Epsom Racecard - Tuesday 25th April

A warm welcome back to Epsom Downs Racecourse for the Spring Meeting as we open our gates for the first fixture of the season.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors, Betfred and Weatherbys, for their generous support of today’s six race card

We also have a special celebration taking place across the day, for Stephen Wallis, who has held multiple roles across the Jockey Club, including as former Managing Director for Epsom Downs and Newmarket, and more recently as Group Director of International Relations. We are honouring Stephen in his retirement by renaming the 4.10, and wish his friends and family an enjoyable day with us

Today’s feature race is the Listed Weatherbys Digital Solutions Blue Riband Trial, which also serves as a Wildcard race for the Betfred Derby. The winning horse in this race, if not a gelding or already entered, will receive an automatic entry into the Group One Classic race, which takes place back here at Epsom Downs in June Off the track, we have a number of stands in Oaks Hall showcasing local community businesses for racegoers to visit We are also pleased to welcome Racing to School to Epsom Downs today, they are working with students from Boxhill School to introduce them to horse racing and their local racecourse In addition, we have collection stations for The Mayor’s Charities throughout the day and on exit so we encourage you to please give generously in support.

Looking ahead at racing’s most spectacular carnival, tickets for The Derby Festival are available on our website www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom-derby. Book your tickets before midnight on 30th April to save up to 40% on two unmissable days of racing spectacular.

We wish all our guests a very enjoyable afternoon with us as we kick off our 2023 season, and the very best of luck to all the horses and their connections.

James Crespi

Brian Finch General Manager Epsom Downs Chairman Epsom Downs

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Epsom Downs Racecourse Committee

Brian Finch (Chairman)

Clare Balding

Alex Frost

Andy Hornby

Katie Kershaw

Simon Philip General Manager

James Crespi

Regional Head of Racing & Clerk of the Course

Andrew Cooper

Operations Manager

Michael Hatch

Regional Estates Manager

Craig Williamson

Deputy Estates Manager

Ashley Critcher

Owners and Trainers Liaison Manager

Amy Bone

Commentator

Ian Bartlett

Betting Ring Manager

Andrew Boardley

Handicapper

Mark Olley

Stewards

Richard Westropp (Chief Steward)

Sarah Ellison (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Beth Dowswell

Gwen Thomas

Cody Watkins

Starters

Robert Supple

James Stenning

Judge

Emily Jones

Clerk Of The Scales

Graham Ford

Veterinary Officer

Sally Taylor

Veterinary Surgeons

Simon Knapp, L.V.O., B.Sc., B.VetMed., M.R.C.V.S.

Clive Hamblin, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.

Jamie Knapp, B.V.M.S., M.R.C.V.S.

Luke Hepburn, B.Sc., BVSc, M.R.C.V.S.

Medical Officers

Dr Lucy Free, Dr Rob Cullen, Dr Peter Johnson, Dr Mark Gorvin, Dr Graeme Robertson, Dr Rizwan Ghani

Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers

Vince McKevitt

Darren Stone

Stuart Shilston

RACECARD EXPLAINED

2

3 9-2

B c Nathaniel (IRE) - Desert Berry Richard Kingscote

Mr Saeed Suhail Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket Strawberry Fields Stud

Successfulat1mand1m2fongoodandsoftground.Wonwhen7-2jt-favintheGroup2DanteStakesatYorkover1m2f(good)lastmonth, beating Royal Patronage by 3 1/2l. An impressive winner on that occasion and has reportedly thrived since. Strong contender OfficialBHARating117

Aquick wayto see a horse’s past performance.These are its recent finishing positions.

Look out for Letters:

C = Has won at this course

D = Has won over this distance

CD = Has won over this distance at this course

BF = Was a beaten favourite

MORE INFORMATION ON THE FORM

- = New racing season

/ = Missed racing season

P = Was pulled-up and didn’t finish the race

F = Horse fell

U = Rider unseated

R = Horse refused to race

CO = The horse was forced out of a race by a loose horse

B = Horse was brought down

S = Horse slipped

r = The horse ran around a jump or took the wrong course in a flat race

d = Disqualified

Bold form

figures = performance in all-weather (Flat) or Point-to-Point (Jump) races

How the experts rate the horse’s chances:

2. BHA rating = the higher the number, the better the horse.

3. Timeform view and TFR rating

4. HORSE’STRAINER &THEIR LOCATION

Look out for the summary of leading course trainers before each race.

5. JOCKEYS

Listen out for any jockeys who are having a successful day.

OTHER USEFUL DETAILS

6. Owner’s colours worn by the Jockey

7. Saddlecloth number

8. Horse’s name

9. Days since the horse last run

10. Horse’s age

11. Jockey’s weight (stone and Ibs)

12. The horse’s breeding – father (sire) and mother (dam)

13. Horse’s owner

14. Horse’s breeder

15. Birthplace of horse (outside GB)

16. Draw – position of the horse in the starting stalls

BETTING EXPLAINED

Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number

Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

1. FORM EXPERTVIEW

DESERT CROWN (GB) (23) 1-1

(12)

Sir David Prosser Trophy

to be awarded to most successful Epsom trainer

The Sir David Prosser Trophy celebrates the achievements of the most successful Epsom-based trainer from the 2023 racing season.

The trophy was named in Sir David Prosser’s honour on his retirement from the non-executive board of Epsom Downs in 2013. Sir David made an enormous contribution to the development of the racecourse over many years and remained a loyal supporter of Epsom Downs and the local training community until his passing in March 2020.

Simon Dow leads the way so far with 9 winners.

Standings as of 21st April 2023.

The presentation for the winning trainer will be made at the Epsom Trainers Association Ball in November. The Sir David Prosser Trophy championship for 2023 runs from 5th November 2022 to 4th November 2023.

Epsom Downs is home to nearly 180 horses in training. These horses have access to six miles and 250 acres of top quality training surface along the Surrey Downs. We are very proud of the training grounds here on Epsom Downs. Racing is part of our heritage and we want to ensure that we keep the Downs as a prestigious training ground and encourage further business from trainers and owners in the future.

