Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly raced 6-y-owho has improvedfor theapplication of avisor this year,including awin in avaluable 6f AW handicap at Newcastle on Good Friday. Respectable 23/4 lengths fourthof11inGroup 3backatNewcastle 4weeks ago.Raced mainly at 6f but wassecond over7fonfinal start last year TFRHHHII BHA104

3ORAZIO (IRE) (35) 600-303C 59-11(3)

Br Gr gCaravaggio (USA) -Lady Fashion (Oasis Dream) William Buick J

O MrsSusan Roy Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Glenvale Stud &Edgeridge LtdStonegateHomes S

TIMEFORMVIEWRaced solely at 6f.Won herelast year underWilliam Buickand back to his best when thirdof27intheWokingham at the Royalmeeting last month. Capable of playing aprominent role if his stamina holds nowstepping up to 7f TFRHHHII BHA103

4NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) (14) 2-50252 D 69-10(1)

Br Ch gZoffany(IRE) -Hint of ATint(IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Paul Mulrennan J

O SekuraGroup Michael Dods, Darlington T

B MrsSue Ann Foley SekuraTrade Frames Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWAreal credit to connections who wasa good fourthinthis 12 months ago.Yet another fineYork runwhen second of 14 afortnight ago and he should give it his usual good shot in first-time cheekpieces. TFRHHHII BHA102

5CARRYTHEONE (GB) (14) 6-00134DBF 79-9 (6)

Br BgLope de Vega (IRE) -SongofPassion (IRE)(Orpen (USA)) PatDobbs J

O Mr Stuart Mizon

B Pevens Racing

Michael Bell, Newmarket T

Michael Bell Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Backtoformwithabang fornew yard when winning big-field handicap at NewmarketinMay and better than result when reaching theframe in Buckingham Palace overC&D at theRoyal meetingand BunburyCup back at Newmarketsince. Big playerifgetting thebreaks this time. TFRHHHHH BHA101

6ROPEY GUEST (GB) (14) 062-500 D

79-7 (10)

Br BgCable Bay(IRE) -Hadeeya (Oratorio (IRE)) TomQueally J

O John Guest Racing George Margarson, Newmarket T

B MrsS.Hamilton &Kirtlington Stud Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Plentyofgood efforts in tophandicaps but he hasn’t made an impact in his 3previous attempts in this race and rannomorethan respectably in theBunburyCup acouple of weeks ago TFRHHIII BHA99 (-1)

7BLESS HIM (IRE) (14) 50-3000 CD 10 9-6 (16)

Br BgSea The Stars (IRE) -Happy Land (IRE) (Refuse To Bend (IRE)) Jamie Spencer J

O Tony Perkins &Partners David Simcock, Newmarket T

B Knocklong House Stud David SimcockRacing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Aregular in these big handicaps, including anear miss in this race in 2022. Added another good effort overC&D when thirdinthe Victoria Cup on his reappearance but he’s been well held on all 3outings since. TFRHHIII BHA98 (-1)

8METAL MERCHANT (IRE) (21) 10-1200C D 49-5 (12)

Br BgMakeBelieve- Whipped (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) David Probert J

O Recycled Products Limited &Partner JackChannon, West Ilsley T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock&Forenaghts Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWReturned

9BILLYJOH (GB) (37) 402242

Br Gr gMayson -Goadby(Kodiac)

O ClearthermGlass Sealed Units Ltd

49-3 (15)

Rossa Ryan J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B ClearthermGlass Sealed Units &J.HoltClearthermGlass Sealed Units Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Back-to-back winner on AW in Februaryand has remained in good heart since, again making theframe when finding only a most-progressive type toostrong in theBuckingham Palace overC&D at theRoyal meeting. Canmakehis presence felt. TFRHHHHI BHA95

10 DIVINELIBRA(IRE) (14) 3-01360 D

49-3 (7)

Br Gr gDarkAngel (IRE) -Rakiza (IRE) (Elnadim (USA)) C. Soumillon J

O McLaren Horse Racing

B Mogeely Stud

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

StonegateHomes, McLaren Horse Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWHada solid 3-y-oseason and took it up another notch with a7fChester win in May. Followedthat with agood thirdtoCarrytheone at Newmarket10days later and he’s been better than result in theBuckingham Palace hereand BunburyCup since. It remains likely he has abigger performance in him. TFRHHHHI BHA95(-1)

11

DANCING MAGIC

(IRE) (42) 540-620

Br BgCamelot -Poisson d’Or (Cape Cross (IRE))

O Fishdance Ltd

49-2 (11)

Kieran Shoemark J

Roger Teal, Lambourn T

B Fishdance Fishdance Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Yettoget his head in front (0-14). Didrun well forsecond at theChester Maymeeting but down thefield at Sandown since. Others arepreferred. TFRHHIII BHA94

12 SUMMERGHAND(IRE) (14) 000033 10 8-13 (8)

Br BgLope de Vega (IRE) -KateThe Great (Xaar)

O Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer

B Airlie Stud

TomMarquand J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

TIMEFORM VIEW Down to his lowest markfor years and he showedhecan still mix it in top-end handicaps when 31/4 lengths thirdof20toAalto in BunburyCup at Newmarket(7f,good) afortnight ago.Runs off 2lb lowerhere. TFRHHHII BHA91

13 FRESH (GB) (15) 0-50502 CD

Br BgBated Breath-Kendal Mint (Kyllachy)

O Clipper

B Glebe Stud

78-13(18)

Billy Loughnane J

James Fanshawe,Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Acourse regular,including awin this race in 2022. Operating alittle belowthat level lately but his handicap markreflects that and his latest second over 6f hereprovides hope he mayhave another big runinatop handicap hereinhim. TFRHHHII BHA91

14 AALTO (FR) (14) 0-24521D

Br BgZelzal (FR) -AuDessus (Siyouni (FR))

48-12(in 3lb ex)(14)

Luke Morris J

O Bell, Lyons &James Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B S.A.S. Elevage Du HarasdeBourgeauville

Helicentreuk S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who has takenhis form up anotch this month, building on thepromise of his Haydocksecond when running out a2-lengthwinner of theBunburyCup at Newmarket(7f,good) afortnight ago.Big playerunder a3lb penalty. TFRHHHHI BHA87 (+7)

15 NEWIMAGE (GB) (42) 131413D

48-11(17)

Br BgFrankel -ModernLook(Zamindar (USA)) MarkWinn (3) J

O Thoroughbred British Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B JuddmonteFarms LtdThoroughbred British Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressive sort who has won3times this year and improvedagain when close thirdof17in7fYorkhandicap 6weeksago.Likely capable of even better and has his name on agood handicap beforelong. TFRHHHHI BHA89

16 HICKORY (IRE) (44) 230-240 DBF

68-10(2)

Br BgFreeEagle (IRE) -Badr Al Badoor (IRE) (Acclamation) Saffie Osborne J

O Fred Archer Racing -Galliard James Fanshawe,Newmarket T

B Ms Anne Coughlan Pegasus Stables LLP S

TIMEFORMVIEW Second in this under Saffie Osborne 12 months ago and added another good effort overC&D when fourthof21inthe Victoria Cup in May. Notsogood in achange of headgear (cheekpieces forvisor) at Newburysince but his recordhereaffordshim respect. Visor back on. TFRHHHII BHA88

17 RIOT(IRE) (15) 014015D

78-9(in 3lb ex) (9)

Br BgKingman -Alexander Queen (IRE) (King’s Best (USA)) Hollie Doyle J

O Rasio Cymru1& Windmill House Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Gain Equine Nutrition S

TIMEFORMVIEWRight back to his best when landing a20-runner handicap at theYorkDantemeeting in Mayand struckagain when getting on topclose home at Doncaster (7f,good to firm) last month. Notclear runwhen fifthof18backatYorklatest and still in good form TFRHHIII BHA84 (+3)

18 EMINENCY(IRE) (15) 0-06245

48-7 (13)

Br Gr gHavana Grey -Kendamara(FR) (Kendargent (FR)) SilvestreDeSousa J

O MrsJ.Morley Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Awbeg Stud Unlimited Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Mostly respectable efforts since joining this yard at thestart of theyear but he’s now0-11inhandicaps and bit of asurprise were he to break his duckinaraceaswarmasthis. TFRHHIII BHA85 (-1)

DECLARED RUNNERS 18 2023: BARADAR (IRE) 591Kevin Stott 16-1 (George Boughey) 25 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No.4.Visor worn by No.2,6,12, 16 Tongue Strap worn by No.13, 18.Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No.5 Visor,Tongue Strap worn by No.17. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No.1 Stewards Note:

CARRYTHEONE:Following its runon13/7/2024 it wasreportedthat thehorse wasdenied aclear run. HICKORY:Following its runon13/6/2024itwas reported that thetrainer could not explain thepoor run. RIOT:Following its runon12/7/2024 it wasreportedthat thehorse wasdenied aclear run.

