3:15pm The Garden Cider Elite Handicap Stakes (Class 3) (7f 3y

THE GARDEN CIDER ELITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £20000

Owners Prize Money. 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508, 6th £254. (Penalty Value £10308) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK

| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): A Balding (14 wins from 91 runners, 15%) runs WODETON Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C & M Johnston (11 wins from 57 runners, 19%) runs ESPRESSOO Weightwatcher: LORD RAPSCALLION won off a handicap mark of 94, his rating is now down 12lb to 82. Longest Traveller: ESPRESSOO trained by C & M Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

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

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 EVOCATIVE SPARK (IRE) (53) 2-21010 D 3 9-9 (3)

Br B c Frankel - Hyper Dream (IRE) (Oasis Dream) William Buick J

O Mr V. I. Araci

George Boughey, Newmarket T B Mr V. I. Araci Vefa Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Much improved from 2 yrs to 3 yrs for this yard, arriving on the back of a career-best to defy a 3lb lower mark at Chester (7f) in June. Blotted his copybook at Newmarket 53 days ago but remains with potential. TFRHHHHI BHA93

2 BOWMAN (IRE) (23) 021204 CD

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Jo Bo Bo (IRE) (Whipper (USA)) O Mrs P. J. Sheen

4 9-9 (2)

Tom Marquand J Laura Mongan, Epsom T B Dubois Holdings Ltd Arthur Wait Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful last year for Mark Johnston and has returned to similar form for this yard when causing a shock in a 15-runner event at the Derby meeting over C&D in June. Has remained in form since, so can’t be ruled out. TFRHHHII BHA88

3 LARADO (FR) (45) 005235 C D BF

Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Suertez (USA) (Shamardal (USA))

4 9-4 (6)

Theodore Ladd J

O Mrs Elisabeth Cash Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Mr Jean-Pierre Dubois TIMEFORM VIEW Below form last time but has shaped better than the result (under aggressive rides) at this course a couple of times this year, so dangerous if he’s allowed his own way in front. TFRHHHHH BHA83

4 WODETON (FR) (30) 225510 CD 3 9-3 (4)

Br B or Br g Wootton Bassett - Amanda Carter (Tobougg (IRE)) David Probert J O Thurloe Thoroughbreds LI Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T B Framont Ltd Osborne Studio Gallery S TIMEFORM VIEW Opened his account over C&D in June and, despite a blip at Goodwood a month ago, he’s still worthy of consideration. TFRHHHII BHA87

5 LORD RAPSCALLION (IRE) (16) 226403 D 6 9-3 (7)

Br Gr g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Simply Topping (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Marco Ghiani J O TJE Racing Stuart Williams, Newmarket T B D. G. Iceton Tote S TIMEFORM VIEW Afforded a chance by the handicapper and knocked on the door in handicaps at Epsom/Newmarket (7f) in June. Back on track at latter tack 16 days ago, so worthy of respect. TFRHHHII BHA82

6 ESPRESSOO (GB) (11) 112066 D 3 9-2 (5)

Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - Elas Diamond (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) Jason Hart J O Newsells Park Stud - Ossie Ardiles Synd. Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T B Newsells Park Stud Newsells Park Stud Ltd, Johnston Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Started season with a bang, scoring at Ayr and Chelmsford (both 7f), and looked like she was back in form when sixth (closer to the pace than ideal) at York 11 days ago. Considered. TFRHHHII BHA86

7 OUTRUN THE STORM (IRE) (2) 201220 D BF 4 8-12 (1)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Sweet Surprise (IRE) (Danetime (IRE)) Oisin Orr J O Middleham Park Racing XCVII Richard Fahey, Malton T B J. M. McGrath Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW In good order before a change of tactics scuppered him at Beverley a couple of days ago. Might not participate, but could bounce back if he does. TFRHHHII BHA77

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2021: FIREPOWER (FR) 4 9 2 Martin Dwyer 13-2 (William Muir & Chris Grassick) 6 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Stewards Note: LARADO: Following its run on 15/7/2022 it was reported that the horse would benefit from a break. OUTRUN THE STORM: Following its run on 27/08/2022 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the track.

PLAY SMARTER LARADO has shaped quite well under positive rides on previous visits to Epsom and he might just get loose this time. Evocative Spark is a danger if back on his game and Lord Rapscallion can’t be ruled out having slipped to a lenient mark.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.LARADO (FR) 2.EVOCATIVE SPARK (IRE) 3.LORD RAPSCALLION (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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STANDARD & RECORD TIME

Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min, 21.00 secs Record Time: 1 min, 19.88 secs - Safe Voyage - 4th July 2020, Good

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