For more information on the trainers and training facilities at Epsom Downs please visit: www.jockeyclubestates.co.uk/epsom

The Jockey Club would like to thank our Group Partners for their support in 2023

THE INDIGENOUS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000

Owners Prize Money 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508, 6th £254. (PenaltyValue £10308)Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): S Dow

(7 wins from 52 runners, 13%) runs PABLO DEL PUEBLO

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Evans (4 wins from 19 runners, 21%) runs LIHOU

WEIGHTWATCHER: RECON MISSION won off a handicap mark of 84, his rating is now down 5lb to 79 LONGESTTRAVELLER: KAPE MOSS trained by D Loughnane, Tern Hill, 182 miles.

FIRST RACE 1.50

Ch g Cotai Glory - Vulnicura (IRE) (Frozen Power (IRE))

B Ballybrennan Stud Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-timewinnerforHugoPalmer(alsosecondin2021WindsorCastle)andgoodstartfornewyardwhen2lengths thirdinclass26fKemptonhandicapunderthisriderafortnightago Samemarkdowningradeandcangowell.

2 TWILIGHT MADNESS (GB) (117) 031114- D

Br Ch h Twilight Son - Rhal (IRE) (Rahy (USA)) Hollie Doyle

O Mr P. R. Hedger & P C F Racing Ltd

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWSeemsbetteronAW,gettingahat-trickupattheendoflastyear

buthasworktodoupingradeonthissortofground.

3 LIHOU (GB) (7) 3-13113 D

Br Ch g Mayson - Kodiac Island (Kodiac)

O Mr Trevor Gallienne

Hook

Evans, Abergavenny T

B David Botterill & John Guest Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWHadbeeningoodformonAW(won3timesover5fsincethestartoftheyear)andtransferredthatbackovertoturfafter 6weeksoffwhengoingcloseatNewmarketlastweek.FirstrunatEpsomandbigplayerifhetakestothecourse.

4 KAPE MOSS (GB) (25) 20444-1 D

Br B f Equiano (FR) - Chrissycross (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

O Eclipse First Racing David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B John Harrod & Ellie Harrod Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWLargelyconsistentandreturnedwithabangwhenwinningatSouthwell(5f)lastmonth,scoringinastylerarelyseenoverthe minimumtripthere,behindforalongwaybutstayingontooverhaulAngleLandatthedeath.Shecangowellagainup3lb

O Mr K. Dasmal, Mr A Rix, Mr R Penney

B Mr K. Dasmal & Bottisham Heath Stud

Three5fAWwinsthiswinterandchinnedbyKapeMossatSouthwelllastmonth.Notsogoodbackon turfoffthismarkatYarmouthsinceandtopapprenticenowcalledup

6 RUM COCKTAIL (GB) (216) 132400- D

BHA81

(1)

Br B f Muhaarar - Tropical Treat (Bahamian Bounty) Tom Marquand J

O Laurence Bellman

Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Littleton Stud ABM Catering Facilities Management S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualwinnerforCliveCoxbutlostherwaylastseason.Notonabadmarkifnewyardcangetherbackon track.

HHHII BHA79

7 RECON MISSION (IRE) (216) 521000- CD 7 8-13 (3)

Br B g Kodiac - Ermine Ruby (Cape Cross (IRE))

O Mr B. J. Millen

Richard Kingscote J

Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Tally-Ho Stud Millen Hotels S

TIMEFORMVIEWDualcoursewinnerwhobattledwellwhenscoringatSandownlastsummer.Chanceifhecangetloose onthefrontendbutrecordfreshsuggestshemaycomeonfortherun.

8 HARB (GB) (82) 6510-24 D

Br B g Muhaarar - Maid For Winning (USA) (Gone West (USA))

O Gallagher Bloodstock Limited

HHHII BHA79

4 8-10 (6)

Connor Planas (5) J

Peter Crate, Reigate T

B Boyce Bloodstock & Mrs C. E. Percival Gallagher Group Ltd. S

TIMEFORMVIEWHadagoodwinterontheAWandnotbadlyhandicappedonhisbestformifreadytogoafter3months offbackonturf

HHHII BHA76

Br B g Kodiac - Solar Event (Galileo

O Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow, Epsom

B Norelands Bloodstock Simon Dow S

TIMEFORMVIEWScoredtwiceontheAWoverthewinterandhadexcusesoffthismarklasttime.Thisistougherbackon turf TFRHHHII BHA71

2022: MOKAATIL 7 8 7 Harry Davies 6-1 (Ian Williams) 12 ran Blinkers worn by No 1. Visor worn by No 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

ProbableS.P’s: 4-1 DigTwo (IRE), 5-1 Kape Moss (GB), 6-1 Lihou (GB), 13-2Angle Land (GB), 10-1 Pablo Del Pueblo (IRE), 11-1 Rum Cocktail (GB), 12-1 Recon Mission (IRE), 14-1 Harb (GB), 16-1 Twilight Madness (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

DIG TWO made an excellent start for his new trainer when third under Oisin Murphy in a stronger race at Kempton a fortnight ago and he could be the way to go from the same mark. Kape Moss was value for extra for her taking Southwell victory and is feared most. Lihou, having a belated first start at Epsom, is also interesting

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

Racing Post Standard Time: 54.00 secs

- Indigenous - 2nd June 1960, Firm (hand-timed)/

of Folca - 2nd June 2012, Good to Firm (electric-timed)

-

POSITION OF STALLS

Stands Side: 5f

Centre: 1m4f

Inside: Remainder

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DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

WEATHERBYS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS BLUE RIBAND TRIAL

The second race on today’s card is the Weatherbys Digital Solutions Blue Riband Trial, a Listed contest over an extended 10 furlongs, in which six three-year-olds go to post.

The Harry Eustace-trained Cite d’Or is the sole filly among the half-dozen and the daughter of Galiway is the only runner in the field to have been in action this year. Following a busy juvenile campaign, she ran twice in Meydan and more recently, finished last of eight in a Group 3 contest at Saint-Cloud. Whilst she holds a fitness edge on her five rivals, it will still be a surprise if she proved up to landing this valuable prize.