Probable S.P.’s: 7-1Aalto (FR), 8-1Orazio (IRE), Billyjoh(GB), 9-1NorthernExpress (IRE), 10-1 Carrytheone (GB), 11-1 MakeMeKing (FR), Fivethousandtoone (IRE), Summerghand (IRE), Fresh (GB), NewImage (GB), 12-1 Hickory (IRE), 14-1 Metal Merchant (IRE), Divine Libra(IRE), 20-1 Bless Him (IRE), 22-1 Riot(IRE), 25-1Ropey Guest (GB), Dancing Magic (IRE), 33-1Eminency(IRE)

CARRYTHEONE is due achange of luckand can turnaround BunburyCup form withAalto, who should go well again under a3lb penalty. Divine Librawasn’t seen to best effect in the BunburyCup and also makes theshortlist along withthe progressive NewImage and Buckingham Palace runner-up Billyjoh. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CARRYTHEONE 2.AALTO (FR) 3.NEWIMAGE

PLAYSMARTER

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THIRD RACE 3.15

THE SKY BET YORK STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)

forthree yrs oldand upwards

Totalprizefund £135000

Owners PrizeMoney.1st £60156, 2nd £24692,3rd £12353, 4th£6170, 5th£3092.(PenaltyValue £76558.50)

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

1PASSENGER (USA) (78) 1301-1 D

Br BcUlysses (IRE) -Dilmun (USA)

RichardKingscote J

O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Flaxman Holdings Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Quicklydeveloped intoa smart performer last year and hit theground running withaterrific performancetomakea winning returnatChester in May, breaking thetrack recordinthe process. Can land this beforegoing back up to thetop level.

2ALFLAILA(GB) (38) 111/15-4 CD

(2)

Br BhDarkAngel (IRE) -Adhwaa Jim Crowley J

O Shadwell EstateCompanyLtd Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

B Shadwell EstateCompanyLimited

TIMEFORM VIEW Classy sort who landed this last year and shaped as if retaining all of his abilitywhen fourthtoAugusteRodin in Prince of Wales’StakesatAscot last month. Obvious player. TFRHHHHI BHA118

3ANCIENT ROME(USA) (14) 3114-02D 59-8 (5)

Br BorBrh WarFront (USA) -Gagnoa(IRE) J

O MrsFitri Hay Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Orpendale, Chelston &Wynatt JMH Group S

ROME (USA) D &W NON-RUNNER

TIMEFORM VIEW Winning yard debut in Goodwood handicap (9.9f) last summer and followedupinKentuckyGrp 3inSeptember.Right back to best when staying-on second in Summer Mile at Ascot last time and not without hope back up in trip.NON RUNNER TFRIIIII BHA110

4ROYAL RHYME (IRE) (38) 0115-15D 49-8 (4)

Br BcLope de Vega (IRE) -Dubai Queen (USA) CliffordLee J

O SheikhMohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke,Leyburn T

B SheikhMohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

TIMEFORM VIEW Most progressive last season, bolting up in Goodwood handicap beforefollowing up in aAyr Listed race (1 1/4m). Outclassed threerivals in Brigadier Gerard at Sandown on returnand creditable fifthinPrince of Wales’StakesatRoyalAscot last time. Prefers it softer TFRHHHII BHA113

5KING’S GAMBIT (IRE) (37) 012-12DBF

38-13(1)

Br Ch cSaxon Warrior (JPN) -PureSymmetry(USA) Callum Shepherd J

O Mr Mohammed Jaber HarryCharlton, Beckhampton T

B Roundhill Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Made amarkof93lookwoefully inadequateatNewburyonreturnand justified thejump up in class when an excellent second to Jayarebe in Hampton Court Stakes at RoyalAscot. Definiteplayer. TFRHHHHI BHA112

DECLARED RUNNERS 52023: ALFLAILA498 Andrea Atzeni 5-1(Owen Burrows) 5ran

Tongue Strap worn by No.4

Probable S.P.’s: 6-5Passenger (USA), 3-1Alflaila (GB), 4-1King’s Gambit (IRE), 8-1Royal Rhyme (IRE), 16-1Ancient Rome (USA)

PLAYSMARTER

PASSENGER has lookedhighly progressive having adopted his trainer’s typical patient approach and he’s fancied to take this beforecontesting some of theGroup 1s towards the end of theseason. Last year’s winner Allaila is an obvious danger and King’s Gambit can’t be ruled out givenhe’salso on an upward curve

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.PASSENGER (USA) 2.ALFLAILA3.KING’S GAMBIT (IRE)

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THIRD RACE 3.20

THE PRINTWORKS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prizefund £15000

Owners PrizeMoney.1st £6024, 2nd £3012, 3rd£1506,4th £753,5th £377,6th £188,7th £95, 8th £47.(Penalty Value £7644) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with whereapplicable. 3Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is aseven and ahalf furlongs handicap race forthree-year-olds and upwardswhich have been rated from 59 to 78.Toqualify forahandicap rating horses must have runatleast threetimes in aFlat race in Britain, or have runinnomorethan two Flat races runinBritain and wonatleast one of them. This rating then dictates theweight to be carried in ahandicap.Insimple termsahorse rated75inthis particular race would be required to carry 5lb morethan arival rated70.

1LIGHTSPEED (IRE) (22) 0-00000

410-2 (10)

Br Bg Mehmas (IRE) -Kibara Joanna Mason J

O Mr Allan Davies Gemma Tutty,Northallerton T

B Brian Williamson Gemma Tutty Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Failed to come on forrecent run when only seventh of 9inhandicapatDoncaster (10.2f,good to firm) 22 days ago. Back down in trip with moreneeded if he’s to gain afirst success of 2024 TFRHHIII BHA76

2EVOCATIVESPARK (IRE) (15) 032322 C

510-1 (9)

Br Bg Frankel -Hyper Dream (IRE) Franny Norton J

O Mr M. McCarthy Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Mr V. I. Araci

TIMEFORM VIEW Course winner who is knocking on the door again, second of 7inhandicap over C&D (good to soft) 15 days ago. Enters calculations once more. TFRHHHHH BHA75

3ISLANDNATIVE (IRE) (20) 202210 D

Br Gr gCaravaggio (USA) -Way of Light (IRE)

O The Horse Watchers 7

410-1(12)

Jason Watson J

Michael Appleby,Oakham T

B Edgeridge LtdTimeform S

TIMEFORM VIEW Bagged his thirdsuccess of the season at Beverley in June but he failed to beatarival at ChelmsfordCity (8f)20days ago. Sort to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA75

4SATURNALIA (GER) (41) 204-354

410-0 (1)

Br Bg Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) -Soprana (GER) Finley Marsh J

O Ms H. N. Pinniger

Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf Agetur (UK) Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Got back on track after 11 weeksoffwhen fourth of 9inhandicap at Salisbury (7f,good) 41 days ago.

Weighted to go well eased 1lb. TFRHHHHI BHA74

5DEMBE(GB) (14) 620205D

Br Bg Garswood -Disco Ball

O The Unlucky Rovers

B Broughton Bloodstock

69-13 (8)

Dale Swift J

Simon Pearce, Newmarket T

TFRHHHHI BHA73

TIMEFORM VIEW It’s now 20 runs since his last win in 2022 but he wasn’t discredited when fifth of 16 in handicap at Ascot (7f,good) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly now eased 1lb.