The winner of another Weatherbys-sponsored contest on debut, at Newmarket’s July meeting last summer, Epictetus sets the standard for John & Thady Gosden. The Kingman colt went on to finish a neck behind Silver Knott (subsequently finished a nose second in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf) in the Group 3 Autumn Stakes and then finished runner-up behind 2000 Guineas and Derby favourite, Auguste Rodin, in the Group 1 Vertem Futurity at Doncaster last October

Whilst he had little chance with the winner in the closing stages, he ran on well and both running style and pedigree would suggest that this longer trip should suit as a three-year-old. Interestingly, John Gosden and Frankie Dettori teamed up to win this race in four successive years between 2016 and 2019 – including with Cracksman in 2017 – and in total, the trainer has won the Blue Riband on six occasions since 2007. Epictetus would appear to set a very good standard and is likely to prove difficult to beat.

Andrew Balding’s Stormbuster finished last of eight in the Doncaster Group 1 and has 8¼ lengths to make up with Epictetus. He had earlier won a conditions event at Newbury, when he was allowed to dominate from the front. Having won just once from five starts at two, the Dubawi colt needs to take a big step forward.

Think First won a brace of Chelmsford novice contests last season and proved his stamina over this trip on the second of those occasions. Rated just 92, he is another who looks to face a stiff task.

The least-exposed pairing in the field are Hadrianus and Intricacy, with both shedding their respective maiden tags on their second and final starts at two. The former belied odds of 50-1 when shaping with considerable promise at Newcastle in November and soon went one better, when successful over 1m3f at Kempton. Visibility was pretty poor that evening, but the Galileo colt came out of the mist in control of the race and stayed on really strongly. He looks to be a typically tough runner from the stable of Charlie & Mark Johnston, but probably only ran to mark in the low-mid 80s at Kempton, so again, needs to have improved considerably over the winter. Given the fact that he has run just twice, there is every chance that improvement is forthcoming.

Likewise, Intricacy ran just twice an all-weather surface, for Simon & Ed Crisford. Runner-up on debut at Wolverhampton, the Dubawi colt returned to the same venue to win in mid-December and the placed horses won three times between them subsequently. The third was well-beaten off a mark of 90 at the Craven meeting, however, so similar comments apply, in that plenty of improvement is required if he is to challenge Epictetus.

Paul Ferguson Weatherbys

THE WEATHERBYS DIGITAL SOLUTIONS BLUE RIBAND TRIAL (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

for three yrs old x Total prize fund £50000

Owners Prize Money 1st £22280, 2nd £9145, 3rd £4575, 4th £2285, 5th £1145, 6th £570. (PenaltyValue £28355)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (15 wins from 96 runners, 16%) runs STORMBUSTER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J & T Gosden (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs EPICTETUS

FANCYTHAT: J & T Gosden won this race in 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018. The stable runs EPICTETUS today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HADRIANUS trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

1 EPICTETUS (IRE) (185) 122-

Br B c Kingman - Thistle Bird (Selkirk (USA)) Frankie Dettori J

O Mr George Strawbridge John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T B George Strawbridge

TIMEFORMVIEWVerygoodat2,winningonNewmarketdebutinJulybeforerunner-upinGroup2AutumnStakesthere(RowleyMile)andGroup1 FuturityatDoncaster(beaten31/2lengthsbyAugusteRodin).Setsahighstandardforayardwithanexcellentrecordinthisrace

2 HADRIANUS (IRE) (130) 21-

Br B c Galileo (IRE) - Laugh Out Loud (Clodovil (IRE)) William Buick J

O Susan and John Waterworth Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B C. O. P. Hanbury Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Promising start to his career on AW at the end of 2022, second at Newcastle before going better atKempton(11f).Definitelymoretocomefromhim.

HHHII BHA-

3 INTRICACY (GB) (133) 21- 9-3 (6)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Golden Valentine (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE)) James Doyle J

O KHK Racing Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T

B EcuriedesMonceaux/LNJFoxwoodsSC OliverStLawrenceBloodstockLimited,GainsboroughThoroughbredsLimited S

TIMEFORMVIEW€750,000 Dubawi coltwho built on his promising debut secondwhen going one betteratWolverhampton (8.6f)inDecember Hadacoupleofusefulsortsinbehindhimonthatoccasionandheratesagoodprospect.

HHHHI BHA-

4 STORMBUSTER (GB) (185) 33210- 9-3 (1)

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Barshiba (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) Oisin Murphy J

O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Littleton Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWSecond in a 1m Salisburylisted before producing a useful effortto get offthe mark in a 1m Newbury noviceinSeptember WellbehindEpictetusinFuturityatDoncasteronfinalstart,though.

5 THINK FIRST (IRE) (190) 5116- D

Br B c Kessaar (IRE) - Willow Beck (Shamardal (USA))

TFRHHHII BHA99

9-3 (4)

Rossa Ryan J

O Mr Sultan Ali James Tate, Newmarket T

B Lynn Lodge Stud

TIMEFORMVIEWBack-to-back novice winner at Chelmsford in August/September before finding Listed company too muchbackonturfatPontefractinOctober Needsimprovementtogetheavilyinvolvedhere.

6 CITE D’OR (FR) (24) 126-600

Br B f Galiway - Tin Rebel (FR) (Tin Horse (IRE))

O Nick Bradley Racing 18

B C. Porin, G. Vitse & P. Decouz

TFRHHIII BHA92

8-12 (5)

Pierre-Louis Jamin J

Harry Eustace, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWTwowinsfrom6runsinBritainlastyearbutstruggledinDubaiatthestartof2023andfarednobetter inaFrenchGroup324daysago Hardtofancy.

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

TFRHHIII BHA98

2022: NAHANNI 3 9 1 William Buick 9-4 (Charlie Appleby) 8 ran

Probable S.P’s: 4-7

Epictetus (IRE), 6-1

Think First (IRE), 50-1 Cite d’Or (FR)

PLAY SMARTER

Stormbuster (GB), 7-1

Intricacy (GB), 11-1

Hadrianus (IRE), 25-1

It’s hard to see past EPICTETUS, who rapidly developed into a smart performer at 2 and can enhance the Gosden stable’s fine record in this race Intricacy looked good when readily accounting for some reasonable opposition at Wolverhampton in December and could be the one to give him most to think about.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.EPICTETUS (IRE) 2.INTRICACY 3.STORMBUSTER

STANDARD & RECORD TIME

EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS

Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered

3 or 4 runners: all to win Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2

5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd

8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd

Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th

Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th

THE BETFRED CITYAND SUBURBAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £50000 Owners Prize Money 1st £20315, 2nd £10160, 3rd £5080, 4th £2540, 5th £1270, 6th £635. (PenaltyValue £25770)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Boyle

(19 wins from 123 runners, 15%) runs BAD COMPANY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore

(10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs SOTO SIZZLER

LONGESTTRAVELLERS: RHYTHMIC INTENT trained by S C Williams, EDUCATOR trained by W Haggas, HARROVIAN trained by J & T Gosden, FANTASTIC FOX trained by R Varian, all Newmarket, 83 miles.

1 HARROVIAN (GB) (18) 363-343 D

THIRD RACE 3.00

Br B g Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) - Alma Mater (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) Frankie Dettori J

O HH Sheikh Zayed bin Mohammed Racing John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T

B Miss K. Rausing

TIMEFORMVIEWSmartgeldingwhorecordedsomegoodeffortsonAWoverthewinter,althoughhewasn’tathisbestwhen7lengthsthird intheEasterClassicatNewcastle18daysago Morethancapableoffthissortofmarkifbackonsong,though.

2 SOTO SIZZLER (GB) (15) 50500-0 CD 8 9-6 (8)

Br B g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Jalousie (IRE) (Barathea (IRE)) Tom Queally J

O Mr I. J. Heseltine Gary Moore, Horsham T

B D. A. Yardy K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWonthisoffanidenticalmarklastyearwhenunderthecareofDavidMenuisierWellbeatenonKemptonreappearance/ yarddebut15daysago Therefittingofcheekpiecesmighthelpbutheneedstoleavethateffortwellbehind.

TFRHHIII BHA99

3 CAIUS CHORISTER (FR) (200) 111260- C 4 9-4 (9)

Br B f Golden Horn - Corpus Chorister (FR) (Soldier of Fortune (IRE)) Benoit de la Sayette (3) J

O Mr Clive Washbourn David Menuisier, Pulborough T

B Clive Washbourn Shinco Racing Limited S

TIMEFORM VIEW Rapid improver switched to handicaps last year, completing a 5-timer (third and fourth legs over 1 1/2m here) at Glorious Goodwood. Alsoexcellentsecondinultra-competitive13/4mMelroseatYorkEbormeeting.Yardwonthisracelastyearbutthistripontheshortsideforher

TFRHHIII BHA97

4 FANTASTIC FOX (GB) (168) 0/53020- 5 9-4 (6)

Br Ch g Frankel - Vasilia (Dansili) David Egan J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Mr V. I. Araci King Power International Co Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBackontrackwhenrunner-uponheavygroundoverthistripatNewburylastOctoberandhadanexcuse(trappedwide) whenbelowformonAWfinalstart.Goodthirdovertheextended1mhereatlastyear’sDerbymeeting. TFRHHHII BHA97

5 LORD PROTECTOR (GER) (249) 64/6150- D 5 9-4 (4)

Br B or Br g Pastorius (GER) - Lady Jacamira (GER) (Lord of England (GER)) Rossa Ryan J

O Quantum Leap Racing X & Partner Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Gestut Karlshof R M Beckett Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWBacktowinningwaysin11/4mSandownhandicaplastJune.Unluckynottofinishcloser(hadtowaitforgap)whenfifthof18atGloriousGoodwoodnexttime andsomethingcan’thavebeenrightattheEbormeetingonfinalstart.Typetobouncebackonreappearanceforyardgoingwell.Hashadwindop TFRHHHHI BHA97

6 RHYTHMIC INTENT (IRE) (360) 5150/03- D 7 9-2 (7)

Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Kerry Gal (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Richard Kingscote J

O Proceed Nominees Pty Ltd Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

B Fermoir Ltd Diomed Stables S

TIMEFORMVIEWUsefulsortwhobaggedMallardHandicapatDoncasterinSeptember2021.Creditablethirdof7in11/2m NewmarkethandicaplastAprilbuthehasn’tbeenseensincethen.Watchingbriefisthepercentagecall. TFRHHIII BHA95

7 BAD COMPANY (GB) (23) 01222-0 C D

8-12 (5)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Clearing (Sleeping Indian) Pat Cosgrave J

O The Clean Sweep Partnership Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Paddock Space Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWReliableoperatorwhoended2022ingoodform,winninginthemudhere(11/2m)beforerunner-uponfinal 3starts(includingC&D).Fourthinthisracelastyear Likelytobeonthepremisesiffullytunedup

9

SCAMPI (GB) (222) 436115- C 5 8-7 (3)

Br B g Nayef (USA) - Preveza (FR) (Dalakhani (IRE))

Oisin Murphy J

O RaceShare - Scampi Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Porlock Vale Stud Raceshare S

TIMEFORM VIEWThreewins 1 1/2mwins lastterm, including here. Ended his campaignwith a creditable fifth of12 in a competitive race at Newcastle(12.5f)inSeptember.Consistenttypebutmightbebesttolookelsewherethistimeoveratripshorterthanideal. TFRHHHII BHA86

2022: SOTO SIZZLER 7 9 7 Ryan Moore 7-2 (David Menuisier) 8 ran Hood worn by No 9. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 2, 7. Running for the first time since Gelding No 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 5.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Stewards Note:

LORD PROTECTOR: Following its run on 19/8/2022 it was reported that the horse made a noise and was lame. BAD COMPANY: Following its run on 2/4/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Educator (GB), 11-2 Harrovian (GB), 6-1 Lord Protector (GER), 13-2 Fantastic Fox (GB), 8-1 Scampi (GB), 9-1 Bad Company (GB), 12-1 Caius Chorister (FR), 16-1 Soto Sizzler (GB), Rhythmic Intent (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

EDUCATOR is proven when fresh and it’ll be a surprise if he’s reached his limit after only 6 starts so he gets the nod. Ralph Beckett has his team in form and Lord Protector is an interesting contender back from wind surgery The classy Harrovian may prove best of the rest

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THE BETFRED NIFTY FIFTY GREAT METROPOLITAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000 Owners Prize Money 1st £8126, 2nd £4064, 3rd £2032, 4th £1016, 5th £508, 6th £254. (PenaltyValue £10308)Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27to 31 oftheWeights and Handicapping Code compliedwithwhere applicable.