6LAHAB (GB) (21) 005300 49-12 (5)

Br Bg USNavyFlag (USA) -Cristielle

Jason Hart J

O Jerry Stevens &Glyn Linder Michael Wigham, Newmarket T

B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) LtdPandora XLtd S

TFRHHHII BHA72

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form without winning until too free when afading seventh of 8inhandicap at Carlisle (7.8f, good) 21 days ago on his final run forGrant Tuer.Noforlorn hope forhis new handler

7OSO RAPIDO (IRE) (14) 000050 79-10 (2)

Br Bg Kodiac -Burke’s Rock Ray Dawson J

O Woodhurst Construction &G ChrysanthouRoger Fell &Sean Murray,Nawton T

B George Kent OR8 Wellness, Woodhurst Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Winless and largely below par this term, only twelfth of 18 in handicap at York (6f,good to soft) 14 days ago. Much moreisrequired despite afalling mark. TFRHHIII BHA70

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

8TOBETSO(IRE) (52) 40-5030 DBF

Br Bg Kodiac -Soul Searcher (IRE)

49-10 (13)

Zak Wheatley (3) J

O Highgreen Partnership Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Lynn Lodge Stud Newry Construction Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW In good form until trailing in last of 11 in handicap at Ripon (8f,good to firm) 52 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHHII BHA70

9VINCELEPRINCE (GB) (10) 10-2613

Br Bg Iffraaj -Crecy

49-8 (11)

Sean Kirrane J

O Reality Partnerships V Tim Easterby,Malton T

B Crecy Partnership Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed winning ways at Leicester in July and backed it up with asolid thirdof12atThirsk (7f,good) 10 days ago. Likely contender off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHII BHA68

10 WYVERN (GB) (43) 00-0050

Br Br gBated Breath -Miramont

59-8 (4)

HarryBurns (3) J

O Dr David Pickering Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Mrs Rebecca Philipps

TIMEFORMVIEWOn alengthy losing sequence and came in last of 10 on his first run since leaving Stuart Williams over C&D 43 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on with something to prove. TFRHHIII BHA68

11 SAVIOUR (IRE) (43) 334-66

Br Bg Wootton Bassett -Lyrical Dunes

O Ms Aisling Byrne

B Irish National Stud MareSyndicate III

39-6 (3)

Kevin Stott J

Hugo Palmer,Malpas T

Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair format2yrs but he has come in awell-held sixth in apair of 7f handicaps at Doncaster and Sandown this summer,hooded on latter occasion. Others appeal more. TFRHHIII BHA74

12 ONCE ADAAY(GB) (8) 100330 D

Br Bg Adaay (IRE) -Sonko(IRE)

49-4 (7)

Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J

O James Barnardand Partners Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque, Newmarket T

B J. A. Khan Bonekare S

13 RAINWATER(GB)

(21) 2-4460

Br Bg Mayson -Finalize

HHIII BHA64

TIMEFORM VIEW Doubled his tally forthe year at ChelmsfordinMarch but in and out since, abelow form seventh of 13 at Newmarket (7f,good) 8days ago. Needs acouple of these to falter

39-1 (6)

Connor Murtagh J

O M&M Racing, Paul Byrne and Partner Richard Fahey,Malton T

B Crossfields Bloodstock LtdWsTransportation S

TFRHHHII BHA69

TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time when acreditable seventh of 11 to VinceLePrince in handicap at Leicester (7f,good) 21 days ago. Possibilities off a2lb lower mark.

DECLARED RUNNERS 13

Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Visor,TongueStrap worn by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 9, 10,13.

Running forthe first time since Gelding No. 11.

Stewards Note: LAHAB:Following its run on 6/7/2024itwas reported thatthe horse ran too free.

TOBETSO:Following its run on 5/6/2024itwas reported thatthe trainer could not explain the poor run.

SAVIOUR:Following its run on 14/6/2024itwas reported thatthe horse ran too free.

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Evocative Spark (IRE), 5-1 Vince Le Prince (GB), 7-1 Tobetso (IRE), 9-1 Saturnalia (GER), 11-1 Island Native (IRE), 12-1 Dembe (GB), Lahab (GB), 16-1 Once Adaay (GB), 22-1 Saviour (IRE), 28-1 Rainwater (GB), 33-1 Oso Rapido (IRE), 40-1 Light Speed (IRE), Wyvern (GB)

PLAYSMARTER

EVOCATIVE SPARK arrives in top form and can boast winning form round heresoedges the vote in this tightly-knit handicap. Saturnalia is weighted to have abig say and heads the list of dangers, although both Dembe and Vince Le Prince seem likely to be on the premises too.

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THE KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH QIPCOSTAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

forthree yrs oldand upwards

Totalprizefund £1250000

Owners PrizeMoney.1st £557000,2nd £228625,3rd £114375, 4th£57125,5th £28625,6th £14250.(PenaltyValue £708875)

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

no horse

1AUGUSTE RODIN(IRE) (38) 011-021C D 49-9 (2)

Br or Br cDeep Impact (JPN) -Rhododendron (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Ryan Moore J

O MTabor/D Smith/Mrs JMagnier/Westerberg Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B Coolmore

HHHHH BHA123

TIMEFORMVIEWHasflopped on afew occasions, including in this race last year,but he’s very good on his day, winning Derby at Epsom, IrishDerby,IrishChampion and Breeders’CupTurf at 3. Backtohis best when winning Prince ofWales’s at theRoyal meetingherelast monthand he’s theone to beat again.

2DUBAIHONOUR (IRE) (27) 46-1031D 69-9 (8)

Br BgPride of Dubai(AUS) -Mondelice (Montjeu (IRE)) TomMarquand J

O Mr Mohamed Obaida William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Macha Bloodstock/Meridian International

TIMEFORM VIEW Landed apair of Group 1wins in Australia last spring and landed his first success at thehighest level in Europe when proving 13/4 lengths too strong forFeed The Flame in last month’sGrand Prix de Saint-Cloud (1 1/2m, good). Suspicion he’llfind at least theodd one toostrong here. TFRHHHII BHA118

3GOLIATH(GER) (35) 14-2142 D 49-9 (6)

Br BgAdlerflug(GER) -Gouache (GER) (Shamardal (USA)) C. Soumillon J

O Baron Philip VonUllmann Francis-Henri Graffard, France T

B Schlenderhan Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Made all in a1 1/2m Group 3inMay.Betterformindefeat at Group 2level since (3 3/4 lengths second in the Hardwicke overC&D latterly) but he’llneed improvement to play aprominent role in Group1company. TFRHHIII BHA113

4HANS ANDERSEN(GB) (21) 0-15605 D 49-9 (5)

Br BcFrankel -ShadowHunter (IRE) (Arcano (IRE)) Sean Levey J

O Westerberg/Mrs JMagnier/M Tabor/D Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B SunBloodstockSARL

TIMEFORM VIEW Very useful in his ownright but presumably in heretoensureagood pace forhis stablemates. TFRHIIII BHA102

5LUXEMBOURG (IRE) (57) 422-401D 59-9 (1)

Br BhCamelot -Attire(IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) W. M. Lordan J

O Westerberg/Mrs JMagnier/M Tabor/D Smith Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T

B B. V. Sangster

TIMEFORMVIEW High-class horse who notched thefourthGroup 1success of his career in theCoronation Cup at Epsom (1 1/2m, soft) at theend of May. Capable of bettering last year’s fourthinthis but Mooresides withAugusteRodin. TFRHHHII BHA120

6MIDDLEEARTH (GB) (35) 1101-13CD 49-9 (4)

Br BcRoaring Lion (USA) -Roheryn (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J

O QatarBloodstock&Ciaron Maher John &Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B The Roheryn Partnership Tweenhills Farm &Stud Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improvedagain to win NewburyGroup 3(11/2m,good to firm) on reappearance in May. Found asteady pace against him when 41/2 lengthsthird (Goliathsecond) overC&D at theRoyal meeting. Hasabit to find on form but thelikely stronger pace this time should play to his strengths. TFRHHHII BHA114