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Boyle (19 wins from 123 runners, 15%) runs THE CONQUEROR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs SALIGO BAY

FANCYTHAT: A Balding won this race in 2013 & 2021. The stable runs NEANDRA today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: MADAME AMBASSADOR trained by Charlie Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

FOURTH RACE 3.35

1 SIR RUMI (IRE) (15) 4152-20 D 5

Br Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - Reine des Plages (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE)) William Buick J

O Amo Racing Limited Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Bsi Sports Invest UK Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tasted success only once last year but proved most reliable and returned from 5 months off with good second atDoncaster(10.2f)23daysago FailedtothreatenatKemptonsincebutbettershowinganticipatedbackonturf TFRHHHII BHA90

2 DARK PINE (IRE) (71) 3244-00

6 9-9 (8)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Suitably Discreet (USA) (Mr Prospector (USA)) David Egan J

O Mr Gary Dewhurst David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Dave Loughnane Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Tasted success 3 times on AW/turf upon joining this yard in 2021. Very lightly raced since and whilst he’s not threatenedeitherstartonAWsofarthisyear,thisstepbackupintripratesalikelyplusfromaneasingmark.

3 FLYIN’ SOLO (GB) (23) 1430/2-6 D

HHHII BHA90

6 9-6 (13)

Br Br g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Fille Good (Cape Cross (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J

O Mrs H. Ringrose & Mrs D. Thompson David Menuisier, Pulborough T

B Mrs Hayley Ringrose

TIMEFORMVIEWLow-mileage6-y-owhoisevidentlynottheeasiesttotrainbutdidn’tshapetoobadlyreturningfrom11monthsoffwhensixthin 10-runnerhandicapatDoncaster(10.2f)23daysago Possiblehecanbuildonthatprovidedhestandsmoreregularracing.

4 HASEEFAH (GB) (179) 2/11230- D

Br B m Teofilo (IRE) - Halaqa (IRE) (Pivotal)

O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey

TFRHHHII BHA87

6 9-5 (7)

Hollie Doyle J

Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Equine Bio Genie Ltd, Goodwin Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Hit the ground running with back-to-back victories at 1m 4f last May prior to hitting the frame next 2 starts. BelowbestonfinalstartatNewmarket(12f)inOctoberbutreturnswithyardingoodformandshe’snoforlornhope.

5 TASHI (IRE) (170) 504000- D 6

Br Ch m Kingston Hill - Supercharged (IRE) (Iffraaj)

O Mrs A. L. Lofts

B D. J. Maher Smulders S

TIMEFORMVIEWJusttheonewinfrom21startsforSheilaLaveryinIrelandandsheranbelowherbestwheneighteenthin20-runnerNaashandicap(2m) infinalstartinNovemberInterestingtoseeifyardswitchhaspositiveeffecthere(acquiredfor30,000gnslaterthatmonth).

TFRHHHII BHA86

6 CAPTAIN KANE (GB) (59) 41135-6 D 4 9-4 (6)

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Foundation Filly (Lando (GER)) Benoit de la Sayette (3) J

O Bluestarr Racing & Partners George Scott, Newmarket T

B Cheveley Park Stanley New England Barton The Fitzdares Club S

TIMEFORMVIEWProlificfromalowbaseinhandicapslastyear,gainingseventhcareervictoryatBeverley(12.1f)inAugust.Offeredlittle senthurdlingatHuntingdoninJanuaryandneverfiguredbackontheFlatatChelmsford(13.3f)inFebruary

HHHII BHA85

7 OPEN CHAMPION (IRE) (24) 02165-6 D 4 9-3 (14)

Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Nargys (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) James Doyle J

O Thurloe Royal Marsden Cancer Charity II Alan King, Barbury Castle T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, Osborne Studio Gallery S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulwinnerforRogerVarianlastterm.Fellonyard/hurdlesdebutinFebruarybutshapedmuchbetterthanbareresult backonFlatwhensixthatKempton(11f)24daysago Remainsrelativelyunexposedandhe’sonetobeinterestedin.

TFRHHHHI BHA84

8 STATE LEGEND (IRE) (87) 51403-0 D 4 9-2 (4)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Zibeling (IRE) (Cape Cross (IRE))

O Dove Valley Holdings Ltd

Ben Sanderson (3) J

Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd Sjp Group Midlands Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWSuccessful3timesatupto12flastyearforJamesFerguson.Offeredonlyamodicumofpromiseoverhurdles fornewyardsincetheturnoftheyearandheneedstodoalittlemoretodefythismarkbackontheFlat.

TFRHHHII BHA83

9 NEANDRA (GER) (200) 3/13106- D 4 9-2 (3)

Br Gr f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Noble Rose (GER) (Areion (GER)) Oisin Murphy J

O DJT Racing & Partner Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Gestut Etzean Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWDrewclearimpressivelywhenmakingawinninghandicapdebutatLingfield(12f,AW)inJulyandshapedwellforalongwaywhenmidfieldina deephandicapoverextended13fatYorkinOctober.Thissortofmarkwithinreachonthatevidenceandinterestingonreturn/downintrip. TFRHHHHH BHA83

10 MADAME AMBASSADOR (GB) (185) 361314- D 4 9-1 (1)

Br Ch f Churchill (IRE) - Lady Jane Digby (Oasis Dream) Richard Kingscote J

O Miss K. Rausing Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedfineattitudewhenwinning4-runnerhandicapatNewmarketinAugustandmatchedthatformwhenaddingtothatontheRowleycourse inOctober.NotdisgracedfacedwithtestinggroundwhenfourthatDoncaster(11.9f)finalstartbutpresentmarkdoesdemandalittlemore. TFRHHHII BHA82