7REBEL’S ROMANCE (IRE) (62) P41-111 D 69-9 (3)

Br BorBrgDubawi(IRE) -Minidress (Street Cry(IRE)) William Buick J

O Godolphin Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S

TIMEFORMVIEWFormer Breeders’CupTurf winner who has shown himself better than ever when adding to his Group 1haul overseas this spring, taking the Sheema Classic at Meydan in March and Champions Cup at Sha TininMay.This is his firstattempt at thehighest level in Britain. TFRHHHII BHA123

8BLUESTOCKING (GB) (28) 2422-11 49-6 (9)

Br BfCamelot -Emulous (Dansili) Rossa Ryan J

O Juddmonte RalphBeckett, Kimpton Down T

B JuddmonteFarms (East) LtdJuddmonteFarms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWReallysmartat3andhastakenitupanothernotchthisyear,winningGroup2MiddletonStakesatYork(11/4m,good)andGroup1PrettyPollyattheCurragh (1 1/4m, good to soft) in recent months.The cheekpieces she wore atYork return. Should prove just as effective back at 11/2m.Boldshowlikely TFRHHHHI

9SUNWAY(FR) (27) 21-5202

Br BcGaliway- Kensea (FR) (Kendargent (FR))

O GuyParienteHolding &Qatar Racing Ltd

B GuyParienteHolding SPRL

38-12(7)

James Doyle J

David Menuisier,Pulborough T

Tweenhills Farm &Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of Group 1Criterium International at Saint-Cloud on final 2-y-ostart. Best effort this season when stepped up to 11/2m forthe first time in the Irish Derby,finishing 3/4-lengthsecond of 8toLos Angeles. An even bigger performance will be needed to see off his older rivals here, though. TFRHHHII BHA115

DECLARED RUNNERS 92023: HUKUM(IRE) 699Jim Crowley 13-2 (OwenBurrows) 10 ran Tongue Strap worn by No.2,9.Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No.8

Probable S.P.’s: 5-4 AugusteRodin (IRE), 7-2Rebel’sRomance (IRE), 9-2 Bluestocking (GB), 10-1 Luxembourg(IRE), Sunway (FR), 12-1 Middle Earth(GB), 14-1 DubaiHonour (IRE), 25-1Goliath(GER), 100-1HansAndersen (GB)

PLAYSMARTER

AUGUSTE RODIN fluffed his lines badly in this 12 months ago and his tendencytothrow in theodd stinker never makes him one formaximum faithbut 6Group 1wins showhe’s high-class when in themood and he’s theone to beat.Bluestocking is an improvedfilly this year and can give Aidan O’Brien’s charge most to do.One who could figureatbigger odds is Middle Earth, who found asteady gallop against him in theHardwickeand should get a stronger pace to aim at here.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.AUGUSTE RODIN (IRE) 2.BLUESTOCKING 3.MIDDLEEARTH

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THE GREENHOUS DAF HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old

Total prizefund £50000

Owners PrizeMoney.1st £20080,2nd £10040,3rd £5020,4th £2510,5th £1255,6th £625, 7th £315,8th £155.(Penalty Value £25480) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with whereapplicable.

RACE DESCRIPTION

This race is asix furlongs handicap race forthree-year-olds. The majorityofhandicaps aredesigned for horses from withaspecific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses withahigher rating to take part. Despitehaving no rating restrictions attached to it thehigher ratedhorses must still concede weight to their lowerrated rivals, whichtend to makeopen handicaps very competitive races.

1ACTION POINT (IRE) (34) 43-2005 D

9-9 (6)

Br Bg Blue Point (IRE) -Khaleesi Wind (IRE) Joshua Bryan J

O Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Wontwice as ajuvenile, showing useful form. Took astep forwardwhen second in listed race at Chantilly on his return but thatform hasn’t worked out and he’s found it tougher in similar events since. Handicap debut. TFRHHHII BHA95

2MATTERS MOST (GB) (18) 260-203 D

Br Bg Advertise -Squash

O Mr Robert Ng

9-9 (9)

Hector Crouch J

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Kirtlington Stud& Mrs Mary Taylor Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Shrugged off apoorrun at Royal Ascot when creditable thirdof7inhandicap at Pontefract (6f,soft, 10/3) 18 days ago. Stall 9may not be ideal. TFRHHHII BHA95

3WARM SPELL (IRE) (69) 216-5

Br Bg Mehmas (IRE) -MyBetter Half

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

B Noel &Jill Finegan

9-3 (5)

Ray Dawson J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Cost abit and landed the odds in agood time at Newbury (7f)last July.Shaped well (travelled well long way) on 6f Newmarket reappearance in May.Off10weekssince. Remains capable of better and one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA89

4GARFIELD SHADOW (IRE) (42) 11-140CD

Br BcJames Garfield (IRE) -Lara’s Theme (IRE)

9-3 (1)

Connor Murtagh J

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum Richard Fahey,Malton T

B Peter Jones

TIMEFORM VIEW Wonhis first three starts, including C&D handicap on reappearance in May.Solid fourth to Woodhay Wonder at Newmarket next time. Disappointing at York latest but can’t discount back herefroma good draw TFRHHHII BHA89

5IRISHNECTAR(GB) (71) 4311-00

8-13 (4)

Br Bg Invincible Spirit (IRE) -Paco’s Angel Franny Norton J

O Mr S. Ryan Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Biddestone Stud Ltd&Irish NationalStud Santry Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Signed off last season with 5f maiden andnursery wins in the mud but below thatlevel on his return in the spring. Off 10 weeks. TFRHHIII BHA85

6EYE OF DUBAI (GB) (14) 22-1203 BF

8-12 (2)

Br Bg Havana Grey -Lily Carstairs Jason Hart J

O We Do Racing &Whitsbury Manor Stud John &Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Mr R. S. Hoskins JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Wedo Business Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon7fCatterick novice (heavy) on return in April and only lost race in Stewards’ room on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f)later thatmonth. Had wind surgery after apoor effort back at Newmarket in May and bounced back when thirdover C&D (soft) afortnight ago. Player from ahandydraw TFRHHHHH BHA84

7BEYOND BORDERS(IRE) (12) 024630 D 8-9 (10)

Br BcHarry Angel (IRE) -Beyond Limits (IRE) Pierre-Louis Jamin J

O Promenade Bloodstock Limited K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Promenade Bloodstock Limited

TIMEFORM VIEW Four wins as ajuvenile but 0-6 this year and well held last time. Drawn widest. Others arepreferred. TFRHHIII BHA81

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

Br Bg Advertise -Velvet Revolver (IRE)

O Pompey ventures 1

8-9 (3)

Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B StratfordPlace StudTote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Pair of Kempton wins earlier this year but the handicapper has been in charge lately.Others aremorepersuasive. TFRHHIII BHA81

9BALON D’OR(GB) (14) 3-4300

2

Br Bg Kodiac -Usra (IRE)

8-5 (7)

Jack Doughty (5) J

O Ms Diamond, Owen, Roberton Hugo Palmer,Malpas T

B Crypto Bloodstock Coral Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Son of Kodiac who has gone winless in 14 starts since debut success at Musselburgh (5f,soft) last April but he did run well forsecond over C&D 14 days ago. TFRHHHII BHA77

10 KNICKS (IRE) (14)

31-2100 CD

Br Bg Invincible Spirit (IRE) -Katla (IRE)

8-3 (8)

Joanna Mason J

O Capla Development, JNordoff, LWestwood Michael &David Easterby,Sheriff Hutton T

B John Grogan &Irish National Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored over 5f hereatthe May meeting but well held at Epsom and back here(6f)since. Bounce back needed.

TFRHHIII BHA75

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Running forthe first time since Gelding No. 1.