11 WONDER STARELZAAM (IRE) (48) 01015-1 5 8-13 (11)

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Ava Star (IRE) (Amadeus Wolf) George Bass (3) J

O Mr James Kerr Denis Coakley, West Ilsley T

B Mrs Noreen Maher Denis Coakley Racing S

TIMEFORM VIEW Progressed very nicely for this yard, better than ever back from 8 months off to defy career-high mark at Lingfield (10f,AW)inMarch.Equallyeffectiveonturfandheremainsunexposedat12fsofeasibletothinkhecandobetterstill. TFRHHHHI BHA80

12 SALIGO BAY (IRE) (197) 31256/3- D 5 8-10 (2)

Br B g New Bay - Glorification (Champs Elysees) Jason Watson J

O Alan Jamieson Site Services Ltd Gary Moore, Horsham T

B China Horse Club K M Elite Products Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWRanwellbackfrom5monthsoffwhenthirdatWindsor(10f)inOctoberandaddedtohistallyoverhurdlesatLingfield(2m)inNovember RevisedmarkhaltedanyfurtherprogressinthatspherebuthereturnstotheFlatwithhisyardcontinuingamongstthewinners.

13 THE CONQUEROR (GER) (15) 21455-4 5 8-10 (10)

Br B h The Gurkha (IRE) - Tiziana (FR) (Touch Down (GER)) Mohammed Tabti (7) J

O Inside Track Racing Club Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Rennstall Wohler Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulhandicapperwhoaddedtohistallyover10fatBadenBadenforAndreasWohlerlastsummer Entitledtocome onforhisreturn/yarddebuteffortatWolverhampton(9.5f)15daysagoandyardenjoyplentyofsuccessatthisvenue. TFRHHHII BHA77

14 ALPINE STROLL (GB) (18) 1034-03

5 8-8 (12)

Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Kammaan (Diktat) TrevorWhelan J

O The LAM Partnership Ed de Giles, Ledbury T

B Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd Ed de Giles Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWGainedsecondsuccessoflastseasonover2matNottinghaminAugust.Exploitsmixednext3startsbutbetterforhisreappearance runwhenthirdatBath(11.6f)18daysago Entitledtobereachingpeakfitnessnowbutthisisatougherassignment.

TFRHHHII BHA75

2022: GOING GONE (IRE) 4 9 4 Pat Cosgrave 10-3 (Jim Boyle) 9 ran Blinkers worn by No 2, 14. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 10 Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

OPEN CHAMPION: Following its run on 1/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 6-1 Wonder Starelzaam (IRE), 15-2 Neandra (GER), 9-1 Sir Rumi (IRE), 10-1 Flyin’ Solo (GB), 11-1 Haseefah (GB), Open Champion (IRE), Madame Ambassador (GB), 14-1 The Conqueror (GER), Alpine Stroll (GB), 16-1 Saligo Bay (IRE), 18-1 Dark Pine (IRE), Captain Kane (GB), 22-1 Tashi (IRE), 28-1 State Legend (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER

A dual winner on all-weather last year, NEANDRA shaped betterthan the distance beaten suggests when finishing midfield in a stronger race over further at York in October and, from what rates a workable mark, she earns the vote to come out on top returned to action. Kempton eye-catcher Open Champion similarly remains low-mileage and he’s feared, along with Lingfield-scorer Wonder Starelzaam and Sir Rumi.

STEPHEN WALLIS – A TRUE LOVE FOR THE SPORT AND THE PEOPLE WITHIN IT –A LOVE & A LEGACY THAT LASTS FOREVER

Next week The Jockey Club will bid a fond farewell to one of its most loyal, longstanding and integral team members, Stephen Wallis

From a racing family, steeped in racing heritage, his father Tommy was the Managing Director of Racecourse Holdings Trust and a leading figure in forming The Jockey Club of today and in saving the Grand National and Aintree Racecourse Stephen, having started out working in advertising, financial services and even setting up a private postal service was set to continue the family legacy.

Always a tremendous enthusiast of the turf, the lure of continuing the family tradition and working in racing proved too strong and Stephen would go to become managing director of two of The Jockey Club’s most iconic Flat racing venues

Epsom Downs and Newmarket Racecourses.

During his 14 years at Epsom Downs up to 2007, Stephen’s irascible enthusiasm and unwavering commitment saw The Derby thrive in its position as the worlds most famous flat race and move successfully to its current Saturday slot in 1995

He made the move to the Home of Horseracing in 2007 and successfully guided Newmarket into a new era. His time at Newmarket reached a fitting climax when the mighty Frankel cemented his unbeatable position as the worlds best thoroughbred in the 2011 QIPCO 2000 Guineas

Since 2012, Stephen has been the man to represent The Jockey Club around the world in his role as Group Director of International and Racing Relations. From Europe, the Americas to the Middle East, Asia and Australasia, Stephen has more than ably represented The Jockey Club on the international stage and forged deep, long-lasting relationships which have proved a great help in securing sponsorship deals. On home turf he has invested a significant amount of passion and time in his quest to work with the industry to improve the experience for all. He has led improved owner and trainer experience, as well as the introduction of complimentary meals for all racing staff. Stephen has also been instrumental in the creation and ongoing success of the Henry Cecil Newmarket Open Weekend, which continues to go from strength to strength

Throughout his time working at The Jockey Club, Stephen was a familiar sight on the racecourse and as he once remarked, he was very much hands on in his approach to working through the constant challenges of holding a senior position in racing

STEPHEN WALLIS

He said: “I love going racing and I find that more problems are solved leaning on a rail looking at a horse in the paddock than through any amount of emails and meetings.”

In an interview with Alan Lee, the late and much-missed racing correspondent of The Times, Stephen remarked: “Racedays are like a theatrical production to me.”