Stewards Note:

WARM SPELL:Following its run on 19/5/2024itwas reported thatthe horse was restless and slowly away IRISH NECTAR:Following its run on 17/5/2024itwas reported thatthe horse was denied aclear run late-on.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Warm Spell (IRE), 5-1 EyeofDubai (GB), 11-2 Matters Most (GB), 7-1 Balon d’Or (GB), 8-1 Action Point (IRE), 14-1 Garfield Shadow (IRE), Media Shooter (GB), 16-1 Beyond Borders (IRE), 20-1 Irish Nectar (GB), Knicks(IRE)

PLAYSMARTER

EYE OF DUBAI is better drawn than when thirdover C&D afortnight ago and might prove the answer to this tight 3-y-o handicap. The unexposed Warm Spell has been given abit of time since catching the eye on his Newmarket reappearance in May and is second choice ahead of Balon d’Or,who finished aplace ahead of the selection over C&D last time.

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FIFTH RACE 4.40

THE EDINBURGH GIN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prizefund £15000

RACE DESCRIPTION

5f 15y

Owners PrizeMoney.1st £6194,2nd £3098,3rd £1548,4th £774, 5th £387 (Penalty Value £7851) 2Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

This is afive furlongs handicap race forthree-year-olds and upwardswhichhave been ratedfrom56 to 85 Likemost handicaps on theFlat this race is also open to horses that arerated belowthat particular band. However, all handicaps stipulateaminimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of howlow their rating is. This is often described as ‘running from out of thehandicap’and is considered a disadvantage.

1SECRET MISTRAL(GB) (7) 060-132 DBF 410-1 (7)

Br Ch fPearl Secret -Beau Mistral (IRE)

Jack Doughty (5) J

O Mr A. Mills Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B AMills Mill House Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Resumed from five months off with acareerbest in landing13-runner handicap at Haydock in June and backed it up with agood second therelast weekend. Good chance she’ll get the lead, and could prove hardtopass. TFRHHHHI BHA73

2HABOOBA (USA) (23) 432061 410-0(12)

Br Ch fNyquist (USA) -Westside Tapstress (USA) Ray Dawson J

O Mr Mohammed Al Suboosi T. J. Kent, Newmarket T

B T. Frederick, C. Frederick &C.Potter

TIMEFORM VIEW Proved at leastasgood as ever with atongue strap back on when making all at Kempton last time. Could go well again but will need to get across from the worst draw if she’s to do so. TFRHHHII BHA72

3COUNT D’ORSAY(IRE) (8) 420624CD 89-12(2)

Br Bg Dandy Man (IRE) -Deira (USA)

O Ambrose Turnbull &John Cruces

Sean Kirrane J

Tim Easterby,Malton T

B Corrin Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEW It’s now 20 runs since his last win in 2023 but he recorded arespectable fourth of 8atHamilton (5f,good to firm) 8days ago. Possibilities. Engaged 7.15 York Saturday TFRHHHII BHA70

4MAHARAJAS EXPRESS (GB) (30) 136054 DBF 49-12 (9)

Br Ch gRajasinghe (IRE) -Instructress Zak Wheatley (3) J

O Mr S. Bell Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Phil Cunningham

TIMEFORM VIEW Scored at Bath in Apriland generally not seen to best effect since. Has left Jack Jones now and things might not go his way (usually ridden patiently) from stall 9. TFRHHHII BHA70

5ECCLESIASTICAL(GB) (14) 210-504 CD 79-11 (3)

Br Ch gPastoral Pursuits -Bazzana

Jason Hart J

O Mr Paul L. Drinkwater Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T

B The Snailwell Stud Jewson Limited, Akv Group Ltd, D& DIndustrial Coatings Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW C&D winner.Resurgent upon joining this yard, gaining afourth victory of 2023 at Wolverhampton (6f) in November.Back on track herelast time and should be involved from an excellent draw TFRHHHHH BHA69

6BANG ON THE BELL (GB) (20) 105200 D 59-11 (10)

Br Bg Heeraat(IRE) -Bella Beguine Harrison Shaw J

O Mr M. K. P. Turner J. R. Jenkins, Royston T

B Michael Turner

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at ChelmsfordCity in March. Last of 9inhandicap (25/1) at ChelmsfordCity (5f)20days ago. Below form since and has atough draw to contend with. TFRHHIII BHA69

7ROGUETHUNDER (GB) (15) 0-02606 49-11 (4)

Br Ch gNight of Thunder (IRE) -Represent (IRE) HarryBurns (3) J

O KJardine RGriffiths Patrick Morris, Prescot T

B Whatton Manor Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at ChelmsfordCity (7f)for TomClover in November but proved moremiss than hit subsequently and his latest effort at this course was pretty tame. TFRHIIII BHA69

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

8DOCTOR VUBY (IRE) (42) 24-2205

39-8 (11)

Br BcFootstepsinthesand -Rohesia Joanna Mason J

O Middleham Park Southbank Scott Westy Michael &David Easterby,Sheriff Hutton T

B Mr Patrick Cosgrove Middleham Park Racing, Vincent &Partners Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Ran well on first 2starts this year but, having had excuses at Epsom next time, below form when last of 5 in handicap at Leicester (5f,good, 15/2) 42 days ago. Needs to get back on track. TFRHHIII BHA70

9HIGHVELOCITY(IRE) (86) 0-05406D

59-7 (8)

Br Gr gGutaifan (IRE) -Reflect Alexander (IRE) Sean Dylan Bowen (3) J

O Miss Sarah Hoyland David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t been at his best forsome time but is becoming well handicapped as aresult and there’s always achance thatblinkers could spark him back into lifeafter an 86-day break. TFRHHHII BHA65

10 OBJECT (GB) (39) 525-144D

Br Bg Aclaim (IRE) -Quiet Protest (USA)

59-6 (6)

Jack Garritty J

O Mr John Matthews &Partner Tim Easterby,Malton T

B Equity Growth Partners LtdEasthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at CatterickinApril. Not in the same form on both subsequent outings but may be sharper for latest effort there(after ashort break). TFRHHHII BHA64

11

LOTUS ROSE

(GB) (5) 235553 D

Br BmShowcasing -Ealaan (USA)

59-1 (5)

Jason Watson J

O The Roses Partnership Roger Fell &Sean Murray,Nawton T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud R&E Bamford Limited, OR8 Wellness S

TFRHHHII BHA59

TIMEFORM VIEW Has slipped to ahandy mark and finished off well when thirdof12atBeverley last time. Has aquick turnaround to deal with but could makeher presence felt if the race pans out forher

12

RED WALLS

(GB) (15) 404204D

Br Bg Heeraat(IRE) -Gemini Glory (USA)

68-9 (1)

Franny Norton J

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

B E. H. Jones (Paints) LtdTote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Three-time winner this year who ran with credit herelast time. Is firmly up against it from out of the weights, however TFRHHIII BHA48

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Blinkers worn first time by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 4, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10 Stewards Note:

BANG ON THE BELL:Following its run on 7/7/2024itwas reported thatthe horse was slowly away

Probable S.P.’s: 4-1 Secret Mistral (GB), Ecclesiastical (GB), 13-2 Habooba (USA), 7-1 Count d’Orsay (IRE), 11-1 Maharajas Express (GB), Object (GB), 14-1 Lotus Rose (GB), 22-1 High Velocity (IRE), 33-1 Bang On The Bell (GB), Doctor Vuby (IRE), Red Walls (GB), 80-1 Rogue Thunder (GB)

PLAYSMARTER

ECCLESIASTICAL has dropped back to afeasible mark and looked to have returned to form when fourth over C&D afortnight ago so, from stall 3, he could get back to winning ways provided he doesn’t get tied up in apace battle. In-form Secret Mistral is another obvious player and Count d’Orsay should be respected.