Those who have met Stephen would almost certainly concur that Stephen has had a significant impact in shaping the fabric of our sport and the experiences that racecourses deliver to all customers. They will also cite extraordinary kindness and being one of those people that always had time for everyone

Alongside his extraordinary dedication to the Jockey Club, horseracing and all the people within it, Stephen is a committed, much loved family man. Sophie, Mikey, Tarzie, Lulu and Emsie are all immensely proud of him and how he has carried himself throughout his time at The Jockey Club Sophie said “he values integrity and kindness and believes you should have a bit of fun along the way. He has built strong international relationships but has always had time for his colleagues and made an effort to ensure that he visited them regularly to ensure their wellbeing”

Sophie went on to say “Like modern day working families, his job meant that he missed various family events but he always tried to make up for it Even to the point, on the Sunday after the Derby undertook to tackle the garden at home, obviously exhausted but felt guilty at not being at home in the build-up to the event and wanted to show his commitment to his family and the family home”.

Thank you Stephen, The Jockey Club, the sport and everyone within it is immensely grateful for everything that you have done during your 30 year tenure The love and passion is palpable and we are committed to building on your legacy. This is not goodbye but it is a BIG THANK YOU.

Enjoy making precious memories going forwards doing all the things you love – your family, Arsenal FC, horseracing, Swinley Forest Golf Club and lets not forget – The Garden.

THE STEPHEN WALLIS NOVICE STAKES

(CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice three and four yrs old x Total prize fund £11000 Owners Prize Money 1st £4694, 2nd £2346, 3rd £1174, 4th £586. (PenaltyValue £5940)

RACE FACTS - A CLOSER LOOK

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A Balding (15 wins from 96 runners, 16%) runs KADOVAR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (4 wins from 39 runners, 10%) runs HEY LYLA

FANCYTHAT: A Balding won this race in 2018 & 2019 The stable runs KADOVAR today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: HEY LYLA trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Young Dottie (Desert Sun)

(IRE) (13) 026-03

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Bulrushes (Byron)

3

MINISTER (IRE) (-)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Merry Me (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE))

B Mrs Fitri Hay

Churchill gelding. Half-brotherto 1 1/4m winnerHerodotus and useful winnerupto

4 TWO PLUS TWO (IRE) (-)

Br Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Pivotal’s Princess (IRE) (Pivotal)

O The LAM Partnership Ed de

B Corduff Stud Ed de Giles Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEW€11,500foal,FreeEaglegelding.Half-brothertonumerouswinners,includingsmart5f/6fwinnerRobotBoy andusefulwinnerupto7fAccession.Dam5fwinner

5 HEY LYLA (GB) (139) 022323-

Br B f Oasis Dream - Lomapamar (Nashwan (USA))

O Mascalls Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mascalls Stud Matchroom Sport Ltd, Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulfilly.5/1,goodthirdof7innurseryatKempton(7f).Off139days.Upintripandabigplayer atthislevelifreturninginthatform.

HHHHI BHA81

6 JALAPA (GB) (262) 3- 3 8-10 (2)

Br B f Expert Eye - Mirabilis (USA) (Lear Fan (USA)) Rossa Ryan J

O Juddmonte Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Juddmonte Farms Inc S

TIMEFORMVIEWWell-bredfillywhoshowedplentytoworkonwhenthirdof6inmaidenatNewmarket(7f,goodtofirm,10/3) ondebut.Off8months.Upintripandsuretoimprove

HHHHH BHA-

7 LA ESPANOLA (IRE) (136) 06- 3 8-10 (5)

Br B f Ribchester (IRE) - Corpus Chorister (FR) (Soldier of Fortune (IRE)) David Egan J

O Ignacio Bandres & Clive Washbourn David Menuisier, Pulborough T

B Clive Washbourn Shinco Racing Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWShowedabitmorethanondebutwhensixthof12innoviceeventatWolverhampton(8.6f)inDecember. Looksoneforhandicaps.

TFRHHIII BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: BLUEBERRYHILL(IRE) 3 8 13 Frankie Dettori 9-4 (John &ThadyGosden) 9 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Jalapa (GB), 11-4 Kadovar (IRE), Hey Lyla (GB), 9-1 Merry Minister (IRE), 16-1 Dotties Star (GB), 25-1 Two Plus Two (IRE), 66-1 La Espanola (IRE)

JALAPA is from an excellent family and displayed a lot more ability than her debut rating suggests at Newmarket last summer Sure to do a lot better as a 3-y-o, she’s taken to improve past the standard-setting pair Kadovar and Hey Lyla.

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THE WARREN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Boyle

(19 wins from 123 runners, 15%) runs BUYTHE DIP & IREZUMI

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G L Moore (10 wins from 46 runners, 22%) runs ALPHA CRUCIS

FANCYTHAT: S Dow won this race in 2017 & 2018. The stable runs DESFONDADO today.

LONGESTTRAVELLER: LUDO’S LANDING trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 253 miles.

Muchimprovedwhentaking8-runnerhandicapatWindsor(8.1f,heavy)onreturn8daysago,stayingon well.6lbpenaltytocarrynowbutlookstheonetobeatnonetheless.

3 RULE OF THUMB (FR) (216) 056-

Br Ch g Highland Reel (IRE) - Lockup (IRE) (Inchinor)

O

B S.C.A. Elevage De Tourgeville Et Al

T

TIMEFORMVIEWFailedtotroublethe judge in atrio ofmaidens lastterm but should do betterin handicapsthisterm, morelikelywhensteppedupintrip Geldedsincelastseen.

4 LUDO’S LANDING (IRE) (160) 513044-

(3)

Br B g Kodiac - Most Beautiful (Canford Cliffs (IRE)) Tom Marquand J

O Phil & Jude Jones Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Armitage Bloodstock Johnston Racing Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEWWon1ofhis9startsasajuvenileandreappearsoffafairmarkbutmaybevulnerabletolessexposedtypes. Geldedsincelastseen.

5 SEA URCHIN (FR) (21) 4450-6

HHIII BHA77

(2)

Br B g Seahenge (USA) - Lady of Light (IRE) (Shamardal (USA)) David Egan J

O Mr Raymond Tooth Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B S.C.E.A. Haras de Treli Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWFairforminFrancelastyearandshowedabitondebutfornewyardwhensixthof11inminorevent(100/1) atSouthwell(7.1f)earlierthismonth.Entitledtobuildonthatbutotherslookbettertreated. TFRHHIII BHA75

6 GIFTED ANGEL (IRE) (20) 52000-4

9-3 (7)

Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Sommorell (IRE) (Fast Company (IRE)) Richard Kingscote J

O Mr D. R. Passant Tom Dascombe, Lambourn T

B Mr R. Patterson Greenhous Group Ltd S

TIMEFORMVIEW Matched best of last season’s form when fourth of 9 in handicap (25/1) at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) onreturn20daysago Visornowaddedforfirsttimeandshouldgiveanothergoodaccount.