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prizefund £15000

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

RACE DESCRIPTION

This is afive furlongs handicap race forthree-year-olds and upwardswhichhave been ratedfrom66 to 85 Likeall handicaps on today’scardthis means that should ahorse rated75takepartthey would be required to carry 5lb morethan arivalrated 70

1HYPERFOCUS (IRE) (15) 04-0011

Br BorBrgIntense Focus (USA) -Jouel (FR)

Sean Kirrane J

O Ryedale Partners No 14 Tim Easterby,Malton T

B Stephanie VonSchilcher &Gavan Kinch

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORMVIEWArrivesinsearchofcompletingacoursehat-trick,havingwonover6f(heavy)hereinJuneovercomingapoordrawtoedgeoutDickieburd 15 days ago (5.5f,good to soft, 17/2). Harder task again after another rise in weights here, but isn’t discounted nevertheless. TFRHHHII BHA87

2ARECIBO (FR) (8) 240304 D 99-12 (10)

Br Bg Invincible Spirit (IRE) -Oceanique (USA) Franny Norton J

O Santry Racing Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Wertheimer et Frere Tote, Santry Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Never been the most reliable and is over 3years without awin, though ran respectably enough when fourth of 8in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good)8 days ago. Mark has edged down further and booking of Norton rates as aplus.TFRHHHII BHA83

3THE THAMES BOATMAN(GB)

Br Bg Havana Grey -Gilt Linked

(20) 310441 D 49-12 (3)

Finley Marsh J

O Nigel Scandrett &Shane Buy Richard Hughes, Upper Lambourn T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tattersalls S

TIMEFORMVIEWGained his thirdwin from his last 7starts when landing a9-runner handicap at ChelmsfordCity (5f)20days ago. As good as ever on thatoccasion, so has to be respected from 3lb higher mark, forall regular slow starts could prove aproblem around here. TFRHHHII BHA83

4DICKIEBURD(GB) (14) 502525 CD BF

Br Bg Cracksman -Lydia’s Place

O NickBradleyRacing45 &Alfa Site Services

49-9 (2)

Kevin Stott J

Craig Lidster,Easingwold T

B Alfa Site Services LtdAlfa Site Services Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWGoeswellatthistrackandwasbeatenonlyanosebyHyperfocushere(5.5f)earlierinthemonth.Alwaysonthebackfootafteratardystartwhen 21/2 lengths fifth of 8toKing of Tonga in handicap (10/11) at this C&D (soft) the following day and he remains of interest in this company TFRHHHHI BHA80

5ALMATY STAR (IRE) (15) 532130D

Br Bg Kodiac -Sante (IRE)

O Mrs B. Berresford

49-8 (11)

Marco Ghiani J

Robert Cowell, Newmarket T

B Gigginstown House StudBermar S

TIMEFORMVIEWGainedjustrewardforseveralgoodplacedeffortswinning8-runnerhandicapatChelmsfordlastmonthandranatleastaswellindefeat therenext time. Left with little chance after stumbling leaving the stalls at Newmarket last time but high draw hereisa concern TFRHHHII BHA79

6DUE FOR LUCK (IRE) (8) 40-3350 D

Br Bg Due Diligence (USA) -Vanity’s Girl (IRE)

O David Balfe&Partner

39-8 (4)

Jason Hart J

John &Sean Quinn, Malton T

B Mrs Louise Quinn JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWUnlucky not to land ahot Chester C&D handicap on return and ran well when thirdinthe 3YO“Dash” at Epsom thereafter Disappointing both starts since, though, including at Pontefract last week, so now has something to prove. TFRHHHII BHA83

7ACCRUAL(GB) (17) 0112D

Br Gr gProfitable (IRE) -Albertine Rose

(7)

Hector Crouch J

O Mr &Mrs G. Middlebrook Daniel &ClaireKubler,Lambourn T

B Mr &Mrs G. Middlebrook OakmereHomes S

TIMEFORM VIEW Took astep forwardeach time when winning 5f novices at Bath and Wolverhampton in recent weeksbeforeanother sound effort switched to ahandicap when runner-up at Yarmouth 17 days ago. Has to be taken seriously TFRHHHHH BHA83

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

8GRACE ANGEL(GB) (51) 0-06020 D

Br Bf Harry Angel (IRE) -Sparkle

O Mr R. Nugent

B ORS Bloodstock

49-8 (8)

Jason Watson J

Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Back to form when runner-up at Windsor (5.1f)inMay.Track position offered some mitigationfor a below-par display back at Haydock 51 days ago but other still preferred on the back of awind op. TFRHHHII BHA79

9G’DAY

MATE (GB) (54) 430000D

Br Bg Havana Grey -Scarlet Ribbons

O J&A Young (Racing) Limited

39-7 (5)

Alistair Rawlinson J

Michael Appleby,Oakham T

B Manor Farm Stud(Rutland) Jayplas S

TIMEFORMVIEWThirdatLingfield in March but arrives badly out of sorts, his performance very laboured at Windsor last time. Hood on 1st time. Hardtofancy TFRHHIII BHA82

10 NAZRON (IRE) (17) 2321-22 DBF

Br Br or Gr gDark Angel (IRE) -Praden (USA)

O Hasan Mefareh Alajmi

39-7 (12)

Ray Dawson J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B China Horse Club International LtdOliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted asimple task in aLingfield maiden on final start last year and has produced creditable efforts when runner-up in 2handicaps so far this season, latterly at Lingfield (5f,good to soft) 17 days ago. Player on form but has widest draw to overcome. TFRHHHHI BHA82

11 PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE)

(9) 300006 C

Br Bg Requinto (IRE) -Kitty Softpaws (IRE)

69-7 (1)

Charlie Maggs (7) J

O Mrs Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Ballyphilip Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Rattled off aquick-firehat-trick last summer,including winning over 7f here, but has produced very little to shout about recently and is difficult to fancy with cheekpieces back on. TFRHHIII BHA78

12 KING OF TONGA(IRE) (14) 142451

Br Gr gDark Angel (IRE) -BronzeQueen (IRE)

CD

89-2 (9)

Zak Wheatley (3) J

O Mrs Sarah Bryan Declan Carroll, Malton T

B Martyn J. McEnery Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been consistent this year and doubled his tally forthe season over C&D (soft) 14 days ago. That wasa comfortable success, so remains of interest despite taking on sterner company from a4lb higher mark. TFRHHHHI BHA73

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

Hood worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5, 11. Running forthe first time since Wind Surgery No. 8. Stewards Note:

DICKIEBURD:Following its run on 13/7/2024itwas reported thatthe horse was slowly away ALMATY STAR:Following its run on 12/7/2024itwas reported thatthe horse stumbled leaving the stalls.

Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 Nazron (IRE), 11-2 Dickieburd(GB), 13-2 Hyperfocus (IRE), 7-1 King of Tonga (IRE), 17-2 The Thames Boatman (GB), 9-1 Accrual (GB), 16-1 Almaty Star (IRE), 18-1 Arecibo (FR), Due For Luck (IRE), 22-1 Paws For Thought (IRE), 28-1 Grace Angel (GB), 100-1 G’Day Mate (GB) PLAYSMARTER

ACCRUAL remains unexposed as ahandicapper and made apleasing start in this sphere at Yarmouth earlier in the month, so gets the nod over C&D specialist Dickieburd, who can be easily forgiven his odds-on defeatherelast time. King of Tonga and the widest-drawn Nazron complete the shortlist.

Don’t forget to bet on the 5:25 at ASCOT,5:30 at NEWCASTLE, 5:40 at YORK and 5:45 at LINGFIELD PARK.

OFFICIAL RACING PHOTOGRAPHER

Our thankstoon-course photographer,Alan Wright, forproviding racing photography featured in the racecard.