7 EXPRESSIONLESS (GB) (20) 0430-1

TFRHHHII BHA74

9-3 (6)

Br B g Intello (GER) - Putois Peace (Pivotal) Kyle Strydom J

O Chris Housego & Dylan Cunha

B Bloomsbury Stud

Dylan Cunha, Newmarket T

TIMEFORMVIEWCareerbestwhenmakingawinningreturnin5-runnerminoreventatNottingham(8.3f,heavy,11/8)20daysago, wellontopfinish.Remainslowmileageandeverychanceoffurtherprogressnowsenthandicapping.

8

DESFONDADO (IRE) (24) 655-36

TFRHHHII BHA74

8-11 (9)

Br B c Australia - Baroness (IRE) (Declaration of War (USA)) Oisin Murphy J

O Mr Robert Moss Simon Dow, Epsom T

B Gigginstown House Stud Simon Dow S

TIMEFORMVIEWMadeasolidreturnatLingfieldinFebruarybutbelowthatlevelatKemptonsinceandbittoproveback handicappingnow.

TFRHHIII BHA68

9 IREZUMI (GB) (186) 040- 8-7 (10)

Br B g Hawkbill (USA) - Inke (IRE) (Intikhab (USA)) Mohammed Tabti (7) J

O Harrier Racing 2 Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Harrier Racing 2 Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWJust modest form in a trio ofstarts last term and doesn’t look particularlywell treated on handicap debuthere.Geldedsincelastrun. TFRHHIII BHA64

10 BUYTHE DIP (GB) (27) 00-53 8-6 (5)

Br B g New Bay - Crossover (Cape Cross (IRE)) Hollie Doyle J

O Taylor & O’Dwyer Jim Boyle, Epsom T

B Coby Byrne & New Bay Syndicate Jim Boyle Racing S

TIMEFORMVIEWPostedfairthirdof9atLingfield(7f,AW)onhandicapdebut27daysago Stepupintripshouldsuitand meritsconsideration. TFRHHHHI BHA63

DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2022: NEWPURSUIT(IRE) 3 9 0 Benoit de la Sayette 4-1 (Kevin Philippart de Foy) 9 ran Visor worn first time by No. 6. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3, 4, 9.

Probable S.P’s:

ALPHA CRUCIS took a big step forward when making a successful handicap bow at Windsor last week and a 6lb penalty may not be enough to prevent the follow up Buy The Dip and Serious Look should also go well.

A TRACK RECORD TO BE

HorseracinginBritainisamongtheworld’s bestregulatedanimalactivities.The14,000 horsesintrainingenjoyalevelofcareanda qualityoflifevirtuallyunsurpassedbyany otherdomesticatedanimal.

TODAY'S RACE CONDITIONS

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb 17 entries, 1 at £20 and 16 at £100 - Closed April 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (Penalty Value £10308) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

First Race 1.50 - THE INDIGENOUS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.25 -THEWEATHERBYS DIGITALSOLUTIONS BLUE RIBANDTRIAL(CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28355 to the winning horse

The second to receive £10750, the third £5380, the fourth £2680, the fifth £1345 and the sixth £675 for three yrs old only Enter by noon, April 19th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Group 3 or Listed race 3lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb WEATHERBYS has generously sponsored this race All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of WEATHERBYS The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 ofthe Stakes and Prize Money Code The winning horse in this race, if not a gelding or already entered, will receive an automatic entry to this year’s Derby at Epsom Downs. This is on the proviso that, should the horse remain in the Derby after the May Scratching stage and the Confirmation stage, the owner will be liable to meet the corresponding yearling (first entry) payments of £3400 and £2800 respectively Please also note that this does not guarantee a place in the final field for the Derby and the horse will be subject to the usual elimination procedure under the Elimination and Balloting Procedures (contained in the Race Administration Code) of the Rules of Racing. In the event of a dead-heat, both horses, if qualified as above, will receive an automatic entry to the Derby. 13 entries at £250 - Closed April 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £22280; Second £9145; Third £4575; Fourth £2285; Fifth £1145; Sixth £570. (PenaltyValue £28355) A SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.00 - THE BETFRED CITY AND SUBURBAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 106 and 107; such horses rated 85 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £250 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race 18 entries at £250 - Closed April 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635. (Penalty Value £25770) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.35 - THE BETFRED NIFTY FIFTY GREAT METROPOLITAN HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834, the third £2418, the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £100 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd.

Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb BETFRED has generously sponsored this race 24 entries, 1 at £20 and 23 at £100 - Closed April 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254. (PenaltyValue £10308)Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27to 31 ofthe Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.10 - THE STEPHEN WALLIS NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5940 to the winning horse The second to receive £2788, the third £1394 and the fourth £697. for novice three and four yrs old only Enter by noon, April 19th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 10lb 4-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 5lb For each other race won 7lb (Where appropriate, median auction and auction Novice or Maiden races will carry the same penalty as Restricted races) (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties) Please note, in the event that the highest weighted horse at declaration is set to carry less than 9st 5lb, the horse’s weight will be raised to 9st 5lb and all other declarations raised accordingly 11 entries at £55. - Closed April 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money.Winner£4694; Second £2346;Third £1174; Fourth £586. (PenaltyValue £5940) SS

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Sixth Race 4.45 -THEWARREN HANDICAPSTAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £7327 to the winning horse The second to receive £3438, the third £1717, the fourth £859 and the fifth £428. for three yrs old only, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) £70 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £56 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 15th, 2023, for each race won 6lb 19 entries at £70. - Closed April 19th, 2023. Owners Prize Money. Winner £5781; Second £2891; Third £1445; Fourth £722; Fifth £361. (PenaltyValue £7327.60) SS

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