If you would liketo‘capture’ your horse in action or arrange avisit to your trainer’s stable foraportrait photograph, please contact Alan at: www.officialphotographersuk.com or call 01695 724504

THE SERVUS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prizefund £20000

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

RACE DESCRIPTION

This one mile and two furlongs handicap race has been designed forthree-year-olds and upwardswhich arerated between 69 and 88. However, horses officially ratedinexcess of 88 arealso eligible to take part. The conditions of this race stipulatethat themaximum weight to be carried by ahorse rated88would be 10st 2lb,soshould ahorse rated90beentered to run, they would be asked to carry 2lb morethan thetop weight –10st 4lb.

colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1THEORYOFEVERYTHING(GB) (71) 303-450 410-4 (2)

Br Gr gFrankel -Persuasive (IRE) Jason Watson J

O Gallop Racing David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Burn Fencing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 3-y-o for the Gosden stable and, having been gelded, shaped well when fourth of 17 at Newmarket (8f,good) on seasonal/ yarddebut in April. Hasn’t built on thateffort in 2starts since, but he’s worth another chance dropped in grade after awind op. TFRHHHHI BHA90

2DREAM

HARDER(IRE)

(2) 046520 CD 510-1 (4)

Br Bg Muhaarar -Silent Thoughts (IRE) Franny Norton J

O Mr Paul Farrell Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Barronstown Stud Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWWithoutawinthisyearbutranwellfromapoorpositionwhenfifthof12atChelmsford(13.3f)onfirstoutingthismonth.Creditablesecond behind Grey Cuban at this C&D next time, but couldn’t land ablow in slowly-run race at Yarmouth on Thursday TFRHHHII BHA87

3SNIPER’S EYE (FR) (28) 4251-66

49-7 (6)

Br Bg Expert Eye- Popular Alistair Rawlinson J

O Never Say Die Partnership

David Simcock, Newmarket T

B S.A.R.L. DarpatFranceDavid Simcock Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Opened account when landing the odds in minor event at Southwell on final outing in 2023.Unsuited by steadily-run races in handicaps both starts this season, sixth of 7atNewmarket (10f,good to firm) last month, so he needs things to drop right. TFRHHIII BHA79

4GREYCUBAN (GB) (15) 3-16501 CD

39-7 (1)

Br Gr gHavana Grey -Serena Grae Jason Hart J

O Roudee Racing 10

Hugo Palmer,Malpas T

B Shoreham StudRoudeeRacing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWOff the mark at Wolverhampton on return and, in first-time hood, back on track when doubling his tally at this C&D (good to soft) 15 days ago by 1/2length from Dream Harder.Saw out the trip thoroughly last time and he merits consideration. TFRHHHII BHA88

5MORE

THUNDER

(IRE) (36) 513 D

Br BcNight of Thunder (IRE) -Buying Trouble (USA)

39-6 (3)

Kevin Stott J

O Mr Saeed Suhail Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T

B Woodstock B/S Ltd&TroyBloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Much sharper than on debut when scoring at Nottingham in May and progressed again amonth later when thirdin novice at Newmarket (10f,good to firm). Major player with further improvement to come as he goes handicapping. TFRHHHHH BHA87

6MYSTERYOFTHESANDS (GB) (14) 432216 BF 38-8 (7)

Br Bg Footstepsinthesand -Intrigue Joanna Mason J

O Ryedale Partners No 4 Tim Easterby,Malton T

B Mr &Mrs G. Middlebrook Easthorpe Hall Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Built on arun of decent efforts when gaining afirst success at Hamilton (8.3f)atthe beginning of the month. Shaped as if still in good form when sixth of 9atthe same C&D (good) 2weeksago, so he’s not discounted upped in trip. TFRHHHII BHA75

7DOUBLE

JUMP(GB)

(16) 01-0023 38-8 (5)

Br Gr gDark Angel (IRE) -Beldale Memory (IRE) Jack Doughty (5) J

O AlMohamediya Racing Clive Cox, Hungerford T

B The Beldale Memory Partnership

TIMEFORMVIEW Signed off last season with anursery win at Doncaster and left his first 2starts of the current campaign behind when runner-up at this C&D in June. Creditable thirdatNewbury (10f,good to soft) last time, but moreneeded with cheekpieces added. TFRHHIII BHA75

Br Breeding O Owner

B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 3, 4.

Running forthe first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Probable S.P.’s: 5-2 MoreThunder (IRE), 4-1 Grey Cuban (GB), 11-2 Dream Harder (IRE), 13-2 Theoryofeverything (GB), 8-1 Mysteryofthesands (GB), 10-1 Double Jump (GB), 12-1 Sniper’s Eye(FR)

PLAYSMARTER

MORE THUNDER has been going the right way with each of his 3starts so far,challenging from further back than the front pair when thirdatNewmarket last time, so he is taken to resume winning ways as he makes his handicap debut. It still remains early days with his current yardfor Theoryofeverything and he is feared most, ahead of Grey Cuban.

NO SMOKING AREAS

We request thatyou kindly observe Chester Racecourse’s smoking policy Smoking is permitted in all outside areas, including balconies. Smoking is now prohibited in any enclosed area, bar or restaurant, seats within the County Stand, the terraced steps within the Tattersalls Enclosureand the Subway.Ashtrays have been provided all over the course and we ask that you makeuse of themtokeepChester Racecourse aclean and tidy area.

BAR CLOSING TIMES

Have aleisurely drink after racing and miss the traffic. The following bars will be open after racing today but please note thatthe bars may close earlier at the discretion of the Bar Manager

Hospitality

half an hour after final race

General Admission half an hour after final race

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1.2 Such an event shall not entitle the Racegoer to takeany steps againstthe Company for breach or to terminate the agreement or otherwise

PRIORTOTHE COMMENCEMENT OF RACE MEETING

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

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with reference to the Data ProtectionAct 1998 (amended2000)

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ONCE THE RACE MEETING HAS COMMENCED

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5. Theclimbing of fences, stands and any other buildings is forbidden. Trespassing on the racetrack, except at designated crossing points, is disallowedatall times.

6. Anyperson failing to comply with instructions from astewardorpolice officer may be ejected from theRacecourse.

7. Customersinthe County Stand arerequired to observe astrict dress code.Gentlemen are required to wear asuit jacket, collar and tie. Ladies arerequired to wear smart dress. No jeans or tracksuits areallowed. These standards of dressalsoapply to patrons in all hospitality and restaurantfacilities.

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 consumptionofalcoholic beveragesbyRacegoers under the age of 18 arestrictly prohibited.

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12. No dogsare allowedanywhereonthe Racecourse (with the exception of aid dogs) and must notbeleft in vehicles

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(i) Makeanote of the reference numbers of all badge/ticket and carpark labels.

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To be valid,requests forrefunds mustbe received in writing within one month of the abandonedRaceday.The Company shall have no responsibility or liability of anynaturein respect of anyrefundrequestreceived after thattime.

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21. Lost children and lost luggage enquiries shouldbemade to the police.

22. It is aconditionofentry thatonly individuals possessing avalid betting badge and occupying an authorised pitch areentitled to lay bets. Anyone contravening this condition will be evicted.

RACE CONDITIONS &TODAY’S OFFICIALS

First Race 2.10- THE SENATE GROUP MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance withthe Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7644tothe winning horse The second to receive £3583, thethird £1794, thefourth£895, thefifth£448and thesixth £222. formaiden two yrsold.Enter by noon, July 22nd and pay£75 stake, Declareby10.00 a.m. July 25th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb.The SenateGroup have kindly sponsored this race and will present amementotothe winning owner,trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award£50 to thehandler responsible forthe horse judged to be thebest turned out. 19 entries at £75.Closed July 22nd, 2024 Owners PrizeMoney.Winner £6024; Second £3012; Third£1506; Fourth£753; Fifth£377; Sixth£188. (PenaltyValue £7644) SS SEE PAGE 18 FORTHIS RACE.

Second Race 2.45 -THE KINGKABS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance withthe Stakes and PrizeMoney Code. £7644tothe winning horse The second to receive £3583, thethird£1794,the fourth£895, thefifth£448, thesixth£222, theseventh £112 and theeighth£55. forthree yrs oldand upwards, Rated 49-68 (also open to such horses rated69and 70;suchhorses rated48 and beloware also eligible -see StandardConditions). £75stake if thehorse is rated49orhigher,or£15 stakeifthe horse is rated48 or lowerwith£60 extraifthe horse is declared to runDeclare by 10.00a.m.July 25th.Lowest weight: 4-y-oand up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-oand up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o9st 5lb Penalties, after July 20th,2024, foreachracewon 3yo6lb; 4yoto6yo 5lb; 7yoand up 4lb.KingKabs will present amementotothe winning owner,trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award£50 to the handler responsible forthe horse judged to be thebest turned out. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive thefull weight-for-age allowance in this race. 3yos rated49and 50 maybeout of theweights. 16 entries, at £75. -Closed July 22nd, 2024 Owners PrizeMoney.Winner £6024; Second £3012; Third£1506; Fourth£753; Fifth£377; Sixth£188; Seventh£95; Eighth£47 (PenaltyValue £7644) SS

SEE PAGE 26 FORTHIS RACE

ThirdRace 3.20- THE PRINTWORKS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance withthe Stakes and PrizeMoney Code. £7644tothe winning horse The second to receive £3583, thethird £1794, thefourth£895, thefifth£448, thesixth£222, the seventh£112 and theeighth£55. forthree yrs oldand upwards, Rated 59-78(also open to suchhorses rated79and 80;suchhorses rated58and beloware also eligible -see StandardConditions). £75stake if thehorse is rated59orhigher,or£15 stakeifthe horse is rated58orlowerwith£60 extraifthe horse is declared to runDeclareby10.00 a.m. July 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-oand up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-oand up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o9st 8lb Penalties, after July 20th,2024, foreachrace won3yo 6lb; 4yoto 6yo5lb; 7yoand up 4lb.Printworkswill present amementotothe winning owner,trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award£50 to thehandler responsible forthe horse judged to be thebest turned out. 23 entries, at £75. -Closed July 22nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money.Winner £6024; Second £3012; Third£1506; Fourth£753; Fifth£377; Sixth£188; Seventh£95; Eighth£47.(PenaltyValue £7644) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied withwhereapplicable. 3Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 38 FORTHIS RACE.

FourthRace 4.05 -THE GREENHOUS DAFHANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance withthe Stakes and PrizeMoney Code. £25480tothe winning horse The second to receive £11945,the third£5980,the fourth£2985,the fifth£1495,the sixth£740, theseventh£375and theeighth£185. forthree yrs oldonly.Enter by noon,July 22nd and pay£250stake,Declareby10.00 a.m. July 25th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 20th,2024, foreachracewon 6lb NOTE: Anyhorse rated above 110shall initially be treated as having that rating and thehighest weight allotted shall be 9st 9lb.Subsequently,the excess over 110inany rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Greenhous DAFwill present a mementotothe winning owner,trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award£50 to thehandler responsible forthe horse judged to be thebest turned out. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance withthe provisions of paragraph9ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have runthree times or moreinorder to qualify to runinthis race.20 entries at £250. -Closed July 22nd, 2024 Owners PrizeMoney.Winner £20080;Second £10040; Third£5020;Fourth£2510;Fifth£1255; Sixth£625; Seventh£315; Eighth£155 (PenaltyValue £25480) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of theWeights and Handicapping Code complied with whereapplicable. SS SEE PAGE 46 FORTHIS RACE.

FifthRace 4.40- THE EDINBURGH GINHANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance withthe Stakes and PrizeMoney Code. £7851tothe winning horse The second to receive £3684, the third£1840,the fourth£921and thefifth£459. forthree yrs old and upwards, Rated 53-72(also open to such horses rated73and 74;suchhorses rated52and beloware also eligible -see Standard Conditions). £75stake if thehorse is rated53orhigher,or£15 stakeifthe horse is rated52orlowerwith£60 extraifthe horse is declared to runDeclareby10.00 a.m. July 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-oand up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-oand up 10st; 3-y-o9st 10lb Penalties, after July 20th,2024, foreachracewon 3yo6lb; 4yoto6yo 5lb; 7yoand up 4lb.Edinburgh Gin will present amementotothe winning owner,trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award£50 to thehandler responsible forthe horse judged to be thebest turned out. 21 entries, at £75. -Closed July 22nd, 2024 Owners PrizeMoney.Winner £6194; Second £3098; Third£1548; Fourth£774; Fifth£387. (PenaltyValue £7851) 2Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

SEE PAGE 50 FORTHIS RACE.

SixthRace 5.20 -THE SENSEE OPERATIONS LTDT/A TCCHANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance withthe Stakes and PrizeMoney Code. £7644tothe winninghorse The second to receive £3583, thethird£1794,the fourth£895, thefifth£448, the sixth£222, theseventh£112 and theeighth£55. forthree yrs oldand upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to suchhorses rated86and 87;suchhorses rated65and beloware also eligible -see StandardConditions). £75stake if thehorse is rated66orhigher,or£15 stake if thehorse is rated65orlower with£60 extraifthe horse is declared to runDeclareby10.00 a.m.July 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-oand up 10st; 3-y-o9st 10lb Penalties, after July 20th,2024, foreachrace won3yo 6lb; 4yoto6yo 5lb; 7yoand up 4lb.The Contact Companywill present amementotothe winning owner,trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award£50 to the handler responsible forthe horse judged to be thebest turned out. 21 entries, at £75.Closed July 22nd, 2024 Owners PrizeMoney.Winner £6024; Second £3012; Third£1506; Fourth£753; Fifth£377; Sixth£188; Seventh£95; Eighth£47.(PenaltyValue £7644) SS

SEE PAGE 54 FORTHIS RACE.

SeventhRace 5.50 -THE SERVUS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance withthe Stakes and PrizeMoney Code. £10192tothe winning horse The second to receive £4778,the third£2392, thefourth£1194,the fifth £598, thesixth£296and the seventh£150. forthree yrs oldand upwards, Rated 69-88 (also open to suchhorses rated89and 90; such horses rated68and below arealso eligible -see StandardConditions). £100 stakeifthe horse is rated69orhigher,or£20 stakeifthe horse is rated68orlower with£80 extraifthe horse is declared to runDeclareby10.00 a.m.July 25th. Lowest weight: 4-y-oand up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-oand up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o9st 7lb Penalties, after July 20th,2024, foreachracewon 3yo6lb; 4yoto6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb.Servus has kindly sponsored this race and will present amementotothe winning owner,trainer and jockey. In addition, they will award£50 to thehandler responsible forthe horse judged to be thebest turned out. 18 entries, at £100.-Closed July 22nd, 2024 Owners PrizeMoney.Winner £8032; Second £4016;Third£2008;Fourth£1004; Fifth£502; Sixth£250; Seventh£126. (PenaltyValue £10192) SS

SEE PAGE 58 FORTHIS RACE.

SATURDAY27THJULY- MIDSUMMERMEETING

BOARDOFDIRECTORS

IAN O’DOHERTY(Chair)

JOËLLE WARREN MBE

CHARLES BARNETTCVO

LISA HANCOCK

KEVIN HART

LOUISE STEWART (Chief Executive Officer)

MARCOGARAVELLO (Chief Financial Officer)

STEWARDS

SIMON CONNAWAY (Chief Steward)

CAROLINE ROBINSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

ALI GALLIERS-PRATT

NATHAN GREEN

LOUISE MOORE

STARTERS

LEE JONES

SEAMUS O’NEILL

JUDGE

MICHAEL ROBERTS

CLERKSOFTHE SCALES

CLAUDIA MARELLI

ELLA McCAIN

VETERINARYOFFICER

KATE MAXWELL

VETERINARYSURGEONS

GRAHAM POTTS

JOHN SPENCER

STUART PEARSON

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Dr JOHN EDWARDS

Dr JOHN MURRAY

Dr TRISTAN ELKIN

Dr JOHN BERRY

NURSE

CLARE DICKINSON

FARRIER

KATIE RIDGEWAY

HORSE AMBULANCE

NICK JONES

COMMENTATOR STEWARD MACHIN

BETTINGRINGMANAGERS

NEIL PATEMAN

MIKE OXLEY

RACEDAY ANNOUNCER & CCTV PRESENTER

BEN SHEPPARD

EQUINEWELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERS

JOANNA VICKERS,LISA COOK, LOUISE NEALE, MICHELLE MAUGHAN

CLERK OF THECOURSE

ANDREW TULLOCH

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JAMIE ADAMS

CHESTER RACE COMPANY LIMITED

THE RACECOURSE, CHESTER, CH1 2LY

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